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A chronicle of Building
A Legacy Through
Proactive Care

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  3. About Uppteam

A chronicle of Building
A Legacy Through
Proactive Care

Our History

Uppteam’s baby steps started in 2006 as Milan Engineering. Mitesh Smart, a PE in Florida, US, founded Milan Engineering, which he sold in 2016 because of exceptional quality and profitability. He has been spearheading for 20+ years in the design support solution domain, focusing on Uppteam’s remaining growth.
At an early stage, we perfected the offshore design support model to make the US-based AE firms highly productive by using the India offshore team, which could essentially work in a time zone exactly opposite the US. This move helped us establish a 24-hour operation outfit. Our commitment to client satisfaction, importance to care, and superior quality quickly earned us prominence for excellence, allowing us to boost our client base.
In 2018, Uppteam developed internationally, partnering with major AEC service providers across North America. Our diverse team became one of our greatest strengths, bringing fresh mindsets and visionary ideas to every project. We created a world-class training institute to sharpen our staff’s skills in line with US construction and design knowledge.
In 2020, amid global economic challenges like COVID-19, Uppteam demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability. We pivoted to fully remote operations, maintaining our productivity and quality.
Today, Uppteam is one of the leaders in remote AEC design services, with a long-term global client base, over 2000 completed projects, and a team of over 250 talented professionals. Our history is one of continuous growth, learning, and adaptation. As we look to the future, we remain committed to our founding principles of innovation, quality, and exceptional service.
Uppteam’s success story shows the power of vision, perseverance, and teamwork, from our humble beginnings to our current success. We’re proud of our journey and excited about the chapters yet to be written.

Quick Facts

2006

India office to support the A/E firm

2016

Sells Milan Engineering and re-establishes Uppteam

2018

Begins Expansion to serve USA + Canada

2022

Becomes a 250+ employee company with offices in 2 major Indian Tech hubs

2024

Business expansion by establishing offices at two new locations in India and beginning to serve clients in Europe

Challenges Overcome

Uppteam has faced and successfully steered numerous challenges throughout its journey, each making us stronger and more adaptable.

EarlyStartupHurdles
In our initial years, we faced a few challenges as a startup in an aggressive industry. Limited resources, establishing credibility, and attracting talent were significant hurdles. We overcame these by delivering outstanding quality in every assignment, no matter how small, which helped us build a strong reputation and attract clients.

ExpansionChallenges

As we expanded into Canada and the USA, we faced challenges managing a larger, more diverse clientele across different time zones and cultures. We invested in communication and training and developed a robust project management system for seamless collaboration. 


Our dedicated training and development initiative provides intensive internships to fresh engineering and architectural designers. We also monitor the AEC industry’s regular updates and train our teams accordingly. We often collaborate with US-based architects and engineers who share their valuable insights and train our designers on US standards.

COVID-19

The pandemic presented unusual challenges, forcing us to shift to a remote working setup rapidly. We quickly adapted by:

  • Implementing new digital collaboration tools
  • Establishing clear remote work policies
  • Providing additional support for employees’ mental health and work-life balance

These measures maintained our productivity and opened new opportunities in remote AEC services.

 

What Helped Us Move Forward

Each of these challenges has been an opportunity, shaping Uppteam into the visionary company it is today. With every challenge we encountered, we became more adaptable, our designers gained more insights, and we became wiser.
From the beginning, we have been caring for our clients, which has helped us establish ourselves as one of North America’s most prominent AEC design service providers. We have adapted and grown stronger through adversity with our dedication and excellent personalized support.

Why Uppteam

Uppteam has faced and successfully steered numerous challenges throughout its journey, each making us stronger and more adaptable.
Our Vision
We are determined to grow three times in the next five years by entering two global markets, such as Australia and Europe while improving our presence in the US and India.
Our Mission
Our leadership team, with strong knowledge and understanding of the North American AEC market, aims to strengthen global AEC firms while boosting the growth of Indian professionals.

Why Partner with Us

Our unique LUCID framework helps us learn and understand clients’ needs so we can provide them with measurable results. We are committed to transforming their concepts into reality through our comprehensive remote AEC design support.

We anticipate challenges before they arise and provide design solutions to ensure our clients step toward constant growth. We proactively care for our clients, making their success our top priority.

At Uppteam, we provide customized design solutions based on each client’s unique needs. The tailored solutions help our clients reach their full potential while meeting their goals. 

 

Our design team offers technical expertise as they are proficient in architectural, structural, civil, MEP, etc., design tools. They use advanced tools such as AutoCAD, Navisworks, Tekla Structure, Bluebeam, etc., and gain regular training on SolidWorks, SketchUp, and other updated tools. 

 

 We provide time zone comfort as we produce designs on our client’s behalf during their non-productive hours, ensuring they get updated designs when starting their day.

Our in-house quality assurance team helps reduce wastage and unnecessary expenses by mitigating errors at the design stage. We also offer third-party quality check services for architects and contractors to ensure superior design.

We keep abreast of the industry codes and standards and regularly train our designers so they produce code-compliant and energy-efficient designs. By partnering with us, clients can scale their business up or down based on their needs.

The Uppteam Ethos

Care

We care about our clients, team, and work.

Care

We care about our clients, team, and work.

Collaboration

We collaborate with our team and our clients to ensure the best possible result. We succeed as one team.

Collaboration

We collaborate with our team and our clients to ensure the best possible result. We succeed as one team.

Consistency

We strive to deliver the best product every time.

Consistency

At Uppteam, we deliver the highest-quality designs every time. Our team’s commitment empowers our clients to push boundaries and reach new heights while achieving their current goals.

Transparency

We strive to deliver the best product every time.

Transparency

We share our knowledge with our team and our clients.

Agility

We adapt and improve to stay ahead of the curve.

Agility

We adapt and improve to stay ahead of the curve.

Innovation

We transform through technology and process.

Innovation

We transform through technology and process.

Humility

We always maintain humility.

Humility

We always maintain humility.

Corporate Social Responsibility Activities

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to industry practices that positively impact the community and the surroundings while facilitating honorable conduct. CSR activities include various initiatives beyond profit-making to create value for stakeholders.

Common CSR activities include

Charitable donations and philanthropy

Employee volunteer programs

Eco-friendly and sustainable business practices

Ethical labor policies and fair trade commitments

Corporate Social Responsibility Activities

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities are now a fundamental aspect of modern business practices, offering advantages to companies and society.
CSR activities enhance the image and build trust with stakeholders, such as clients, investors, and employees. Properly planned and executed social activities can instill goodwill, strengthen brand loyalty, and improve stakeholder relationships.
Uppteam integrates CSR into its core operations, considering it an extension of our collaboration, humility, and transparency ethos. This approach allows us to contribute positively to the broader community while strengthening our partnership with our stakeholders.
Social Impact
Businesses utilize their influence and resources to tackle significant social and environmental issues. Through CSR initiatives, companies enhance community well-being and promote a more sustainable future.
Innovation and Advantage
Emphasizing CSR can create new, sustainable products and services, providing companies with a competitive advantage in the market.

CSR at Uppteam

Our commitment to corporate social responsibility goes beyond occasional volunteering—it’s woven into the fabric of our company culture. Each month, we dedicate time and resources to various initiatives. Our CSR projects are close to our hearts, fostering a sense of ownership and purpose in each employee.

Whether we’re mentoring local students, supporting underserved communities, or contributing to sustainable development, Uppteam strives to create lasting, positive impact. This dedication to social responsibility not only strengthens our team bond but also aligns our business success with the well-being of the society we serve.

Through our CSR activities, we aim at:

Boosting employee morale and satisfaction.

Appealing to top companies.

Ensuring long-term business viability.

Our CSR Activities

Recycling Programs

At Uppteam, we've implemented office recycling programs to minimize our carbon footprint. We also host regular workshops to educate our crew on the importance of waste reduction and proper recycling methods. Through these efforts, we have significantly reduced our waste output and fostered a culture of environmental responsibility.

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Blood Donation Campaigns

Recognizing the critical need for blood donations in our community, Uppteam regularly organizes blood donation drives. We encourage our team members to participate, with flexible work hours provided on donation days. These initiatives contribute to the local healthcare system and instill a sense of community service among our employees.

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Offering Internships for Underprivileged Students

At Uppteam, we have internship programs for underprivileged students that reflect our commitment to education and equal opportunity. These internships provide hands-on experience in various departments. Many interns have secured full-time positions within our company or in other firms.

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Supporting Local Cultural Events

We are proud to actively support our local arts and culture scene. We regularly sponsor various cultural events, from music festivals and art exhibitions to theater productions and cultural heritage celebrations.

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