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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 […]

From Sketches to Solutions: The Path to Engineering Tre Davis, an intern in the FOCUS Transportation Department, has had a passion for drawing and designing cityscapes since he was young. It was high school when he was first introduced to the concept of making his drawings a reality through civil engineering. He “did not take […]

The Platinum of the Month award for February 2024 is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS.   Winner: Cris Diaz—Exceptional Value Nominated by: Bodhi Barney Cris an excellent Crew Chief, who works hard to be the best for his clients day in and day out. Not only that, […]

Roadway Improvements: Concept to Completion Utah and Idaho’s transportation networks are vital for economic growth and resident well-being. Roadway improvements play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the safety and efficiency of these systems. These projects encompass a variety of initiatives, including: Resurfacing roads damaged by winter weather Adding lanes to freeways and intersections […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS March 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 continue to engineer with excellence. Matt Merrill | Jr. Project Manager 1 | Survey Rebecca Musimbi | Designer 2 | Survey

Shaping Utah’s Urban Real Estate Landscape FOCUS Engineering & Surveying is proud to partner with C.W. Urban, a leading Utah-based development group at the forefront of urban real estate development. This vertically integrated firm brings a unique approach, combining design, construction, and development expertise under one roof. Diverse Expertise for Utah Development Projects C.W. Urban […]

Designing for the Future: Art and Sustainability with Emily Aase Emily Aase, Land Planning Intern in FOCUS’s Landscape Architecture team, fell into the field when pursuing a degree in art. She discovered a love of plants and the benefits of biophilic design, and that turned her toward Landscape Architecture as a graduate degree at USU. […]