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Designing for Community: The Impactful Journey of Wade Edwards Wade Edwards’ journey into the world of civil engineering began in the most personal of settings—working on a home addition. This early exposure to design and construction blossomed into a fulfilling career in site civil commercial engineering. “I grew up working on our home addition. This […]

Pictured, l-r: John Heiner, Jordan Sharp, Trevor Sharp, JD Heiner Silver Fox Construction and FOCUS Engineering & Surveying: A Partnership Defined by Excellence At the heart of the Utah construction landscape, Silver Fox Construction, a family-led business, demonstrates a commitment to unparalleled quality. Co-founded by Trevor Sharp and John Heiner, the company thrives on the […]

Site Civil Engineering: Considerations Uniquely Important for Commercial Warehouses Civil site engineering for commercial warehouses involves numerous considerations to ensure the success of a project. A conversation with Park Sorenson, who manages quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) for FOCUS and is a project manager in the company’s Site Civil Commercial department, provides some great insight. Here […]

A Dynamic Duo: FOCUS Engineering & Surveying and SIRQ Construction’s Unyielding Commitment to Client Success SIRQ Construction, a powerhouse in the Utah construction industry, manages multi-million-dollar endeavors primarily along the Wasatch Front and throughout the state. Their impressive portfolio features a range of projects including retail, manufacturing, office, medical, public, tenant, and zoological structures, with […]

Carson Griffin’s journey into engineering and surveying began with a fascination for the field’s endless possibilities, ignited by an Introduction to Surveying class during his school years. This initial spark led him to major in surveying, setting him on a path of discovery and innovation within the industry. “There were countless possibilities and options to […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS December Promotion! At FOCUS, the hard work of our team is rewarding for all involved, and the success of our employees means success for everyone. We’re proud to elevate our people, and we congratulate the promotion for this month. Collette Davis, Specialist 2 | Administration

The Platinum of the Month award for October 2023 is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS.   Winner: Pam Ledesma—Understanding Improvement Nominated by: Collette Davis I am nominating Pam Ledesma for being HIGHLY VALUABLE, DESIRABLE, and RARE. Pam had watched a couple of prescreens that the admin team […]

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 […]

Congratulations on two FOCUS November Promotions! FOCUS’s dedicated team is the foundation of our excellence. The success of our employees is our success, and we’re proud announce the promotion of these hard-working team members. Kaitlyn Jones | Designer 1 | Site-Civil Commercial Kaige Roberts | Rodman | Construction Staking

A testament to his dedication and passion, Matt Hakes, P.E., transitioned from Engineer in Training to a licensed professional engineer at FOCUS, following several years in another engineering firm. He acquired his professional licensure in 2018 and now proudly holds credentials in Utah, Colorado, Idaho, and Nevada. In his pivotal role in the structural department, […]