News & Insights
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
Rail reforms from the government “need more detail”
After the government launched its ‘once-in-a-generation’ plan to reform the UK’s railways, a parliamentary watchdog has reported that the overhaul lacks detail and urgency. It has also questioned whether the government has the capacity to deliver the rail reforms.
3 min read | Matt Goff
Coalition calls for tougher carbon controls on new buildings
A coalition has written to Jeremy Pocklington, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government calling for tougher carbon controls.
3 min read | Matt Goff
Modular construction in the Education sector
In the education sector, not every project or client is the same. These institutions, schools especially, are generally overcrowded and underfunded. Expansion is the first step to solving overcrowding issues, which in turn helps students improve their performance.
3 min read | Matt Goff
Thirty towns are set to receive over £700 million in funding
Funding has been announced by the government for 30 towns across England to boost their local economies, create jobs and new homes, and improve local skills.
3 min read | Matt Goff
Thurston Group picks up its first RoSPA award
We’re extremely delighted to announce that we’ve picked up our first internationally recognised award; the Silver RoSPA Award, in recognition of our commitment to health and safety practices across our organisation.
3 min read | Matt Goff