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Dennis Jordan | Site Civil Designer Background and Career Journey Dennis Jordan’s unique career journey ensures he brings a fresh perspective to the AEC industry. In his new role as a Site Civil Designer, he leverages the communication and people skills he honed as a high school teacher and coach. Work-Life Balance Dennis Jordan’s work-life […]

Bodhi Barney | Crew Chief 2, Construction Staking Bodhi’s Unique Background and Career Journey Bodhi’s career journey began as a unique blend of part-time work in a bike shop and GIS analyst for Draper City, culminating in his current role as Crew Chief 2 of Construction Staking at FOCUS. During his previous job, Bodhi Barney […]

Over Two Decades of Expertise in Excavation and Utilities With over 20 years of experience in the excavation and utility industry, BD Bush Excavation has established itself as a trusted name in the field. Their expertise spans a variety of projects, including residential subdivisions, commercial buildings, trucking services, and municipal utility replacements. Their extensive knowledge […]

The Platinum of the Month award for May 2024 is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS.   Winner: Ben Potter—Mindful Attention to Detail Nominated by: Christian Broberg I am nominating Ben for exhibiting the PLATINUM attribute of a HIGH MELTING AND BOILING POINT. This month, Ben approached our […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS July Promotions! With every promotion, we gain a more refined and developed FOCUS. We are delighted to recognize the hard work of those recently promoted, and we look forward to becoming a better company inspired by their example. Michael Ekenstam | Designer 2 | Structural Engineering Dennis Jordan | Designer 2 […]

An Introduction to Construction Staking Construction Staking involves taking a set of plans or blueprints from paper and laying out stakes in the field so the contractors have a physical representation for construction. Connor Llewelyn, the Construction Staking department manager at FOCUS Engineering & Surveying, discussed how his team builds a better place. Q. What […]

The Platinum of the Month award for April 2024 is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS.   Winner: Michael Ekenstam—Exceptional Listening and Responsiveness Nominated by: Adam Eastman Two different people gave Mike some high praise directly to me within about a 1-hour period. I am nominating him for […]

Trailside Townhomes—Elevating Modern Living in Draper, Utah Nestled on the south side of the mountain in Draper, Utah, Trailside Townhomes is a new multifamily residential development that seamlessly blends natural beauty with modern living. FOCUS Engineering & Surveying is proud to contribute to this ambitious project by providing essential construction staking services. Project Scale and […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS June Promotions! FOCUS is built by our strong and passionate team. We are proud to promote some of our most hardworking people, who inspire us to engineer ever better! Cole Finan | Project Manager 3 | Construction Staking Pam Ledesma | Specialist 3 | Accounting Cory Thompson | Jr. Project Manager […]

An Introduction to the CAD Service Department The FOCUS CAD Service Department plays a crucial role in the construction process. It is responsible for designing homes and townhomes for production builders, as well as additions and remodels for residential clients. The department collaborates with clients to bring their dream homes to life. To aid in […]