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Civil Engineering for Today’s Residential Development Nationwide, home sales have skyrocketed, particularly because of the pandemic. As more people seek less urban living environments—away from masses of people (particularly those relocating from California to Utah)—our beautiful state has certainly experienced the ripple effects of the housing boom. Throughout the state, developments are changing to meet […]

CAD Manager Scott Dawes spent the early days of his adulthood exploring a variety of work types to find the one he knew he would enjoy long-term—in a sense, creating his niche. “I stumbled through many different types of jobs that could have turned into amazing careers, but I was not enjoying the work as […]

Clear Direction for Land Planning and Landscape Architecture FOCUS is pleased to announce Seth Vance as Land Planning and Landscape Architecture Department Manager. Under Seth’s leadership, the Land Planning and Landscape Architecture department consults with land developers, private landowners, municipalities, and others to design projects that are organized, efficient and intentional. As a Planner and […]

Grading and Excavation for Homes: Finding the Balance As a successful professional engineering consulting firm, FOCUS has a well-rounded knowledge of all facets of engineering and its accompanying challenges. One such aspect of every engineering project is earthworks, which is the process of evaluating a project’s current topography and soil types then designing the project […]

An Enduring Reputation Built on a Solid Foundation GTM Builders has been designing and constructing quality homes for an impressive 21 years. During this time, they have focused primarily on single-family homes, with recent growth and focus on multi-family homes. Building everything from starter homes to dream homes, every house they design is not only […]

Jarrett Architecture has been in business since 2018 and has already amassed a wide range of impressive projects that include full-service architectural design of hotels, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, office core and shell/tenant finishes, retail spaces, multi-family living, gorgeous custom homes, and site planning and massing studies. President Riley Jarrett, AIA, says their […]

Project Manager Brad Mason started with FOCUS Engineering & Surveying as an intern in the Structural Department more than five years ago and has been here ever since. He worked his way up the ranks after first gaining experience in engineering larger, custom homes. It was through this work that he was able to develop […]

Tim Atwood became interested in Surveying through his father-in-law, a Surveyor. And now, Tim is making moves here at FOCUS. After less than two years as a Survey Rodman, Tim was recently promoted to a Crew Chief. As part of this new role, Tim mentors his direct reports to maximize their potential while also providing […]

A premier home builder since 1988, Symphony Homes has earned a reputable name for themselves as quality developers and home builders. Symphony’s luxurious homes allow residents to fully indulge in Utah’s beautiful natural environment. Their built communities offer breathtaking mountain landscapes, lake views, and even small-town community life that Utah residents can be proud to […]

FOCUS is honored to recognize Connor Llewelyn for obtaining his Surveying degree from Salt Lake Community College. Connor, a third-generation Surveyor, observes, “It is in the blood.” Connor has pushed himself to do more and obtaining his degree has helped him accomplish that. Connor balanced coursework with his full-time job at FOCUS. He now sets […]