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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 […]

FOCUS Engineering & Surveying has long been committed to enhancing transportation infrastructure across Utah. At the heart of these efforts is our ongoing partnership with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). UDOT’s mission is to enhance quality of life through transportation, with a focus on improving mobility, supporting good health, building connected communities, and fostering […]

The Platinum of the Month award is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS. Please congratulate the August 2025 PLATINUM of the month employees!   Winner: Matt Merrill—Quick and Responsible Communication Nominated by: Mariah Paez Matt has demonstrated he is RESISTANT TO CORROSION recently during an interaction we had. […]

McKahl Johnston is a designer working in our Land Planning department here at FOCUS. Her spark for this career started at home. Growing up with a father who worked as a developer, McKahl was always fascinated by the work he did. That curiosity turned into a clear direction during junior year of high school. There, […]

Design Matters: Waterwise Landscaping for Utah’s Future Utah is at a crossroads. Rapid population growth, a housing shortage, climate change, and increasing pressure on our limited water supply are some of the factors colliding at once. We sat down with Emily Aase and McKahl Johnston, landscape architectural designers from our Land Planning department, to discuss […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS September Promotions! We support our team’s excellence as their excellence supports us. We’re grateful for our hardworking engineers who make FOCUS everything that it is. Congratulations to these remarkable individuals! Scott Dawes | CAD Services | Designer 4 Aaron Smith | Surveying | Designer 3      

For the fourth consecutive year, FOCUS Engineering & Surveying has been recognized as one of Utah’s Top Workplaces; a distinction awarded by The Salt Lake Tribune based entirely on employee feedback. This year’s honor highlights FOCUS’s continued commitment to cultivating a workplace where respect, growth, and passion are part of everyday culture. Recognition Driven by […]

The Platinum of the Month award is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS. Please congratulate the July 2025 PLATINUM of the month employees!   Winner: Paulina Sulbaran—Positive Adaptability Nominated by: Tui Siliva I’d like to nominate Paulina “Nina” for exhibiting HIGH MELTING AND BOILING POINTS. She consistently demonstrates […]

Project Spotlight: The Mill The Mill is a single-family residential development located on 11.6 acres in Midvale, Utah. Situated within an older neighborhood, it serves as the perfect missing puzzle piece for bringing new life to the block. With thoughtful landscape design, architectural materials, and open space placement, the community feels welcoming and well connected. […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS July/August Promotions! With every promotion, we gain a more refined and developed FOCUS. We are delighted to recognize the hard work of those recently promoted, and we look forward to becoming a better company inspired by their example. Carolina Ortiz | Site Civil Commercial | Jr. Project Manager 1 Glen Pool […]