Congratulations to MBA members Dan and Tim Murphy of Fugen Holdings Pty Ltd on being recognised with an OAM in the 2026 Australia Day Honours. Dan’s long service to Master Builders Association of NSW includes roles as President, Deputy President and Vice-President, plus decades as a Councillor and committee contributor, capped by Life Membership.

Tim has also given sustained service across industry and skills development, including leadership within the Masonry Contractors Association and support for training through the Australian Brick and Blocklaying Training Foundation.

Both have also backed the community through initiatives such as the Peter Murphy Memorial Fund, bursary programs and long-term school and charity support. This is a credit to them both and to the wider industry.

Full list of construction industry recognitions from the Australia Day Honours list. 

Mrs Penelope Alice SEIDLER AM (NSW): For distinguished service to the visual arts as an administrator, patron and benefactor, to heritage preservation, to conservation, and to architecture.

Mr David Reginald CHANDLER OAM, Cammeray NSW 2062: For significant service to the building and construction industry.

Ms Justice Mary CLARK, Edithvale VIC 3196: For significant service to architecture in a range of appointments.

Ms Carol Rose EDDS, Hawkesbury NSW 2758: For significant service to the construction industry, and to heritage conservation.

Mr David Brett GOLE, Balmoral Ridge QLD 4552: For significant service to architecture, and to heritage conservation.

The Late Mr Norman Abraham FAIFER (VIC): For significant service to the building and construction industry, and to the community.

Mrs Farah Percy MADON, Emu Plains NSW 2750: For significant service to architecture, and to people with disability.

Mr Paul Orlando GRIFFIN, Lilydale TAS 7268: For service to industrial relations through the trade union sector.

Dr Brian Charles HARPER, Port Melbourne VIC 3207: For service to engineering.

Mr Daniel Joseph MURPHY, Randwick NSW 2031: For service to the building industry, and to the community.

Mr Timothy John MURPHY, Paddington NSW 2021: For service to the construction industry, and to the community.

Mr Donovan Neil ROBERTSON, Sherwood QLD 4075: For service to engineering.

Ms Susan Margaret TURNER, Castlemaine VIC 3450: For service to sustainable housing.

Mr Reginald Alan YOUNG, Wollongong NSW 2500: For service to the electrical trade industry.