Brefni Celebrates 25 Years of CCF NSW Membership

Brefni marked a proud milestone this year, celebrating 25 years of CCF NSW membership alongside a finalist nomination at the 2026 CCF Earth Awards for the BlueScope TRT project. Our Executive Chairman reflected on the industry’s shift from paper plans to today’s digital, safety-led approach. Congratulations to the BlueScope TRT team for representing Brefni on the night.

PWI Award Nomination – Guildford Station

Congratulations to the Brefni team on their nomination for the PWI-NSW 2025 Steve Maxwell Major Works Award. A fantastic recognition of the planning, precision and teamwork behind the successful delivery of the Guildford Station Platform 2 Reconstruction.

Brefni appoints Karl McCarthy as Chief Executive Officer

Brefni is pleased to announce the appointment of Karl McCarthy as Chief Executive Officer. With more than 25 years of infrastructure leadership experience, Karl joins the business to lead its next phase of growth across Queensland, regional NSW and key strategic sectors.

Brefni Turns 30!

Throwback to the 1990s at Brefni! As we celebrate our 30th year, we would like to share some old photos from the 90s. Unearthed thanks to the wonderful memories of some of our long serving employees who were able to identify them, and featuring some of our original plant, projects, and people. Looking back at these photos are […]

Tom Brady CCF NSW Board appointment

Tom Brady’s appointment to the CCF NSW Board reflects his longstanding contribution to the civil infrastructure sector and his commitment to driving innovation, collaboration and sustainable industry outcomes.

2025 CCF NSW Earth Awards

We are thrilled to announce that Brefni has WON the CCF NSW | Civil Contractors Federation NSW Earth Award for our Leura Central Culvert Upgrade project! This award celebrates the outstanding efforts of our team in delivering a technically complex stormwater upgrade within a highly constrained, heritage-listed, and environmentally sensitive area in the heart of the Blue Mountains. A […]

2024 CCF National Earth Awards

Brefni was proud to receive the National Award for the St James Maintenance Shaft Project at the 2024 Civil Contractors Federation National Earth Awards, recognising excellence in construction and innovation on one of Sydney’s most complex infrastructure projects.

2024 CCF NSW Earth Awards

Brefni was proud to be recognised for Excellence in Civil Construction at the 2024 CCF NSW Earth Awards, celebrating the successful delivery of the St James Maintenance Shaft Project and the collaborative efforts of everyone involved.

2023 CCF NSW People Awards

Recognition at the CCF NSW People Awards highlights the talent, dedication and professionalism of the Brefni team, including Site Supervisor of the Year winner Stefan Sadecki.

CEO Magazine – A Solid Foundation: Tom Brady

In the December Edition of the The CEO Magazine – ANZ, our Managing Director Tom Brady talks about establishing Brefni, and the importance of the right employees and the right culture to ensure a ‘solid foundation’. Read more here