First established as Fusco Plumbing Services in 1968, we’re as proud of our history as we are of our vision, values, and successes five decades on.
Led by Directors Ben and Janet Fusco, Fusco Constructions was built on experience.
In the early days, Ben juggled family life and his humble plumbing business, gaining invaluable experience, licences, and qualifications, leading to the founding of Fusco Homes in 1989.
In 2001, he partnered with his youngest son, John, to launch Fusco Constructions. Ben’s wife Janet oversaw finance and administration, later completing her Bachelor of Accountancy as the Fusco Group continued to grow.
Today, employing a skilled contingent of builders, trades, project managers, and site supervisors, we’ve been duly awarded for our affordable and public housing projects, corporate social responsibility, and support of local industry.
Our family-owned business is committed to nurturing future leaders through robust mentoring programs, offering a range of pathways via traineeships, apprenticeships, and positions for graduates and professionals. These avenues are supported by formal training programs and memberships with esteemed organisations such as the Civil Contractors Federation, Master Builders Association, Housing Industry Association, and the Australian Institute of Building.
Fusco’s community ties also involve local charities, sponsoring many South Australian and National sporting clubs.
With over 50 years of innovative development and construction experience, Fusco continues to foster many valuable long-established relationships with key consultants and suppliers. These connections, combined with the expertise of Fusco’s highly skilled workforce, contribute to the successful delivery of numerous awarded projects, irrespective of scale.
Ben Fusco
Founder | Director
Born in Italy during the 2nd world war, Ben grew up in a family with 6 siblings and during a time where Italy was experiencing severe hardships. Seeking a better future, a 21-year-old Ben Fusco travelled to Australia, experiencing an immense language and cultural barrier upon arrival. He threw himself into the Australian culture, learning English and finding work. He met his wife Janet, and in 1968, on the day his second child was born, he started his own plumbing company; Fusco Plumbing Services.
Ben worked very hard to grow his company, whilst caring for his young family, now consisting of 4 children. He continued to gain experience and qualifications, becoming a master plumber, and obtaining his building license as well as other qualifications and licenses. Upon obtaining his building license, he began undertaking building works and property development, leading to the founding of Fusco Homes in 1989.
In 2001, Ben entered into a partnership with his youngest son, John, which was the beginning of Fusco Constructions.
Still actively involved in the family business, Ben is not only a leader, but a mentor to many within Fusco Constructions, and especially his grandson, Devin, who is a leading hand plumber at Fusco Constructions. During the little spare time he allows himself, he enjoys spending time with his family as well as tending to his farm in Belair, and making wine, olive oil and tomato sauce.
Master Plumber | Building & Supervisors Licence Number: BLD36214
Jonathan Fusco
Managing Director | Construction Manager
John has been involved with the Fusco group of companies from an early age, whilst also forging himself an honourable soccer career, playing National League with his childhood supported team Adelaide City and representing Australia at the World University Games. John graduated from Mercedes College and went on to complete his Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics with first class Honours. Post graduating from his degree at Uni SA, John went to work for John Hindmarsh, before re-joining his father Ben at Fusco Constructions.
John was named Managing Director of Fusco Constructions in 2001 and has taken the business forward every year. John has guided Fusco Constructions through IS0 9001, OHSAS 18001:2007 and AS/NZS 4801:2001 certifications. He has developed long term relationships with key clients such as SA Water, the Department of Transport and Infrastructure, Accuweigh and Viterra. Whilst developing the contracting side of the business, John has also undertaken many significant property developments including ‘Orchard Grove’ at Station Avenue Blackwood, Riverside Apartments at Noarlunga Downs and ’28 Everard’ on Anzac Highway. John has continued his personal development by obtaining a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, as well as completing many courses, obtaining various licenses and tickets including a personal builders license and supervisors license.
MAIB | B.Con Mngt & Econ (Hons) | Dip. in Work Health and Safety
Janet Fusco
Director | Chief Financial Officer
Janet was born in England, moving to Australia at aged 13 and following graduating school, she married Ben Fusco. In 1986, Ben and Janet started Fusco Plumbing Services with Janet overseeing the finance and administration side of the business. As the Fusco Group of companies continued to grow under her directorship, Janet sought to develop her skills and completed a Bachelor of Accountancy from Uni SA in 2001. Janet balanced a successful family life whilst studying and maintaining her involvement in the Fusco Group. Currently Janet is the Fusco Group Financial Officer and one of the company directors.
Bachelor of Accounting
Alex Sortini
Project Manager
Alex joined Fusco in 2014 and began working part time whilst completing his Bachelor of Science at the University of Adelaide. Upon completion Alex began his full time employment for Fusco. In 2015 he became a Project Manager and has overseen a number of SA Water projects both locally and regionally, Department for Education and Department for Infrastructure and Transport both locally and regionally and Fusco property developments. Alex has also completed a Diploma in OHS and has attained a Certificate IV in Site Management.
Bachelor of Science | Diploma OHS | Certificate IV Site Management | Supervisor License
Lachlan Duffy
Project Manager
Lachlan Joined Fusco Construction in 2015 and has worked across numerous projects whilst completing his Construction Management (Honours) degree at the University of South Australia. Working as a Project Manager as well as in Project Administration, WHS Supervisor Lachlan has overseen the construction of numerous projects ranging from local apartment blocks to refurbishing rural school infrastructure.
First Aid Certificate | Working Safely at Heights | Remote Areas First Aid Training | Bachelor of Constructions Management (Honours) | Elevated Work Platform High Risk Above 11m – BL
Peter Jasper
Senior Site Manager
Peter is a licensed supervisor and plumber, holding a plumbing, gas fitting and electrical license. Peter has been working with the Fusco Group since commencing his apprenticeship at the age of 15. Peters experience and skills have proven to be an invaluable asset to the Fusco business. Peter has worked as a Senior Site Supervisor on countless regional projects, working away for weeks at a time at a number of remote locations including the APY Lands as well as locally in metropolitan Adelaide.
Backhoe Operators License | Excavator Operators License | Confined Spaces License | SA Plumbers and Gas Fitters License Number PGE 4251SA | Builders Supervisors License # BLD 199899
Brendan Watts
Site Supervisor | Leading Hand
Brendan has completed works across Metropolitan, regional and remote South Australia, including in Oodnadatta, Murputja and Ernabella. Brendan has extensive experience in earthmoving, civil works, and general building.
Excavator Licence | Skidsteer Licence | Forklift Licence | Cert IV Building and Construction Supervision | Supervisors License
Alexander Raptis
Project Manager | Site Supervisor
Alexander Raptis has been a Project Manager at Fusco Constructions since 2016. Since then Alexander has completed a number of successful residential and commercial projects both regionally and locally in Adelaide. Alexander also provides Fusco the capability of In‐House Design with a Masters of Architecture.
Bachelor of Design Studies Landscape & Architecture | Master of Architecture | Certificate IV in Building & Construction | WHS Safety Supervisors Certificate | First Aid Certificate | MBA Contractors Licensing Course | First Aid in Remote Situations Certificate | Working at Heights | Elevated Work Platforms High Risk Above 11m | HR Truck License
Devin Langford
Leading Hand
Devin Langford started as an apprentice and is now one of Fusco Constructions leading hands and licensed plumbers. Devin has worked in metropolitan, regional and remote South Australia, including the APY Lands on Fusco Constructions projects for SA Water and DPTI.
SA Plumbers and Gas Fitters License | Cert IV in Civil Construction Supervision
James Klappers
Project Manager
James joined Fusco Constructions in 2019 and began working full time in an Administration role. James has underhanded and overseen a number of modular projects with the Department for Education, and a handful of Department of Infrastructure and Transport projects.
Bachelor of Economics | Master of Project Management (currently studying) | First Aid License
Michael Bunn
Site Supervisor
Michael joined Fusco Constructions in 2020 and has supervised a numerous number of projects, including the Port Augusta Secondary School and the current Port Augusta Ambulance Station. Michael has worked in the Residential / Remote and Commercial Construction industry over 35 years and holds a Supervisors License.
Supervisors License | Roofing and Cladding License | Timber Framing Code Certificate | Roof Truss Certificate | Safety Supervisor Certificate | First Aid Certificate | Tag and Test Certificate | Working at Heights | Roofing Anchor Point Certificate | MR Truck License | Forklift License
Nick Schultz
Project Manager
Nick is one of our newest team members, joining Fusco Constructions in 2023. With a trade background and diverse career in the Building Industry, Nick brings a wealth of experience within the Government and Mining sectors, having held roles of Senior Facilities Manager and Building Supervisor amongst others. As a hands on and creative problem solver, Nick has a passion for doing things right and seeing a project succeed from start to finish.
Work Platform | Forklift | Working at Heights| Senior First Aid
Pratik Trapasiya
Administration
Pratik joined Fusco in 2022 as Administration, after completing his Masters in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering.
Master in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering | Bachelor in Civil Engineering