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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 […]

FOCUS has recently partnered with Uncommon Architects to design and engineer multiple stake center buildings for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Stake centers are the designated meetinghouses for local stakes, which is a grouping of several congregations. These projects span across Utah, including Saratoga Springs, Elk Ridge, Kaysville, Heber, Santaquin, and Hurricane. […]

Design Matters: The Craft of Structural Engineering for Production Residential Homes In the world of production residential engineering, efficiency, constructability, and affordability are crucial. Brad Mason, project manager in the Structural department at FOCUS Engineering & Surveying, understands this well. His team approaches production homes with a clear perspective. “These designs aren’t one-time custom builds; […]

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!   Christian Broberg | CAD Services | Jr. Project Manager […]

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 […]

When developers begin a new project, a parking lot is oftentimes an essential component. This is where the FOCUS Engineering & Surveying Transportation team steps in, providing expert parking studies to guide the design process. This process must align with city regulations and the needs of the client, future occupants, and all stakeholders involved. We […]

Master Development Plans (MDPs) are detailed guides for transforming land into fully integrated communities, outlining everything from roads and utilities to parks and homes. Megan Spencer, a designer in the Land Planning department at FOCUS Engineering & Surveying, explains how FOCUS approaches the process of creating MDP. The Land Planning team balances client needs, city […]

Panorama Mixed-Use Development Panorama is a mixed-use development in Herriman, Utah. It spans 555 acres and will include a variety of residential, recreational, and commercial spaces. The development features 1,300 units, including townhomes, apartments, single-family homes, and commercial properties—all complemented by parks, trails, and village-style planning. FOCUS Engineering & Surveying provided site civil, survey, and […]

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 […]