Jan 10, 2024

Excellence Starts from Within: FOCUS Secures Top Workplace Honors for Second Year

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For the second year running, FOCUS Engineering & Surveying has been named one of Utah’s Top Workplaces by the Salt Lake Tribune Top Workplaces! This prestigious honor reflects our unwavering dedication to creating an exceptional environment where our team thrives. But this isn’t just a pat on the back from management—it’s a resounding endorsement from […]

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Jan 8, 2024

Not Just Points in the Ground: The Importance of Customer Service in Construction Staking

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At FOCUS, our Construction Staking department takes customer service seriously. Oftentimes the importance of quality construction staking is under-valued. But having the right, experienced survey crews staking a project can make a huge difference. FOCUS survey crews approach construction staking as a consulting and advisory role. They assist clients with the best outcome as plans […]

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Jan 2, 2024

FOCUS Employee Promotions: December 2023

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Congratulations to our FOCUS December Promotion! At FOCUS, the hard work of our team is rewarding for all involved, and the success of our employees means success for everyone. We’re proud to elevate our people, and we congratulate the promotion for this month. Collette Davis, Specialist 2 | Administration

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Dec 20, 2023

Project Spotlight: Wild Utah at Hogle Zoo

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Hogle Zoo’s Wild Utah: FOCUS’s Role in Shaping Tomorrow’s Nature Experience At FOCUS, we’re not just building structures; we’re crafting experiences. Our latest project, the Wild Utah exhibit at Hogle Zoo, is a prime example of this philosophy. Set to open in Spring 2024, this 3-acre development endeavors to create a natural sanctuary for Utah’s […]

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Dec 5, 2023

The Benefits of Podium-Style Buildings

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Utah Developers and Contractors Turn to Efficient Structural Design for Multi-story Mixed-use Buildings As the urban landscape evolves to suit metropolitan living, podium-style buildings meet the increasing demand for multi-story mixed-use structures. Driven by soaring land and construction material prices, podium buildings offer a pragmatic and cost-effective alternative. FOCUS structural engineers Akhil Konegari and Craig […]

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Nov 29, 2023

Announcing Brad Mason as Structural Engineering Department Manager

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FOCUS Engineering & Surveying takes pride in nurturing and promoting talented leaders from within our organization, and we are delighted to announce that Brad Mason, P.E., is our new Structural Engineering Department Manager. A dedicated team member for eight years, Brad has successfully managed over a hundred diverse projects throughout Utah. He has demonstrated exceptional […]

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Nov 27, 2023

Blueprint for Success: Communication Throughout an Engineering Project

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In the dynamic world of engineering, complex structures rise and creative solutions evolve. A conversation with Brad Mason, P.E., Structural Engineering Department Manager at FOCUS, provides some valuable insight into the important and integral role of communication throughout the life of an engineering project. Project Inception Communication serves as the blueprint of any successful engineering […]

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Nov 21, 2023

FOCUS Employee Promotions: November 2023

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Congratulations on two FOCUS November Promotions! FOCUS’s dedicated team is the foundation of our excellence. The success of our employees is our success, and we’re proud announce the promotion of these hard-working team members. Kaitlyn Jones | Designer 1 | Site-Civil Commercial Kaige Roberts | Rodman | Construction Staking

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Nov 17, 2023

Ben Duzett Earns Professional Licensure

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From an early age, Ben Duzett, our Site Civil Residential Department Manager, had a strong inclination towards civil engineering. As a teenager, under the guidance of his grandfather—a skilled carpenter—he honed his skills on construction and remodeling projects. His ambition has always been clear: “I wanted to follow in his footsteps,” says Ben, finding civil […]

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Nov 13, 2023

Project Spotlight: Salt Point Townhomes

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Salt Point Townhomes: A Model of Townhome Structural Engineering Nestled in West Haven, Utah, the Salt Point Townhomes stand as a prime example of townhome structural engineering done right. Woodside Homes partnered with FOCUS Engineering & Surveying to deliver a residential development that promises both style and stability. Engineering for Durability The development includes a […]

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