News & Insights
What is the difference between modular and traditional construction?
You may have come across both ‘modular’ and ‘traditional’ as terms to describe different construction methods before. But what do they actually mean?
3 min read | Matt Goff
Our Commitment To Being Sustainable
At Thurston Group, we are passionate about the environment, and we are constantly striving to be more sustainable in everything we do. We are proud of our reputation as one of the UK’s leading modular building manufacturers,
3 min read | Matt Goff
How modular buildings have revolutionised the way classrooms are delivered
More and more schools are choosing modular building designs when creating new classrooms and educational spaces to accommodate rapidly expanding student populations across the UK.
3 min read | Matt Goff
ESPO 953-22 Modular Building Framework Success
Thurston Group, the Modular and Portable building manufacturer, has been listed on Frameworks tendered by ESPO for a number of years, and after a competitive tendering process in 2021
3 min read | Matt Goff
Apprenticeship Reform: Where are we now?
In 2015 the Department for Education set out its vision for English Apprenticeships following a review into the system, to increase the quality and quantity of apprenticeships through a transformational programme of change.
3 min read | Matt Goff
Radical rail reforms launched by the government
The Railway sector is on track for the biggest shake-up to its model since the 90s after Whitehall recognised the need for a complete overhaul.
3 min read | Matt Goff
Thurston Group joins the Mental Health Charter
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve signed up to the Mental Health Charter. Solidifying our commitment to improving mental health within our workplace and raising awareness to end the stigma surrounding it, enabling more people to open up.
3 min read | Matt Goff
Homes England makes MMC push
Homes England set to make Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) push. Telling its potential strategic partners, if they want more deals, that they need to start committing to increasing the use of MMC on projects.
3 min read | Matt Goff