UMC Architects, A Woolpert Company

Leading UK Industrial Architects with offices in Newark, Manchester and London

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Following another successful BSI Audit UMC Architects are pleased to announce the recertification of our BIM Design and Construction Kite Mark. The Kitemark demonstrates our systems compliance with BS EN ISO 19650 and our implementation of the standard across a range of projects.

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UMC Architects proudly continues to support local charities and has donated another 65.9 kilos of food to local charity the Newark Foodbank. If you want to donate, you can find all the information about them here: https://t.co/VeqKQhF1Yp

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Following last month's Planet Mark Certification Y2, UMC Architects are delighted to announce the successful renewal of both ISO9001 and ISO14001 accreditation across our 3 offices in Newark, Manchester & London. A huge thanks to Stephen and Rachel for coordinating the audit.

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Today's Throwback Thursday looks back at Stanton Cross Industrial Park Wellingborough. Phase 1 completed in spring 2022 & consists of 2 units. Phase 2 completed in July 2023 consists of 1 single unit. UMC were responsible for architectural design from inception to completion.

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This week's Throwback Thursday focuses on Deer Park Road at Moulton Park, Northampton. The 2.49 acre site comprises 9 units ranging in size from 3,560 to 16,860 sq ft and follows the WD.BOXHUB template. UMC were responsible for architectural design from inception to completion.

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It's Webcam Wednesday! Thank you to TanRo for providing us with these drone shots showing the steel frame taking shape as part of the new 116,500 sqft bespoke facility for healthcare specialist Meditrade. We look forward to seeing the scheme progress.

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Happy Throwback Thursday. Located in Worksop near the A1, UMC Architects were responsible for the site Masterplan including site infrastructure, detailed design & operational fit out of the 541,685 sqft Unit for DHL which includes a clear internal height of 18m & 28m high bay.

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July marks the 8th anniversary of our Greater Manchester Office. Our presence in Manchester underpins UMC’s commitment to serve the North West industrial market & allows us to provide our clients with the best possible service.
Happy Anniversary & congratulations to all the team.

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This week's Throwback Thursday focusses on DPD's parcel sorting centre at Eurocentral Motherwell which was completed in June 2018. UMC Architects have taken a lead role in the evolution of this 'satellite hub' template DPD building design which has been rolled out across the UK.

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Congratulations to our UMC Architects that undertook the Midlands Tough Mudder in aid of CASY (https://t.co/XrkWAjWzro) who are dedicated to support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people in the Lincolnshire & Nottingham area.
What an incredible achievement!

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We proudly announce that UMC Architects has achieved the Planet Mark Year 2 Business certification. This is an internationally recognised certification based on sustainability standards which enables us to demonstrate our commitment to measuring and reducing our carbon emissions.

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Thank you Panattoni, @WinvicLtd and Reach Time Lapse for this progress view of Poyle 80; a new speculative warehouse development on Horton Road Poyle. Located as an ideal last mile opportunity close to Heathrow Airport it will be built to achieve a status of BREEAM “Excellent”.

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Happy National Logistics Day!
Today is all about recognising and appreciating the importance of the logistics industry.
UMC Architects are experts in the design of distribution and logistics facilities, providing the complete service from inception through to completion.

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UMC Architects are delighted to announce Rian Simpson is now a fully qualified Architect after passing his RIBA Part 3 through the L7 Architecture Apprenticeship @TrentUni. Congratulations Rian. We are proud of you and wish you every success in your career progression with us.

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It’s been a pleasure to host @UniofNewcastle Architecture Part 1 student Megan Stoney over the last 2 weeks as part of her work experience in which she was assigned the task of creating an elevational option appraisal document for a previously reviewed scheme. All the best Megan

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This week's Throwback Thursday focuses on Code MK based in Bletchley Milton Keynes. Completed in May 2023 this new build two-unit site held a strong sustainability initiative achieving a BREEAM status of “Excellent” and an EPC rating of A.

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UMC Architects are very proud that our Associate Urban Designer colleague Lucy Fineberg has been re-elected to the UDG Executive Committee and will be chairing the Urban Design Group event “Towards a Neighbourhood Renaissance – Living Well Locally” .
See: https://t.co/wWwRGEYdSr

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This week’s Throwback Thursday is taken from our office portfolio with a new build facility for Zwick Roell at Worcester Six Business Park. UMC Architects were appointed by @stofordltd and novated to @bennimangroup who were the Main Contractor.

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Thank you Time Lapse Solutions (@solutionscouk) for this excellent birds-eye view of Park Royal’s Abbey Road in London. UMC Architects were appointed by GLI to design the urban logistics scheme which is developed on a net-zero carbon basis with sustainability a key priority.

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UMC Architects are excited to be attending this year’s @UKREiiF conference in Leeds next week. Director’s Matthew Duffin, Matthew Salanyk, Graham Mackfall & Head of Urban Design Bruce Calton look forward to catch up with colleagues & connect with industry experts across the event