Information that surfaced online a few hours ago has it that the founder and director of Collins Earthworks limited, David Collins sadly passed away today August 21, 2025.
The news of his death was announced to the public through a series of post made on Facebook by the company.
His cause of death or circumstances surrounding his sad demise was not made known to the public at the time of filing this report.
Read below excerpts from the statement by the Collins Earthworks Limited on David’s passing.
We are deeply saddened to announce that our owner and founder, David Collins, sadly passed away unexpectedly earlier today, Thursday, the 21st of August.
David was a visionary and dedicated leader, whose impact on The Collins Group, the construction industry as a whole and the wider community will be forever felt.
David will be remembered for his good nature, incredible enthusiasm, drive to succeed and extraordinary ability to get things done.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends at this difficult time.
David is survived by his mother Pauline, wife Jane, children Jack, Thomas, Katie and Lucie, and sisters Jennifer, Janet & Lynne.
David Collins founded the Collins Earthworks in 2000 as Collins Contractors plant hire. In 2006 the company’s trading name was changed to Collins Earthworks. Based in Ripley, the company has worked throughout Great Britain.
