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Congratulations to our FOCUS November 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! Kyla Lively | Structural | Intern 3 Riley Aiono | […]

This Extra Space Storage facility was originally constructed more than 50 years ago as a 130,000-square-foot office building in Salt Lake City, featuring a unique structural system built with precast double-tee beams and exposed concrete and steel elements. Though solid in its original design, the building was no longer meeting the needs of its owners. […]

We’re excited to share an important update about our company: FOCUS Engineering & Surveying has officially rebranded as FOCUS Consulting. This change reflects our growth, expanded service capabilities, and continued commitment to helping clients achieve successful project outcomes across Utah, Idaho, and the Intermountain West. Since our founding in 2007, FOCUS has evolved from a […]

Cody Linden brings passion and precision to every project he works on. His career has been shaped by his love for the mountains and the communities that thrive within them. In moving from the mountains of Colorado to Utah, Cody found himself at FOCUS as a structural engineer. He has truly enjoyed working on custom […]

Flagship Homes is founded on the belief that home ownership should be attainable without compromising quality. From first-time buyers to families ready to move up, Flagship delivers homes that balance affordability, thoughtful design, and lasting value. Their projects prioritize not only curb appeal and craftsmanship, but also the creation of connected, welcoming, and enduring communities. […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS October 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! Mike Washburn | Survey Technician | Boise, Idaho Cris Diaz | Crew […]

Design Matters: The Art of Intersection Design We sat down with Jason Watson, project manager of the FOCUS Transportation Department, to learn more about the thinking behind intersection design and why these everyday spaces are so important to how our communities move. “Obviously, we don’t want people getting hurt,” Jason began. “But anytime there’s an […]

Background and Career Journey Donglei “Judy” Wang’s journey into the AEC industry began with a simple question: How have historic buildings stood strong for so many years? Her curiosity grew into a passion for design and engineering. Now working as a Site Civil Designer, Judy enjoys how civil design connects everything, from roads and grading […]

For Wade Edwards, the path to engineering started at home. “I grew up working on our home addition. I saw my parents draft their own plans and go through the city process to receive a building permit. This instilled my desire to design and build things,” he shares. That spark grew stronger after living in […]

Project Spotlight: Redwood Rd/Hudson Way Traffic Signal FOCUS collaborated with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and The Boyer Company to design a new traffic signal at the intersection of Redwood Road and Hudson Way. As Lehi and its surrounding communities continue to experience rapid growth, infrastructure improvements like this project are essential to support […]