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5 Reasons Modular Balconies Make Sense in Canada

Posted on by Nimrita Bassi

As Canadian construction evolves, the demand for smarter, more efficient building solutions continues to grow. Off-site construction has moved from being a trend to becoming a strategic choice, and prefabricated modular balconies are playing a key role in that transformation.  

At Sapphire Balconies, we design balcony systems that increase the perceived value of developments, whilst streamlining balcony installation and maintenance processes. Our balconies are built for long-term performance and engineered to deliver consistent value throughout the project life cycle.  

Here is why prefabricated modular balconies are suitable for Canadian projects and why developers, architects, and contractors should consider them:  

  1. Designed to Integrate with Different Types of Building Frames

From mass timber projects in British Columbia to reinforced concrete high-rises in Ontario, prefabricated balconies can connect to various kinds of building frames.   

Sapphire’s prefab balconies are compatible with:  

  • reinforced concrete (RC) frames 
  • cross-laminated timber (CLT) frames
  • light gauge steel frames (LGSF) 
  • tunnel form systems (TFS) 
  • Peikko’s DELTABEAM systems.  

This structural versatility allows project teams to select the best framework for their needs without compromising on balcony design or adding unnecessary complexity to the build.   

  1. Value-Driven without Compromising on Quality

Prefabrication reduces installation time and labor costs, but its biggest advantage is long-term value. Factory-built balconies reduce site errors, improve build quality, and minimize ongoing maintenance. Faster install times also lead to tighter project timelines and improved predictability.   

For developers, this means better cost control, less waste, and a desirable, high-performance feature that enhances marketability and long-term returns.   

  1. Lightweight and Built for Modern Construction

With Canada’s growing focus on sustainability and mass timber construction, weight and thermal efficiency are more important than ever. Our balconies are significantly lighter than traditional concrete options. This reduces the load on the structure, enables easier logistics, and allows for greater design flexibility.   

Each balcony unit is tested to meet Canadian building standards, with resistance to wind uplift, structural deflection, and thermal bridging designed into every system.  

  1. Delivered Faster with Off-Site Precision

Canadian projects often face unpredictable delays due to weather. Prefabricated balconies help avoid these setbacks by moving construction into controlled indoor environments.  

This dramatically reduces on-site trades, accelerates the schedule, and improves safety conditions.  

  1. Designed for Canadian Conditions and Compliance

From harsh winters to complex building regulations, Canadian construction requires resilient and adaptable solutions. Our balconies are built with Canadian codes and climates in mind.  

 They are:  

  • thermally efficient, with built-in thermal breaks 
  • capable of handling snow loads and wind exposure 
  • durable, low maintenance, and corrosion-resistant. 

Features like thermal breaks in prefab balconies improve energy efficiency by lowering heat transfer, supporting compliance with standards like the Toronto Green Standard. Sustainable balcony design can also contribute to lower TEDI ratings.    

Building Smarter for a Better Future   

Prefabricated modular balconies are not just a modern upgrade; they are a strategic investment in smarter construction. With improved speed, safety, cost control, and environmental performance, they align perfectly with the future of Canadian development.  

If you are planning a Canadian project, we would love to help you build it better.  

Why are Prefab Balconies the New Choice for High-Rise Developments?

Posted on by Nimrita Bassi

Traditionally, balcony construction has often been an afterthought in the building design, and concrete balconies don’t make the process any easier.

With the more efficient and sustainable modern methods of construction, off-site manufacturing and prefabricated balconies are transforming projects.

Here are 7 reasons why prefabricated balconies are the new choice for high-rise residential buildings:

  1. Increased Perceived Value: Prefab balconies are manufactured off-site, focusing on functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics. Improved visual appeal contributes to a building’s market value as high-quality finishes, sustainable materials, and functional designs appeal to buyers. Additionally, because prefab balconies are produced efficiently, developers benefit from cost savings through reduced waste and faster installation.
  2. Enhanced Thermal Efficiency: Step codes are driving the push for increased thermal performance in new Canadian constructions. Heat can easily escape through balcony structures without proper thermal breaks, undermining the building’s energy efficiency. Prefab balconies allow manufacturers to place thermal breaks in tactical locations within the balcony system to reduce heat loss in the building, leading to improved thermal performance.                                                          
  3. Higher Project Efficiency: Prefinishing balconies off site reduces the need for on-site trades as there is no manufacturing of balconies in situ. Delivering fully assembled units also means faster balcony installation.
  4. Unmatched Quality Assurance: Balconies that are produced in controlled factory conditions undergo several quality checks, ensuring that each balcony has a trackable history. For example, at Sapphire we use the Passport App to record and track each balcony’s progress through the different production and quality check stages.
  1. Ideal for Passive House Developments: Thermally broken balconies increase energy efficiency and reduce heat loss, aligning with passive house principles. Prefabricated aluminium balconies also lower structural load as they are lightweight and complement sustainable building frames like cross-laminated timber frames.

Learn in our case study how we streamlined the balcony project at Vienna House, a passive house residential development in Vancouver, Canada.

  1. Higher Design Flexibility: Off-site manufacturing allows for more opportunities to create a functional balcony design that offers comfort to residents and simplifies installation and on-site handling of balconies by installers. Prefinished balconies can be thoughtfully assembled in the factory while keeping the risk of error as low as possible.
  2. Compliance with Standards: Features like thermal breaks in prefab balconies improve energy efficiency by lowering heat transfer, supporting compliance with standards like the Toronto Green Standard. Sustainable balcony design can also contribute to lower TEDI ratings. 

Discover in our case studies how our prefabricated balconies have benefited projects across the UK and Canada.

 

 

 

 

How Can Off-Site Production Transform Your Balcony Project?

Posted on by Nimrita Bassi

Sapphire has embraced and applied modern methods of construction to all its projects, from using standardised designs to off-site production and storage. We aim to minimise on-site work by finishing our balconies in our factories, leading to various benefits for our clients.

What are the Key Benefits of Off-Site Balcony Production?

  1. Increased Quality Assurance: Producing balcony units in a factory setting ensures higher quality control. Our balconies go through strict quality checks and using our Passport app we ensure that a balcony passes on to the next production stage after it’s passed the previous one, ensuring a higher quality output and less repetition of work.
  2. Increased Perceived Value: Off-site balcony production increases the quality of output. Therefore, every balcony installed will be high quality, increasing the condo’s value.
  3. Fewer Project Delays: Health and safety issues related to hot work during the installation of traditional balconies are minimised, and so is the risk of errors.
  4. Faster Balcony Installation: We have been able to rapidly install over 60 Glide-On Cassette balconies in a day. As the balconies are prefinished in our manufacturing plant, installation becomes faster and requires fewer on-site trades.
  5. No Storage Requirement: Pre-finishing as much as possible in the factory minimises the need for secure storage on-site, which is especially beneficial for projects in city centres where space is limited.

Discover how our prefabricated balconies benefited a passive-house residential development Vienna House in Vancouver, Canada.

How Does Off-Site Production Contribute to a Project’s Sustainability Goals?

  1. Less Waste Generation: When balconies are manufactured and finished off-site, there is a lower chance of product defects and material waste.
  2. Innovative and Sustainable Design Possibilities: Off-site manufacturing gives innovators the chance to design and produce prefabricated balconies that are energy-efficient and sustainable. For example, our balconies are all thermally broken, leading to improved thermal efficiency in the building.
  3. Shorter Construction Period On Site: Off-site production leads to project efficiency by reducing balcony installation time and on-site trades, saving construction time and carbon emissions.

Discover how our off-site production techniques and prefabricated balconies have reduced carbon emissions, time, and costs in our case studies.

At Sapphire, we believe that well-designed balconies benefit property developers and buyers significantly. Our balconies are constructed with functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics in mind. Through off-site production, our team can execute innovative designs with accuracy, enhancing our balconies’ perceived value.

If you have a project in mind and wish to discuss it, start a conversation about prefabricated balconies in Canada with us: www.balconies.global/contact-us/

 

Sapphire & Peikko bring balconies to DELTABEAM® Frame

Posted on by Sajjad B

[vc_row width=”70″ background_image=””][vc_column][sapphire_textBlock]Sapphire are delighted to reveal our collaboration with Peikko in developing a unique and replicable balcony connection solution for their DELTABEAM® Frame.

Having historically used a shutter-plate connection filled with concrete, Peikko approached Sapphire after successful balcony projects across North America to develop a partnership and innovative solution to connect balconies to the DELTABEAM® Frame.

What is DELTABEAM® Frame?

Peikko’s DELTABEAM® Frame is an innovative steel building frame solution that reduces the number of columns needed in a building, allowing for longer spans of unsupported horizontal beams, giving you more floor area for any given building footprint.

Connecting balconies to a DELTABEAM® Frame previously required a concrete infill to connect, but thanks to the collaboration between Peikko and Sapphire, this requirement is a thing of the past.

How are balconies connected to DELTABEAM?

Sapphire’s stub arms are brought to site and bolt-secured to the rear of the DELTABEAM® Frame connection plate via an adapted detail weld on the DELTABEAM®, allowing for a bolt connection to be used.

Thanks to this inventive connection detail, Sapphire Balconies are able to connect to the DELTABEAM® Frame, without compromising on thermal performance, speed of install or cost. In fact, this solution is adaptable for any project, with standard components that do not require unique costs, technologies or modifications.

Silvertown Quays

The DELTABEAM® Frame connection can today be found being implemented at the Silvertown Quays development in Newham, where balcony installation will be beginning shortly.[/sapphire_textBlock][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width=”70″ background_image=””][vc_column][sapphire_carousel images=”15103,15101,15102″ notch=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width=”70″ background_image=””][vc_column][sapphire_textBlock]Stay tuned for more information on the Silvertown Quays project, where we’ll be sharing our case study on completion.

Sapphire & Peikko’s collaboration on the DELTABEAM connection has ensured that the Silvertown Quays project and projects beyond can be Streamlined by Collaboration.

To find out more about Sapphire’s Next Generation suite of balconies and the endless possibilities for connecting them to your next balcony frame, get in touch with us today.[/sapphire_textBlock][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width=”70″ background_image=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” css=””][vc_column][vc_raw_html css=””]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJ3cGJfd3JhcHBlciUyMiUzRSUzQ2RpdiUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIydGV4dC1vdmVybGF5JTIwbWItNSUyMiUzRSUwQSUyMCUyMCUzQ2ZpZ3VyZSUzRSUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUzQ2RpdiUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyaW1nLWZsdWlkJTIwcmVzcG9uc2l2ZS1pbWFnZSUyMiUyMHN0eWxlJTNEJTIyYmFja2dyb3VuZC1pbWFnZSUzQXVybCUyOGh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGcmVzLmNsb3VkaW5hcnkuY29tJTJGc2FwcGhpcmUtYmFsY29uaWVzJTJGaW1hZ2UlMkZ1cGxvYWQlMkZ2MTY2MDcyNjk0OCUyRkNUQTFfa2lxaTVjLnBuZyUyOSUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRSUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUzQ2ZpZ2NhcHRpb24lM0UlMjAlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlM0NoNCUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyY2FyZC10aXRsZSUyMGJvbGQlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmZvbnQtc2l6ZSUzQSUyMDQ2cHglM0IlMjIlM0VHZXQlMjBpbiUyMHRvdWNoJTNDJTJGaDQlM0UlMEElMEElM0NwJTNFQ29udGFjdCUyMHVzJTIwd2l0aCUyMHlvdXIlMjBwcm9qZWN0JTIwZGV0YWlscyUyMHZpYSUyMG91ciUyMGVhc3klMjBvbmxpbmUlMjBmb3JtLiUzQyUyRnAlM0UlMEElM0NhJTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJidG4lMjBidG4tc2Vjb25kYXJ5JTIyJTIwaHJlZiUzRCUyMmh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGYmFsY29uaWVzLmdsb2JhbCUyRmNvbnRhY3QtdXMlMjIlMjB0YXJnZXQlM0QlMjJfYmxhbmslMjIlMjByZWwlM0QlMjIlMjIlM0UlM0NzcGFuJTNFQ29udGFjdCUyMHVzJTIwdG9kYXklM0MlMkZzcGFuJTNFJTNDJTJGYSUzRSUwQSUwQSUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRSUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUzQyUyRmZpZ2NhcHRpb24lM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlM0MlMkZmaWd1cmUlM0UlMEElM0MlMkZkaXYlM0UlMEElM0MlMkZkaXYlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width=”70″ background_image=”” order=”Image left / content right” image=”13193″ heading=”Discover Sapphire’s Next Generation Balcony” button_text=”Discover” button_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Flocalhost%2Fbalconies%2Four-product%2Fthe-next-generation-balcony%2F|title:The%20Next%20Generation%20Balcony”][vc_column][sapphire_contentLink order=”Image left / content right” image=”13193″ heading=”Discover Sapphire’s Next Generation Balcony” button_text=”Discover” button_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Flocalhost%2Fbalconies%2Four-product%2Fthe-next-generation-balcony%2F|title:The%20Next%20Generation%20Balcony”]The Next Generation Balcony is a huge step forward for the construction market[/sapphire_contentLink][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Sapphire Starts Balcony Production In Ireland

Posted on by Sajjad B

[vc_row width=”70″ background_image=””][vc_column][sapphire_textBlock]Sapphire Balconies is thrilled to announce the expansion of our production facilities with a factory in Co. Wexford, Ireland.

Officially operational since late September, this factory is a part of Sapphire’s global expansion and the first of two planned factories across the Republic of Ireland.

Factory Benefits & Expansion

There are many benefits to expanding production capabilities with a new factory in Ireland.

Having this as a base of offsite manufacture for our Irish projects means easier access for clients to visit and view their products before delivery. Factory manufacture also increased production capacity and is fully scalable, meaning faster, higher quality balconies made in Ireland, for Irish projects, by Irish staff.

There are sustainability benefits too – local manufacturing reduces carbon emissions from long-haul transportation, meaning your next project benefits from reduced embodied carbon as soon as Sapphire is on board.

Streamlining the vesting process

‘Streamlined by Sapphire’ is what we aim for on every project, from early engagement to final balcony installation and signoff. This includes the vesting process, which our new Irish factory helps to deliver.

Vesting means purchasing materials offsite before delivery, securing them for manufacture, and mitigating production cost increases and lead time issues. Vesting ensures that once a project is booked in at our factory, materials are insured, labelled and tracked – and finished products are ready for site delivery, improving project timelines.

Whilst vesting has always been available in our Northern Irish and England-based factories, having facilities available in Ireland means that the time needed for manufacturing and delivery is significantly shortened. This ensures that vested materials can be completed and delivered faster, reducing any potential delays.

We’re delighted to have expanded our production facilities with a factory in County Wexford.

This new factory reinforces our commitment to sustainability and efficiency by streamlining the vesting process and simplifying our supply chain and product access.

A second Irish factory will be opening soon in Ireland, further boosting our capacity, so keep your eyes peeled for more information as we have it![/sapphire_textBlock][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width=”70″ background_image=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” css=””][vc_column][vc_raw_html css=””]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]

How Long Does A Balcony Last? Exploring End of Life

Posted on by Sajjad B

[vc_row width=”70″ background_image=””][vc_column][sapphire_textBlock]How long does a balcony last? What happens at a balcony’s end of life?

End-of-life and disassembly need to be considered from an early stage, even before a new development has broken first ground. Whilst maintenance and repair of balconies need to be considered throughout the building’s lifespan, it’s also important to note that a balcony may need to be replaced entirely at the end of its natural lifespan. We’re here to answer some important questions on what happens once a balcony has reached its final days.

What’s the lifespan of a balcony?

A balcony’s lifespan can depend on a number of factors, including maintenance and mid-life replacement. Building structures are typically designed for 60-year lifespans and our balconies are designed to exceed this.

Some structural elements of the buildings are exposed to different weather conditions and are not protected by the façade, such as balconies. Therefore, careful consideration must be given to the lifespan of the balconies in the building as they reach the end of their design life.

British Standard BS 7543 provides guidance on the durability, design life and maintenance of buildings and their functional components, aiming to ensure that buildings and their elements perform as intended throughout their expected lifespan. Balconies, in this standard, are classified as ‘maintainable’ components, needing regular inspections, cleaning and repairs, with end-of-life planning being necessary, and suppliers needing to consider recycling and sustainable disposal practices.

How are balconies dealt with at the end of their lifecycle?

Our balconies are almost entirely recyclable by design.

In fact, aluminium is one of the easiest metals to recycle.

According to the Council for Aluminium in Building (www.c-a-b.org.uk), the recycling rate of architectural aluminium is between 92 – 98%. Wood Plastic Composite (WPC), a component found in some decking boards, is also easily recycled. Furthermore, according to The Aluminium Association, a 10% increase in end-of-life aluminium recycling can decrease industry greenhouse gas emissions by up to 15%.

For this aluminium to be recycled, the balconies need to be disassembled. Thanks to the demountable connections, our entire balcony range, from our Glide-On™ Cassettes® to our Clip-On® connections, can be removed from a building by a trained professional for repairs, maintenance or disassembly and recycling.

Once removed, the materials can be easily disassembled and the components can be sent for recycling, to be used in either newly fabricated aluminium or in other aluminium products across the globe.

How can you prove what you’re doing is environmentally sound?

Creating ethical sustainability measures is crucial for us at Sapphire. We’ve been committed to sustainable improvements and certifications since 2009 and are delighted to have been the first balcony manufacturer to create full Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) covering all stages of our lifecycle from our cast-in anchor to the completed Cassette®, soffits and balustrading. We’re not resting on our laurels though. We remain committed to continued research and creation of new EPDs for each new generation of balcony products we create.

Furthermore, we’ve also stated our commitment to the Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTi) and our chosen United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We use our EPDs to create transparency around the balcony lifecycle, empowering our customers to make informed decisions about their environmental footprint.

This is all to say that the proof of our environmentally sound process is available and easily requestable. We’ve committed ourselves to transparency around our sustainable processes, and to further educational events and content on ethical sustainability in construction.

The construction industry in 2024 demands a high level of transparency and we understand that it is our responsibility to provide that transparency at every level of manufacture, from early design to the very end of our balcony lifecycle.

To understand more about the construction of our balconies, feel free to get in touch with our support team and see if taking the step towards a sustainable, ethical, prefabricated balcony could be right for your development.[/sapphire_textBlock][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width=”70″ background_image=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” css=””][vc_column][vc_raw_html css=””]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width=”70″ background_image=”” order=”Image left / content right” image=”13193″ heading=”Discover Sapphire’s Next Generation Balcony” button_text=”Discover” button_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Flocalhost%2Fbalconies%2Four-product%2Fthe-next-generation-balcony%2F|title:The%20Next%20Generation%20Balcony”][vc_column][sapphire_contentLink order=”Image left / content right” image=”13193″ heading=”Discover Sapphire’s Next Generation Balcony” button_text=”Discover” button_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Flocalhost%2Fbalconies%2Four-product%2Fthe-next-generation-balcony%2F|title:The%20Next%20Generation%20Balcony”]The Next Generation Balcony is a huge step forward for the construction market[/sapphire_contentLink][/vc_column][/vc_row]

How Can I Make Sure My Supply Chain Is Financially Stable?

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[vc_row width=”70″ background_image=””][vc_column][sapphire_textBlock]We’ve heard your questions on how to ensure financials are safe across the board when dealing with an external supplier, so we put your questions to our Head of Finance, Bruce Wormald.

What challenges has the construction industry faced in recent years?

2023 was a challenging year for businesses with all sectors being impacted by the combined headwinds of high interest rates, inflation impacting energy and material costs, and high cost of living driving wage demands from employees. 2024 has improved, but it’s still important to be aware of the risks facing the construction sector.

Therefore, it was no surprise that the construction industry in the UK saw several high-profile insolvencies.  This has sent ripples through the industry, creating financial distress for businesses that have been left with significant unrecoverable debts or left in the lurch by suppliers who have not been able to fulfil orders.

How can the bankruptcy of a key supplier impact your business?

Bankruptcy of a key supplier could pose an existential threat to your business and, too often, businesses are caught by surprise.  It can be difficult to detect signs of financial distress impacting a trading partner, but it is necessary that steps are taken to understand and manage this risk.

The first and, arguably most important, step is having access to sufficient, relevant, and recent financial information on the third-party companies making up your supply chain.  However, in the UK private companies have up to 9 months after year end to file annual accounts with Companies House and many companies are only required to file very limited information and often their accounts do not need to be audited.  This means that it is practically very difficult for Companies to manage the insolvency risk inherent in their supply chain particularly in the case of small companies.

What are effective tools for managing the risk of supplier insolvency?

Given the limitations on publicly available data, in terms of practical and effective risk management tools, there is no substitute to building strong relationships with your key suppliers.  In an increasingly transactional and cost-focused business environment it is easy to lose sight of the value of long-term supply relationships with stable and well-run supply partners.  Having confidence that your supplier will still be in business to deliver the product or service you require at the critical point in your project is priceless.

 

To learn more about financial stability, or to see how Sapphire are a truly safe pair of hands for your next development, contact us today.[/sapphire_textBlock][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width=”70″ background_image=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” css=””][vc_column][vc_raw_html css=””]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]

What Can I Do To Get The Most Out Of MMC?

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[vc_row width=”70″ background_image=””][vc_column][sapphire_textBlock]With the movement around and toward Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) still growing at an ever-outstanding rate, there are still common misconceptions and knowledge gaps that cause barriers to greater adoption.

Most commonly, there appears to be a lack of understanding of methods of engagement. We are constantly approached by customers asking for MMC or Modular solutions for their projects to try and take advantage of what they perceive to be the ‘trend’, without having an understanding of what they are trying to achieve and the true benefit that properly executed MMC projects can bring.

MMC isn’t about replacing bricks with panels – it involves a deep level of improving efficiencies, performances and outcomes. We’ve put together some key considerations to enable you to benefit from MMC.

Why should I consider MMC?

Clients often come to us with an expressed wish to implement MMC on their project without necessarily understanding why they want to, nor the impact it will have upon their business.

We always promote the importance of understanding ‘Why?’ – this establishes clear drivers, desired outcomes and the ability to see MMC as a tool to meet those goals, not the catch-all answer to the question.  

MMC also needs to be viewed as an opportunity to impact positive change across whole organisations by promoting new, efficient ways of working. New efficiencies doesn’t just mean physical products manufactured in a factory, but digital technologies and processes. It’s imperative to encourage clients to put a strategy in place that’s both holistic and also considers the impacts on the wider business, ensuring that the adoption of MMC brings true transformative benefits.[/sapphire_textBlock][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width=”70″ background_image=””][vc_column][sapphire_contentLink order=”Image left / content right” image=”8235″ heading=”Explore our MMC Hub” button_text=”Learn more” button_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Flocalhost%2Fbalconies%2Fknowledge%2Fmmc-hub%2F|title:MMC%20Hub|target:_blank”]

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How should I plan my approach to MMC?

Once you’ve established your outcomes and the optimal MMC approach, the next step is setting up a robust performance monitoring process.

This will provide you with valuable data to prove that the use of MMC delivers better outcomes, time, cost, performance and quality benefits. This data will also give you a benchmark from which to build and improve upon.

Frankly, there is no point in adopting MMC if the benefits can’t tangibly be seen beyond what has been done before – ultimately, if clients’ recorded data proves MMC is better, more will follow, and uptake will increase.

How can I train my team to get the most out of MMC?

You may need to consider additional training to allow your team to unlock the full potential of MMC and associated digital tools. Whilst the materials used in most MMC solutions will be familiar, the processes are different and may require investment in upskilling the workforce to utilise the technology, maintain the building or manage the process.

The current capability of your team, your delivery model and more will impact the level of input needed. Integrating MMC solutions and technologies into any organisation can be complex, and so we would advocate undertaking a skills audit as part of the consideration of the impact of any changes on the people or team which will be using them.

It’s crucial to remember that large sections of the industry were trained in a pre-digital age. There may be pre-determined or sceptical views arguing that they’ve ‘always done it this way’ and will need very good reasons to adopt new methods of construction.

At Sapphire, we’re advocates of using MMC as a means to impart positive change across a whole organisation, including those on the building site as well as those in the office, to promote the benefits of undertaking a change management programme.

What are the benefits of a shift towards MMC?

The use of MMC will accelerate once people catch up to what the technology can do and how it will benefit them.

  • Digitisation can realise tangible key driver efficiencies.
  • Products manufactured offsite will be of higher quality than those manufactured on site.
  • MMC can help to achieve objectives tied to social values.
  • Programme cost savings can be considerable.

As research continues and more benefits are proven, the clearer these benefits will become.  Homes England completed a large monitoring project of eight developers, published in 2021, to capture this information.

What are the key considerations for adopting MMC?

If adopting MMC is seen as the way forward for your business, then ask yourself these key questions:

  1. Why do I want to adopt MMC? – Work to understand why you want to adopt it, clearly define your strategy and establish your desired outcomes.
  2. What’s the impact on my people? – Consider the impact on your teams, not just the building site.
  3. What will I need to record? – Record and monitor information to prove it’s better and provide a foundation for further improvement.
  4. What have I got to lose? – See the shift to MMC as a journey, not a revolution!

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Sapphire Reveals the Clip-On™ Balcony with Vertical Bar Sides

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[vc_row width=”70″ background_image=””][vc_column][sapphire_textBlock]At Sapphire Balconies, we strive to pioneer innovations that not only embody sustainability but also push the boundaries of architectural freedom.

Our ever-improving designs ensure that we continually strive to enhance our products’ functionality and aesthetic appeal, providing our customers with top-tier solutions for their balcony needs. With that in mind, we’re excited to introduce a new iteration of our Clip-On™ connection – the Clip-On™ Balcony with Vertical Bar Sides.

Sustainability meets aesthetic appeal

Our Clip-On™ method is now enhanced with vertical bar sides. This allows for a uniquely sustainable connection without compromising on aesthetic appeal.

Our original Clip-On™ design presented us with a unique hurdle we were eager to overcome – opening up the view from the side panels. Our new vertical bar side Clip-On™ connection solves this.

Our patented Clip-On™ connection brought sustainability to pre-cast facades by reducing the amount of material needed to connect to a building. No longer connecting to the slab itself means that no penetration is needed, reducing heat loss through the slab and reducing the overall embodied carbon of the building.

This iteration of our Clip-On™ connection, in turn, allows for more choice for our customers, showing a more open view on all angles of our Clip-On™ balconies and allowing for a wider range of design choices for architects.[/sapphire_textBlock][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width=”70″ background_image=””][vc_column][sapphire_carousel images=”14659,14660,14661,14662,14663,14664,14665,14667,14668″ notch=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width=”70″ background_image=””][vc_column][sapphire_textBlock]

Proven at Wembley

Developed in collaboration with the renowned construction company Sisk, and previously showcased at Wembley’s NE02 development, the Clip-On™ connection serves multiple ground-breaking purposes – optimising thermal efficiency, enhancing safety by minimising the risk of fire and connecting directly to a pre-cast façade.

According to Sisk, the focus was on optimising thermal efficiency and safety by reducing thermal breaks through the facade. The lightweight (350kg) aluminium clip-on balcony system for NE02/NE03 at Wembley Park is a testament to this commitment.

To learn more about the original Clip-On™ connection, visit the NE02 case study:[/sapphire_textBlock][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width=”70″ background_image=””][vc_column][sapphire_contentLinkBottom image=”14210″ heading=”NE02 – Case Study” button_text=”Read more” button_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Flocalhost%2Fbalconies%2Fcase-studies%2Fne02-former-yellow-car-park-wembley%2F|title:NE02%20%E2%80%93%20case%20study”]Read more about the Clip-On connection in our NE02 case study.[/sapphire_contentLinkBottom][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width=”70″ background_image=””][vc_column][sapphire_textBlock]Our patented, enhanced Clip-On™ connection with Vertical Bar Sides pushes the boundaries of architectural freedom whilst reducing embodied carbon and improving sustainability thanks to our Next Generation design.

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Vote Sapphire!

Posted on by Sajjad B

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The general election is well underway and it’s time to address the elephant in the room – Sapphire is exactly what the United Kingdom’s residential construction industry needs at this pivotal moment.

Building a better balcony has been a labour of love for us since founding Sapphire in 1992.

We’re not conservative when sharing our values. In fact, we’ve discussed them openly this past year with publications like Decision Magazine, where Sapphire was noted as a shining example of good company values.

Liberal use of technology has been crucial for Sapphire over the years and we’re pledging to continue excelling in innovative design, balcony systems and installation technology, assisting us in achieving quality, sustainable balcony practices.

We should all be aware of green policies, adhering to Net Zero and Science-Based targets as best as we can. Our Vision 2030 sets out our ESG strategy and our vision to be leaders in the construction industry, driving sustainability and responsible practices.

Reform isn’t what we need when it comes to balcony design – in fact, it’s innovation that matters. Sapphire is making waves with the Next Generation balcony system, and we promise to keep innovating in the years to come.

It’s time for real change in the residential construction sector with Sapphire.

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Our ‘Manifesto’

Sapphire isn’t a political party. In fact, the things that set us apart from a political party are exactly what make us perfect for your next development . Let’s take a moment to reflect on how Sapphire stands out in the often-tumultuous world of politics.

Here are the key differences that set us apart from the major political parties in 2024:

We hold ourselves accountable and champion transparency.

Are you tired of a lack of transparency within politics, decisions shrouded in political manoeuvring and rhetoric? With Sapphire, tire no longer. We operate with a high degree of transparency and take accountability seriously. You’ll be in the loop at every step of the process, making the balcony journey as streamlined as possible.

We embrace innovation over tradition.

Sapphire is dedicated to innovation in the residential construction market. We continuously seek new ways to improve our services and deliver cutting-edge solutions – whether it’s our Next Generation balcony system, our Remote Locker Device or our Clip-On® connection – we’re always looking forward to what’s next.

We centre the customer in our innovation – eschewing broad ‘electoral’ appeal.

Appealing to everyone can often lead to satisfying no one. Our innovations are driven by the needs of our customers, the needs of our developers and the needs of our architects. Driving specific innovations in each of their areas has led to top-class balcony design and seen truly sustainable improvements in the residential construction market.

We use evidence-based development, never ideological decision-making.

No matter where your political allegiance lies, data must lead the charge when making decisions. Our product development is based on tight engineering principles, adhering to ever-evolving industry standards and feedback from our customers.

We lead by our values – never giving them up.

Sapphire’s leadership is guided by our values, which we never compromise. This ensures our decisions and actions are aligned with our principles, driving our organisation forward with integrity and clear, cohesive goals.

We collaborate with our industry partners to improve standards.

Trying to outwit your opponents may work in a general election, but at Sapphire, we’re honoured to often collaborate with other companies in the construction industry to improve standards and practices and even on product innovation like the Clip-On® connection, seen used at the NE02 development in Wembley Park.

We focus on long-term successes, not short-term gains.

Sapphire is committed to long-term success. We build sustainable solutions that benefit our clients and communities for years to come, focusing on enduring progress rather than short-term wins.

We problem-solve proactively, not reactively.

Policymaking can often be reactive, responding to ongoing crises or public pressure. At Sapphire, we are pleased to be proactive. Our research and development team apply their ongoing learning to address potential issues through design innovation, making sure we’re always one step ahead of the curve.

We operate efficiently, putting bureaucracy to bed.

We’ve seen it plenty of times over. Bureaucracy can stall decision-making. At Sapphire, our design, manufacture, operations and supply are all streamlined by innovation for maximum efficiency, reducing lead times, improving productivity and making your balcony journey straightforward.

If we aren’t right for the job, we’ll tell you.

At the end of the day – honesty and transparency are core principles at Sapphire. We’ll always provide the best advice for your needs, even if it means acknowledging when we’re not the right fit for the job at hand.[/sapphire_textBlock][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width=”70″ background_image=”” order=”Image left / content right” image=”13193″ heading=”Discover Sapphire’s Next Generation Balcony” button_text=”Discover” button_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Flocalhost%2Fbalconies%2Four-product%2Fthe-next-generation-balcony%2F|title:The%20Next%20Generation%20Balcony”][vc_column][sapphire_contentLink order=”Image left / content right” image=”13193″ heading=”Discover Sapphire’s Next Generation Balcony” button_text=”Discover” button_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Flocalhost%2Fbalconies%2Four-product%2Fthe-next-generation-balcony%2F|title:The%20Next%20Generation%20Balcony”]The Next Generation Balcony is a huge step forward for the construction market[/sapphire_contentLink][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width=”70″ background_image=””][vc_column][sapphire_textBlock]The choice is clear.

A lighter balcony frame, reducing moment forces back to the building as low as 4kNm. A safer system from top to bottom, with A1 fire-rated anchors and bodywork. More possibilities for aesthetic design, balcony connections and more. A kinder method of balcony construction, with a 19% reduction in CO2 verified by our EPDs.

To the entire residential construction market, we say to you loud and clear –

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