Sapphire Balconies’ off-site solution delivers ahead of schedule at One Lime Street

Dublin's One Lime Street development, a collaboration between Marlet Property Group and BAM Ireland, underscores the increasing strategic importance of off-site manufacturing in high-value residential construction. This landmark project, aiming to set new benchmarks in the Docklands, leveraged Sapphire Balconies' innovative approach to mitigate critical delivery and structural integration challenges inherent in large-scale precast schemes. Sapphire’s off-site production, split between Wexford and Lisburn, provided essential programmatic flexibility, circumventing typical 'just-in-time' supply chain vulnerabilities and material delays. This strategy allowed for proactive management of site logistics, weather impacts, and sequencing adjustments, ensuring the project remained on schedule. Crucially, Sapphire collaborated closely with Flood Precast to engineer balcony connection details that not only ensured structural integrity but also achieved superior deflection tolerances. Furthermore, the design integrated controlled positive drainage, obviating the need for traditional rainwater pipes. This not only enhanced the aesthetic profile of the building but also delivered tangible cost efficiencies. BAM Ireland's Construction Director, Pat Connolly, highlighted the 'highest quality' and 'innovative' nature of Sapphire's product, positioning them as a 'brand of choice'. This case study provides a compelling demonstration of how sophisticated off-site solutions can drive efficiency, manage project risk, and deliver superior outcomes in complex urban developments, informing future procurement strategies for senior industry stakeholders. Read More