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At FOCUS, the shift toward 3D modeling has changed more than just how drawings are produced. It has reshaped how teams communicate, coordinate, and understand a building long before it is constructed. For Scott Dawes, a CAD designer at FOCUS, that shift is as much about visibility as it is about workflow. “It’s honestly pretty […]

FOCUS Consulting has been named Best Building Engineer by the 2026 Best of SLC Awards, a community-driven program that recognizes outstanding businesses across the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. The honor reflects both technical expertise and sustained client trust, which remain central to the firm’s approach. A Community-Based Measure of Excellence The Best of SLC […]

Every development project begins long before construction crews arrive on site. Behind the scenes, developers and planners work through a detailed approval process with city staff, planning commissions, and sometimes city councils. Depending on the project, this process can move quickly or take several years. Megan Spencer from the FOCUS Land Planning team and Kerry […]

As Utah grows, so does its transportation infrastructure and its traffic. There are several resources available for the traffic-curious that may not be familiar to the everyday driver. Jason Watson, Transportation Department manager at FOCUS, points to online tools from UDOT that help inform not only drivers, but also businesses, residents, and many others who […]

About every four to five years, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) review and refine the standards that govern ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys. The latest update becomes effective February 23, 2026, reflecting continued collaboration among surveyors, title companies, attorneys, lenders, and property owners. Evan Wood, a professional […]

Design Matters: Designing Medical Office Buildings Medical office buildings, particularly ambulatory care facilities, occupy a unique niche within commercial development. While they may resemble standard office projects, the planning behind them is far more complex. From emergency access and patient privacy to infrastructure reliability and daily operations, these facilities require a higher level of coordination […]

FOCUS Consulting recently participated as a sponsor in the 2025 Hack-a-House competition, a student-driven challenge designed to inspire creative solutions to the growing housing affordability crisis. Hack-a-House is organized by Ivory Innovations, a nonprofit academic center at the University of Utah, bringing together students from a variety of disciplines. During the 24-hour virtual event, participants […]

Design Matters: Precision Staking for Aquatic Center Construction Building aquatic centers, with their various components such as pools, lazy rivers, water slides, and other custom features, requires exact placement, tight tolerances and a clear understanding of construction stages. Early construction staking sets the foundation for everything that follows. In projects with prefabricated pools, even small […]

Design Matters: The Value of Structural Analysis of Existing Buildings Structural analysis is an essential part of repurposing buildings and preparing them for new uses. At FOCUS, this work often begins long before design concepts take shape. Structural Department Manager, Brad Mason, explains that the team’s first priority is understanding what already exists. “We use […]

We’re excited to share an important update about our company: FOCUS Engineering & Surveying has officially rebranded as FOCUS Consulting. This change reflects our growth, expanded service capabilities, and continued commitment to helping clients achieve successful project outcomes across Utah, Idaho, and the Intermountain West. Since our founding in 2007, FOCUS has evolved from a […]