Mar 16, 2022

Project Spotlight: Overland

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Destined to be one of Ivory Homes’ largest master-planned communities, Overland is located west of Utah Lake on the western side of the Lake Mountains. The 1,200 acres of property is owned by Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA).  In 2010, FOCUS began working with SITLA on a sewer master plan to develop […]

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Feb 11, 2022

Project Spotlight: Marina Village at Daybreak

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Client: ICO Location: South Jordan, UT Project Duration: October 2021 Services: Structural Engineering Daybreak is a well-known master planned community in South Jordan. It is consistently ranked as one of the top-selling communities in the United States due to its numerous amenities and quality of life. Marina Village is a lakeside townhome community at Daybreak. […]

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Jan 3, 2022

Design Matters: A FOCUS on Traffic Flow

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Utah ThrU-Turn Improves Safety and Wait Times No one enjoys sitting at a red light. Especially when you’re late for a meeting or running errands in a busy commercial corridor. That’s why the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) continually investigates improvements and upgrades to reduce traffic and travel time and improve safety. The field of […]

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Dec 20, 2021

Project Spotlight: State Route 87 Intersection Improvements Concept Study

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Client: Utah Department of Transportation Location: Talmage, UT Project Duration: June 2021 Services: Transportation engineering Utah State Route 87 (SR-87) spans 37 miles and connects communities in Duchesne County. A county road intersecting SR-87 at Mile Post 7.6 services a landfill and oil refinery. Large trucks regularly turning off SR-87 onto the county road were […]

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Oct 21, 2021

FOCUS Spotlight: CAD Services Team

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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. […]

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Sep 16, 2021

Building Without Wood: Alternatives to Lumber

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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 […]

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Jun 11, 2021

Partner Profile: Davies Design Build, Inc.

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With 45 years of experience in the design build process and construction industry, Davies Design Build has formed a remarkable reputation as a leading custom home and commercial developer and builder. Specializing in site and land development and office, warehouse, and multi-family structures, their projects have provided homeowners and businesses with award-winning, luxurious spaces that […]

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Mar 24, 2021

Partner Profile: GTM Builders

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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 […]

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Feb 11, 2021

Partner Profile: Jarrett Architecture

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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 […]

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Jan 26, 2021

Partner Profile: Symphony Homes

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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 […]

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