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The Platinum of the Month award for April 2024 is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS.   Winner: Michael Ekenstam—Exceptional Listening and Responsiveness Nominated by: Adam Eastman Two different people gave Mike some high praise directly to me within about a 1-hour period. I am nominating him for […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS June Promotions! FOCUS is built by our strong and passionate team. We are proud to promote some of our most hardworking people, who inspire us to engineer ever better! Cole Finan | Project Manager 3 | Construction Staking Pam Ledesma | Specialist 3 | Accounting Cory Thompson | Jr. Project Manager […]

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 […]

The Platinum of the Month award for March 2024 is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS.   Winner: Cole Finan—Consistent Dedication Nominated by: Wes Prime Cole is as HIGHLY VALUABLE, DESIRABLE, AND RARE as they come! He has been such a constant example of how to dedicate time […]

Dylan Bowser’s journey into construction staking is a testament to the power of curiosity and seizing opportunities. His interest was sparked while working on a mountain bike trail-building crew in North Carolina, where a crew member with surveying experience opened his eyes to a new path. This alignment of interests and skills led him to […]

Courtney was motivated to pursue a career in CAD services design during college. She sought a path that combined architecture and engineering, a field that genuinely ignited her enthusiasm and dedication. A significant experience that influenced her professional path was assisting her family in remodeling their home. House construction and design have always fascinated Courtney, […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS April Promotions! Every promotion is a badge of pride for FOCUS as a whole—we’re thrilled to have such an inspiring team. We do our best work when we push each other to excel, so to our most recent promotions: thank you! Sydney Bate | Designer 1 | Land Planning Alex Hernandez […]

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 […]

Eliot Kang joined our Structural Engineering department as an intern in late 2019. Initially drawn to architecture, his passion for math ultimately guided him towards a career in structural engineering. Since joining the team, Eliot has distinguished himself not only through his technical expertise but also in his exceptional communication skills and commitment to client […]

At FOCUS, we strive to adopt the many valuable properties of platinum: being malleable, bonding easily, resisting corrosion, and possessing high melting and boiling points. Ultimately, we aim to become—like platinum—highly valuable, desirable, and rare partners for our clients. Recently, six employees stood out for consistently demonstrating these characteristics in their work and interactions with […]