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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 […]

Ridgeview—Mixed-Use Development in Highland, Utah Ridgeview is a mixed-use development with single-family homes, townhomes, a park, and retail properties that spans 85 acres in Highland, Utah. FOCUS helped design the master plan, which incorporated a mixture of product types and densities across the site. High-Level Coordination The primary challenge with this project involved coordinating with […]

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 […]

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 […]

Transforming a Farmhouse into a Spacious Family Home in Sandy, Utah The Tuttle addition project showcases FOCUS Engineering & Surveying’s expertise in residential remodels and additions. Located in Sandy, Utah, this project involved a significant transformation of the Tuttle family’s existing farmhouse-style home, expanding it to a generous 4,732 square feet. Scope of Work: Enhancing […]

Structural Design for Apartments: Navigating Trends and Challenges in Utah and Idaho Both Utah and Idaho face significant housing shortages, with Utah estimated to reach a gap of over 37,000 units statewide this year. Similarly, Idaho’s rapid population growth, combined with high land prices and rising construction costs, has led to a surge in demand […]

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 […]