FORS Supporters
A Supporter represents an organisation who promotes FORS but does not provide a product or service through the scheme.
Scott Parnell Ltd
At Scott Parnell we are committed to providing our customers with the right supplies on the right vehicles to ensure they have the strongest foundation for their building project, no matter its size, location or sector. Having provided the starting point for our business, drainage, civil and building supplies are at the core of Scott Parnell.
Also, as experts in supply of groundworks and civil engineering products, we are proud to have developed and set up our own separate Rail Division.
Alongside our extensive stock of platform, trackside drainage and signalling products we are also proud to be the sole suppliers of ArcoSystem Trough – the innovative, elevated, GRP trough system that is Network Rail approved to span 6 metres between fixings.
For more details about our rail products, please call our dedicated rail office.
Eiffage Kier
Eiffage is a French company that employs over 63,000 people worldwide, with large scale projects across the globe. Kier has 90 years of experience in a range of specialities including infrastructure and civil engineering, housebuilding and land development.
Both partners bring specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.
Eiffage Kier has been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our works include 17 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 75 overbridges and 24 million cubic metres of excavation.
We are championing FORS throughout the Supply Chain and aim for all hsuliers to be FORS Silver within 6 months of start of works for us.
Wates Smartspace
Wates Smartspace provides a range of property services to our portfolio of clients which span sectors including banking, retail, distribution, sport and leisure, pharmaceutical, legal and financial, media, airports and the public sector.
We are a national provider of high quality fit-out, refurbishment, maintenance and facilities management solutions and act as a trusted partner for our customers, developing smart solutions that are tailored to their needs and optimise the performance of their estate This allows them to focus fully on their core business.
We are specialists in:
- Overcoming difficult issues in logistically challenging situations.
- Working to suit customers’ needs, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
- Delivering within business critical, secure, live and occupied environments.
- Delivering to the highest quality without any compromising safety.
Ashtead Plant Hire
A-Plant is the UK’s largest plant, tool and equipment hire company, hiring a vast range of non-operated equipment, from power tools, cement mixers and accommodation units to excavators, compressors, scissor lifts and other types of equipment for industry and construction.
A-Plant invests a multi-million pound figure each year in new equipment and state-of-the-art technology, to ensure customers are able to hire the very latest equipment from world-class manufacturers such as JCB, Terex, Hilti and SDMO.
With a workforce totalling more than 3,300 employees, based at locations nationwide, A-Plant is able to offer a truly national service, regardless of how specialised or remote a customer’s needs may be.
A-Plant forms part of FTSE-100 company Ashtead Group plc, which also comprises Sunbelt Rentals based in the USA. Ashtead Group plc has become firmly established as one of the world’s leading equipment outsourcers.
ACFO
Recognised as the voice of fleet, ACFO is dedicated to representing fleet decision-makers in charge of cars and light commercial vehicles. Helping them to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of their fleets.
Membership of ACFO provides access to a wealth of expert knowledge and advice, together with news on the latest developments and technologies.
Benefits of membership also include:
- Free to attend national seminars covering topical fleet issues
- Weekly newsfeed
- Advance consultation on new legislation and government initiatives
- Representing members' views in regular dialogue with government departments and officials
- Dynamic, informative and interactive members' website
- Annual awards to class leading fleet industry suppliers
All About Bulk Ltd
Formed in 2012, and operating 44 tonnes bulk tippers throughout the UK, All About Bulk continues to build a valued reputation throughout its client base for high standards, reliability, on time in full and adding value to the requirements placed upon us.
Our core activity is supplying the construction industry with aggregates, sands and ballasts; our core values demand extremely high standards within a sector where they are already high.
Not a multi-national fleet operator, however, our client base is expanding and we have strategic alliances with selected hauliers who when required are brought in to meet uplifts in demand and customer deadlines.
We are passionate about raising the bar across the industry and recognise FORS as a standard that should be second nature for every operator. In line with investing in our staff, equipment and infrastructure it provides us with proactive performance monitoring of our policies and procedures.
Integral Cradles Limited
Integral Cradles Ltd provide permanent Facade Access Equipment for new build, refurbishment and ongoing maintenance projects.
We employ a collection of highly professional, creative and talented engineers and designers who have acquired considerable professional experience designing and delivering advanced, complex and iconic access systems for the UK's premium clients.
The company was founded in 2004 by its current Managing Director, Kevin Walton and has established itself as one of the UK’s foremost façade access system providers. Projects successfully completed range for the tallest structures (Heron Tower, Leadenhall Tower, St George Wharf Tower), to the premium residential (One Hyde Park, Strata), to the complex (Walbrook Building, Merchant Square), to the largest (One New Change). We are engaged in a broad selection of projects across the UK, ranging from commercial and large residential developments, to healthcare and infrastructure.
We pride ourselves on approaching every job as a unique challenge and an exciting opportunity to develop the most dynamic and efficient access solution. The process starts with listening to our clients, understanding their needs and then producing design-led solutions which are uniquely tailored to their context and the needs of the end user.
A requirement for supporting our transport requirements is that our transport partners have to be FORS accredited.
FGD Ltd
FGD Ltd are a aggreagte merchant that can supply all grades of aggreagtes, sand and gravel, recycled aggregates to the WRAP qulaity protocol, Inert, Non-Hazardous and Hazardous waste removal though to landscaping and NHBC toposil.
We operate accross most counties in the UK with a healthy fleet of 4, 6, 8 wheelers including artic tippers also.
We pride ourselves on service and operate under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality management systems, combined with our in house quality compliance checks on supplier and hauliers we aim to promote safe systems of work throughout our business. With this in mind we check companies FORS status and where possible use FORS in our supply chain, with 6 of our own sub contrated trucks already FORS Bronze, Silver and Gold.
Companies not asscoiated with FORS yet we aim to promote the services to run in line with our company ethos.
Bull Products Ltd
Bull Products
Mission Statement:
"We innovate, manufacture and supply the highest quality lifesaving products for the construction industry, at competitve prices and unparalleled delivery times and aftersales service."
The FORS accreditation scheme confirms that suppliers comply with requirements laid out by the FORS Standard.
This forms part of the Bull Products approved Supply Chain Assessment Process to ensure we support good working practices for effective traffic routing plans to avoid busy areas such as schools, colleges, tourist venues and cycle routes when reasonably practible.
Also, ensuring effective delivery schedules to avoid peak times of the day.
Off-loading and loading of vehicles is undertaken from within dedicated areas on site where reasonably practicable.
Shaylor Group
Shaylor Group is a regional contractor with a national presence. As a family owned company with offices in the Midlands and London, Shaylor Group designs, constructs and maintains the built environment.
Our One Team ethos sits at the heart of our business. As a leadership based organisation built around collaborative values, Shaylor Group is committed to investment in relationships – our staff, our suppliers and the communities in which we operate.
It is our long term strategy to continue developing a relationship based, customer focused business. We seek to operate in an environment where the qualitative aspects are a significant part of the selection criteria as this provides the best opportunity for us to demonstrate our credentials and deliver added value.
Our mission is to build a secure and better future through an environment of positive engagement and collaborative working.
Nationwide Hire Ltd
Nationwide Hire is the UK’s leading equipment hire and waste brokerage business.
Coming from a traditional equipment hire business we realised the compromises you have to make on customer service when you have a financial responsibility to maximise the utilisation of the equipment you own.
It’s from this insight that Nationwide Hire was born; being a broker we don’t own any equipment, which means we are totally focused on customer service. But coming from the industry we bring over 400 years’ experience and a network of approved suppliers with a total of 9,000 locations across the UK.
With so many sites at our finger tips we can always find what you are looking for, no matter how rare. But more than that, it means we are always on your doorstep which enables us to deliver same day!
Combine this with the systems we have developed to manage quality and reliability, you can see why customers entrust us with around one million hire days per year.
NFDC
National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) is the longest-established and only trade body representing the UK demolition industry. NFDC has championed industry standards, promoting the value of using accredited demolition contractors, for 80 years. NFDC counts some of the biggest names in demolition amongst its membership of 150 demolition contractors and 90 industry service providers.
NFDC’s activity is centred around Five Areas of Focus; Raising Industry Standards, Raising the Profile, Industry Leadership, Strategic Partnerships and Membership Satisfaction and the Federation has a dedicated team of passionate individuals, driven to achieve goals for the good of the membership, the wider demolition industry and for those who commission demolition projects.
We are proud that many local authorities and developers choose NFDC members to conduct demolition works for their major projects nationwide.
Buxton Building Contractors Limited
Founded in 1924, we are proud to be celebrating over 95 years of operations as a main contractor throughout London and the Home Counties.
Traditional values are important to us, however we are also committed to innovation, continuous professional development and the latest technology to continue to deliver quality and sustainability and to exceed the highest aspirations of all our stakeholders.
We are committed to raising standards of service and safety and to achieving maximum value by working in partnership with Clients, Consultants and Suppliers whist avoiding waste and damage to the environment.
National Road Safety Partnership Program
The National Road Safety Partnership Program (NRSPP) is a collaborative network established to support Australian businesses to develop a positive road safety culture. It’s about saving lives, without the red tape.
An industry-led initiative, the NRSPP aims to assist businesses & organisations to improve the safety of their workers & help reduce the nation’s road trauma, through unity & collaboration.
The program is delivered by the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) & provides free networking, support & education to assist organisations in making road safety part of their organisational culture.
The NRSPP can help businesses of all sizes, across all sectors, to build road safety initiatives specific to their own workplace & beyond. Importantly, it intends to bring together & promote conversations between businesses, govt & researchers to help Australian organisations develop a strong safety culture – something that is critical to running a successful business.
NRSPP is funded by govt
Marchington Stone Ltd
Established in 1970, Marchington Stone is a specialist supplier of natural and recycled aggregates, sand, gravel, tested soil and natural stone products to the construction and civil engineering industry.
We positively manage the impact of our activities on the environment and are accredited to ISO 14001:2015. We are also certified to ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) and ISO 9001 (Quality) as part of an integrated management system.
Based near Stockport, our main operational area covers the North West region, including Cheshire, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, North Wales, Shropshire, Staffordshire, South and West Yorkshire. Our specialist products are delivered on a national basis.
Our experienced team plan daily deliveries ensuring a safe, efficient and reliable service to our customers. We are delighted to be a FORS Supporter and to promote this quality accreditation.
Reconomy
Reconomy is the UK’s market leading provider of outsourced waste management and recycling services. From our head office in Telford, Shropshire we co-ordinate over 100,000 waste movements every month.
We work with thousands of UK businesses – from SMEs to large blue chip companies – helping them to manage waste in a responsible, sustainable and cost-effective way. This enables our clients to maximise opportunities for recycling and reuse, reduce their carbon footprint and exceed corporate social responsibility targets for waste management and sustainability.
Supported by a network of over 1,000 pre-approved supply chain partners, Reconomy’s nationwide coverage and diverse service offering can fulfil all of your waste management needs anywhere in the UK.
Guild of British Coach Operators
Quality, reliability & first class service are vital when it comes to coach operations.For 30 years, the Guild has promoted these virtues, to make it easy for customers to get the very best in coach travel.
Being a member of this prestigious group is a mark of excellence and customers can be sure that all Guild members conform to the highest standards, backed by a rigorous external audit, to ensure that we really are the best in the industry. Being “average” is not good enough!
Greyhound Transport Midlands Ltd
We are a professional, long established Transport Clearing House who specialise in matching our Customer’s transportation needs to Sub-Contractors with commercial vehicles. This gives us the cutting edge in the market to sufficiently meet our customer’s transport needs.
Greyhound Transport can supply all your transport needs.
We are specialists in large infrastructure movements such as Crossrail. We move anything from a single pallet to abnormal loads. We offer a full range of transport services throughout the UK, Europe and Ireland.
Ecofficiency Ltd
Ecofficiency Ltd is a leading nationwide provider of outsourced waste management and recycling services waste management and recycling services. We serve four key sectors; commercial, construction, infrastructure & rail and property development. Our services are tailored to suit the requirements of each sector to get the best results. Ecofficiency was formed in 2009 by three Directors who are passionate about providing better waste solutions and is built on experienced and specialist staff in the waste & recycling industry. We have four main divisions:
EcoWaste: A complete waste collection, waste disposal & recycling service.
EcoSoilSolutions: Recovery, Recycling & Re-use of CDE Waste Materials
EcoEnvironmental: Fast tracked Waste Classification Testing Service for Soil, using our own soil testing kit.
EcoAggregates: Recycled Aggregates to meet WRAP Quality Protocol
Brought together through EcoIntelligence, our online portal offering complete visibility of your waste streams
Skrap
We are a technology driven construction hire business offering national waste management services that aim to simplify processes, improve environmental performance and reduce costs. We solve the problems of sourcing and managing multiple providers and reduce the administrative burden in collation of data and invoicing though our industry leading softeware.
Road Safety GB
Road Safety GB is a charitable organisation with aims and objectives to provide safe, healthy and active travel for road users in the UK. The organisation supports these aims and objectives by developing the skills of the UK road safety practitioner profession; by raising awareness of road safety and safer road user behaviour with the road using public, through the provision of advice, information, leadership, research, publicity, informed comment and other services to relevant bodies (national and local) and to its members.
Through its trading arm, Road Safety GB International, the organisation works to develop high quality training and qualifications for road safety professionals through a range of educational initiatives within the Road Safety GB Academy and also through a jointly managed Apprenticeship Scheme. It also works closely in partnership with other organisations to fulfil its aims and objectives and to encourage the national debate on road safety.
Freyssinet Limited
Freyssinet Limited, since its inception in 1950, has been at the forefront of providing specialised civil engineering technology, consultancy and installation for projects large and small.
We form part of the Soletanche Freyssinet Group, a name that is respected worldwide for delivering innovative solutions and pushing the envelope of civil and structural engineering achievement.
Originally a specialist in bridge components and post-tensioning, Freyssinet has successfully expanded its portfolio of products and services into repair, protection and strengthening of structures. We specialise in diagnostic surveys, repairs, refurbishment, bridge bearings and cathodic protection to reinforced concrete in the building, civil and marine sectors.
Freyssinet operates as principal contractor, specialist subcontractor and supplier throughout the UK and Ireland.
Bowmer & Kirkland
Bowmer & Kirkland is a privately owned, family run, group of 25 companies with a construction focus.
As well as main contracting our Group of 25 companies offers roofing, timber and composite structures, mechanical & electrical services, partitioning, painting and decorating.
We have over 100 years of experience and success in construction.
Employing over 1400 people, we operate from Derbyshire, with regional offices across the UK. On a typical day we have over 75 sites operating with over 5,000 workers from our subcontractors.
We value our people and seek to satisfy our clients and benefit the communities where we work.
S&T (UK)
S&T (UK) is a leading specialist in high-end fit-out and refurbishment. We offer bespoke joinery and contracting services for the hospitality, prime residential and commercial sectors across the UK and Europe.
Bringing highest levels of dedication and experience to all of our projects, our mission is to facilitate our clients vision to deliver an exemplary service that pushes the boundaries. Our belief in customer service, and in building lasting associations, is the foundation of our business philosophy.
Our commitment to the highest industry standards is evidenced by our achievement of BS OHSAS 18001:2007 health and safety management and ISO 14001:2015 environmental management system. We also aim to achieve the ISO:9001 quality management system in 2017.
United Pallet Network
UPN was established in 2001 as a provider of high quality next day delivery services for smaller consignments of palletised freight. The company now operates a national network of over 90 UK depots, all focussed on delivering the highest quality of service available. UPN operates a purpose built hub in the Midlands and has access to over 5,000 vehicles and two million square feet of flexible warehousing across its network. UPN is now widely recognised as the technology leader in its field. Its advanced real time and web based IT infrastructure help it set new standards for freight visibility and customer service. The reliability and efficiency of UPN is helping thousands of companies to improve their competitive edge and deliver better customer service, day in and day out.
Canary Wharf Contractors Ltd
Canary Wharf Contractors Ltd (CWCL) manages and delivers all of Canary Wharf Group’s construction projects in an integrated Project Manager/Main Contractor basis.
Clipfine Limited
Clipfine has lead the way in Logistics, Security and Waste Management innovation and service to the construction industry. In addition to this we offer in-house expertise to project manage the end to end solution for construction and refurbishment projects.
Our bespoke delivery management software has been developed using our considerable experience from a number of complex and high-profile projects.
Our systems Controls delivery booking, hoist and tower crane coordination and to promote delivery certainty, Just in time arrivals, Resources efficiency (labour, hoist, goods lift) and health & safety.
Clipfines delivery management system is tailored made to give our clients certainty that vehicles arriving on their site are FORS compliant.
We support this with key personnel trained in checking and handling vehicles with all the challenges of a major city.
Gotpeople Ltd
Gotpeople are a fast paced recruitment company specialising in logistics, warehousing and local government and offering a first class service to clients and candidates. We are in our tenth year of creating solid business relationships.
Our main base is in Watford High Street and we have just opened a new Wellingborough office.
Our Gotpeople management team and consultants work closely with clients and candidates to offer one of the most professional recruitment services in the area. Confidentiality, compliance and service levels are of the utmost importance to us.
We are a TRVG company which is taking us a step further than operating as an independent agency, we have the real benefits of working with a nationwide recruitment associate company. At Gotpeople we have long standing service records in the local area, our in-depth recruitment knowledge and experience, help us to shine in both temporary and permanent recruitment.
Railway Wheelset & Brake Ltd
Railway Wheelset and Brake Limited was first established in 1988 by Mike Hart OBE. Our core business services the Wheel Centre, Monobloc Wheel, Tyre, Axle and Brake Equipment requirements of the UK mainline railway industry, as well as light transit, London Underground and preservation/ heritage railways.
RWB together with its quality assured and accredited suppliers, has delivered thousands of wheels, tyres, axles and brake components into the UK rail industry. With an ever expanding customer base and product range, RWB pride ourselves in fulfilling customer needs and requirements by supplying the highest quality products.
RWB’s extensive background and knowledge of the rail industry accrued over several decades enables the company to offer its customers a unique and in-depth understanding of wheelset components and their technical specification.
To satisfy the requirements of the railway industry all RWB's supply have RISAS approval. FORS ensures quality in our supply chain.
Structure Tone London
Structure Tone are a leading fit out contractor in London.
We have been operating in London since 1988 with clients such as Amazon, Argo Global, Havas and Facebook.
Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd.
Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd. are a UK Wide Civil Engineering Contractor with over 50 years experience in Business. The company holds its Head Office in Motherwell in Scotland and delivers projects for clients througout Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The company is predominantly engaged in the heavy civils sector which is heavily dependent on haulage and construction vehicles. We have commited to signing up as FORS Champions because we want to shape a safer construction industry for everyone.
North East Combined Authority
The North East Combined Authority was established in April 2014 and brings together the seven councils which serve County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland.
Our ambition is to create the best possible conditions for growth in jobs, investment and living standards, making the North East an excellent place to live and work.
The Authority supports the North East Freight Partnership, which works to encourage safe, sustainable and efficient freight transport in the region and actively promotes FORS to its public and private sector partners,
Brake, the road safety charity
Brake, the road safety charity runs a low-cost global membership scheme for fleet professionals; Brake Professional. The Brake Professional membership scheme is open to any organisation operating large vehicles, vans, company cars and employee owned vehicles, as well as fleet suppliers. Brake Professional provides its members with access to a wide range of practical road safety guidance and tools, and free and discounted access to Brake training and events.
Donseed Ltd
Donseed provide Delivery Management Software for both suppliers and site managers to book, manage and record deliveries across multiple sites. The cloud-based software allows a firm's supply chain to log into an online system where they can book and manage deliveries to multiple sites across their portfolio. In addition, project details such as which equipment is available at specific delivery gates allows companies and suppliers to efficiently self-manage and co-ordinate deliveries in one place. The software has been designed to facilitate the efficient and safe off-loading of materials from the agreed arrival time right through to the equipment needed to move it to its final location on site. Once a delivery request is made by one of your suppliers, the system will automatically send you an email and reserve a diary slot. You can then accept, edit or reject any of these requests, allowing you to carefully plan, co-ordinate and report on all site-based logistics.
Select A Skip UK Ltd
Select delivers thousands of customers a comprehensive, full national waste management service with unrivalled geographical coverage.
With over two decades of expertise to draw upon, we have a commitment to reducing waste at every point in the chain with our uniquely considered approach to supplier management
Our tailored client service packages and allow us deliver the best value to our own clients, while safeguarding against legal non-compliance and giving considerable environmental benefits.
WASTEBOX© is our powerful online portal reporting tool available to our customers for monitoring performance including actual waste tonnages, waste volumes and landfill diversion
LoCITYUK
LoCITY is a collaborative, industry-led programme. Working with freight and fleet operators, vehicle manufacturers, fuel technology providers and local and national government, LoCITY is increasing the supply and uptake of low emission commercial vehicles and associated infrastructure.
It is also supporting the freight and fleet industry to prepare for the Ultra Low Emission Zone and meet the Mayor’s ambition for cleaner air.
LoCITY is developing new procurement standards to create a more level playing field for low emission commercial vehicles.
More information available at www.locity.org.uk
Corley + Woolley
At Corley + Woolley Ltd we are proud of our experience in the Hotels, Leisure, High End Residential, Commercial Offices and Retail sectors.
We strive for a collaborative approach throughout the process, from our suppliers right the way through to the design team and client alike.
We pride ourselves on our ability to provide a unique, personalised service with dedicated Director involvement from Pre-Construction to Practical and Post Completion – ensuring our belief in a ‘Clients for life’ philosophy.
Our teams come from a varied background which include some of the biggest organisations in the industry. We are a small, user-friendly company with the setup and experience of a much larger organisation.
We also have a ‘CCS Champion’ who champions the cause, tracks ‘good practice’ and communicates with site teams and subcontractors alike. We aim to achieve at least 35 out of 50 on all of our jobs and are aware of the need to score at least 7 in all 5 sections.
The Association of Vehicle Installers
The Association of Vehicle Installers are here to support the Aftermarket Vehicle Installation & Conversion industry to set standards in professionalism, provide training, development, create positive perceptions and confidence for their customers. We will help support both FORS Members and Associates with impartial advice on the installation of equipment on vehicles to meet the requirement for FORS Bronze, Silver, Gold, DVS and HS2 standards.
Precon Products
Precon produtcs are a leading national independent supplier of construction products in the UK. Founded in 2008. Precon Products has rapidly grown to a multi million pound company supplying a wide range of contractors nationally. We pride ourselves on our fast service and high level of customer care.
Wilson James
Wilson James is a leading security, logistics and business services provider with more than 3000 employees operating across the UK and Europe.
Established in 1991, initially a construction services provider our offering expanded quickly into the key service areas of logistics and security for which we are recognised today. With in-depth sector and service expertise we deliver solutions to clients operating across the aviation, construction, corporate, events, energy and maritime industries. In construction we provide a range of logistics services such as site establishment, traffic and waste management for major projects.
Using experience across all sectors, Wilson James has developed Fulcrum, a delivery and inventory management system. Fulcrum is designed to support logistics from the planning to installation stage, rather than just the offsite to on-site phase. By tracking inventory separately, users are able to, in real time, see the progress of each inventory item on route to site, or the current location of inventory stored in one of Wilson James’s consolidation centres.
Fulcrum is designed around FORS. Fulcrum checks that the vehicle making the delivery is operated by an accredited supplier. Only suppliers with appropriate accreditation will be permitted to make a delivery to the site. Suppliers that do not meet the minimum site requirements can still be involved via the use of consolidation centres, where one of the Wilson James Gold Standard consolidated delivery vehicles will make the onward delivery on their behalf.