Scottish Plant Owners Association

SPOA visit Balfour Beatty Sustainable Evolution Showcase

Balfour Beatty kindly hosted SPOA members on the 9th November at their Sustainable Evolution Showcase, read about it here.

SPOA Karting Night Results

An adrenaline filled evening of karting in Cambuslang

Red Diesel: HMRC Interim Guidance

Interim guidance from HMRC following the governments decision to remove constructions entitlement to use red diesel from from April 2022.

Consultation: Plant Short Duration Training Review

This review is looking at Plant Operations i.e. those who operate items of construction plant. It is also focused on short duration training not NVQ…

Highland Quaich Report

Report on the annual Highland Quaich golf tournament held in Inverness at Inverness Golf Course

John Blackwood Golf Trophy Report

Another successful SPOA golf day in the bag following our return to Mar Hall, Bishopton for the annual John Blackwood Trophy

President's summer BBQ brings industry together

After months apart during the pandemic, members of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) got to meet up at the inaugural President’s summer…

Whyte Golf Trophy Results

Shining sun and a big blue sky with views over to Leith and Arthurs seat an apt view for the winner of the Whyte Trophy this year.

There's never been a more important time to join the SPOA, YOUR trade association

Project Plant's Gary Moug recently interviewed the SPOA's new President Callum Mackintosh. With trade bodies playing a key role in helping to guide…

A look forward to our upcoming member events

Our social calendar is aimed to encourage that community. It’s the opportunity to network with fellow members who share the same passion for the Plant…

70th Annual General Meeting Report

ON THE 9TH MARCH 2021 THE SCOTTISH PLANT OWNERS ASSOCIATION HELD ITS 70TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING BUT WITH A DIFFERENCE...

SPOA Members to prepare for the removal of red diesel subsidy from April 2022

The UK Government has not supported the plant hire industry by continuing with the red diesel subsidy, despite consulting with the SPOA and other…

Reverse VAT Guidance

With the upcoming introduction of the VAT Reverse Charge on 1st March 2021 the Scottish Plant Owners Association has produced guidance to explain what…

Kevin Stewart MSP thanks the Scottish Construction Industry

Kevin Stewart MSP thanks the Scottish Construction Industry for its determination and perseverance during the pandemic.

Interview with Jamie Currie: Youngest CPCS Red Card holder in the country

At a time when lockdown had hit hard and most teenagers were challenged with home learning, a plucky 13-year-old from Cullen set out to achieve his…

SPOA - Hands, Face, Space

A reminder of COVID precautions and rules from SPOA.

13 Year old Jamie Currie digs path for his future

13 Year old Jamie Currie, Son of SPOA member James Currie of Currie Contractors digs has become the youngest operator in the UK to gain his CPCS Red…

Young at Heart - Brian Young, a letter to the industry December 2020

Young at Heart – Brian Young - A Letter to the Industry December 2020

SPOA calls for concerted industry action to tackle drug and alcohol misuse

The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has called for stakeholders from across the industry to come together to tackle the widespread problem of…

SPOA's formal response to the Government consultation on the removal of red diesel subsidy

The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has compiled its formal response to the UK Government’s consultation on plans to remove the subsidy on…

Reverse VAT scheme delayed until March 2021

The SPOA welcome the decision made by HM Treasury to delay the Reverse VAT charge which will now begin in March 2021.

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