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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 […]

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 the FOCUS Land Planning team and Kerry […]

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 […]

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, but also businesses, residents, and many others who […]

About every four to five years, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) review and refine the standards that govern ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys. The latest update becomes effective February 23, 2026, reflecting continued collaboration among surveyors, title companies, attorneys, lenders, and property owners. Evan Wood, a professional […]

While Ivory Homes is widely known for the homes it builds, each project begins with a development team focused on land planning, entitlement strategy, and long-term community value. This team is Ivory Development, an affiliate of Ivory Homes that plays a critical role in shaping how sites are evaluated, planned, and transformed into livable communities […]

Design Matters: Designing Medical Office Buildings Medical office buildings, particularly ambulatory care facilities, occupy a unique niche within commercial development. While they may resemble standard office projects, the planning behind them is far more complex. From emergency access and patient privacy to infrastructure reliability and daily operations, these facilities require a higher level of coordination […]

Andersen Construction has built a strong reputation across the Northwest and Intermountain West. We spoke with Boise-based Project Manager Chris Jackson about how the company’s core values guide their work, foster long-term relationships, and support its partnership with FOCUS Consulting. Core Values and Culture Drive Chris has worked at Andersen Construction for over 12 years […]

FOCUS Consulting recently participated as a sponsor in the 2025 Hack-a-House competition, a student-driven challenge designed to inspire creative solutions to the growing housing affordability crisis. Hack-a-House is organized by Ivory Innovations, a nonprofit academic center at the University of Utah, bringing together students from a variety of disciplines. During the 24-hour virtual event, participants […]

Design Matters: Precision Staking for Aquatic Center Construction Building aquatic centers, with their various components such as pools, lazy rivers, water slides, and other custom features, requires exact placement, tight tolerances and a clear understanding of construction stages. Early construction staking sets the foundation for everything that follows. In projects with prefabricated pools, even small […]