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Uncommon Architects is a Salt Lake City based architecture firm driven by a mission to deliver quality innovative designs to every project. Since opening their doors just over two years ago, co-founders Brittany Johnson and Darin Mano have fostered a culture that balances innovation with thoughtful collaboration. We sat down with Michelle MacDonnell, a project […]

FOCUS has recently partnered with Uncommon Architects to design and engineer multiple stake center buildings for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Stake centers are the designated meetinghouses for local stakes, which is a grouping of several congregations. These projects span across Utah, including Saratoga Springs, Elk Ridge, Kaysville, Heber, Santaquin, and Hurricane. […]

Design Matters: The Craft of Structural Engineering for Production Residential Homes In the world of production residential engineering, efficiency, constructability, and affordability are crucial. Brad Mason, project manager in the Structural department at FOCUS Engineering & Surveying, understands this well. His team approaches production homes with a clear perspective. “These designs aren’t one-time custom builds; […]

Glen Pool, a structural designer at FOCUS Engineering & Surveying, brings more than just technical expertise to his role. His resilience, curiosity, and an unshakable work ethic are shaped by real-world experience and personal drive. Glen’s path to structural engineering began on Utah construction sites, where he spent summers working alongside his uncle. “Doing this, […]

The Platinum of the Month award is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS. Please congratulate the March 2025 PLATINUM of the month employees!   Winner: Collette Davis—Genuine Approach to Team Nominated by: Pam Ledesma I am nominating Collette Davis for Employee of the Month as she is doing […]

Rigby Watts & Company is a financial advisory and investment firm based in Holladay, Utah. The company helps clients grow and diversify their wealth through personalized investment and retirement asset management, with a strong focus on healthcare-related real estate, venture capital, and private equity. Over eight years ago, Adam Watts and Andrew (Drew) Rigby first […]

A desire to improve roadways drew Mohanad Hatem to FOCUS Engineering & Surveying as a Transportation intern. “I liked the idea of working on big projects and seeing them from the start to the end,” Mohanad shares. “Transportation especially interested me because I drive every day. I wanted to understand how roads are designed and […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS April Promotions! Every promotion is a badge of pride for FOCUS as a whole—we’re thrilled to have such an inspiring team. We do our best work when we push each other to excel, so to our most recent promotions: thank you!   Christian Broberg | CAD Services | Jr. Project Manager […]

Panorama Mixed-Use Development Extending 9000 South, a major east/west arterial roadway, from 6400 West, where it currently ends, to Bachus Highway (U-111) a mile to the east, is a critical component of West Jordan’s long-term transportation master plan. FOCUS was tasked with designing this roadway extension, which was a collaborative effort with West Jordan City […]

When developers begin a new project, a parking lot is oftentimes an essential component. This is where the FOCUS Engineering & Surveying Transportation team steps in, providing expert parking studies to guide the design process. This process must align with city regulations and the needs of the client, future occupants, and all stakeholders involved. We […]