Construction

Why Construction Chooses Furphy

The construction industry depends on steel that performs structurally, aesthetically, and over the full life of a building or structure. Not just for codes and compliance, but for quality craftmanship, integrity, and pride in a project. J. Furphy & Sons Group is the trusted partner of choice for builders, fabricators, and civil contractors across Victoria and NSW. Known for our quality, turnaround, and no fuss approach, our hot dip galvanizing, blast and paint, structural fabrication, and TetraWal retaining wall systems work from one solid network across multiple sites to capably cover your project from start to finish.

The Furphy Advantage for Construction

Furphy gives construction projects a single, capable supplier for corrosion protection, fabrication, and specialty civil products throughout the entire project lifecycle, and we do it all in-house.

You’ll have the confidence of steel solutions backed by compliance documentation and reliable turnaround from a team that knows the industry like the back of our hands.

AS/NZS 4680 certified galvanizing: All hot dip galvanizing is performed to the AS/NZS standard which is essential for structural steel compliance on certified construction projects.

Full-service corrosion protection: From galvanizing and duplex coatings to blast and paint, we offer a complete range of protective treatments to suit project specifications and environmental exposure categories.

TetraWal retaining wall systems: Our proprietary TetraWal galvanized steel retaining wall system is engineered for civil and construction applications, available in straight, 90°, and 45° configurations.

Fabrication capability: Fabrication for structural steelwork, civil infrastructure, and specialist construction requirements with sites across Victoria and southern NSW.

Responsive turnaround: Construction schedules are time critical. Our plants are geared to meet project deadlines with reliable turnaround times and consistent quality to help you avoid time and budget blowouts.

Services for Agriculture & Rural

Hot Dip Galvanizing

Corrosion protection for structural steelwork, handrails, balustrades, lintels, connection plates, gratings, and all structural and non-structural steel components. Processed to AS/NZS 4680 at three locations working as one.

Stainless Steel Tanks & Vessels 

For construction projects requiring embedded or installed stainless steel vessels such as water storage, hydraulic tanks, or specialist building services applications.

Industrial Blast & Paint 

Surface preparation and protective coatings for structural steel, including duplex systems (galvanize plus paint) for high-performance or colour-specified construction applications.

Fabrication

Structural steel fabrication for civil and construction applications, including TetraWal retaining wall systems, platforms, walkways, and custom structural components.

Challenges & Solutions  

Construction Challenges: How Furphy Helps

Meeting project specification compliance: All galvanizing is performed to AS/NZS 4680, and all blast and paint systems are specified to AS/NZS standards with certification documentation. We work with builders and specifiers to ensure coating systems match project and compliance requirements so you can get the tick of approval.
Tight construction programme schedules: With three galvanizing plants working as one streamlined network and flexible processing capacity, we can accommodate both planned and urgent galvanizing requirements, taking the pressure off so you can keep your construction programmes on track.
Structural steel in exposed or corrosive environments: Hot dip galvanizing provides the most durable long-term protection for exposed structural steel. For even the harshest environments, duplex coatings combine galvanizing and paint for maximum service life and aesthetics.
Retaining walls on complex sites: TetraWal's galvanized steel retaining system is engineered for civil construction, available in straight, right-angle, and 45° corner configurations, and supplied with all components making light work of installation.

Recent Construction Projects

Resources

Access the specifications, guides, and practical advice you need to help you scope, plan, and deliver your project. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Our plants process a wide range of steel sizes including large structural sections. Contact us with your section sizes and we will confirm capacity and turnaround at the most appropriate plant.

Yes. We provide coating thickness records and certificates of conformance to AS/NZS 4680 for galvanized work as required.

A duplex coating is a paint system applied over hot dip galvanized steel. It combines the corrosion protection of zinc with the aesthetics and additional durability of paint, and used where colour specification or enhanced service life is required.

Yes. TetraWal is available in standard 90° and 45° configurations, as well as specific angles to suit your project requirements. Contact us to discuss your retaining wall design.

Both. We work across the supply chain, directly with builders and contractors, and as a processing partner for fabricators and steel merchants.

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