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Our construction staking and survey field crews provide rock-solid service, quickly and efficiently. We stay up to date on current technology to provide accurate survey, staking, and monitoring services, and each team member prides themselves on finding solutions to challenges. Whether FOCUS or another firm designed the project, our crews set the standard for professionalism, […]

Critical data on ground stability for Utah developers, owners, and municipalities When land developers want to determine the viability of a potential development site or a municipality needs to investigate ground stability before development, they require concrete data that can be used to verify settlement or structural behavior. Our high-accuracy monitoring services ensure the safety […]

Driving Home Successful Projects: Construction Staking FOCUS is proud to announce that we’ve promoted Connor Llewelyn to Construction Staking Department Manager. Connor is the guy you want to talk to. He’s always got a smile on his face, his head in the game, and his clients’ success in mind. “Keeping clients happy is number one,” […]

Mountain States Property Management, Inc. is a professional real estate management and development company founded in 1979 and based in Logan, Utah. The firm manages and leases a portfolio of residential properties, including upscale multi-family apartments as well as commercial properties consisting primarily of professional office space. From Logan to Lehi, their property managers and […]

Our CAD Services team works hard to provide our clients—internal or external—with clear, detailed drawings and calculations for new single-family homes, remodels and additions, and townhomes. Our commitment to customer service is top-notch. We deliver home site grading and drainage plans our clients can confidently submit to obtain building permits and build a successful project. […]

Utah Architects, Contractors, and Developers turn to FOCUS for Home Engineering CAD, or computer-aided design, allows users to create clear and detailed design plans in both 2D drawings and 3D models. 3D CAD especially leads to a shared vision that can be reviewed, simulated, and adjusted, creating a better experience for FOCUS clients. After all, […]

Since 2014, Wasatch Residential Group (WRG) has developed and acquired thousands of multi-family units in communities throughout the Intermountain West. The company provides comprehensive development, construction, asset management, and financing/equity services for apartment projects. Their committed professionals have decades of experience, and they enjoy working with cities, architects, and engineers to design and construct large […]

Providing Utah’s Developers and Contractors Budget-Friendly Options in a Time of Shortage In the continuing lumber shortage, many designs are turning toward wood alternatives. FOCUS Structural Engineers have found several options, from structural insulated panels and insulated concrete forms (ICF) to structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP) and light gauge metal studs. While the current cost […]

Standing with Integrity: Structural Engineering Joel Whitmer, PE, has a new role at FOCUS: Structural Department Manager. Joel’s promotion is an essential step in the department’s growth as we continue expanding to serve our long-standing and new clients. Joel focuses on client success and teamwork in his leadership role. In his five years with FOCUS, […]

Highland Group was formed in 1986 between owners Tim Furner and Tim Wyatt. Around 4,000 one-of-a-kind homes have been created by the team, fondly known as Tim and Tim by clients and colleagues, between then and 2019, at Tim Wyatt’s passing. The firm perfectly curates each home to the unique visions and particular wishes of […]