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Bradley Weston is a civil engineering intern at FOCUS and an engineering student at Brigham Young University. His path into the AEC industry began with simple curiosity and family influence, though he didn’t immediately realize how meaningful the field would become to him. As he explains, “My grandpa was a civil engineer, and not fully […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS March Promotions! We support our team’s excellence as their excellence supports us. We’re grateful for our hardworking people who make FOCUS everything that it is. Congratulations to these remarkable individuals! Abigail Harris | Land Planning | Designer 2 Dennis Jordan | Idaho | Jr. Project Manager 3 Michael Miller | Construction […]

About every four to five years, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) review and refine the standards that govern ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys. The latest update becomes effective February 23, 2026, reflecting continued collaboration among surveyors, title companies, attorneys, lenders, and property owners. Evan Wood, a professional […]

Compass Pointe is a large-scale master-planned community spanning approximately 1,454 acres and envisioned to deliver an estimated 3,600 residential units. The development includes a diverse mix of single-family homes, townhomes, apartments, and supporting commercial uses, all designed to foster a vibrant, connected community in Tooele County. FOCUS provided land planning, residential site civil engineering, and […]

Evan Wood works within the surveying department at FOCUS Consulting. While describing what drew him to survey, Evan explains “What I really like about surveying is that every project starts and ends with a survey,” he says. “We get to see the entire process from start to finish, which keeps the work interesting.” He also […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS February Promotions! FOCUS thrives with the hard work of our people, and we’re proud to promote them for all that they do. Thank you to these outstanding individuals! Kaitlyn Jones | Site Civil Commercial | Designer 4 Megan Spencer-Webb | Land Planning | Jr Project Manager 1

While Ivory Homes is widely known for the homes it builds, each project begins with a development team focused on land planning, entitlement strategy, and long-term community value. This team is Ivory Development, an affiliate of Ivory Homes that plays a critical role in shaping how sites are evaluated, planned, and transformed into livable communities […]

Mountain Pointe Business Center is a 41.19-acre industrial development built in seven planned phases. Because the project was constructed over time, careful planning was required to make sure each phase connected smoothly and supported the client’s long-term goals for the site. FOCUS provided complete civil engineering services, including the design of water, sewer, storm drainage, […]

The Platinum of the Month award is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS. Please congratulate the December 2025 PLATINUM of the month employees!   Winner: Rylee Hansen Nominated by: Christian Broberg I am nominating Rylee for being ANTI-NEOPLASTIC, though she exhibits many PLATINUM characteristics on a consistent basis. […]

Design Matters: Designing Medical Office Buildings Medical office buildings, particularly ambulatory care facilities, occupy a unique niche within commercial development. While they may resemble standard office projects, the planning behind them is far more complex. From emergency access and patient privacy to infrastructure reliability and daily operations, these facilities require a higher level of coordination […]