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Design Matters: Precision Staking for Aquatic Center Construction Building aquatic centers, with their various components such as pools, lazy rivers, water slides, and other custom features, requires exact placement, tight tolerances and a clear understanding of construction stages. Early construction staking sets the foundation for everything that follows. In projects with prefabricated pools, even small […]

Luis Carmen was initially drawn to the AEC industry through his interest in architecture. This interest ultimately led Luis down a career path in construction where he explored several roles before discovering his passion for surveying and construction staking. Luis enjoys the hands-on nature of staking and the variety it brings. Operating equipment, learning its […]

Centre Sky Architecture has built a strong reputation for thoughtful mountain architecture that blends creativity, technical detail, and a deep sense of place. Principal Architect Jamie Daugaard leads both marketing and design efforts and stays involved from concept through construction documents to ensure clarity and quality in every project. Design Approach and Consultant Values Jamie […]

Design Matters: The Value of Structural Analysis of Existing Buildings Structural analysis is an essential part of repurposing buildings and preparing them for new uses. At FOCUS, this work often begins long before design concepts take shape. Structural Department Manager, Brad Mason, explains that the team’s first priority is understanding what already exists. “We use […]

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. […]

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 […]