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Highland Group was formed in 1986 between owners Tim Furner and Tim Wyatt. Around 4,000 one-of-a-kind homes have been created by the team, fondly known as Tim and Tim by clients and colleagues, between then and 2019, at Tim Wyatt’s passing. The firm perfectly curates each home to the unique visions and particular wishes of […]

Congratulations! FOCUS is driven by passionate and hardworking people. We look forward to supporting these exemplary team members in their new positions—you inspire us! Annika Tolley, Survey Technician| Survey Chad Price, Crew Chief | Survey Johnathan Partin, CAD Designer 2 | Construction Staking Wes Prime, Construction Technician | Construction Staking Ryan Hopkins, Jr. Project Manager […]

At FOCUS, we strive to continually improve our craft—for our clients, our team members, and ourselves. Brad Mason is a model of that goal, having just recently gained his engineering licensure. “I wanted to become a better engineering consultant for my clients,” he emphasized. “Working towards a license has helped me do that.” For him, […]

Congratulations! The hard work and passion of our people makes FOCUS thrive. We’re proud to announce and congratulate our most recent promotions—we’ll continue to grow together! Adrian Moreno, Engineer In Training (EIT) | Site Civil Design Andrew Barfield, Jr. Project Manager | Structural Engineering Brad Mason, Assistant Department Manager | Structural Engineering

Land Survey: The Critical First Step of a Successful Project FOCUS is pleased to announce Justin Lundberg’s promotion to Survey Department Manager. By always aligning their work with company principles and providing excellent customer service based on the passion to serve clients, Justin’s team successfully delivers quality services, project after project. “We are the first […]

Construction Staking Field Manager MJ Tineo remembers having an interest in the engineering and construction field at a very young age. In pursuit of his Bachelor of Science in Geology degree, which he obtained several years ago, he was in classes that allowed him to perform field mapping in several areas of Utah. It was […]

Drive and determination have paid off for Joel Whitmer, who has earned his Professional Engineering license. Studying for and passing the requisite exams requires self-motivation, and Joel finds a certain satisfaction in being able to rely on himself. “Engineering is about finding answers, which mostly involves your peers,” he reflects. “But at the end of […]

Back to School, FOCUS style As the number of COVID-19 cases decreases and more of us get vaccinated and return to the office, FOCUS has resumed its School of Beginnings. Last year you may have read about the six-month internal education program for new employees as part of our Commitment to Excellence. With school back […]

Updated standards help Utah surveyors provide accurate project insights Whether an existing building or new commercial site, FOCUS surveyors know an accurate survey is critical to project success. We utilize state-of-the-art equipment to provide precise information for clients who may be acquiring, selling, or lending in a commercial real estate transaction. Our experience also extends […]

Congratulations! The hard work and passion of our people makes FOCUS thrive. We’re proud to announce and congratulate our most recent promotions—we’ll continue to grow together! Carmen Longo, CAD Designer 2 | Construction Staking Christian Uahinui, Crew Chief 1 | Construction Staking Bodhi Barney, Technician | Construction Staking MJ Tineo, Field Manager | Construction Staking […]