The founder and CEO of Alroe Constructions experienced a heart attack while working out at a Burleigh Heads gym on Tuesday afternoon.

He collapsed after feeling unwell, and despite being attended to by emergency service workers, he was unable to be revived.

He established a company named Alroe in 2012, which currently has $250 million in projects either underway or planned, as stated on its website.

Alroe specialised in projects in south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Several figures within the Gold Coast construction industry paid tribute to Alroe after his death.

“The loss of a pioneer, someone who never quits, and never takes no for an answer! You will never be forgotten,” read an Instagram post from Capra Build Co.

“Unfortunately we have lost one of the better people in this world,” began an Instagram post by Callum Smith of Bluewater Interiors.

“I’m sure you will be missed by many. You have made a positive impact on so many people and will no doubt be remembered.”

Alroe is survived by his partner Nikki, daughter Poppy, his mum and dad, Vicki and John, and his sister Courtney.