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Staff Spotlight: Jake Standerwick Being able to create new processes & teach our team new things every day has made this endeavor very fulfilling, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. —Jake Standerwick Background and Career Journey Jake Standerwick is a survey technician working alongside our Boise construction staking and surveying teams. After spending […]

Staff Spotlight: Michael Brown The state of Utah is growing rapidly . . . I would like to be a part of the roadways that people use daily. —Michael Brown A Budding Career in Transportation Michael is an intern in the Transportation department at FOCUS Engineering & Surveying, and an engineering student at The University […]

Staff Spotlight: Michelle Hill Background and Career Journey Meet Michelle Hill, an intern for the FOCUS Land Planning Department. Michelle recently graduated from Utah State University. When she’s not designing landscapes, she enjoys ballet, singing, ballroom dancing, drawing, spending time with family, and going on road trips. Charting Career Success Through College Pathways Michelle’s talent […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bodhi Barney | Crew Chief 2, Construction Staking Bodhi’s Unique Background and Career Journey Bodhi’s career journey began as a unique blend of part-time work in a bike shop and GIS analyst for Draper City, culminating in his current role as Crew Chief 2 of Construction Staking at FOCUS. During his previous job, Bodhi Barney […]

An Introduction to the CAD Service Department The FOCUS CAD Service Department plays a crucial role in the construction process. It is responsible for designing homes and townhomes for production builders, as well as additions and remodels for residential clients. The department collaborates with clients to bring their dream homes to life. To aid in […]

Dylan Bowser’s journey into construction staking is a testament to the power of curiosity and seizing opportunities. His interest was sparked while working on a mountain bike trail-building crew in North Carolina, where a crew member with surveying experience opened his eyes to a new path. This alignment of interests and skills led him to […]

Courtney was motivated to pursue a career in CAD services design during college. She sought a path that combined architecture and engineering, a field that genuinely ignited her enthusiasm and dedication. A significant experience that influenced her professional path was assisting her family in remodeling their home. House construction and design have always fascinated Courtney, […]

Eliot Kang joined our Structural Engineering department as an intern in late 2019. Initially drawn to architecture, his passion for math ultimately guided him towards a career in structural engineering. Since joining the team, Eliot has distinguished himself not only through his technical expertise but also in his exceptional communication skills and commitment to client […]