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Providing Utah’s Developers and Contractors Budget-Friendly Options in a Time of Shortage In the continuing lumber shortage, many designs are turning toward wood alternatives. FOCUS Structural Engineers have found several options, from structural insulated panels and insulated concrete forms (ICF) to structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP) and light gauge metal studs. While the current cost […]

Winner: Carmen Saunders Nominated by Travis Benson There have been several times this past month where she has come to me with concerns about specific design that she had noticed during staking layout. She has shown 100% PASSION FOR CLIENT SUCCESS (in this case it was the contractor, the project owner, FOCUS, and myself who […]

Congratulations! Our team’s excellence is the foundation of FOCUS, and we’re proud to build it ever greater. We welcome these hardworking people into their new positions, and look forward to supporting them at every step of the way! Steve Ostler, Project Manager | Structural Wade Edwards, Project Manager | Site Civil Commercial Development

Winner: MJ Tineo Nominated by Trenton Smith When we made a shuffle earlier this year with Justin stepping into the Survey DM role, MJ stepped up into the Field Manager role of the CS department. He has been under extreme pressure and has at times doubted himself and his abilities but has never wavered in […]

Congratulations! Our team’s excellence is the foundation of FOCUS, and we’re proud to build it ever greater. We welcome these hardworking people into their new positions, and look forward to supporting them at every step of the way! Tui Siliva, Project Manager | CAD Services Natalie Perez, Jr. Project Manager | CAD Services Cameron Taylor, […]

Highland Group was formed in 1986 between owners Tim Furner and Tim Wyatt. Around 4,000 one-of-a-kind homes have been created by the team, fondly known as Tim and Tim by clients and colleagues, between then and 2019, at Tim Wyatt’s passing. The firm perfectly curates each home to the unique visions and particular wishes of […]

FOCUS staff give insight on the company’s book list At FOCUS, we are committed to employee development. One of the more popular programs is Company Book Reads—The FOCUS Five. During our six-month education sessions, employees are introduced to some of the company’s core books, including Good to Great, Great by Choice, Extreme Ownership, The Five […]

Megan Spencer, Land Planning Intern 1. Tell me a little bit about how you ended up at FOCUS/in your current role. I originally started in the CAD Services department four years ago. When I switched my major to Urban Planning, I came over to this department! 2. What is your favorite thing about working at […]

Congratulations! FOCUS is driven by passionate and hardworking people. We look forward to supporting these exemplary team members in their new positions—you inspire us! Annika Tolley, Survey Technician| Survey Chad Price, Crew Chief | Survey Johnathan Partin, CAD Designer 2 | Construction Staking Wes Prime, Construction Technician | Construction Staking Ryan Hopkins, Jr. Project Manager […]

As a Junior Project Manager and Landscape Designer, Bryan Wilson leads projects through all stages of design—from conception and schematic design through permitting and construction—with clients’ overall project vision and budget at the forefront. He actively collaborates with architects, internal engineers, and subconsultants while ensuring quality assurance and quality control for plans and documents on […]