Starting as a humble apprentice bricklayer, Richard discovered his true calling in the textured ceiling industry, specifically working with asbestos-based textures. The establishment of Texspec on the Sunshine Coast catapulted him into becoming the foremost expert for any textured ceiling projects in Southeast Queensland, including both removal and replacement tasks. His work frequently involved encountering Asbestos Containing Material (ACM), necessitating the development of essential skills in asbestos testing and removal, which eventually led to the creation of Zero Asbestos (originally known as Aspec – the Asbestos Specialists). Currently serving as the Managing Director of this highly successful and rapidly expanding asbestos abatement company, Richard takes charge of all operational aspects of the business while actively participating in on-site projects of all scales.

Richard’s dedication to his clients, regardless of their size or affiliation, be it private or public, is only matched by his extensive decades-long experience in the industry. He takes immense pride in Zero Asbestos’ status as one of the top asbestos removal companies in Australia and consistently seeks innovative methods to surpass customer expectations.

Recruited from the UK due to his exceptional expertise, impressive skill-set, and innate problem-solving abilities, Chris decided to make the move to Australia along with his family after recognizing the quality and value of Zero Asbestos. This meant leaving behind his leadership position in construction and his time served in the British Army infantry, where he had completed tours in Northern Ireland and Afghanistan. Now serving as our Sunshine Coast Operations Manager, Chris takes charge of overseeing all our projects to ensure not only meeting but surpassing our clients’ needs. With an extensive background of over 17 years in the construction and asbestos industries, Chris is highly qualified to offer expert technical advice to homeowners, businesses, organisations, private enterprises, councils, and government bodies on all aspects of asbestos abatement

Playing a pivotal role in our mission to raise awareness of asbestos and eliminate it from Australian buildings, Chris has become an invaluable resource not only for Zero Asbestos but for the wider asbestos industry as well.

Bringing a wealth of experience in accountancy and sales, Yassine assumes a crucial role as one of the Senior Estimators in our Sunshine Coast office, boasting exceptional skills in both sales and data analysis. With a solid background of over 10 years in the asbestos industry, including five years spent working on the ground, Yassine possesses extensive knowledge and expertise in all facets of asbestos management and demolition sites.

Apart from his estimating responsibilities, Yassine utilises his profound understanding of asbestos management plans and registers to provide clients with comprehensive and professional services. Clients highly value his critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and unwavering commitment to meeting strategic deadlines. Yassine’s broad experience in asbestos removal and abatement encompasses projects of various scales, ranging from high volume small works to large-scale multi-million-dollar ventures includes residential, commercial, and industrial projects for both private and government sectors.

Yassine’s consistency, efficiency, and dedication to ensuring client satisfaction make him an invaluable asset to our company. His diverse skill set, and extensive experience contribute significantly to the success and quality of our asbestos management services.

As one of the esteemed Senior Estimators in our Brisbane office, Jamie boasts a remarkable tenure in the asbestos industry since 2007. With vast knowledge and experience spanning large-scale civil projects, commercial high-rise remediation works, demolition projects, and residential operations, Jamie’s expertise is truly extensive. Throughout the years, Jamie’s career has evolved from site-based roles to site supervision, culminating in his current position as Senior Estimator.

This career progression has equipped Jamie with a robust working understanding of every stage of a project cycle, starting from the initial tendering process and encompassing management plans, leading to the successful delivery of projects that consistently exceed client expectations. Among Jamie’s impressive achievements are several successful project deliveries, including multiple multi-million-dollar endeavours. As a Senior Estimator, Jamie is an invaluable member of our team, highly regarded for his unparalleled experience and unwavering dedication.