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Mastering High-Density Single-Family Housing Let’s dive into the world of high-density single-family projects. In this article, we’ll explore the intricacies of these projects and how FOCUS tackles unique challenges, ensuring success for clients. High-density single-family projects are transforming the housing landscape by offering the density of multifamily developments while providing the coveted single-family living experience. […]

Creating Better Communities Together: The DAI and FOCUS Partnership In the dynamic real estate development world, few companies establish themselves as pioneering forces. With over three decades of experience developing master-planned communities and commercial projects along the Wasatch Front, DAI is one such trailblazer. Founded in 1991, DAI has shaped over 10,000 acres of safe, […]

Parkview Cottages is a high-density, cottage-style, single-family community. This project comprises 66 single-family units on 9.31 acres in Lehi, Utah. FOCUS’s civil engineering, landscape planning, and surveying team worked hand in hand with Ivory Development to complete this job. Ivory’s goal with Parkview Cottages was to offer a high-quality starter home alternative to townhomes and […]

The Orchard multifamily development project is comprised of 66 townhomes and 30 duplexes sitting on ten acres in Sandy, Utah. This collaboration marked the first time FOCUS Engineering & Surveying partnered with DAI Utah on a townhome or duplex project. As the consultant on the project, FOCUS ensured every aspect aligned with the client’s vision. […]

Simplifying Design and Construction: Mint Architecture and FOCUS Collaborate for Success Founded in 2020, Mint Architecture is a full-service architecture and interior design firm. In conjunction with their partner company, Mint Construction, the Mint Companies offer a unique approach that enables them to seamlessly integrate the design and construction phases, resulting in a more efficient […]

Once the heart of manufacturing and processing in Salt Lake City, the Granary District is becoming a vibrant district for new business incubator spaces, housing, restaurants, breweries, and street art. The reuse of old warehouse buildings and development of new mid-rise housing have added to the area’s mix of land uses. The 277 units of […]

With offices in Salt Lake City, Utah and Phoenix, Arizona, The Boyer Company is one of the largest and most reputable development firms in the western states. Since 1972, The Boyer Company has developed a wide range of projects. Property types include commercial, office, retail, residential, industrial, medical, and government. The Boyer Company is trusted […]

The design of intersections is a critical part of transportation engineering. It’s the point at which vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles proceed in many directions, often at the same time. Mobility and safety are key design considerations, as well as convenience and ease of use, to minimize delays and maximize progression along a signalized corridor. FOCUS […]

Ridgeview Park is located in the center and main core of the proposed Ridgeview Development in Highland, Utah. The 4.8-acre park is just south of and adjacent to Lone Peak High School. “Ridgeview” is a great name FOCUS land planners and civil engineers could riff on. It conjured visuals and cultural context to help design […]

Real estate development is a complicated and often risky process. It can take years to bring a project to life, and there are plenty of obstacles that can pop up along the way. In February 2021, Murray City was faced with many proposed developments. The city enacted a six-month moratorium on mixed-use projects to study […]