I am a Director of Kennedys Group, a full-scope trades and construction service provider with headquarters in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and three satellite offices across metro Victoria.Kennedys Group offers expert commercial and industrial trades, with plumbing, electrical, asbestos & mould remediation, construction, metal fabrication & engineering, and interiors & fitout capabilities, with the manpower of 130+ talented staff. Originally qualified as a landscaper, I moved into the family business as an apprentice plumber alongside brother Shannon and father Allan Kennedy in 2005. After having worked in the plumbing division of the business for years, I saw the potential for growth in the development of the Asbestos Removal/Remediation activity. Efforts in this area of the business have ignited the growth that I envisaged, with this sector growing 10 – 15% annually.My landscaping and asbestos removal qualifications are united by the goal to create spaces that are nurturing, clean and safe. I have a passion for reinvigorating and shaping environments that work hard to make life, work and play, easy.I’ve directed major asbestos removal and electrical works for a portfolio of clients who include several high-profile private sector companies, and State, Federal and Local Government agencies, including (but not limited to):GeelongPortFord Motor CompanyCFAAustralian Decommissioning Services (Alcoa site)Barwon WaterCity of Greater GeelongDepartment of Education & TrainingDepartment of Health & Human ServicesDepartment of Environment, Land, Water & PlanningAs a collaborative and proactive project manager, I maintain a strong reputation for successful project delivery, astute tendering and a dedication to overseeing all aspects of quality, safety and environmental control. Testament to my ability is the return business from many distinguished clients.I’m particularly proud to have honed my experience in complex and sensitive sites with intensive project management requirements, such as: GeelongPort: a highly secure facility with strict access requirements. On this site, I managed concurrent Class A asbestos remediation works across the site, and replacement of the main electrical switchboard, whilst not disrupting the continual operations and activities.- Gen Fyansford Community: transforming a major contaminated site from the Old Geelong Cement Works site to the now residential community with Class A and B asbestos removal. We remediated over 300,000T of material through a 3-way screen, remediating on average 1,200T per day.