Collins Earthworks ____________________________________________________________________________________________
With a proud history that spans over 20 years , Collins Earthworks Ltd ( Collins ) is a pioneering leader in the field of earthworks and civil engineering . Based in Ripley , Derbyshire , the company has successfully executed numerous high-level infrastructure and enabling projects throughout the UK , including the East Midlands Gateway , Northampton Gateway , HS2 , and Grantham Bypass .
Renowned for its expertise across multiple facets , Collins operates through six affiliated companies , each specialising in a distinct area . These subsidiaries include divisions dedicated to Earthworks , Demolition , Stabilisation , Transport , Training and Plant Sales .
This diversified approach allows Collins to offer turnkey solutions tailored to the specific
requirements of each client . Company Pre Construction Manager , Adam Green , sheds
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some light on the company ’ s early days . “ The business was started many years ago by David Collins , firstly as a sole trader , then registering Collins Contractors Plant Hire Ltd in early 2000 . Since its early establishment , the business quickly evolved and began expanding to become the successful enterprise it is today . In 2006 , the trading name was changed to Collins Earthworks Ltd , which is the main parent company focusing on bulk earthwork operations . Following the continued expansion of its earthworks division , EnviroTrac Ltd was founded in 2008 . EnviroTrac is our ground stabilising division focusing on using lime and cementitious binders to treat and modify heavily saturated soils that produce a high bearing capacity . Succeeding EnviroTrac was Collins Training developed in 2013 to offer in-house training to both internal staff and external clients . As a result , over 90 per cent of our operatives are provided with in-house qualifications and training , all the while continuing to serve external clients . Three years later , we formed Collins Demolition Ltd to handle all site preparation and clearance works to facilitate our earthworks operations . This subsidiary has recently expanded its asbestos division listed as a licensed asbestos contractor as well as recently joining the NFDC in 2022 . On the back of that , Collins Transport Ltd was incorporated in 2018 , which oversees and manages more
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