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Thrive Development and FOCUS Engineering & Surveying: A Shared Commitment to Client Success Thrive Development was established in 2015 by founders Steve Broadbent and Chas Johnson, who bring over a decade of successful experience in developing multifamily and commercial projects. Their vision for Thrive focuses on creating wins for every client. FOCUS Engineering and Surveying […]

Trailside Townhomes—Elevating Modern Living in Draper, Utah Nestled on the south side of the mountain in Draper, Utah, Trailside Townhomes is a new multifamily residential development that seamlessly blends natural beauty with modern living. FOCUS Engineering & Surveying is proud to contribute to this ambitious project by providing essential construction staking services. Project Scale and […]

Salt Point Townhomes: A Model of Townhome Structural Engineering Nestled in West Haven, Utah, the Salt Point Townhomes stand as a prime example of townhome structural engineering done right. Woodside Homes partnered with FOCUS Engineering & Surveying to deliver a residential development that promises both style and stability. Engineering for Durability The development includes a […]

The Orchard multifamily development project is comprised of 66 townhomes and 30 duplexes sitting on ten acres in Sandy, Utah. This collaboration marked the first time FOCUS Engineering & Surveying partnered with DAI Utah on a townhome or duplex project. As the consultant on the project, FOCUS ensured every aspect aligned with the client’s vision. […]

Once the heart of manufacturing and processing in Salt Lake City, the Granary District is becoming a vibrant district for new business incubator spaces, housing, restaurants, breweries, and street art. The reuse of old warehouse buildings and development of new mid-rise housing have added to the area’s mix of land uses. The 277 units of […]

Urban Alfandre got its start in 2015 with the acquisition and development of an adaptive reuse project in Alexandra, Virginia. With ties to Utah, founding principals Stephen and James Alfandre looked to the Ballpark neighborhood in Salt Lake City for their next project. Since then, the brothers have spent their time navigating Salt Lake City’s […]

Blazing Trails in the Idaho Office When Jacob Holmes was asked to move to Idaho and help start a new FOCUS office and team, he jumped at the chance. A trailblazer, Jacob believed it was the perfect way to both advance his career and help move the business forward. Since joining FOCUS in 2016, he […]

While the name ICO Companies may be unfamiliar to some, its sister company Ivory Homes, is not. The locally-owned and operated company has been ranked as Utah’s largest homebuilder for 34 years. The ICO Companies are a group of businesses focused on commercial and multi-family real estate. ICO (short for Ivory Commercial) focuses on mixed-use […]

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 […]

Prestigious National Awards Submitted by and Awarded to Architecture Belgique FOCUS is honored to be part of the team on two projects that recently received Multifamily Executive Awards. Multifamily Executives is a national business publication serving more than 50,000 owners, managers, and developers of multifamily real estate. Its award program honors exceptional projects across the […]