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Pembroke Phase 1, Glass Bottle Development  

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Assigned Certifier

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Assigned Certifier

Overview of service

Glass Bottle is one of Dublin’s most ambitious mixed-use regeneration projects, transforming a 37-acre former industrial site into a new urban district delivering thousands of A-rated homes, extensive commercial and community spaces, and a landmark public park.

Lioncor, in partnership with Ronan Group, appointed ORS as the Assigned Certifier for Pembroke 1A and 1B, two phases of the wider Glass Bottle development. Phase 1A comprises 570 homes across three residential blocks: Lime House, Glass House and Sand House, each reflecting the site’s rich glassmaking heritage. Lime House delivers high-quality, A-rated rental homes, supported by exceptional resident amenities, including lounges, co-working areas, a gym, screening room, meeting spaces, a sky lounge, a private dining room and landscaped terraces with views over Dublin Bay.

Phase 1B delivers an additional 324 homes, further contributing to the regeneration of the site and the provision of much-needed housing in Dublin.

ORS provided full BCAR oversight throughout the project, guiding the client and design team through Ireland’s regulatory framework and ensuring a structured, compliant and efficient pathway to completion.

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Project Outcome

The successful delivery of Pembroke 1A and 1B represents a significant milestone in Phase 1 of the Glass Bottle regeneration, setting a high standard for future residential buildings within the wider development. As Assigned Certifier, ORS played a central role in coordinating compliance activities, aligning BCAR requirements with the construction programme and maintaining transparency throughout the certification process.

Under the guidance of the ORS Assigned Certifier team, the project benefited from rigorous technical oversight, comprehensive documentation and proactive engagement with the design team, main contractor and Dublin City Council. This structured approach supported the progression of the buildings through the required statutory checkpoints and the achievement of key completion milestones.

The project also reflects a commitment to sustainable development. Through the verification of energy-efficient systems, renewable technologies, low-carbon materials and environmental protections, ORS supported the long-term performance and sustainability objectives of the wider Glass Bottle scheme.

The successful delivery of Pembroke 1A and 1B demonstrates ORS’s capability to provide compliance leadership on complex, large-scale residential developments and reinforces our strategic partnership with Lioncor on one of Ireland’s significant urban regeneration projects.

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Challenges & Solution

Delivering the first residential buildings within a large, multi-phase development required strong coordination, a clear compliance framework and consistent collaboration across all teams. ORS implemented a phased BCAR strategy that aligned inspections, documentation and approvals with the construction programme, enabling efficient progress and timely decision-making.

Early engagement, transparent communication and a proactive on-site presence from the ORS compliance team ensured emerging issues were resolved quickly, minimised disruption and maintained programme certainty. This solutions-focused approach supported the delivery of Phase 1 and contributed to the successful completion of Pembroke 1A and 1B.

Leads

Key Contacts

  • Darren Mullen (1)
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    Darren Mullen

    Associate Director

  • Gerard Fagan Director
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    Gerard Fagan

    Director

  • Damien Kenny. 1.0
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    Damian Kenny

    Director

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