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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 […]

Narwhal Homes is rooted in a legacy that goes back generations, but its story is equally defined by a decision to do things differently. “We’re fourth-generation builders, my brother and I,” Israel Patterson explains. “My great-great-grandpa actually started everything, but not in the way you’d expect. He was a farmer in Alpine, long before anyone […]

Design Matters – From Concept to Permit: What Goes on Behind the Scenes of CAD When a client approaches FOCUS Consulting with a project in mind, many come with a vision of how their future space should look and feel. Whether it’s a custom home, remodel, or residential development, the CAD Services team works to […]

Bradford R. Houston Design Studio is known for creating timeless, beautiful homes defined by a high level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and enduring architectural character. Rooted in the classical traditions, the firm approaches each project with the goal of designing homes that feel both personal and lasting. These are spaces that not only meet […]

Design Matters: Structural BIM Modeling At FOCUS, the shift toward 3D modeling has changed more than just how drawings are produced. It has reshaped how teams communicate, coordinate, and understand a building long before it is constructed. For Scott Dawes, a CAD designer at FOCUS, that shift is as much about visibility as it is […]

Growth is never just about adding rooftops. It is about shaping a community in a way that reflects both long-term vision and day-to-day livability. That balance is at the core of how the City of Idaho Falls approaches development. As a partner, FOCUS Consulting has had the opportunity to work alongside the city in navigating […]

Design Matters: Navigating the City Approval Process Every development project begins long before construction crews arrive on site. Behind the scenes, developers and planners work through a detailed approval process with city staff, planning commissions, and sometimes city councils. Depending on the project, this process can move quickly or take several years. Megan Spencer from […]

At ALC Architecture, thoughtful design begins long before drawings are finalized. With offices in Eagle and Idaho Falls, the firm approaches each project with a hands-on leadership style and a commitment to treating every client’s vision as unique. We recently spoke with Jeff Likes, principal architect at ALC, about his role within the firm, the […]

Design Matters: Digital Resources for the Traffic Curious As Utah grows, so does its transportation infrastructure and its traffic. There are several resources available for the traffic-curious that may not be familiar to the everyday driver. Jason Watson, Transportation Department manager at FOCUS, points to online tools from UDOT that help inform not only drivers, […]