How Bratney Companies Gained Bracing Control on a Gulf Coast Project
When the Bracing Looks Different, Crews Pay Attention "We came into the project expecting another typical bracing day, but DonoBrace looked different right out of the crate."
Donobrace
Highest Capacity Bracing System with Fast Installation
DonoBrace®
Project:
Ha Crescent, Auckland
Length: 187m
Width: 59.4m
Knee Height: 13m
Floor Area: 10,850m²
Building Use: Commercial and Industrial
Portal System: DonoBeam
Accreditation
DonoBrace® is recognized under ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-5572, demonstrating compliance with applicable International Building Code (IBC) requirements. This evaluation provides engineers, building officials, and project teams with independent verification of structural performance, supporting streamlined approvals and confident specification.
Associations
We are proud members of the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA). As part of the pre-engineered metal building ecosystem, DonoBrace® aligns with MBMA standards and industry best practices, helping ensure compatibility with established design methodologies, codes, and workflows used across the metal building market.
We are proud members of the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA). DonoBrace® aligns with the practices and priorities promoted by MBCEA, supporting constructable, field-ready solutions for the metal building industry.
With AIA member architects on our team, DonoBrace® is shaped by a deep understanding of architectural design, interdisciplinary coordination, and the realities of delivering buildable solutions.
Design and detailing of DonoBrace® is included within the MBS (Metal Building Software Inc.) program.
If you require other formats for alternative software platforms, please contact us.
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Big D Builders Installs DonoBrace in New Retail Building in Idaho
Project Overview In 2025, Big D Builders began work on a new retail facility in Jerome, Idaho, incorporating DonoBrace; the latest in innovative bracing systems. During this project, DonoBrace delivered significant time savings and enhanced safety standards through reduced bracing requirements. The retail facility required an efficient structural solution that wouldn't compromise the project timeline. The innovative bracing system dramatically reduced braced bay requirements from five to just two while delivering 30-40% faster installation times compared to conventional angle bracing. Most importantly, the system enhanced both crew safety and operational efficiency by minimizing time spent at elevation, earning strong approval from field personnel. Big D Builders Lead Foreman, Caleb Durant, summarizes the impact of DonoBrace on the D&B Jerome project: "For the overall project, it was much faster to install, and my guys were in the air for less time. Once they got the hang of it, it was easier to work with than other systems like cable."
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Field Insights from the DonoBrace installation by Verslues Construction
Project Overview Verslues Construction, under the leadership of Vice President Frank Verslues, recently began a project for Pleus Cabinets, a metal building designed with DonoBrace; the innovative bracing system simplifies metal building construction. The project provided valuable insights into how this next generation bracing technology performs in practical field conditions, revealing significant advantages that could shape the future of metal building construction standards.
