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Project Spotlight: Jordanelle Ridge Village 3 – Marcella North Jordanelle Ridge Village 3 – Marcella North is a section of a large single-family lot subdivision located in Heber City, Utah. As part of a broader master-planned development, this project includes 250 units comprised of single-family homes and club cabins offering expansive views near the Jordanelle […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS May Promotions! The hard work and passion of our people make FOCUS thrive. We’re proud to announce and congratulate our most recent promotions—we’ll continue to grow together! Cory Thompson | Construction Staking | Jr. Project Manager 3 Michael Ekenstam | Structural | Designer 4 Bryan Wilson | Land Planning | Jr. […]

Master Development Plans (MDPs) are detailed guides for transforming land into fully integrated communities, outlining everything from roads and utilities to parks and homes. Megan Spencer, a designer in the Land Planning department at FOCUS Engineering & Surveying, explains how FOCUS approaches the process of creating MDP. The Land Planning team balances client needs, city […]

Panorama Mixed-Use Development Panorama is a mixed-use development in Herriman, Utah. It spans 555 acres and will include a variety of residential, recreational, and commercial spaces. The development features 1,300 units, including townhomes, apartments, single-family homes, and commercial properties—all complemented by parks, trails, and village-style planning. FOCUS Engineering & Surveying provided site civil, survey, and […]

Megan Spencer: Shaping the Future of Urban Design Megan Spencer, a Land Planning designer at FOCUS Engineering & Surveying, embodies passion in every project she tackles and in the way she leads her team. Megan’s path to becoming an urban design expert has been shaped by a lifelong fascination with the organization of space and […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS February Promotions! We support our team’s excellence as their excellence supports us. We’re grateful for our hardworking engineers who make FOCUS everything that it is. Congratulations to these remarkable individuals! Dylan Bowser | Construction Staking | Crew Chief 2 Chad Garner | Land Planning | Jr. Project Manager 2 Carson Griffin […]

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 […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS April Promotions! Every promotion is a badge of pride for FOCUS as a whole—we’re thrilled to have such an inspiring team. We do our best work when we push each other to excel, so to our most recent promotions: thank you! Sydney Bate | Designer 1 | Land Planning Alex Hernandez […]

Growing a Concept into Reality: Landscape Design Services At FOCUS Engineering and Surveying, we believe that every landscape tells a story. With our comprehensive landscape design services, we specialize in turning visions into vibrant, thriving realities. From initial concept to the final built environment, our 6-person team at FOCUS boasts landscape architects, planners, and designers. […]

Hogle Zoo’s Wild Utah: FOCUS’s Role in Shaping Tomorrow’s Nature Experience At FOCUS, we’re not just building structures; we’re crafting experiences. Our latest project, the Wild Utah exhibit at Hogle Zoo, is a prime example of this philosophy. Set to open in Spring 2024, this 3-acre development endeavors to create a natural sanctuary for Utah’s […]