Certification and Credentials

CLP Practitioner certification is issued by CLOCS — Construction Logistics and Community Safety. It is a professional qualification demonstrating competency in Construction Logistics Planning. A CLP Practitioner can produce CLPs that comply with the CLOCS Standard. The registration number on the certificate is publicly verifiable on the CLOCS website.

CLP Foundation is the entry-level qualification covering the principles of construction logistics planning. CLP Practitioner is the advanced qualification required to produce CLPs for planning applications. For clients who need a CLP for a major development, they should confirm that the person producing it holds Practitioner, not just Foundation, certification.

CLP Practitioner certification is valid for five years from the date of issue. After five years, recertification is required to maintain Practitioner status. Clients commissioning CLPs should confirm that the practitioner's certificate is current. An expired certification does not demonstrate current competency.

The CLOCS register is maintained by the CLOCS Programme and lists all certified CLP Practitioners with their registration numbers. To verify a practitioner's certification, go to clocs.org.uk and search the register using the name or registration number. Verification protects clients from commissioning CLPs from practitioners whose certification has lapsed.

Look for evidence of AutoTURN or AutoTrack proficiency, knowledge of UK highway design standards, and transport planning professional membership (CIHT or TPS). For CLPs involving swept path, look for CLP Practitioner certification from CLOCS. Ask to see example drawings and confirm that the analyst has experience with the relevant planning authority.

Swept path analysis does not require a specific licence or regulated professional status. However, analysis produced for planning applications should be carried out by qualified professionals. Membership of the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) or the Transport Planning Society (TPS) indicates professional standing. CLP Practitioner certification from CLOCS is relevant for construction logistics.

CIHT is the professional body for transport and highway professionals in the UK. Membership indicates a level of professional competence and commitment to continuing professional development. Chartered membership (MCIHT or FCIHT) requires demonstrated professional experience and knowledge. Transport planners who produce swept path analysis for UK planning applications often hold CIHT membership.

The Transport Planning Society (TPS) is the UK professional body for transport planners. Membership indicates professional standing in the transport planning field. Transport planners who produce swept path analysis as part of transport statements and assessments often hold TPS membership. Professional membership provides assurance of competence and ethical practice.

Professional indemnity insurance covers the analyst against claims arising from errors in their work. If a swept path analysis contains an error that leads to a planning failure or an access problem after construction, the analyst may face a claim for damages. PI insurance is standard for transport planning professionals and should be confirmed before commissioning swept path analysis for a planning application.

CLOCS recommends that CLP Practitioners engage in continuing professional development to maintain their knowledge of current standards and best practice. This includes staying updated on changes to the CLOCS Standard, attending CLOCS events and training, and maintaining awareness of current construction vehicle fleet developments. Recertification every five years is the formal requirement.

A CLOCS champion is a developer, contractor, or local authority that has committed to implementing the CLOCS Standard on their sites. If a client is a CLOCS champion, their construction projects must comply with CLOCS requirements, including the production of CLPs by certified CLP Practitioners. For SPA analysts working on CLOCS champion projects, certification is a prerequisite.

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary accreditation programme for vehicle operators that promotes safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible fleet operation. FORS-accredited operators must comply with FORS standards including those relating to route planning and site access assessment. Swept path analysis may form part of the route risk assessment required under FORS.

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) both offer chartered membership with specific endorsement for highway engineering. Chartered highway engineers may be required to sign off technical approval drawings for Section 38 and 278 highway works. For swept path drawings submitted as part of a technical approval, the level of qualification required depends on the authority.

The CITB is the industry training board for the UK construction sector. It funds and supports training programmes for construction professionals, including some construction logistics planning courses. CLOCS certification is separate from CITB funding but CITB-funded training programmes may include CLP content.

Yes, to a degree. AutoTURN has training resources, tutorials, and user documentation. The software itself is learnable. However, producing swept path analysis that meets UK planning requirements involves knowledge beyond the software — specifically UK vehicle standards, highway design guidance, and planning processes. Self-teaching the software without this context will produce technically incomplete output.

A transport technician typically operates the software and produces drawings under the direction of a qualified transport planner. A transport planner has the professional knowledge to select the correct design vehicle, apply the relevant standards, and engage with the highway authority. For planning submissions, the swept path should be checked by a qualified transport planner even if produced by a technician.

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card demonstrates a worker's qualifications and training for working on construction sites. It is not directly related to swept path analysis or CLP production, which are office-based design activities. However, CLP Practitioners who visit construction sites to assess access conditions may need a CSCS card for site access.

A professional reference is a testimonial from a previous client or colleague confirming the quality of the analyst's work. SPA clients — particularly new clients — may ask for references to confirm that the analyst can produce drawings that are accepted by highway authorities. A reference from a planning consultant or architect confirming that a swept path drawing was accepted by the relevant LPA is the most persuasive form of reference.

A Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record documents the training and learning activities undertaken by a professional over time. For CIHT and TPS members, CPD records demonstrate ongoing professional development. For CLP Practitioners, staying current with CLOCS standard updates and vehicle fleet developments is important CPD. A maintained CPD record provides evidence of current competence.

Self-certification provides no independent verification of competence. CLP Practitioner certification from CLOCS involves formal assessment, examination, and registration. The registration number is publicly verifiable. For clients and planning authorities who want assurance that the analyst is competent and current, certified status provides a level of assurance that self-certification cannot.

Speed, focus, and price. A large consultancy manages multiple service lines and charges by the hour. Tourd does one thing — swept path analysis — at a fixed fee with a 24–48 hour turnaround. No meetings, no proposals, no overhead. Brief in, drawing out.

Yes. Every job is carried out digitally. Client sends CAD file and brief by email. Drawing is returned by email. The physical location of the client is irrelevant. Tourd serves architects and planning consultants anywhere in the UK.

Email malvinsomane@gmail.com with your CAD file, the site address, the vehicles to be checked, and your deadline. Tourd will confirm the fee and turnaround by return. Payment is requested on delivery. No purchase order or formal procurement process required for standard jobs.

DWG (preferred), DXF, and scaled PDF. DWG produces the most accurate results. A scaled PDF is acceptable if the drawing scale is confirmed and the geometry is accurate. Always confirm the scale before sending a PDF.

Yes. Tourd holds CLP Practitioner certification (CLOCS Reg 00534) and produces swept path analysis for Construction Logistics Plans. Contact to discuss your CLP requirements and confirm what swept path evidence is needed for the specific development and local authority.

The AutoTURN UK vehicle library includes refuse collection vehicles, fire engines (pump appliance and aerial platform), rigid lorries (multiple lengths), articulated lorries (up to 16.5 metres), buses and coaches, private cars, and specialist vehicles. Custom vehicles can be built from manufacturer data for non-standard vehicles.

Yes, subject to availability. Same-day work carries a rush premium on top of the standard fee, whether that is a £200 drawing or a report. Contact before 10am to confirm availability. Same-day delivery requires the CAD file and brief to be received by midday.

There are two products. A standalone swept path drawing is £200 as a fixed fee, with no hourly billing and no minimum engagement, and discounts apply on bulk purchases and multiples, so if you are submitting several schemes or one scheme needing several drawings the per-drawing rate comes down. A report means a Construction Logistics Plan, a Construction Traffic Management Plan or a Construction Management Plan. Those start at £1,400 and run to £3,000 depending on the size of the scheme and what the condition requires. A monthly retainer is also available for practices submitting regularly. Tell us what you need when you enquire and you will get the figure up front rather than after the work.

One round of revisions is included in the standard fee when the revision results from a layout change made by the client after the original analysis. Revisions required because of an error in the analysis are corrected at no charge. Additional rounds of revision for repeated layout changes are charged at £75 per revision.

Tourd Group Ltd is a UK limited company based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. It operates Tourd SPA Bureau — providing swept path analysis and CLP support — and TourdStudio — a content creation service for local service businesses. Director: Malvin Somane, CLP Practitioner (CLOCS Reg 00534).

Currently the service is focused on UK planning applications using UK vehicle standards. AutoTURN includes international vehicle libraries, and swept path methodology is the same in most countries. Clients with non-UK planning applications are welcome to enquire — the service may be available depending on the relevant country's standards.

Send a complete, clear brief with a current DWG file in one email. Include the site address, vehicle type, manoeuvres required, and deadline. No missing information means no back-and-forth queries. A complete brief received before noon on a working day is typically returned the following morning.

Yes. Green Belt developments have additional planning policy constraints but the same access requirements as other developments. Swept path analysis demonstrating adequate vehicle access is required regardless of whether the site is in the Green Belt. Tourd produces swept path analysis for all UK planning application types.