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WOMANHOOD: Laying the Groundwork for a Thriving Future, One House at a Time At FOCUS, our employees, clients, and projects are our top priorities; each one being unique. However, sometimes there are projects that stand out more than others and that’s exactly what we found with The House That SHE Built project, which FOCUS was […]

Hallmark Homes has been in the business of building superior homes for over 27 years. During the last 15 of those years FOCUS Engineering & Surveying (FOCUS) has partnered with them on over 20 development projects. “Initially the team at FOCUS worked with us on development engineering. As the relationship developed (pun intended) and FOCUS […]

Providing added value to architects, contractors, and developers It was three years ago that Focus Engineering & Surveying realized many of our residential design and development clients needed fully-graded site plans. A department was formed to address the need and provide real value to our clients. Led by Jason Barker, the group was recently renamed […]

FOCUS Engineering & Surveying Earns UDOT Prequalification As a multi-disciplined engineering firm with access to the expertise and resources of over 85 professionals, FOCUS Engineering & Surveying (FOCUS) has earned the prequalification of five General Engineering Services Pools with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). We have a team of 10 licensed professionals that are […]

Salt Lake City currently has a 35,000-unit housing shortage. The limited supply drives up rental rates and as a result, FOCUS sees new job sites springing up. The increase is due to a number of factors including the rising cost of single-family homes, a demand for new higher density apartments in downtown locations, and above-average […]

At Focus Engineering, our partnerships with our communities, clients, and consultants is priority. We have found a like-minded firm in RAW Design, a full-service – design through construction administration – architecture design firm located in Salt Lake City. Founded in 2012, the firm’s portfolio consists of designs in Health, Commercial, Arts/Education, Residential, and Tenant Improvements. […]

How Utah Cities, Developers, Landscape Architects, Engineers and Planners can work together to provide these naturally beneficial spaces by Seth Vance, Land Planning Department Manager Since the beginning of the pandemic and social isolation, most people can attest to increased stress and anxiety with fewer options to relieve that stress. The good news is that […]

The history of borders and boundaries is rich with wars, congressional action and court cases. Boundary disputes have torn apart countries and even families and neighborhoods. A dispute often comes about when someone is buying, subdividing, improving, or building on land. The precise boundary lines may have been lost in the many times the property […]

Congratulations to the entire team for the Soleil Lofts Apartments, awarded 2019’s Most Outstanding Green/Sustainable Project by Utah Construction and Design. We are so thrilled to be part of the team! Forbes magazine called Soleil Lofts Apartments ‘the first master-planned apartment community in the world that is a virtual power plant with solar and storage.” […]

How Utah Cities, Developers, Landscape Architects, Engineers and Planners can work together to provide these naturally beneficial spaces by Seth Vance, Land Planning Department Manager The thrill and excitement of Christmas day have come and gone. Though it may be discouraging to put away the decorations and holiday feelings, there is a simple and easy […]