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Pioneering Recession-Proof Real Estate Investment Opportunities Blue Terra Development (BTD), headquartered in Boise, Idaho, stands out in the market with its unique investment opportunities in three main categories: RV parks, self-storage, and multi-family properties across Idaho, Utah, and Arizona. Established in 2021, BTD was born out of a necessity for recession-proof development, as articulated by […]

Reimagining Real Estate Development in Utah Element Design Collective (EDC) is a full-service architecture firm specializing in real estate development. The team takes pride in its attention to detail and intense focus on designing beautiful structures while keeping a close eye on cost-effectiveness. Established last year, the firm’s principal and founder, Jon Galbraith, has an […]

Shaping Utah’s Urban Real Estate Landscape FOCUS Engineering & Surveying is proud to partner with C.W. Urban, a leading Utah-based development group at the forefront of urban real estate development. This vertically integrated firm brings a unique approach, combining design, construction, and development expertise under one roof. Diverse Expertise for Utah Development Projects C.W. Urban […]

Perry Homes and FOCUS Engineering & Surveying: An Established Relationship of Success Making its mark on the Utah landscape is Perry Homes, a family-led company that recently celebrated 51 years in business. The company is now in its second generation of Perry family ownership. Steady Growth and Stability: The Secret to Longevity Tyler Perry, the […]

FOCUS Engineering & Surveying and Woodside Homes: A Partnership Rooted in Quality and Sustainability At FOCUS Engineering & Surveying, we pride ourselves on forming strategic partnerships that align with our core values and commitment to excellence. One such partnership that stands out is our collaboration with Woodside Homes, a premier home builder known for their […]

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 […]

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 […]

LGI Homes was founded in 2003 in Conroe, Texas. The company built, sold, and closed its first community — the 337-home Summerset Estates — in approximately two years.   LGI Homes became a publicly traded company in 2013, which allowed the company to expand geographically. Today, the homebuilder operates in 20 states and is the tenth […]

Holbrook Estates is a master-planned community in Lehi, Utah. The Estates is part of Holbrook Farms, one of Utah County’s fastest growing communities. Since 2016, FOCUS Engineering and Surveying has worked with Ivory Homes to provide master planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, survey, construction staking, and transportation engineering services to support the 700-acre development.  The […]

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 […]