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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 […]

Panorama Mixed-Use Development Extending 9000 South, a major east/west arterial roadway, from 6400 West, where it currently ends, to Bachus Highway (U-111) a mile to the east, is a critical component of West Jordan’s long-term transportation master plan. FOCUS was tasked with designing this roadway extension, which was a collaborative effort with West Jordan City […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS March Promotions! 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! Luis Carmen | Construction Staking | Survey Technician Jamie Esjay | CAD […]

Shaping the Future of Real Estate with Insight and Experience FOCUS Engineering and Surveying recently conducted an insightful interview with Stokes Stevenson, where development associate Sam Nelson shared valuable perspectives on the real estate industry. Stokes Stevenson was founded by the merger of two family offices. Both offices brought decades of experience in commercial, industrial, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Enhancing Safety at the Intersection of SR-87 and County Road Utah’s State Route 87 (SR-87) stretches over 37 miles, linking several communities within Duchesne County. Notably, at mile marker 7.6, a county road intersects SR-87, providing access to a nearby landfill and an oil refinery. This intersection is frequented by large trucks making turns to […]

Sustainability. Community. These are more than just buzz words for Gardner, a premier commercial property development and management company. Gardner’s services range from initiating planning, design, and construction to managing daily operations of real estate development projects. They work primarily throughout Utah, Idaho, and Nevada. Cole Peterson, a Development Associate at Gardner, leads one of […]

Pioneering Pre-Fabricated Restrooms for UTA: A Case Study in Innovation and Collaboration Client: Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Location: Salt Lake & Davis Counties Project Duration: March 2021–May 2022 Services: Transportation Engineering The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is a driving force behind public transportation throughout Utah. When tasked with the challenge of building restrooms for its […]

Szymon Zeliszczak, currently an intern in FOCUS’s Transportation Department, is studying engineering at the University of Utah. Previously at the University of Illinois, finding an internship posed a challenge due to the industry’s demand for at least a year of engineering experience. At FOCUS, however, aspiring engineers like Szymon are highly valued. “At FOCUS, experience […]