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Design Matters: Planning Dry Utilities for Higher-Density Communities As housing affordability remains a major focus across Utah, residential developments are becoming denser than they were just a few years ago. According to Ben Duzett, Site Civil Residential Department Manager at FOCUS Consulting, that shift is changing how communities are designed and making early dry utility […]

The TRUE → award is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS. Please congratulate the June 2026 TRUE → Employees of the Month!   Winner: Michael Pearce Nominated by: Eliot Kang Michael has grown tremendously in the past few months. His technical skills have gotten significantly better in a […]

Canyon Park is a 79-lot single-family residential development located on approximately 23.5 acres in Orem, Utah. The project transformed a former business park into a new neighborhood, requiring the demolition of two large commercial buildings and a large parking lot before development could begin. Building Community Support FOCUS developed multiple concept plans and worked closely […]

As a premium lifestyle builder, Tri Pointe Homes takes a thoughtful approach to community development, designing neighborhoods and homes that are tailored to each location and the people who will live there. Rather than relying on a standard catalog of floor plans, Tri Pointe creates communities with a focus on long-term value, functionality, and quality. […]

The TRUE → award is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS. Please congratulate the May 2026 TRUE → Employees of the Month!   Winner: Emily Aase Nominated by: Alex Hall On a recent project, Emily demonstrated true value to a client. On a concept submittal, the county came […]

Boston Heywood is a civil engineering designer at FOCUS Consulting who combines a love of architecture, problem-solving, and creativity in his daily work. Growing up, he was always fascinated by impressive buildings and the way communities were designed. With a natural aptitude for math and an interest in engineering, he discovered his passion for civil […]

The TRUE → award is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS. Please congratulate the April 2026 TRUE → Employees of the Month!   Winner: Ladd Ivins Nominated by: Cris Diaz Ladd is definitely one of a kind. I’ve been working closely with him over the past month, and […]

After reviewing projects completed throughout the collective careers of its leadership team, Dojo Construction has found that the biggest factor in a successful project isn’t the market sector or building type. It is the relationship built with the people behind each project. That discovery helped shape the company’s philosophy and remains at the heart of […]

Design Matters: The Wizardry Behind the Curtain for Construction Surveying & Staking Before construction staking ever begins, the real work is already underway. Behind each point placed in the field is a process of surveying, modeling, and coordination that quietly shapes the outcome of a project. For Ish Bate, a survey technician in the FOCUS […]

Located near downtown Provo with convenient access to I-15 and nearby parks, this mixed-use residential development is designed to support a connected and growing community. The current phase includes eight apartment buildings totaling 188 units and three townhome buildings with 18 units, with additional retail planned for future phases. The project combines residential density with […]