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Shaping the Future of Real Estate with Insight and Experience FOCUS Engineering and Surveying recently conducted an insightful interview with Stokes Stevenson, where development associate Sam Nelson shared valuable perspectives on the real estate industry. Stokes Stevenson was founded by the merger of two family offices. Both offices brought decades of experience in commercial, industrial, […]

Traffic Data Collection: Methods and Importance in the Field of Engineering Traffic data collection plays a crucial role not only in transportation engineering but also in broader planning efforts, offering essential insights for traffic impact studies, infrastructure improvements, and regional growth patterns. At FOCUS Engineering & Surveying, we specialize in gathering and analyzing traffic data […]

Thrive Development and FOCUS Engineering & Surveying: A Shared Commitment to Client Success Thrive Development was established in 2015 by founders Steve Broadbent and Chas Johnson, who bring over a decade of successful experience in developing multifamily and commercial projects. Their vision for Thrive focuses on creating wins for every client. FOCUS Engineering and Surveying […]

Overcoming Challenges in Landscape Design: Theming, Branding, Rendering, and Sustainability Landscape design is essential to creating spaces that are functional, visually appealing, and environmentally responsible. At FOCUS Engineering & Surveying, the landscape team works closely with clients to navigate challenges related to theming, branding, rendering, and sustainability. Bryan Wilson, a designer who leads the landscape […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Pioneering Recession-Proof Real Estate Investment Opportunities Blue Terra Development (BTD), headquartered in Boise, Idaho, stands out in the market with its unique investment opportunities in three main categories: RV parks, self-storage, and multi-family properties across Idaho, Utah, and Arizona. Established in 2021, BTD was born out of a necessity for recession-proof development, as articulated by […]

Structural Design for Apartments: Navigating Trends and Challenges in Utah and Idaho Both Utah and Idaho face significant housing shortages, with Utah estimated to reach a gap of over 37,000 units statewide this year. Similarly, Idaho’s rapid population growth, combined with high land prices and rising construction costs, has led to a surge in demand […]

Reimagining Real Estate Development in Utah Element Design Collective (EDC) is a full-service architecture firm specializing in real estate development. The team takes pride in its attention to detail and intense focus on designing beautiful structures while keeping a close eye on cost-effectiveness. Established last year, the firm’s principal and founder, Jon Galbraith, has an […]