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Water-smart Development Benefits the Environment, Developers, and Property Owners From the snowcapped mountains of the north to the deserts of the south, Utah is widely known for its diverse and beautiful landscapes. Not as widely known, Utah is the second driest state in the nation. With rapid expansion and growth occurring statewide, Utah’s arid climate […]

Perry Homes and FOCUS Engineering & Surveying: An Established Relationship of Success Making its mark on the Utah landscape is Perry Homes, a family-led company that recently celebrated 51 years in business. The company is now in its second generation of Perry family ownership. Steady Growth and Stability: The Secret to Longevity Tyler Perry, the […]

Meet the FAA Certified Drone Pilots at FOCUS Engineering & Surveying At FOCUS Engineering and Land Surveying, our commitment to cutting-edge technology is exemplified with FAA-certified drone pilots on our staff. Having skilled professionals with expertise in unmanned aerial vehicles significantly enhances our capabilities and brings unparalleled benefits to our clients. Benefits of Drone Technology […]

Blueprints for Success: Staying Abreast Technological Advancement Staying on top of cutting-edge technologies is paramount to achieving precision, efficiency, and superior results in the field of land surveying. At FOCUS Engineering and Surveying, drones have revolutionized the way we approach our surveying projects. Drone technology has emerged as an integral asset, providing several advantages that […]

Pictured, l-r: John Heiner, Jordan Sharp, Trevor Sharp, JD Heiner Silver Fox Construction and FOCUS Engineering & Surveying: A Partnership Defined by Excellence At the heart of the Utah construction landscape, Silver Fox Construction, a family-led business, demonstrates a commitment to unparalleled quality. Co-founded by Trevor Sharp and John Heiner, the company thrives on the […]

Site Civil Engineering: Considerations Uniquely Important for Commercial Warehouses Civil site engineering for commercial warehouses involves numerous considerations to ensure the success of a project. A conversation with Park Sorenson, who manages quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) for FOCUS and is a project manager in the company’s Site Civil Commercial department, provides some great insight. Here […]

A Dynamic Duo: FOCUS Engineering & Surveying and SIRQ Construction’s Unyielding Commitment to Client Success SIRQ Construction, a powerhouse in the Utah construction industry, manages multi-million-dollar endeavors primarily along the Wasatch Front and throughout the state. Their impressive portfolio features a range of projects including retail, manufacturing, office, medical, public, tenant, and zoological structures, with […]

At FOCUS, our Construction Staking department takes customer service seriously. Oftentimes the importance of quality construction staking is under-valued. But having the right, experienced survey crews staking a project can make a huge difference. FOCUS survey crews approach construction staking as a consulting and advisory role. They assist clients with the best outcome as plans […]

Utah Developers and Contractors Turn to Efficient Structural Design for Multi-story Mixed-use Buildings As the urban landscape evolves to suit metropolitan living, podium-style buildings meet the increasing demand for multi-story mixed-use structures. Driven by soaring land and construction material prices, podium buildings offer a pragmatic and cost-effective alternative. FOCUS structural engineers Akhil Konegari and Craig […]

In the dynamic world of engineering, complex structures rise and creative solutions evolve. A conversation with Brad Mason, P.E., Structural Engineering Department Manager at FOCUS, provides some valuable insight into the important and integral role of communication throughout the life of an engineering project. Project Inception Communication serves as the blueprint of any successful engineering […]