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Elev8 Architecture’s Unique Blend of Design, Development, and Partnership Founded five years ago, Elev8 Architecture is a boutique firm providing high-quality architectural services to clients in Utah and New York. Their portfolio showcases a diverse array of projects, including tiny homes, commercial developments, large-scale multifamily residential buildings, and more. We had the opportunity to interview […]

Platform 1500: Innovative Podium Apartments in Salt Lake City, Utah Platform 1500 is a groundbreaking podium apartment project located in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah. Spanning half an acre, this development features 60 thoughtfully designed residential units. FOCUS Engineering and Surveying proudly partnered with Elev8 Architecture to deliver innovative civil design and planning […]

A Legacy of Excellence: Bonneville Builders’ 25-Year Journey Bonneville Builders was founded in 1998 by John Tebbs and named after the ancient Lake Bonneville. John Tebbs is still very active at Bonneville as the current president. Over the past 25 years, Bonneville has grown into a sizeable and well-respected commercial general contractor, upholding its mission […]

Bringing Clients’ Visions to Life with Detail and Accuracy We had the opportunity to interview Tony Baros, architect and owner of Baros Design. After moonlighting for a few years at a larger firm, Tony started his own practice in 2008. FOCUS Engineering & Surveying has been collaborating with Tony since 2017, providing structural support during […]

Kringlen Residence—Aesthetic and Solid Structural Design The Kringlen Residence is a 5,000-SF custom home designed by Tony Baros of Baros Design and built by Brandon Bodell of Bodell Construction. The client tasked FOCUS with a full structural design and detailing for the entire structure. This included its rear site retaining walls and pool house. Our […]

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, […]

Gogo Squeez—Large-Scale Industrial Project Gogo Squeez was a large-scale construction surveying and staking project involving a 186,000-SF addition to an existing food processing building. The client initially tasked FOCUS with staking out the geo piers on the site to establish ground stability and structural integrity. The number of geo piers totaled approximately 2,500, as staking […]

I-15 Improvements—7200 S to 9000 S Concrete Panel Replacement Project Overview FOCUS collaborated with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) to improve the I-15 north and southbound lanes from 7200 S to 9000 S. The project roughly stretched over two miles along this vital interstate. Since I-15 is essential to Utah’s traffic flow, the project […]

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 […]

Copper Rim—Collaborations and Improvements in West Jordan, Utah Project Overview Copper Rim is a master-planned community comprising 731 units, including 560 single-family homes, 171 townhomes, and various commercial buildings. FOCUS became involved after Villages 1–3 were either completed or under construction. The planning phase began in mid-2023, focusing on amending and redesigning the Preliminary Development […]