Donovan Group has been solving entrenched construction challenges since the 1960s.
In the process, we have transformed the global construction industry with fresh approaches to age-old problems and delivered a comprehensive suite of industry-defining construction innovations.
We are a lab for construction innovation, continuously creating what comes next so that building becomes easier, faster, better, safer, more accessible and more sustainable for everyone.
One of our guiding principles is to drive innovation to significantly reduce the amount of carbon that the global construction industry uses.
The result is achievement in four key areas: Construction Technology Platforms; Innovative Building Products; Advanced Manufacturing; and our Construction Solutions.
Decades of practical manufacturing and design experience combined with a top-tier development team have produced significant world-first advances in building technology. AirBuildr is transforming the way we build by accelerating the speed and efficiency with which the industry visualizes, designs, engineers and prices, all the while significantly reducing carbon in construction.
Donovan Group’s recognised legacy of advanced manufacturing and relentless R&D has delivered out-sized building benefits by marrying smart tech with sound engineering. Our flagship building products, DonoBrace and DonoBeam, reduce cost and carbon and speed up construction times while delivering unprecedented design freedom. Each innovative building product is underpinned by tech systems that can be integrated to drive further gains.
Our suite of best-in-class advanced manufacturing solutions are where our decades of frontline experience and constant technical innovation meet. Our proven capacity to provide key advisory expertise enables a range of customers to be significantly more competitive. We are recognised leaders in steel innovation, fully automated manufacturing, and file-over-internet, direct-to-machine processes that deliver critical gains in production speed and efficiency.
Donovan Group has built a network of owned channels and brands to distribute our construction innovations, and support our thriving community of partners and our established franchise network.
KiwiSpan and Coresteel Buildings lead the market with advanced portal frame metal building construction, customisable for a wide range of applications enabled by Donovan Group’s construction technology and innovative building products. MODNframe provides light-gauge steel framing and steel roof truss solutions across New Zealand. Our world-leading design and engineering technology enable us to deliver high-quality frame and truss solutions, optimised for residential and light commercial projects.
We continue to invest in construction research with academia, industry bodies and experts. Our goal? To challenge outdated construction norms and discover better ways of doing things. Data is our lifeblood. We use data in all its forms, including continual listening to industry to improve efficiency in steel construction through continuous innovation - paving the way for a world where we can build and live abundantly. All while using fewer resources and decreasing our carbon footprint.
DonoBrace is an innovative product backed by the credibility of Donovan Group. It was developed based on industry experience and with expert engineering. DonoBrace is a reflection of Donovan Group’s drive towards innovation and efficiency.
Every year, the Coresteel Buildings network gathers from around the country to celebrate the Coresteel Annual Awards. There are several category awards and the winners are judged on a range of criteria throughout the year. We’re proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Coresteel Annual Awards are:
Donovan Group is on par with Australia’s industry leaders DonoBrace has been endorsed by Shearform. Donovan Group and Shearform are excited to be going into partnership together
Open water endurance swimmer Jono Ridler completed a record-breaking 80km and 33-hour swim from Aotea Great Barrier Island to Campbell's Bay on Auckland's North Shore on April 25th.