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As a Crew Chief in the Construction Staking department, Michael Miller brings precision, perseverance, and a people-first mindset to his role at FOCUS Engineering & Surveying. His path to surveying is a journey that highlights how curiosity and adaptability can lead to a fulfilling career. As the sixth of 11 siblings, Michael is a natural […]

The Platinum of the Month award is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS. Please congratulate the April 2025 PLATINUM of the month employees!   Winner: Kaitlyn Jones—Quick to Adapt and Respond Nominated by: Michael Miller Kaitlyn has shown her HIGH MELTING AND BOILING POINTS in her creative solutions […]

Maggie Borrego is a designer within our CAD Services department who brings resilience, creativity, and a passion for meaningful spaces here at FOCUS Engineering & Surveying. Her story is one of persistence and a commitment to constant growth. Passion for Design Upon moving to the United States, Maggie had a strong desire to finish what […]

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 […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS May Promotions! The hard work and passion of our people make FOCUS thrive. We’re proud to announce and congratulate our most recent promotions—we’ll continue to grow together! Cory Thompson | Construction Staking | Jr. Project Manager 3 Michael Ekenstam | Structural | Designer 4 Bryan Wilson | Land Planning | Jr. […]

Uncommon Architects is a Salt Lake City based architecture firm driven by a mission to deliver quality innovative designs to every project. Since opening their doors just over two years ago, co-founders Brittany Johnson and Darin Mano have fostered a culture that balances innovation with thoughtful collaboration. We sat down with Michelle MacDonnell, a project […]

Glen Pool, a structural designer at FOCUS Engineering & Surveying, brings more than just technical expertise to his role. His resilience, curiosity, and an unshakable work ethic are shaped by real-world experience and personal drive. Glen’s path to structural engineering began on Utah construction sites, where he spent summers working alongside his uncle. “Doing this, […]

The Platinum of the Month award is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS. Please congratulate the March 2025 PLATINUM of the month employees!   Winner: Collette Davis—Genuine Approach to Team Nominated by: Pam Ledesma I am nominating Collette Davis for Employee of the Month as she is doing […]

Rigby Watts & Company is a financial advisory and investment firm based in Holladay, Utah. The company helps clients grow and diversify their wealth through personalized investment and retirement asset management, with a strong focus on healthcare-related real estate, venture capital, and private equity. Over eight years ago, Adam Watts and Andrew (Drew) Rigby first […]

A desire to improve roadways drew Mohanad Hatem to FOCUS Engineering & Surveying as a Transportation intern. “I liked the idea of working on big projects and seeing them from the start to the end,” Mohanad shares. “Transportation especially interested me because I drive every day. I wanted to understand how roads are designed and […]