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Design Matters: Planning Dry Utilities for Higher-Density Communities As housing affordability remains a major focus across Utah, residential developments are becoming denser than they were just a few years ago. According to Ben Duzett, Site Civil Residential Department Manager at FOCUS Consulting, that shift is changing how communities are designed and making early dry utility […]

Canyon Park is a 79-lot single-family residential development located on approximately 23.5 acres in Orem, Utah. The project transformed a former business park into a new neighborhood, requiring the demolition of two large commercial buildings and a large parking lot before development could begin. Building Community Support FOCUS developed multiple concept plans and worked closely […]

Boston Heywood is a civil engineering designer at FOCUS Consulting who combines a love of architecture, problem-solving, and creativity in his daily work. Growing up, he was always fascinated by impressive buildings and the way communities were designed. With a natural aptitude for math and an interest in engineering, he discovered his passion for civil […]

Design Matters: The Wizardry Behind the Curtain for Construction Surveying & Staking Before construction staking ever begins, the real work is already underway. Behind each point placed in the field is a process of surveying, modeling, and coordination that quietly shapes the outcome of a project. For Ish Bate, a survey technician in the FOCUS […]

Located near downtown Provo with convenient access to I-15 and nearby parks, this mixed-use residential development is designed to support a connected and growing community. The current phase includes eight apartment buildings totaling 188 units and three townhome buildings with 18 units, with additional retail planned for future phases. The project combines residential density with […]

Design Matters – From Concept to Permit: What Goes on Behind the Scenes of CAD When a client approaches FOCUS Consulting with a project in mind, many come with a vision of how their future space should look and feel. Whether it’s a custom home, remodel, or residential development, the CAD Services team works to […]

Design Matters: Structural BIM Modeling At FOCUS, the shift toward 3D modeling has changed more than just how drawings are produced. It has reshaped how teams communicate, coordinate, and understand a building long before it is constructed. For Scott Dawes, a CAD designer at FOCUS, that shift is as much about visibility as it is […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS May 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! Mariah Paez | Accounting | Project Manager 2 Rebecca Musimbi | Survey […]

Design Matters: Navigating the City Approval Process Every development project begins long before construction crews arrive on site. Behind the scenes, developers and planners work through a detailed approval process with city staff, planning commissions, and sometimes city councils. Depending on the project, this process can move quickly or take several years. Megan Spencer from […]

Chad Garner works in project management in the FOCUS Land Planning department. Growing up in South Jordan, Utah, Chad watched his community grow and evolve, becoming fascinated with how land could be shaped. He continued to develop a strong interest in the land planning process. One of Chad’s most memorable early experiences occurred during his […]