Rockbrook Apartments, Sandyford

The Comer Group envisioned Rockbrook Apartments as a landmark residential development in Sandyford, setting a new standard for premium urban living. The project aimed to deliver 528 high-quality apartments, complemented by retail outlets, a crèche, and the notable feature of Ireland’s largest underground carpark, creating a vibrant and self-contained community.

Developer: Comer Group
Architect: O'Mahoney Pike
Consulting Engineer: Varming Consulting Engineers
Completion: Ph.1 Dec '25. Ph.2 June '26

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Challenges

Successfully delivering a project of this magnitude within a bustling, live urban environment presented significant complexities. Key challenges included:

  • Navigating logistical limitations inherent in working within an active urban area.
  • The seamless integration of one of Ireland’s largest residential carparks into the development.
  • Consistently meeting exceptionally high aesthetic and functional standards throughout the build.
  • Adhering to strict budget constraints across both design and execution phases.
  • Managing an aggressive programme with phased deadlines demanding precise scheduling.
  • Accommodating the retrofit of the Eden 2 health club into an existing car park structure, requiring adaptive solutions.
  • Ensuring effective coordination with numerous other trades working concurrently on a busy site.

Solutions we brought to the project

BME's approach was built on meticulous planning, a consistent daily on-site presence from senior team members, and agile communication to navigate the dynamic project environment. Key solutions included:  

  • Establishing daily coordination meetings with all key trades to ensure seamless collaboration and proactively address potential issues.  
  • Maintaining a hands-on, site-based management structure, allowing for rapid decision-making and problem-solving.  
  • Demonstrating fluid adaptability to evolving requirements and timelines, a hallmark of BME's agile operational style.  
  • Actively contributing to pre-construction planning, leveraging their expertise to ensure smoother execution and mitigate risks.  
  • Upholding rigorous safety, compliance, and risk mitigation protocols at every stage of the project.  

Progress

The Rockbrook Apartments project is progressing on schedule, with Phase 1 anticipated for completion by December 2025. BME's proactive leadership, solutions-focused mindset, and collaborative spirit have been instrumental in overcoming challenges, reinforcing their position as a trusted and reliable delivery partner for the Comer Group.

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