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Drive and determination have paid off for Joel Whitmer, who has earned his Professional Engineering license. Studying for and passing the requisite exams requires self-motivation, and Joel finds a certain satisfaction in being able to rely on himself. “Engineering is about finding answers, which mostly involves your peers,” he reflects. “But at the end of […]

Updated standards help Utah surveyors provide accurate project insights Whether an existing building or new commercial site, FOCUS surveyors know an accurate survey is critical to project success. We utilize state-of-the-art equipment to provide precise information for clients who may be acquiring, selling, or lending in a commercial real estate transaction. Our experience also extends […]

Congratulations! The hard work and passion of our people makes FOCUS thrive. We’re proud to announce and congratulate our most recent promotions—we’ll continue to grow together! Carmen Longo, CAD Designer 2 | Construction Staking Christian Uahinui, Crew Chief 1 | Construction Staking Bodhi Barney, Technician | Construction Staking MJ Tineo, Field Manager | Construction Staking […]

Civil Engineering for Today’s Residential Development Nationwide, home sales have skyrocketed, particularly because of the pandemic. As more people seek less urban living environments—away from masses of people (particularly those relocating from California to Utah)—our beautiful state has certainly experienced the ripple effects of the housing boom. Throughout the state, developments are changing to meet […]

Grading and Excavation for Homes: Finding the Balance As a successful professional engineering consulting firm, FOCUS has a well-rounded knowledge of all facets of engineering and its accompanying challenges. One such aspect of every engineering project is earthworks, which is the process of evaluating a project’s current topography and soil types then designing the project […]

Our methodical approach to finding and hiring the finest talent in Utah At FOCUS, we do not view interns as “temporary” relationships, we invest considerable care and thought into making offers to the finest applicants. Because we recognize we can only simultaneously train a limited number of interns, we have created a methodical, competitive Internship […]

An Important First Step for Site Development When developing a project site, an important step in delivering useful engineering plans is the creation of project concept plans. Created during the early stages of a project, concept plans are drawings or technical documents that show how the site could be developed. An Overall Vision of the […]

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 […]

Engineering effectively to manage stormwater runoff Across the State of Utah, Low Impact Development is increasingly being recognized by developers, engineers, and municipalities. Low Impact Development (LID), is the process of developing construction projects with sustainable tools to manage stormwater runoff. At FOCUS Engineering, LID is an integral design component. As described by FOCUS Site […]

For Natalie Perez, engineering architecture intrigued her early on with its intricacy, creative challenges, and concrete results. She initially fell in love with the technical aspects of the craft back in a high school drafting class. From there, she pursued the occupation through a degree and a small-firm job in Park City building decks. Valuing […]