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Congratulations to our FOCUS January Promotion! Our team’s excellence is the foundation of FOCUS, and we’re proud to build it ever greater. We welcome this hardworking team member into his new position, and look forward to supporting him at every step of the way. Rylan Huff, Designer 1 | Site Civil—Residential

Utah Developers and Contractors Turn to Efficient Structural Design for Multi-story Mixed-use Buildings As the urban landscape evolves to suit metropolitan living, podium-style buildings meet the increasing demand for multi-story mixed-use structures. Driven by soaring land and construction material prices, podium buildings offer a pragmatic and cost-effective alternative. FOCUS structural engineers Akhil Konegari and Craig […]

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 […]

Mastering High-Density Single-Family Housing Let’s dive into the world of high-density single-family projects. In this article, we’ll explore the intricacies of these projects and how FOCUS tackles unique challenges, ensuring success for clients. High-density single-family projects are transforming the housing landscape by offering the density of multifamily developments while providing the coveted single-family living experience. […]

There’s a certain excitement when owners, developers, architects, engineers, and designers see the first physical signs of their plans beginning to come to life. One of the first signals of construction starting to take place is staking, where design meets dirt. Construction Staking Guides Construction Efforts At FOCUS, the Construction Staking department is trusted to […]

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 […]

Michael Grant is a transportation intern at FOCUS who has been with us since last spring. His work involves traffic studies for new residential and commercial developments that are being built throughout the state—with some road design projects on the side. “Transportation engineering is interesting because it is such a big part of everyone’s lives. […]

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 […]

What We’ve Learned About Building on Hillsides As available open land in Utah and Idaho valleys becomes scarcer, developers and homeowners are looking to the hills to construct homes. Hillsides are often coveted locations for homeowners because they offer desirable views and can have better access to natural recreation opportunities. For a developer, the potential […]