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Complete Architectural Construction Document Production in Your Company Standards

Complete, phase-based CD sets led by experienced US-licensed architects with 25+ years of experience and skilled offshore teams

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US-Driven Standards

All AOP deliverables follow design and construction standards developed by our local US-licensed architects.

End-to-End Production

From conceptual layouts to fully coordinated CD sets, we manage the entire architectural production workflow.

Integrated Coordination

We align inputs from different divisions to reduce your coordination burden and improve project accuracy.

The Capacity Crisis Facing Architecture Firms Today

  • 73% Firms Report Staffing Shortages

A&E leaders struggle to keep up with rising project volumes due to slow hiring.

  • 83% Experience Deadline Pressure

Compressed schedules and multi-disciplinary coordination strain teams and raise project risk.

  • $125K+ Annual Overhead Per Employee
Rising labor, benefits, and training costs make in-house production teams difficult to scale.

The Uppteam Solution

  • A Complete, Dedicated AOP Team at Your Service

Our local representatives, design captains, and QC teams instantly extend your capacity.

  • Weekly Status Updates from Project Coordinators

Our weekly email includes the project status, design issues, and the upcoming schedule.

  • 25–30% of Architectural Construction Cost

We do the heavy lifting for CD set production while maintaining superior quality.

The Uppteam Solution

Flexible Project Phase Delivery

Uppteam delivers Construction Documents in defined phases with specific deliverables and quality assurance to keep your project on track.

30%

Schematic Design

60%

Design Development

90%

Construction Document

100%

Final Submission

30%

Schematic Design

60%

Design Development

90%

Construction Document

100%

Final Submission

30%Schematic Design
Establishing design intent and basic parameters

What you’ll receive
  • Project Planning Memo (for pre-conceptual projects).
  • Architectural site plan.
  • Up to three conceptual building floor plans.
  • Conceptual elevations and major exterior finish notes.
  • Roof plan and basic building sections.
  • Preliminary structural and MEP coordination as applicable.
Quality Assurance
  • Initial compliance check for zoning and code elements.
  • Internal review by senior architects to validate design intent.
  • Client review to capture feedback and early adjustments.
  • SD phase completion check for schematic completeness.

60%Design Development
Refining the project with detailed coordination and material specifications

What you’ll receive
  • BOD document detailing site info, construction materials, code research, and owner’s requirements.
  • Updated plans, elevations, and sections with refined dimensions.
  • Coordination of major structural components and FAR sheet.
  • Initial locations of major MEP equipment, ducts, and pipe runs.
  • Updated renderings or visualizations as needed.
  • Subconsultant coordination document issued to all teams.
Quality Assurance
  • Review for accuracy and refinement of key design elements.
  • Multi-discipline coordination to resolve clashes.
  • Verification of material and code compliance in the DD set.
  • Quality assurance for drawing consistency and client alignment.

90%Construction Document
Creating detailed drawings and specifications for successful project execution.

What you’ll receive
  • Fully detailed drawings incorporating all trade coordination.
  • Code verifications and design compliance checks.
  • Updated Basis of Design document (if applicable).
  • Near-final model and sheets for client review.
  • AI-assisted QC and multi-layer technical verification.
Quality Assurance
  • CD review for accuracy and alignment.
  • Code compliance check for construction readiness.
  • Coordination with consultants to ensure constructability.
  • Presubmission QA to incorporate revisions and regulatory feedback.
100%Final Submission
Delivering a complete, fully coordinated CD set for last approval.
What you’ll receive
  • Complete CD set ready for the Architect of Record’s review.
  • Final coordinated Revit model.
  • Updated BOD (if revisions were made during late design).
  • Decisive QA review by Local Rep and QC team before handover.
  • All project files, delivered through the client’s preferred platform.
Quality Assurance
  • Full-sheet verification to ensure compliance with project requirements and AOR standards.
  • Final code, coordination, and constructability review of the complete set.
  • Final checks of the Revit model and sheets for alignment.
  • Internal QC and client confirmation for permitting and construction readiness.

Why Partner With Uppteam?

  • 25+ Years of US Design Expertise
  • Dedicated Quality Control Team
  • Scalable Production Capacity
  • Reduced Workload for Your Team
  • Strategic Time-Zone Advantage
  • Built for A&E Firms in the US
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Why Partner With Uppteam?

  • 25+ Years of US Design Expertise
  • Dedicated Quality Control Team
  • Scalable Production Capacity
  • Reduced Workload for Your Team
  • Strategic Time-Zone Advantage
  • Built for A&E Firms in the US
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Initially, I partnered with Uppteam with architectural design requirements. However, once I learned about their VA services for architects and architectural studios, I decided to get their help. The virtual assistants helped me with bidding documentation, material takeoff calculations, email management, and more. I am glad I partnered with Uppteam.

Andrew Brown CEO - DSE Architect

I must say that Uppteam changed my perspective toward hiring Virtual Admins. As a general contractor, I have a lot on my plate. So, I needed virtual assistants who could handle all my everyday tasks. Uppteam offered me personalized options to meet all my requirements. Thanks to Uppteam, I can focus on my business.

Lucas Walker General Contractor

Keeping track of documentation was getting on my nerves before I contacted Uppteam for virtual admins for engineers. From managing my project and administrative documents to ensuring the quality of design documents, Uppteam scheduled and organized everything I needed help with.

Owen Cooper Founder and Principal - Novelty Engineers
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    Our Software Proficiency

    Our Projects

    Uppteam consistently delivers fully coordinated architectural CD sets that strengthen operational efficiency and help partners
    grow faster and deliver better.

    Case Study

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    Structural QA, Steel Shop Drawing Peer Review for the Hillside Tract Project in Georgia

    Project Type: Commercial Software: Revit, AutoCAD 2D Project Duration: 6 weeks Task Assigned When a structural steel project progresses in...

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    February 3, 2026

    Electrical Design Support for a Multi-Family Residential Community in Boone

    Project Type: Residential Software: Revit and AGI 32 Project Duration: 6 weeks Task Assigned Trusting in our exceptional capability and...

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    January 20, 2026

    MEP-FA/FP Design and Coordination for Building P-Quarry Walk

    Project Type: Mixed-Use Building Software: Revit, ACC, Elite Fire Protection Project Duration: 5 weeks Task Assigned Uppteam was appointed to...

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    January 6, 2026

    MEP Design and CD Support for a Youth Learning Facility in Florida

    Project Type: Educational Software: Revit, Navisworks,CHVAC,AGI32 Project Duration: 5 months Task Assigned Uppteam joined forces with a Tallahassee youth learning...

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    December 31, 2025

    Structural Engineering Design Support for a Single-Story Residential Renovation and Addition in Florida

    Project Type: Residential Software: Revit 360,Forte Web and ENERCALC Project Duration: 1.5 weeks Task Assigned Uppteam was involved in a...

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    December 29, 2025

    Plumbing Design Support for a Modular Restaurant Project in Asheville

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    FAQs

    We can collaborate directly with your chosen structural, MEP, and civil engineers throughout the design process. Or we can stay included in coordination meetings and in other communications handled by your project manager. Our Design Captains schedule meetings, issue coordination documents, and ensure alignment among all disciplines at each phase, keeping your project manager informed.

    We use Autodesk Revit as our primary platform and deliver projects via Autodesk Construction Cloud for real-time collaboration. We can adapt to your Revit templates and design standards, and can also accommodate VectorWorks, ArchiCAD, or AutoCAD for an additional fee. All project models will remain accessible to your team during the design process.

    When client requirements shift during design, we update the Basis of Design (BOD) document for the next phase submission. Your Local Representative works with our Design Captains to ensure accurate updates. We provide weekly status updates and a documented scheduling approach for collaborative timeline adjustments when necessary.

    Uppteam does not sign or seal construction documents. Our AOP model is tailored for A&E firms and Design-Build companies with in-house registered architects as the Architect of Record (AOR). We produce complete, code-verified CD sets for your AOR's final review and seal, allowing you to maintain design authority and professional responsibility while we manage production.

    Every project starts with a documented schedule aligned to your deadlines. Our Project Coordinator provides weekly status emails on progress, design issues, and upcoming milestones. The time-zone difference accelerates your timeline, allowing work to continue while your office is closed. Our Local Representatives are available during your business hours for urgent coordination needs.