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At FOCUS, we work with solar companies to provide the required engineering in the building permit process for solar panel installations on homes and buildings. Typically delivered as a letter report, our structural engineers provide certification, and—if needed—recommendations, to ensure the structure of the roof/building will support the solar panels being installed. “The demand for […]

We usually take them for granted on the road: the traffic lights and signals that safely move us on our way. But what’s involved in traffic signal design? A visit with Jason Watson, Transportation Department Manager at FOCUS proved to be insightful. Signals are an important aspect of our transportation system and help to improve […]

Our 2023-2024 Theme: PLATINUM Over our 16-year history, FOCUS has distinguished itself as a firm driven by continual improvement. A passion to consistently deliver better service for our clients and offer a better place to work pushes each of us every day. Every two years, we select a theme for the firm, providing a collaborative […]

As landscape architects approach a project, their goal is to design a space that is not just natural, functional, and practical, but one that is sustainable and has a meaningful sense of place. To accomplish this goal, landscape architects must consider of a variety of factors under the umbrella of “responsive design.” Responsiveness in landscape […]

On January 1, 2023, an important change occurred in the standard for land surveying across America. The U.S. governing agencies for land surveying, The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Geodetic Survey (NGS) officially retired the use of the U.S. survey foot and universally adopted the […]

Congratulations! FOCUS is built by our strong and passionate team. We are proud to promote some of our most hardworking people, who inspire us. Carson Griffin, Crew Chief 2 | Construction Staking Guangyao Li, Project Engineer 1 | Transportation

FOCUS Engineering & Surveying has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by The Salt Lake Tribune. The award is based solely on employee feedback and uniquely measures 15 culture drivers including values, direction, communication, leadership, benefits, and meaningfulness. The survey was administered by Energage, a company that collects and measures feedback from those who […]

Our Structural Engineering department is responsive, innovative, and works together as a true team. Their proactive communication and deep knowledge of industry codes and standards allows us to trust them on every project they work on, knowing what they bring to the table will be above the bar. Not only do they deliver skilled and […]

Congratulations! 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! Curtis Ball, Assistant Department Manager | QA/QC Rusten Tauteoli, Jr. Project Manager | Structural

Congratulations! We believe in upward mobility and supporting our team members in their rise to excellence. The talents of our people are the backbone of FOCUS, and we’re proud to celebrate the incredible ability of those who hold us up. Christian Broberg, Jr. Project Manager | CAD Services Gaby Maldonado, Jr. Project Manager | Structural