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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 […]

Pioneering Pre-Fabricated Restrooms for UTA: A Case Study in Innovation and Collaboration Client: Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Location: Salt Lake & Davis Counties Project Duration: March 2021–May 2022 Services: Transportation Engineering The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is a driving force behind public transportation throughout Utah. When tasked with the challenge of building restrooms for its […]

Engineering Safe and Efficient Traffic Flow for Utah and Idaho Communities When new developments or expansions to existing real estate are proposed, it’s commonly expected that they will introduce additional vehicle trips onto public roads. The significance of a Traffic Impact Study (TIS) is on the rise as it plays a crucial role in assessing […]

Lehi Pointe: A Fusion of Commercial and Multifamily Excellence FOCUS Engineering & Surveying recently completed the Lehi Pointe innovative mixed-use development, an ambitious project in the heart of Lehi, Utah. This endeavor exemplifies our steadfast dedication to excellence and our ability to navigate unique challenges across architecture, engineering, and surveying. A Blend of Commercial and […]

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 […]

With record breaking winter snowpack and spring runoff in Utah this year, controlling stormwater flows is especially top-of-mind. A conversation with Tui Siliva, a CAD Designer at FOCUS specializing in residential grading plans, offers some professional insight into how a residential grading plan can control and facilitate proper drainage and help avoid flooding. Grading Plan […]