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Overcoming Challenges in Landscape Design: Theming, Branding, Rendering, and Sustainability Landscape design is essential to creating spaces that are functional, visually appealing, and environmentally responsible. At FOCUS Engineering & Surveying, the landscape team works closely with clients to navigate challenges related to theming, branding, rendering, and sustainability. Bryan Wilson, a designer who leads the landscape […]

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. […]

Water-smart Development Benefits the Environment, Developers, and Property Owners From the snowcapped mountains of the north to the deserts of the south, Utah is widely known for its diverse and beautiful landscapes. Not as widely known, Utah is the second driest state in the nation. With rapid expansion and growth occurring statewide, Utah’s arid climate […]

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 […]

At FOCUS, we work with solar companies to provide the required engineering in the building permit process for solar panel installations on homes and buildings. Typically delivered as a letter report, our structural engineers provide certification, and—if needed—recommendations, to ensure the structure of the roof/building will support the solar panels being installed. “The demand for […]

As landscape architects approach a project, their goal is to design a space that is not just natural, functional, and practical, but one that is sustainable and has a meaningful sense of place. To accomplish this goal, landscape architects must consider of a variety of factors under the umbrella of “responsive design.” Responsiveness in landscape […]

The 6,500 SF custom home is located in the hills of Holladay, Utah. The five-bedroom residence features coveted amenities such as main level and basement family rooms, a spacious kitchen with island and walk-in pantry, gym, craft room, playroom, and walk-in closets. The four-car garage includes a mudroom to keep the mess of the garage […]

A beautiful, well-maintained landscape can be an important contribution to a homeowner’s association (HOA) community. Landscaping not only improves curb appeal, it can also impact property values and pride of ownership. For many of our developer clients, FOCUS landscape architects and designers work hand in hand with our civil engineering team to shape the landscape […]

Morgan Ivancovich studied landscape design and management at Brigham Young University. She was drawn to this field of study because it is a perfect blend of what she enjoys: nature, plants, and art.  Shortly after graduating in 2021, she learned about FOCUS and joined the firm. “I recognized the company as one that cares for […]

Megan Spencer, Land Planning Intern 1. Tell me a little bit about how you ended up at FOCUS/in your current role. I originally started in the CAD Services department four years ago. When I switched my major to Urban Planning, I came over to this department! 2. What is your favorite thing about working at […]