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Design Matters: The Importance of Master Planning in a Down Market The housing market is cyclical, with unpredictable peaks and valleys. For residential developers, those slowdowns can feel daunting, but they also create opportunities. At FOCUS Engineering & Surveying, Site Civil Residential department manager Ben Duzett explains why downturns are the right time to invest […]

This unique project features a 1,000-square-foot detached pool house located above a large underground sports court. The client envisioned a multi-functional indoor/outdoor space combining recreation and entertainment for their family and future grandchildren, featuring a half basketball court, a full-sized pickleball court, an elevator, and a tunnel connecting this structure to the main residence.   […]

Building Success in Utah’s Housing Market Lennar, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, has seen substantial growth in Utah over the past year. This success was highlighted by Michael Gillett, VP of Operations for Lennar’s Utah division, who emphasized the company’s core values of Quality, Value, and Integrity. “Our goal is to build homes that […]

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 […]

Parkway Fields Residential Development Parkway Fields is a large residential development project spanning more than 150 acres in Eagle Mountain, Utah. The development, which is designed to help meet the growing need for quality, affordable homes, is being constructed by Lennar, with FOCUS providing surveying, structural and site civil engineering, construction staking, and CAD services […]

Platform 1500: Innovative Podium Apartments in Salt Lake City, Utah Platform 1500 is a groundbreaking podium apartment project located in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah. Spanning half an acre, this development features 60 thoughtfully designed residential units. FOCUS Engineering and Surveying proudly partnered with Elev8 Architecture to deliver innovative civil design and planning […]

Design Matters: Ensuring Quality and Functionality in Townhome Design As the populations in Utah and Idaho grow, the need for affordable, high-quality housing has increased. Townhomes have become an important solution to meet this demand. Townhome design presents unique challenges, including maintaining structural integrity, meeting tight timelines, staying within budget, and ensuring compliance with ever-evolving […]

Kringlen Residence—Aesthetic and Solid Structural Design The Kringlen Residence is a 5,000-SF custom home designed by Tony Baros of Baros Design and built by Brandon Bodell of Bodell Construction. The client tasked FOCUS with a full structural design and detailing for the entire structure. This included its rear site retaining walls and pool house. Our […]

New Legislation Requiring Fewer than Four Submittals for Residential Building Projects Introduction of Legislation Impacting Submittals for Residential Buildings This year, Utah adopted new legislation requiring fewer than four submittals for residential building projects. The legislation, a collaborative effort between the Property Rights Coalition and the Utah State Legislature, aims to standardize the approval process […]

Staff Spotlight: Austin White Background and Career Journey Austin White, an Engineer-in-Training and designer in the FOCUS Site Civil Residential department, discovered his passion for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry at 14. His initial interest in engineering and architecture has evolved since. He has a deep-seated passion for creating tangible, enduring structures that […]