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Background and Career Journey Donglei “Judy” Wang’s journey into the AEC industry began with a simple question: How have historic buildings stood strong for so many years? Her curiosity grew into a passion for design and engineering. Now working as a Site Civil Designer, Judy enjoys how civil design connects everything, from roads and grading […]

Project Spotlight: Redwood Rd/Hudson Way Traffic Signal FOCUS collaborated with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and The Boyer Company to design a new traffic signal at the intersection of Redwood Road and Hudson Way. As Lehi and its surrounding communities continue to experience rapid growth, infrastructure improvements like this project are essential to support […]

Project Spotlight: The Mill The Mill is a single-family residential development located on 11.6 acres in Midvale, Utah. Situated within an older neighborhood, it serves as the perfect missing puzzle piece for bringing new life to the block. With thoughtful landscape design, architectural materials, and open space placement, the community feels welcoming and well connected. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

New Legislation Requiring Fewer than Four Submittals for Residential Building Projects Introduction of Legislation Impacting Submittals for Residential Buildings This year, Utah adopted new legislation requiring fewer than four submittals for residential building projects. The legislation, a collaborative effort between the Property Rights Coalition and the Utah State Legislature, aims to standardize the approval process […]

Staff Spotlight: Austin White Background and Career Journey Austin White, an Engineer-in-Training and designer in the FOCUS Site Civil Residential department, discovered his passion for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry at 14. His initial interest in engineering and architecture has evolved since. He has a deep-seated passion for creating tangible, enduring structures that […]

Epic Shine—Organized Delivery in Nampa, Idaho Epic Shine, a leading name in the carwash industry, engaged FOCUS to provide civil engineering for its new Nampa, Idaho location. Project Overview The task involved generating detailed plans for site grading, utilities connections, storm water, and construction drawings. Epic Shine provided FOCUS with a tight timeline for project […]

Dennis Jordan | Site Civil Designer Background and Career Journey Dennis Jordan’s unique career journey ensures he brings a fresh perspective to the AEC industry. In his new role as a Site Civil Designer, he leverages the communication and people skills he honed as a high school teacher and coach. Work-Life Balance Dennis Jordan’s work-life […]