Precision
“Thorough work preparation, meticulously planned design and engineering solutions, structured processes and pinpoint execution.”
UOA Okoya places a premium on precision. It has a holistic approach to client servicing and this underlies the company’s delivery of well-thought-out and meticulously planned design and engineering solutions. Its thorough work preparation and scheduling result in highly structured and planned processes.
The company firmly believes that the delivery of consistent quality is the primary driver of value for clients. Its Quality Management System conforms to the requirements set by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO 9001:2015) and also brings to bear client specifications in ethical construction.
Partnership
“Mutually agreed and realistic goals achieved through utmost value for professional and collaborative cooperation.”
UOA Okoya understands the mutuality of respect and its manifestation of dignity amongst people, through unconditional regard for their personal qualities or character type. It appreciates how respect within the organisation transcends beyond it to the sphere of respect to clients and partners
The company also understands the role of respect in productivity, collaboration, employee satisfaction and fairness, demonstrating it through the creation of a work environment where every group member is valuable to the task at hand, and professional achievements, talents and exceptional performances are highlighted and rewarded.
Innovation
“Development of creative solutions and continuous upgrade of technical capacities and support facilities.”
UOA Okoya drives innovation, aiming not only to creatively develop solutions that capture clients’ visions but also to continuously upgrade its technical capacities and support facilities to expand its expertise and ability to deliver innovative design and engineering. To ensure that suitable advanced methods and techniques are applied, the company’s highly qualified staff is kept abreast of the latest domestic and global market developments.
Furthermore, to continually increase technical aptitude, UOA Okoya taps into its diverse international resources to gain special expert knowledge on developing trends and the latest technologies.
UOA Okoya is a pioneer in the area of sustainable design and engineering in Nigeria and maintains robust knowledge regarding the latest green building technology. Examples include the company’s head office, which is designed and built according to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) requirements.
Quality
“A perfect balance of aesthetic, functional and constructional considerations coupled with possible solutions in environmental, human and economic terms using standard management systems.”
Quality is at the heart of UOA Okoya’s design engineering and architecture. Its working methodology is based on a simultaneous and interdisciplinary creative interaction within its participatory teams, in close liaison with stakeholders, finding the perfect balance between aesthetic, functional and constructional considerations as well as the best possible solutions in environmental, human and economic terms.
To achieve this, UOA Okoya’s in-house teams contain all five key providers of design and project management services; architects, structural, MEP, infrastructure and work preparation & cost estimation engineers; implementing, monitoring and continually improving and documenting in its quality management system, the necessary design processes at all relevant design development stages in consistence with the ISO 9001:2015, to ensure best-in-class standards.
Invested
“Committed to project goals, staff and community development”
UOA Okoya is invested in its staff, community and the goals of its projects. The foundation of its strength is a motivated and highly skilled staff, ranging from young graduates to experienced professionals, who have extensive knowledge in their field of expertise.
The majority of UOA Okoya’s engineers and architects are registered with the relevant Nigerian professional bodies, including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON), and the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA).
UOA Okoya has access to vast resources within Nigeria, which further supports the company’s ability to offer end-to-end client servicing.
Employee Driven
“Fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible.”
UOA Okoya is an employee-driven organisation. Its quality delivery cycle begins with and thrives upon employee-related policies, which create competitive remuneration, a conducive work environment, career growth opportunities, as well as a sense of respect, deeper connection, trust and belonging.
Fostering an atmosphere of collaboration, creativity and continuous learning, UOA Okoya empowers its employees to drive innovation and excellence in every project, pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
Respect
“A stimulation of respect and an appreciation of its role in productivity, collaboration, fairness and employee satisfaction, which extends to clients and partners.”
UOA Okoya understands the mutuality of respect and its manifestation of dignity amongst people, through unconditional regard for their personal qualities or character type. It appreciates how respect within the organisation transcends beyond it to the sphere of respect to clients and partners
The company also understands the role of respect in productivity, collaboration, employee satisfaction and fairness, demonstrating it through the creation of a work environment where every group member is valuable to the task at hand, and professional achievements, talents and exceptional performances are highlighted and rewarded.
SEGMENTS
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Architecture Department
UOA Okoya’s Architecture Department blends the experience of its well-established team members with the dynamic creativity of its fledgling architects, providing bespoke architecture design services with rigorous technical know-how.
The department currently has 18 passionate architects and is set for expansion. It has a robust project, portfolio of commercial, institutional, industrial and residential building designs. In each one, it pays close attention to the client’s needs and specifications, effectively carrying them along throughout the design in order to guarantee their satisfaction, both with the result and the process.
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Structural Department
UOA Okoya’s structural engineers research, design and plan structural components and systems to achieve design goals. Structural designs ensure the technical viability, integrity and safety of design criteria, as well as the durable performance of bearing elements and materials. Special emphasis is placed on conformity with quality processes at all review stages.
The department’s balanced mix of seasoned and young engineers provides UOA Okoya’s clients with unique structural engineering designs and drawings.
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Infrastructure Department
UOA Okoya’s Infrastructure Department is aptly positioned to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions anywhere in Nigeria, providing integrated city, district, plot and estate layouts, and plans for roads, highways and bridges. It equally provides utility services designs such as electrical cable routing, water supply systems, sewage systems, stormwater management and landscaping.
Using quality and sustainability as a yardstick, this department offers holistic and environmental-friendly solutions. Its capabilities also include masterplan development for plots and districts, environmental planning, regional development and land use planning.
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Mechanical Electrical & Pipe Services (MEP) Department
UOA Okoya’s MEP Department specialises in providing engineering design optimisation, commissioning and related services for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems for a wide range of industrial commercial and residential buildings, as well as data centres and healthcare centres.
The department also offers consultancy in the design and management of MEP installations.
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Work Preparation & Cost Estimation Department
The WPC Department is not a regular design unit, exists to render complementary technical support services to other departments, from the tender phase of project development down to the execution stage.
This department demonstrates UOA Okoya’s holistic approach to client satisfaction through the delivery of well-thought-out and carefully planned design and engineering solutions that are powered by clinically engineered processes in project planning and management.
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Facilities management services
We draw upon the wider Group’s expertise to develop bespoke solutions to help clients manage the complex balance between efficiency and workplace experience, while delivering an outstanding service.
We use new technologies and data-led insights to drive up value, creating better end-user experiences, making estates work more efficiently to support our clients to meet their business objectives. These insights increase productivity, reduce wastage and help clients to attract and retain the best talent.
We constantly challenge established working practices and apply our global experience to delivering better results for you. We will select the right suppliers bespoke to each client, taking into account the size, location and scope of each contract.
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