News and Insights
Project stories, business updates and insight from across Thurston Group
Thurston Group Welcomes Benjamin Maylett as Head of SHEQ
Quality, safety and environmental responsibility are not box-ticking exercises. They underpin everything we do - from the way we design and manufacture our buildings, to the way we operate across our production facilities and customer sites. As Thurston continues to...
How modular cabin refurbishment can give your existing assets a new lease of life
Looking to upgrade your portable cabin, without buying new? Consider cabin refurbishment if you want to reduce costs and site disruption.
Advantages of modular construction for sports and leisure projects
Flexible, purpose-built sports facilities can elevate communities – we’ve broken down the advantages of modular construction for your next project.
The role of modular construction in a circular economy
Learn how modular construction can play a key role in a circular economy by reducing waste during production and maximising reuse of building parts.
The industry in transition: The future of sustainable modular manufacturing
Why you should use modular construction to expand your healthcare facility – the biggest benefits of modular healthcare buildings explained.
Thurston Group boosts team with six new appointments
Thurston Group has brought in six new hires to enhance our end-to-end modular construction project delivery.
Thurston Group recognised for health and safety excellence with RoSPA Gold Award 2025
Find out about Thurston Group’s RoSPA Gold Award and why health and safety standards matter in modular construction.
Competition! Boost your school’s storage space with a 20ft cabin
We’re giving one lucky school the chance to win a fully installed 20ft storage cabin to help boost their school storage space.
Don’t Walk By: How we’re empowering our team to put health and safety first
Learn how we’re empowering our team to put health and safety first through our ‘Don’t Walk By’ campaign inspired by Don Merrell.
The benefits of modular healthcare buildings for the NHS and private clinics
Why you should use modular construction to expand your healthcare facility – the biggest benefits of modular healthcare buildings explained.
Thurston Group welcomes Steve Smith as Storplan general manager
Specialist fabrication business, Storplan, has welcomed Steve Smith as the new general manager, after it was acquired by Thurston Group earlier this year
Why we’re partnering with the Offsite Awards 2025: recognising our sector’s talent
Learn why Thurston is partnering with the Offsite Awards 2025 and recognising the best talent in the construction sector.
Offsite construction explained: Benefits, principles, and applications
Learn what offsite construction is, what the benefits of offsite construction are, and whether you should consider it for your next project
Thurston Group strengthens team to enhance operational excellence
We’re pleased to announce two promotions and two new hires, as we refresh and strengthen our structure and team
How modular classroom construction can meet the demand for school places
With school spaces in high demand, this is how modular construction can aid school expansion, from single modular classrooms to entire school building.
Thurston acquires Alsim System Building assets to accelerate growth in modular industry
We’ve acquired the assets, intellectual property and customer relationships of Alsim System Building Limited, following its recent insolvency
Securing a trio of major national public sector framework contracts
We’re proud to have been named an approved and accredited supplier on three significant national frameworks covering education, healthcare, and wider public sector building projects.
What happened when we held a factory tour with Made in Yorkshire
We held a brilliant factory tour event in collaboration with Made in Yorkshire, showcasing our growth journey while learning from other manufacturers.
Why we’ve joined West Yorkshire Manufacturing Services (WYMS)
As a leading, West Yorkshire-based offsite construction firm, we’re keen to champion growth in manufacturing locally and beyond – that’s why we’ve joined WYMS.
Why we’re opening our factory doors up for Made in Yorkshire
As we continue our journey to become the UK’s leading offsite construction company in the UK, we’re opening our factory doors to Made in Yorkshire for a behind the scenes event.
How long do modular buildings last? The durability of modular construction
One of the benefits of modular construction is its longevity and durability, with buildings designed to be low maintenance and used over a long period of time.
New non-executive director aims to grow Thurston Group into ‘top offsite manufacturer in the country’
We’re announcing the appointment of non-executive director, Paul Tierney, to grow Thurston into the ‘top offsite manufacturer’ in the UK.
The biggest manufacturing trends impacting modular building manufacturers in the UK
We’re taking a look at the biggest manufacturing trends that are impacting modular building manufacturers in the UK.
New production director set to drive continued growth and improvement
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of a new production director, in a move set to boost the delivery of efficiency-focused operations and high-quality product output across all of our sites in the North of England.
Women in construction – advice for young women entering construction related roles
Our latest blog explores the key advice for young women in construction, with help from the wonderful women in our team, who work across all areas of the business.
The benefits of modular construction over traditional construction
We’re exploring the benefits of modular construction, ranging from the controlled manufacturing processes, to the minimal site disruption.
Thurston Group MD Matt Goff named Manufacturing Leader of the Year
Thurston Group’s Catfoss site has become a Bureau Veritas approved test facility.
Thurston Group receives prestigious Bureau Veritas test facility approval
Thurston Group’s Catfoss site has become a Bureau Veritas approved test facility.
Six new appointments and five promotions at rapidly growing Thurston Group
Thurston Group, has brought six new starters on board, as well as promoting five existing team members, as it continues to expand.
Foxford School chooses Thurston Group to deliver off-site manufactured classrooms
Thurston Group is set to deliver a full turnkey solution for additional classrooms at Foxford School & Community Arts College in Coventry.
Championing women in construction: how to Accelerate Action this International Women’s Day
At Thurston Group, we believe it’s important to champion women in construction. Our team has been discussing the challenges and rewards of working in the industry.
National Apprenticeship Week – celebrating assistant production manager, Joe Hatfield
We’re highlighting how apprenticeship roles can play a huge part in job progression, by talking to Joe Hatfield, our assistant production manager.
National Apprenticeship Week – celebrating Computer-Aided Design (CAD) apprentice Ben Tonks
We’re talking to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) apprentice Ben Tonks.
The key building and fire safety regulations we’re meeting and exceeding in 2025
To help you stay in the know of the current requirements for builders and offsite manufacturers, we’ve prepared a handy guide covering what the key UK building and fire safety regulations are heading into 2025.
Going green with modular cabins: eco-friendly adaptations for a sustainable future
Off-site manufactured modular and relocatable cabins offer companies a flexible, efficient solution for boosting eco-credentials, as they can be readily adapted with sustainable features that enhance energy efficiency.
Thurston Group’s Commitment to Sustainability: Year 2 Carbon Footprint Report
Thurston Group continues to prioritise sustainability, working towards our goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Our 2023 Carbon Footprint Report, developed in partnership with Carbon.Climate.Certified, provides a detailed analysis of our environmental impact across three facilities in Wakefield, Catfoss, and Hull.
Building Community Through Grassroots Football: Sponsoring Snaith Juniors Under 10s
Thurston Group is stepping up to the pitch for community spirit, proudly sponsoring Snaith Juniors Under 10s football team! This new partnership will see Thurston providing full kits and training tops for the grassroots team, competing in the Doncaster & District League.
How we’re blazing the trail in fire safety
With new fire regulations coming into effect in January 2025, our head of technical, Marc Johnson discusses how Thurston is putting in the groundwork to ensure our products are, not only, exceeding fire regulations but providing clear evidence of performance.
Modular Construction: Beyond the Cookie-Cutter Myth
For most people, when you hear the term “modular buildings”, you probably envision identical boxes on a construction site.
Growth trajectory continues with the announcement of latest financial results
We’re pleased to announce that our latest financial results have revealed a growth in revenue and pre-tax profit, despite challenging market conditions.
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