11 Jul 2022
Following consultation with CLOCS Champions - the regulators, clients, contractors and operators responsible for delivering CLOCS - the CLOCS Standard has been updated.

22 Dec 2021
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22 Nov 2021
We are delighted to announce that SECBE, the South East Centre for the Built Environment, has signed a new 5-year contract with Transport for London to continue delivery of the Construction Logistics and Community Safety (CLOCS) scheme which aims to make construction journeys safer and greener across the UK. The new contract will begin in December 2021 and last for five years.

11 Nov 2021
The Institute of Civil Engineers has released a good practice guide to CLOCS for designers. This guidance discusses the approach that designers should take to include planning for resource and vehicle movements for a construction site, to reduce impact on the local community.

11 Nov 2021
Kate Cairns, CLOCS instigator and member of our Strategy, Standards and Governance Board, recently spoke at a HS2 Project EDWARD event, as keynote speaker on the importance of reducing road risk and the cost of complacency.

11 Nov 2021
In 2019, the CLOCS Working Group agreed that a ‘Strategy Standards and Governance Board’ (SSGB) should be developed to provide balanced national oversight to reflect CLOCS’ increasingly national focus and co-investment.

11 Nov 2021
Andy Brooke, CLOCS Programme Director, is on the latest series of IFLP - a business change programme that will help drive CLOCS forward.

11 Nov 2021
Version 6.0 of the FORS Standard was published on Tuesday 19 October and can be downloaded from the FORS website.

6 Oct 2021
FORS Collision Manager is a work-related road safety reporting platform which provides a new level of industry transparency relating to work-related road safety enabling users to capture, report, investigate and analyse incidents, collisions and near misses.

6 Sep 2021
CLOCS has now developed its own standard Site Access Traffic Marshal training pack to assist trainers in becoming approved to deliver formal traffic marshal training underpinned by the national CLOCS Standard.

6 Sep 2021
FORS will publish version 6.0 of the FORS Standard in October 2021, with implementation from Friday 1 July 2022.

9 Aug 2021
The UK government has recently published The Highway Code consultation response. A series of rules are set to be amended to improve safety for pedestrians, particularly children, older adults and disabled people, cyclists, and horse riders.

9 Aug 2021
The CLOCS team recently met up with Michael Barratt MBE (Transport for London) and Stuart Riglin (Southwark Council) for a day out cycling around London looking at construction logistics in action.

9 Aug 2021
We are currently busy planning for CLOCS. In the meantime, we have plenty of info and support available to help anyone improve construction logistics and community safety.

9 Aug 2021
FORS has announced it will launch version 6.0 of the FORS Standard in October 2021, with implementation starting from Friday 1 July 2022.

12 Jul 2021
Thank you to everyone who got involved in the recent CLOCS Safety Forum #6 which took place on 17th June 2021 tackling the subject of Secure Loads.

12 Jul 2021
The next edition of the CLOCS Standard is due for publication in late 2021 so now is the time for you to let us know what you would like to see included or changed.

12 Jul 2021
As the Construction industry, and our wider society, starts to look beyond Covid-19, it is with a renewed commitment to 'build back better'. At CLOCS, we are looking at how we can help all Champions to maximise the many commercial and social benefits associated with safer, greener and more efficient construction logistics.

12 Jul 2021
Launched by Cabinet Office in December 2020, the Construction Playbook is a government document about sourcing and contracting public works projects. It captures best practices and outlines the government's expectations of how contracting authorities and suppliers, including the supply chain, should engage with each other.

12 Jul 2021
CLOCS Champions who specify FORS are encouraged to report to the FORS Compliance team any non-conformities to the FORS Standard they are aware of during their day-to-day operations.

2 Jul 2021
Thursday 15th July, 09:00 to 12:30, Zoom

4 Jun 2021
CLOCS continues to grow its support with clients around the UK. The latest Champion on board is Imperial College London.

4 Jun 2021
CLOCS launched Site Access Traffic Marshall (SATM) accreditation early last year and now has a number of contractors and training providers licenced to deliver this vital training across the country, and several hundred individuals trained and assessed.

4 Jun 2021
Under the CLOCS Standard, clients and contractors have the clear responsibility to obtain, understand and act on collision/near-miss data from their fleet operations, and to work together to remove/reduce risk of future collisions on their projects.

4 Jun 2021
Three months on from the launch of TfL's world-first Direct Vision Standard lorries across London are becoming safer.

4 Jun 2021
FORS has introduced a new route to achieve Silver and/or Gold accreditation to offer more flexibility to members who wish to progress within FORS but who need more time to accredit their entire fleet at the higher level of accreditation.

4 May 2021
Each quarter the CLOCS Working Group meets to receive CLOCS updates, discuss issues affecting CLOCS, and work on developments proposed by CLOCS. The Group consists of a balanced mix of CLOCS Champions from each stakeholder group.

4 May 2021
We are always grateful for CLOCS Champions getting involved above and beyond the requirements set out in the CLOCS Standard. As a small team, we value each and every engagement.

4 May 2021
Latest updates from FORS.

16 Apr 2021
CLOCS Vox is now available for drivers and contractors. After a successful trial period involving companies like Bowmer + Kirkland, Sir Robert McAlpine, Tideway, Lendlease and Willmott Dixon, CLOCS Vox is now available to use.

6 Apr 2021
CLOCS welcomes SCAPE, the public-sector partnership, as a CLOCS Champion. SCAPE has an unwavering commitment to ensuring that health and safety is embedded into every SCAPE project, and now commits to raise awareness of the CLOCS Standard and promote its implementation and wider adoption across the industry by encouraging those they work with to become CLOCS champions.

6 Apr 2021
Unsafe vehicles kill and injure people every year. Save lives today. Anyone can get involved - share our CLOCS Clear Dash and Safe Cab Safety Checklist. We want every construction-related organisation in the UK to take action.

6 Apr 2021
TfL recently published a Freight Benefits Report reviewing and quantifying the operational, environmental and safety benefits of a range of innovative construction-related measures, including where appropriate details of real cost savings.

6 Apr 2021
FORS has a dashboard to help organisations that oversee a FORS accredited supply chain. The dashboard can be used to look up FORS organisations either by regions via the registered postcode or by contracts via the FORS ID or organisation name.

1 Mar 2021
Welcome to Andy Brooke, CLOCS Programme Director. Andy brings with him a wealth of experience having previously spent 10 years as General Manager of the Considerate Constructors Scheme. We're glad he's joined the team!

1 Mar 2021
Imagine your supply chain partners are all CLOCS Champions - informed and educated suppliers with access to CLOCS resources, free/discounted training, learnings from the Safety Forum, and all the other benefits membership brings.

1 Mar 2021
As of this week, a new Safety Permit based on the new Direct Vision Standard (DVS) is required for all Heavy Goods Vehicles over 12 tonnes driving within Greater London.

1 Mar 2021
FORS is running a free monthly webinar entitled 'An Introduction to FORS'.

1 Feb 2021
CLOCS is launching CLOCS Works - Clients and Principal Contractors - in Feb 2021, following on from the success of our CLOCS Works campaign for Local Authorities in Sep 2020.

1 Feb 2021
Every year, many of our CLOCS Champions get involved with their organisations, projects, and initiatives.

1 Feb 2021
In addition to CLOCS resources available to help you embed CLOCS into your procurement and manage supply chain compliance, CLOCS Champions also have access to free tools and guides available on the FORS website when they sign up as a FORS Champion.

7 Jan 2021
CLOCS responded to Scotland's Road Safety Framework to 2030 Draft for Consultation in December 2020. CLOCS has answered a series of questions as part of this consultation process.

7 Jan 2021
A new HGV Safety Permit based on the new Direct Vision Standard (DVS) is required for all HGVs over 12 tonnes driving within Greater London.

7 Jan 2021
FORS is helping their members to prepare for adverse weather.

1 Dec 2020
On Fri 20 Nov 2020, we held the CLOCS Safety Forum Pilot. With over 50 CLOCS Champions in attendance, the series got off to a great start with many positive discussions.

1 Dec 2020
CLOCS and the Construction Clients’ Leadership Group have together stimulated over 120 registrations for the CLOCS webinar 'Construction Client action saves lives, money & reputations' on Wednesday 2 Dec 2020. There's still time to register.

1 Dec 2020
The CLOCS Works video featured early during last week’s Construction Manager of the Year Awards.

1 Dec 2020
All FORS Bronze audits are now being held remotely. This will continue until 31 January 2021 (inclusive) and will be subject to regular reviews.

2 Nov 2020
The CLOCS works campaign is gaining momentum. This month we reached a major milestone when the Construction Minister wrote back to us with a firm personal and departmental commitment to CLOCS.

2 Nov 2020
An important role for CLOCS is representing our members where big decisions are being made that will affect our operating environment. This month we have responded to two major national consultations.

2 Nov 2020
The CLOCS team has been particularly aware of the incredible efforts and visible commitment Sir Robert McAlpine (SRM) has shown in driving up awareness and implementation of CLOCS through the company and across the UK. So, at the last Working Group meeting, SRM was awarded Outstanding CLOCS Champion.

2 Nov 2020
Following the suspension of downgrades at the end of March in response to the coronavirus pandemic, FORS has confirmed that Bronze, Silver and Gold downgrades will go ahead on 1 December for FORS organisations that have not renewed their expired accreditation prior to the deadline of 30 November.

1 Oct 2020
Launched on 8th of September 2020, the CLOCS works campaign has got off to a great start. Always part of our longer-term strategy, CLOCS has been ramping up efforts to embed the CLOCS Standard at the very top of the development chain by engaging with planners and private and public sector procurers.

1 Oct 2020
The CLOCS team has been working hard over the past year to raise safety standards and add value to our industry.

1 Oct 2020
We have updated the CLOCS Guide: Managing Supply Chain compliance.

1 Oct 2020
Munnelly Support Services, a leading UK construction logistics company, are reaping benefits by implementing CLOCS on site. Adopting the Standard has raised the bar for all involved in their construction projects while reducing the risk to the community.

1 Oct 2020
Say goodbye to chasing paper check sheets with FORS Fleet Management System (FORS FMS), an easy-to-use software package tailored to match specific fleet sizes and vehicle types.

1 Sep 2020
On 8th September, CLOCS will launch its CLOCS Works Campaign. We'll be asking you 'pick up your pens' and join us in writing to your local authority, mayor or MP to ask them to embed CLOCS into local authority procurement and planning. This will accelerate national adoption of the CLOCS Standard.

1 Sep 2020
Update to CLOCS resources

1 Sep 2020
The government is currently reviewing the Highway Code to improve road safety for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders. We encourage you to find out how this may affect you and your business. We urge you to respond to the open consultation that closes on 27 October 2020.

1 Sep 2020
FORS has recently launched FORS Tacho Service, a new tachograph analysis software designed to help ensure accurate and streamlined driver and vehicle data reporting.

1 Aug 2020
CLOCS is working in the London Borough (LB) of Croydon. Within its designated Growth Zone, LB Croydon has had no construction-related KSIs since 2017. Last year the council estimated there was a peak of around 700 HGV movements per day with zero complaints.

1 Aug 2020
We have updated our 'CLOCS Guide: How to embed CLOCS into the planning process to improve community safety'

1 Aug 2020
CLOCS recently featured in the East West Rail Alliance's 'Focus' newsletter, showcasing their commitment as a CLOCS Champion.

1 Aug 2020
Designers Initiative On Health And Safety (DIOHAS) have worked with CLOCS to produce a short CLOCS briefing for all its members - primarily architects across the UK but also civil engineers and other consultants.

1 Aug 2020
Companies that constructively learn from their collisions and share lessons have significantly fewer collisions and much lower insurance premiums. CLOCS is creating a safe platform for companies to share and discuss details of their collisions and near misses with other CLOCS Champions.

1 Aug 2020
FORS is pleased to announce that its 'Virtual race across the UK' fitness challenge to raise money for two UK charities, Mates in Mind and Nottingham Hospitals Charity, has been successfully completed.

30 Jun 2020
Over 5,500 Vulnerable Road Users were killed or injured in collisions with goods vehicles commonly used in construction in 2018 - and with a new online dashboard, you can now use data filters to better see those incident locations, graphs of peak times, and other prominent contributory factors.

30 Jun 2020
Kier North West achieved an exemplar score of 26 out of 27 on a recent virtual CLOCS site monitoring visit on the First Pavilion project at the University of Manchester.

30 Jun 2020
CLOCS is working with RoadPeace and key sector bodies to compel every UK local authority and metro mayor to adopt CLOCS - and you can boost efforts by contacting local governments yourself.

30 Jun 2020
How deliveries are accepted onto site has changed since the outbreak of Covid-19. But how much and will things ever be the same again? We talked to two of our CLOCS Champions about how this issue is being tackled at the Gate.

30 Jun 2020
Extra vigilance is needed in construction logistics as traffic management measures are introduced across the UK to support social distancing and boost active travel.

30 Jun 2020
FORS has resumed Bronze on-site audits following a break due to COVID-19 restrictions.

29 May 2020
FORS has announced that implementation of the revised version of the FORS Standard, version 6, is postponed by at least one year, to January 2022.

29 May 2020
CLOCS is currently consolidating and updating the CLOCS guides for implementation. The first update is to the 'CLOCS Handbook - Assessment for on-site ground conditions' guide - now available to download, print and use.

29 May 2020
In response to the pandemic, the Department for Transport's (DfT) fast-tracked statutory guidance tells local authorities in areas with high levels of public transport use to take measures to reallocate road space to people walking and cycling.

29 May 2020
Gordon Sutherland, Road Traffic & Logistics Manager, Tideway (the company building London's 'super sewer'), spoke at a recent CLOCS working group meeting. This article shares some of the actions Tideway have taken to maintain safety-critical tasks and re-start additional operations during COVID-19.

29 May 2020
The Construction Leadership Council is a great source of support and advice. Their Site Operating Procedures are regularly updated to incorporate Government guidance on working safely during COVID-19 as it evolves, and provides comprehensive advice on site arrangements.

29 May 2020
The CLOCS Vox driver feedback app has been successfully trialled by gate teams across the country. We now want to put the app in the hands of the drivers. We appeal to our fleet operators to come forward to join our focus group of volunteers for the final stage of the trials.

30 Apr 2020
The current CLOCS mission is to ensure the safest construction vehicle journeys - zero collisions, less congestion, increased productivity, reduced emissions and fewer complaints. We need your views by 25/05 on what CLOCS must seek to achieve over the next 5 years and how it should best do that.

30 Apr 2020
In response to requests for CLP online training, CLOCS is reshaping Day 1 CLP Foundation, providing a virtual classroom to enable more people to begin their CLP journeys during this unprecedented C-19 lockdown.

30 Apr 2020
Just before lockdown, CLOCS organised Site Access Traffic Marshal Training (SATM) 'train the trainer' days for 6 companies on the Southern Construction Framework.

30 Apr 2020
This is what the Nightingale hospital looked like when Les Smith Haulage delivered beds and back-up batteries. A remarkable transition to the 4,000-bed hospital up and running now!

30 Apr 2020
FORS - the voluntary accreditation scheme for any company operating commercial vehicles anywhere in the UK or overseas - suspended all Bronze on-site audits from the 23rd March until further notice, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

30 Mar 2020
PPE is desperately needed by those on the frontline and if every construction firm made a small donation, then it would make a huge contribution to the effort. Whether you use the ContractorsAppeal.com, respond to the Government appeal or contact your local groups - please act now.

30 Mar 2020
We have completed the revisions to the Compliance Toolkit which is now available online in the Resources section.

30 Mar 2020
As standards continue to rise across the construction industry, more and more operators are being asked to become CLOCS compliant as a benchmark for safety.

27 Feb 2020
FORS - the voluntary accreditation scheme for any company operating commercial vehicles anywhere in the UK or overseas - and CLOCS work together, with being FORS Silver accredited demonstrating that you are CLOCS compliant.

27 Feb 2020
The HSE's Construction Industry Advisory Network (CONIAN) Managing Risks Well Working Group has adopted the CLOCS Standard as part of the solution to help minimise the impact of Site Transport on communities.

30 Jan 2020
FORS Professional has launched its latest eLearning module Pedestrian Safe, available online and free-to-access for FORS members.

30 Jan 2020
It's been just over a year since CLOCS asked Champions to co-invest in the programme through low-level membership fees. Great news - most of our members have chosen to continue into 2020.

30 Jan 2020
Every CLOCS Champion is required to complete (and update annually) an Implementation Communication Plan (ICP). This online form captures an organisation's strategy to embed the CLOCS Standard throughout their operations and enables tracking of progress on their journey.

30 Jan 2020
Alandale, AtoH and Knight Build are the first three organisations to have their Site Access Traffic Marshal training approved by the CLOCS assessment panel.

30 Jan 2020
CLOCS will be launching in Birmingham, Cardiff, Leeds and Liverpool throughout March 2020 as part of the CLOCS strategy to drive positive action and profile good CLOCS Champions across the UK.

30 Jan 2020
New benefits for 2020 membership include one funded space per year on CLOCS Champions CLP (Construction Logistic Planning) training, with concessions available for colleagues.

6 Jan 2020
All CLOCS Champions undertake to widely promote CLOCS, internally to their colleagues and other parts of their organisation and externally to embed the CLOCS Standard into 'business as usual' across the UK. This commitment, which is part of the Memorandum of Understanding agreed to on membership renewal, is extremely important to the growth and sustainability of the programme.

6 Jan 2020
Now ready for Phase 2 trial: CLOCS Vox app - giving drivers a voice - is designed to collect feedback on site conditions to enable projects to improve/enhance current site conditions for drivers delivering to site.

6 Jan 2020
One of the benefits of being a CLOCS Champion is the influence the community exerts on the industry and our ability to drive positive change. Our success has already manifested in the European Commission committing to introduce a Europe-wide regulation to ensure that in future all new trucks will meet a minimum standard of direct vision. International negotiations are underway within the United Nations to decide what that minimum limit should be.

6 Jan 2020
With tough governmental targets on air quality, and many UK cities adopting Clean Air Zones, environmental efficiency is now even more important for fleets operating in urban areas.

6 Jan 2020
Construction Logistics Plans are the golden thread that runs through CLOCS because, prepared well and used effectively, they bring huge benefits for all stakeholders delivering a construction project.

2 Dec 2019
Teams of CLOCS Champions are being formed in 10 key UK cities, joining forces to better identify and engage key decision-makers and influencers in each UK city in the national drive for CLOCS implementation. All CLOCS Champions are urged to step forward and work as a team with other Champions in promoting the benefits of implementing the CLOCS Standard, giving those Champions platforms to shine.

2 Dec 2019
A requirement of the CLOCS Standard is to ensure effective and efficient gate teams to enable the safest fleet operations but a recent CLOCS survey suggests that many of the 10,000 construction sites in the UK have less than competent traffic marshals.

2 Dec 2019
FORS has updated its FORS Vehicle safety equipment guide: a useful reference document designed to help operators meet the vehicle safety equipment requirements of the FORS Standard version 5.

2 Dec 2019
CLOCS is always looking for opportunities for Champions to shine and the London Bike show provides a great platform for community engagement and to promote awareness of road safety. Please note: 4th December 2019 deadline

2 Dec 2019
The CLOCS Standard requires effective monitoring of implementation on construction sites. To assist with compliance, a formal CLOCS monitoring approach has been developed by the Considerate Constructors Scheme

31 Oct 2019
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), in partnership with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, launched their CLOCS (Construction Logistics and Community Safety) strategy on Fri 18 Oct 2019 at Whitworth Hall, University of Manchester

31 Oct 2019
All Site Review bookings made from 1 November 2019 onwards will now receive 1 x A1 poster of the CLOCS Gate Check process as part of their Site Review by CCS and CLOCS.

31 Oct 2019
Direct Vision Standard: a world-leading scheme to remove the most dangerous Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) from London's streets was launched last month by the Mayor Sadiq Khan, Transport for London (TfL) and London Councils. + London Cycling Campaign launches their Lorry Safety website.

31 Oct 2019
FORS Silver accredited operators comply with both CLOCS and Transport for London’s Work Related Road Risk (WRRR) requirements. Therefore, FORS Silver accreditation can be used to demonstrate CLOCS as the two schemes are designed to align, to keep compliance simple.

30 Sep 2019
Now available from CLOCS: a Construction Logistics Plan (CLP) is part of the planning consent process and provides the framework to minimise the impact of construction logistics. Well-planned construction logistics will reduce congestion, environmental impact and road risk, improving the safety of vulnerable road users. The CLP also helps reduce costs through efficient working practices and fewer deliveries.

30 Sep 2019
Have you spotted a construction site with CLOCS branding around the UK? Safely snap a shot of one of our CLOCS posters or banners in situ anywhere in the UK and you could win a £30 Waitrose voucher!

30 Sep 2019
FORS and CLOCS work together to keep compliance simple, with achieving FORS Silver accreditation demonstrating that you are CLOCS compliant.

1 Sep 2019
These two free 60 minute webinars provide an informative overview of FORS. You can find out more about them by checking out the link below.

29 Aug 2019
Construction Logistics Plans (CLPs) are the golden thread that runs through the CLOCS Standard. We are delighted to advise that CLOCS will have its very own team trained and ready to deliver CLP programmes beginning in October.

29 Aug 2019
Would you like to help us and your fellow CLOCS Champions better understand your challenges when you rock up at site to deliver?

29 Aug 2019
CLOCS has updated the Gate Check Poster and Checklist – now available in our resources section for download and print.

28 Aug 2019
Specifying FORS can help ensure all road transport operators contracted by developers or contractors are assessed to meet the highest possible environmental, safety and efficiency standards.

30 Jul 2019
TfGM hosted members from Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) on the 11th July 2019 for a discussion on CLOCS and its benefits. The meeting was convened specifically to help inform colleagues with both planning and procurement responsibilities about the benefits of adopting the CLOCS Standard.

30 Jul 2019
As sponsors of Finalist Briefing for the Construction Manager of the Year Awards (CMYA) on Tuesday night, CLOCS had a great opportunity to directly address some of the most talented construction managers this year.

30 Jul 2019
A new CLOCS Strategy, Standards and Governance Board (SSGB) has been appointed

30 Jul 2019
During Implementation & Communication plan calls with our members, we review the value and relevance of the resources supplied on the website.

30 Jul 2019
Taking place on 6 November 2019 in London’s Alexandra Palace, Freight in the City Expo will be full of key decision-makers looking for the latest technology and equipment to make urban freight movements safer, cleaner, quieter and more efficient.

30 Jul 2019
FORS has launched a free online bank of toolkits designed to help FORS operators collate and manage their fleet data.

30 Jul 2019
Prudential Ride London announcement for the 3-4 August 2019 weekend

1 Jul 2019
Gate teams sometimes have a thankless task - they're out in all weathers, poorly paid, suffer abuse from the general public and even lorry drivers - yet are critical to ensuring authorised vehicles enter and leave the site safely and efficiently. That's why CLOCS wants to hear from your construction site manager to ensure their teams are fully trained and competent against the CLOCS Site Access Traffic Marshal competency framework.

1 Jul 2019
Greater Manchester is forging ahead in driving CLOCS adoption and implementation across the city-region. Transport for Greater Manchester has called a meeting of all GM local authorities to ensure their development control and procurement teams understand the need for action and the benefits of consistent implementation of CLOCS driven through planning and purchasing policies.

1 Jul 2019
The CLOCS Standard requires principal contractors to specify CLOCS compliance in their procurement strategies, core tender documentation, contracts and/or purchase orders, conditions of contract (or equivalent), site management documentation, and ensure adequate resources are allocated within tender prices.

1 Jul 2019
Delivery Management Systems (DMS) are used to maximise the productivity of the construction site and fleet operators servicing the site. CLOCS is currently conducting a survey of 100 principal contractor CLOCS champions to understand their current use and ideas for improvement.

1 Jul 2019
FORS - the voluntary accreditation scheme for any company operating commercial vehicles anywhere in the UK or overseas - will be hosting a series of briefings designed to assist organisations that specify FORS in their supply chain, or that intend to do so in the future.

29 May 2019
We offer all CLOCS Champion members regular contact to make sure you get the most out of your membership. A scheduled telephone conversation once a year gives you an opportunity to discuss your plans and how we best promote your interests and support you.

29 May 2019
New course dates to be announced in July. CLOCS Members will have priority access to the training. To-date, over 250 professionals are now trained as CLP Practitioners. Email support@clocs.org.uk to make sure your name is at the top of the waiting list.

28 May 2019
FORS has developed and launched a new tyre management guide, designed to provide managers of HGV, PCV, van and car fleets with guidance on all aspects of tyre management.

28 May 2019
Everyone should adopt the CLOCS Standard. But where operations fall short, organisations should be constructively challenged and supported to mutual benefit - Sean McGrae, Tarmac

28 May 2019
For Mulalley, CLOCS is about saving lives and preventing trauma, not about forced compliance to client requirements or legislation.

28 May 2019
Erith held a cycling safety event on a very rainy day in May at the University of Oxford for our latest EXCHANGING PLACES event. See our gallery of the event set up.

27 May 2019
Kate Cairns is a CLOCS expert, professional speaker and strategic advisor on construction logistics and work-related road risk. You can find regular updates to her campaigning here. Updated May 2019.

29 Apr 2019
Landsec are committed to ensuring the safest construction vehicle journeys and they have updated their guidance

29 Apr 2019
18-22 September, 2019 - Ziggurat: join CLOCS on a 5 day cycling adventure from London to France - helping raise much needed funds for Action Medical Research

29 Apr 2019
Careys set up at London's iconic Marble Arch this month in our latest EXCHANGING PLACES event. Focusing on cycle safety, Careys joined forces with the Metropolitan police demonstrating HGV road safety for vulnerable road users. Check out our gallery below.

25 Apr 2019
ProCure22 (P22) and the Southern Construction Framework (SCF) explain why they are implementing CLOCS as construction clients

25 Apr 2019
The implementation of Construction Logistics Plans (CLPs) in Croydon has resulted in the increased volume of construction traffic being absorbed by the local area virtually ‘unnoticed’, and importantly with zero complaints.

29 Mar 2019
Continental Tyres UK has put digitalisation for safety to the top of the transport agenda in the construction industry, exploring how emerging technologies will make commercial vehicle fleets safer to audiences at the CLOCS Annual Conference.

28 Mar 2019
CLOCS Conference 2019 Keynote: Duncan Price, Head of Freight, Operating Licensing and Roadworthiness, Department for Transport

28 Mar 2019
Richard Banks, Senior Manager Freight Programmes, Transport for Greater Manager opened his presentation at the CLOCS Conference 2019 with 'Riding a bicycle or crossing a street should not require bravery'.

28 Mar 2019
A practice note giving advice on how planners can help reduce collisions involving vehicles on route to construction sites and vulnerable road users was launched at the CLOCS conference by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

27 Mar 2019
10 winners announced at the CLOCS Conference 2019

27 Mar 2019
The FORS Security and Counter Terrorism and eLearning module won the Counter Terrorism Education Project Award at the 2019 Counter Terrorism Awards.

28 Feb 2019
EPIC Logistics is one of 4 workshops available to CLOCS members at the Annual Conference on 20 March 2019

28 Feb 2019
Continental Tyres UK will host a road safety workshop at the CLOCS Annual Conference, as part of its role as the main sponsor for the 2019 event.

28 Feb 2019
Be ‘loud and proud’ in promoting your status as a CLOCS champion

28 Feb 2019
Are you interested in driving collective demand for safer sat nav / traffic routing solutions?

28 Feb 2019
The updated version of the FORS Vehicle safety equipment guide is now available to download from the FORS website.

27 Feb 2019
CLOCS to celebrate the achievements of outstanding CLOCS champions

31 Jan 2019
Continental Tyres UK is to be the main sponsor of the CLOCS Conference, as part of their commitment to improving road safety for all road users.

30 Jan 2019
Brackenhale Academy is the first Wates project to benefit from the initiative in the Southern Home Counties.

30 Jan 2019
A pragmatic approach is required to minimise the risk of further journeys by non-compliant vehicles on the road

30 Jan 2019
CLOCS Champions show their commitment to Health & Safety in Construction

30 Jan 2019
Concern has been expressed that there are situations where it is not possible to source compliant suppliers.

30 Jan 2019
To help operators manage their fuel consumption, FORS has created the ‘FORS Fuel management guide’.

7 Jan 2019
Unless you cycle, you are unlikely to realise how dangerous close passing can be.

7 Jan 2019
Transport for London (TfL) has now developed final proposals to introduce a new Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) Safety Permit Scheme

7 Jan 2019
FORS has developed a new driving guide, designed to give HGV drivers seasonal safety advice ahead of the coming winter months.

7 Jan 2019
Find out how you could also promote your commitment to safety within your community and importantly prevent harm to children.

7 Jan 2019
20th March 2019 in Birmingham - book your places now...

7 Jan 2019
The new CLOCS Standard (v3) is now operational and should be adhered to in respect of all new contracts let.

3 Dec 2018
The Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS) published by the Department for Transport mentions CLOCS: a great outcome from the efforts of champions who responded to the consultation

3 Dec 2018
Hundreds of CLOCS Champions have been quick to commit to maintaining CLOCS as a sustainable national standard.

3 Dec 2018
To promote National Road Safety week, CLOCS offered free banners and posters in last months bulletin.

3 Dec 2018
Organising exchanging places events is a powerful way for Champions to demonstrate their commitment to keeping communities around developments safe

3 Dec 2018
CLOCS Champions Les Smith Haulage supplied a show unit for a Children in Need event on Saturday 17th November 2018.

3 Dec 2018
CLOCS Champions can purchase CLOCS banners & posters

3 Dec 2018
CEMEX UK has created travelling billboards on its trucks to pass on road safety messages to pedestrians

3 Dec 2018
The new CLOCS Standard includes, for the first time, responsibilities for regulators, particularly planning and highways authorities.

3 Dec 2018
Bridge Smart is based around three essential themes of resetting the culture of preventing bridge strikes, relearning avoidance techniques and regaining industry best practice to prevent bridge strikes.

1 Nov 2018
Garry Lewis, Transport Standards Manager for Tarmac explains how they manage their FORS accreditation

31 Oct 2018

31 Oct 2018
The steps that Kate Cairns, Founder of See Me Save Me has taken to communicate what CLOCS is achieving and encourage others to take action.

31 Oct 2018
FORS is working in partnership with Licence Bureau Limited to provide FORS Driver Licence Checking Service.

31 Oct 2018
O’Donovan was a founding CLOCS champion and is involved in a range of ongoing initiatives which demonstrate top-down commitment.

31 Oct 2018
The 4th Freight in the City Expo will take place on 6 November 2018 at Alexandra Palace, London.

31 Oct 2018
Wales has been a focus for CLOCS with two Working Groups held in Cardiff to engage with key influencers in the region.

31 Oct 2018
As significant partners, CLOCS presented to a packed hall of 450 delegates and took part in a day of dynamic presentations and lively interactive debate.

31 Oct 2018
A positive response to the new CLOCS membership proposition

30 Oct 2018
The new CLOCS Standard version 3 has been published, operational from January 2019.

30 Oct 2018
CLOCS is giving away a free banner and poster for organisations that sign up for membership during National Road Safety week

4 Oct 2018

4 Oct 2018
Reviewed every two years to ensure it remains progressive and pragmatic, the CLOCS Standard (version 3) will come into effect from 1st Jan 2019

4 Oct 2018
Considerate Constructors Scheme Image of Construction conference

4 Oct 2018
South East Wales Highways Framework and the South and Mid Wales Collaborative Construction Framework embed CLOCS

4 Oct 2018
CLOCS and the construction industry join in 300 mile charity bike ride

4 Oct 2018
FORS Collision Manager is open to any CLOCS Champion looking to improve their understanding of the work-related road safety collisions

4 Oct 2018
Progress report 2018

5 Sep 2018
Free drop in event 'Sharing the Road Safely' - September 26th

4 Sep 2018
Video aims to address the most common cause of serious injury and death to cyclists – collisions involving HGVs.

4 Sep 2018
To help Champions understand and improve site compliance and safety.

3 Sep 2018
We explain what being a CLOCS Champion means to Client and Principal Contractors.

3 Sep 2018
The CLOCS team is currently working on the next revision together with a dedicated task group with representatives from all types of CLOCS Champion.

3 Sep 2018
FORS have launched a dashboard to help organisations that oversee FORS accredited supply chain's.

3 Sep 2018
The third LoCITY annual conference is being held on 5th September 2018 at Kempton Park Racecourse.

1 Sep 2018
Organisations committing to take responsibility for safety beyond the site gate.

17 Aug 2018
Why aren’t all construction clients, contractors and suppliers taking road safety seriously?

16 Aug 2018
FORS is funding a series of half-day workshops to help 'demystify' the relationship between FORS and CLOCS.

16 Aug 2018
CoTrain Apprentice gains skills while researching the CLOCS Standard

31 Jul 2018
Online Lorry Danger campaign petition launched

31 Jul 2018
The Considerate Constructors Scheme invites CLOCS Champions to free event in Central London

27 Jul 2018
FORS and CLOCS work together, to keep compliance simple. Watch the video >>

27 Jul 2018
New edition of the CLOCS Standard is due for publication December 2018 – what would you like to see included or changed?

27 Jul 2018
CLOCS has been shortlisted for its achievements in Health, Safety and Wellbeing in the London Construction Awards 2018 and the APS National CDM Awards.

26 Jul 2018
Police forces across England and Wales sign up to a single portal for road users to submit video evidence.

26 Jul 2018
FORS is working in partnership with Licence Bureau Limited to make it easier to complete the secure driver checks which are required every six months.

24 Jul 2018
Online system to help CLOCS Champions manage their progress towards compliance with the CLOCS Standard.

23 Jul 2018
Designed to help everyone understand their roles and responsibilities when implementing and promoting CLOCS.

2 May 2018
The University of Manchester is the 600th organisation to commit to implementing the national CLOCS Standard on all their operations.

27 Apr 2018

26 Mar 2018