Founded in 1986, Brezac Constructions is a proudly family-owned structural steel fabrication business based in Crestmead, south of Brisbane. For nearly four decades, Brezac has delivered high-quality steel solutions across infrastructure, mining, gas, commercial and government projects—earning a reputation for reliability, capability and integrity.
The company was established by Gus Brezac, whose early work fabricating and installing handrails and staircases on weekends quickly grew into a thriving enterprise. “My father Gus started out in 1965 doing fabrication after hours and on weekends. By 1986, he and my mum Daphne had launched Brezac Constructions. I joined the company in 1994, and in 2007 became the managing director, alongside my brother Peter. Together, we’ve continued to grow the business,” explained director Andrew Brezac.
Brezac Constructions operates out of a purpose-built 3,000m² facility equipped with more than 20 fabrication workstations, multiple overhead cranes, and a monthly output of over 12,000 labour hours. The company provides comprehensive services including drafting, protective coatings, galvanising, and onsite installation, managing everything from one-off projects to large-scale, high-volume fabrication packages.
Brezac’s project portfolio is diverse and high-profile. “We’re working on the Gold Coast Light Rail, Cross River Rail train stations and stabling yards, the Cunninghams Gap disaster recovery reconstruction, and the Indooroopilly Roundabout throw screens,” said Andrew. “Our team supports tier one builders, government bodies and local contractors.”
Pioneering compliance: first to certify to AS/NZS 5131
In 2015, Brezac Constructions became the first company in Australia to be certified by the Steelwork Compliance Australia (SCA) to the
AS/NZS 5131 standard for structural steelwork fabrication and erection—achieving Construction Category 3 (CC3) status. This early adoption reflected the company’s commitment to supporting a compliant, transparent and high-quality Australian steel industry. “We’ve always had a robust quality management system, and we saw certification as a way to not only reinforce our internal processes, but to help level the playing field across the industry,” Andrew said.
The benefits have been significant. “Certification gives us the ability to demonstrate compliance through third-party audits and documented systems. It gives our customers confidence in our processes and outputs.”
Brezac’s advice to other businesses considering certification is straightforward. “You need to be familiar with the standard and understand what’s required—not just on paper, but in practice. For us, certification is a critical foundation. It’s about integrating quality into every part of your operation.”
Supporting the industry, building the future
As a second-generation family business, Brezac Constructions has seen the steel industry evolve through cycles of growth and challenge. Today, Brezac sees opportunities ahead—but stresses that real barriers remain. “There’s enormous potential in the industry—especially for businesses willing to invest in capability and people. But we need more support to grow that confidence,” he said.
“One of the biggest challenges is dealing with non-compliant imported steel, particularly when it’s being used in iconic local projects that should be an opportunity for Australian fabricators. The Australian Steel Institute and others have been strong voices on this issue. We need to keep pushing to ensure public and private procurement that supports local, compliant supply.”
A passion for people and quality
Brezac’s people are at the heart of its success. The company fosters a strong workplace culture based on respect, loyalty and continual improvement. “We’re proud of our team. We have a third generation of the Brezac family that has been with the company for nearly 10 years and is currently managing day to day projects. We’ve had an admin trainee win Trainee of the Year, and we’re passionate about supporting apprenticeships and skills development. It’s part of how we build local capacity. The key is to stay focused on quality, look after your people, and be ready when the upswing comes.”
As the market turns toward more stringent quality expectations and project complexity continues to rise, Brezac Constructions remains one step ahead—committed to delivering certainty, capability and compliance for the long haul.
