FOCUS Utah & Idaho - News & Media. Construction news, Industry blog articles, project spotlights, team spotlights and partner profiles.

Landscape Enhancements to add Curb Appeal at your HOA Community

A beautiful, well-maintained landscape can be an important contribution to a homeowner’s association (HOA) community. Landscaping not only improves curb appeal, it can also impact property values and pride of ownership. For many of our developer clients, FOCUS landscape architects and designers work hand in hand with our civil engineering team to shape the landscape […]

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Project Spotlight: Brandon Park Open Space Park

Designed in collaboration with both Edge Homes and Eagle Mountain City, this 12-acre park features pickleball courts, basketball courts, a hammock grove, soccer fields, walking trails, playgrounds, and other popular park amenities. Because FOCUS provided all the design disciplines for the park in house, we were able to communicate more efficiently, save time, and bring […]

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In Focus: Morgan Ivancovich, Landscape Designer | Landscape Architecture

Morgan Ivancovich studied landscape design and management at Brigham Young University. She was drawn to this field of study because it is a perfect blend of what she enjoys: nature, plants, and art.  Shortly after graduating in 2021, she learned about FOCUS and joined the firm. “I recognized the company as one that cares for […]

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FOCUS Adds Associate Program and First Two Associates

The leadership team at FOCUS continues to evolve and grow with the recent promotions of Travis Benson and Trenton Smith to firm associates. As the first two associates in the new program, these promotions recognize the commitment to learning and leadership that both possess.  Trenton Smith joined FOCUS in 2014. He led the Construction Staking […]

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Employee of the Month February 2022

Winner: Ashley Eatough Nominated by Julian McNeil Jones and Stacy Malone Nomination #1:  Although Ashley has not been at FOCUS very long, I see her making great strides at giving 100% to her TEAM’s success. Ashley has already made progress at leading up the chain, and buying in to the FOCUS culture. Her contribution in FSB is […]

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Partner Profile: Sonntag Recreation

Sonntag Recreation has been designing and constructing the best public playgrounds in Utah and Idaho for over four decades. They specialize in safe, exciting playground designs that can accommodate children of all abilities. And this is why: Sonntag understands playground experiences help kids learn about themselves and those around them. It helps children grow physically […]

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Project Spotlight: Overland

Destined to be one of Ivory Homes’ largest master-planned communities, Overland is located west of Utah Lake on the western side of the Lake Mountains. The 1,200 acres of property is owned by Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA).  In 2010, FOCUS began working with SITLA on a sewer master plan to develop […]

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Survey Platting

Because land surveying establishes boundaries and mapping, it’s an essential part of land development and ownership. The techniques and methods to map and measure land date back to the ancient Egyptians. Over the centuries, the tools and technologies to divide land and obtain measurements have improved to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of land surveying.

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Survey Team Spotlight

Every FOCUS team is crucial to our work, but the survey team sets everything up for success. Their hard work, enthusiasm, and love for their job makes them not only remarkable experts, but a pleasure to work with. We’re grateful for their precise, detailed eyes and methods, ensuring each project starts off smoothly. Name: Justin […]

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FOCUS Utah & Idaho - News & Media. Construction news, Industry blog articles, project spotlights, team spotlights and partner profiles.

FOCUS Utah & Idaho - News & Media. Construction news, Industry blog articles, project spotlights, team spotlights and partner profiles.