Relocatable buildings adaptable to suit your specific needs. Our core products range consists of multiple solutions such as anti-vandal and fire rated units with flexible applications such as office spaces, canteens, changing rooms and training spaces.
Offering semi-permanent to permanent building solutions with a core focus on commercial, education, healthcare and infrastructure sectors. We provide our partners with design flexibility which is supported by our in-house capability and expertise.
Our specialist modular buildings, container solutions and equipment housing can be designed for a wide range of industry sectors including nuclear, offshore, hydrogen, railways & utilities and logistics, ensuring flexibility and long term operational efficiency
Founded in 1970, Thurston Group is one of the UK’s longest-standing manufacturers of modular and portable buildings. Over more than 50 years, the business has continually evolved its manufacturing capability and delivery model to support a wide range of public and private sector projects.
Case studies showing how Thurston delivers engineered spaces for
real-world challenges across the UK.
Thurston recently manufactured and delivered three payment kiosk units at Waterloo Station, working with SIS as principal contractor.
We partnered with WrxFlo to drive digital transformation across our modular construction facilities to support our rapid growth.
Due to the high-demand for sixth-form places at Foxford School and Community Arts Centre in the Longford area of Coventry, four new teaching spaces were required to accommodate an additional 120 students and six new staff members.
The brief was to remove two temporary classrooms from an open courtyard, then design and build a two-storey, 24-bay modular classroom block.
Thurston was commissioned to design, manufacture and install units to a bespoke specification, from pre-designed layouts for 32 two bed homes.
The brief was to construct a three-story student accommodation facility.
Back in 2016 Thurston Group manufactured a “SureSpan” Modular 2 bay building, for Arrow Cars at Bristol Airport. This design and build contract and was completed in less than a month.
Thurston Group were appointed to Design, manufacture and deliver an Anti-vandal Security Gatehouse for Cargill, Thirsk.
Modular buildings meet the demand for schools that need to be built in a short period of time, and this certainly is the case for the Langford Academy.
Layher UK having seen a growing demand for its products across the Central region, required a new depot facility building that provided office and welfare space.
Project stories, business updates and insight from across Thurston Group
We’ve made a six-figure investment in a new Combilift multidirectional straddle carrier at our Wakefield site, strengthening yard handling infrastructure to support increasing throughput, improve dispatch performance and unlock additional capacity.
This week, we welcomed colleagues from Wernick to our Wakefield facility for a collaborative technical learning session focused on fire safety, compliance and the practical application of standards such as JCoP.
Looking to upgrade your portable cabin, without buying new? Consider cabin refurbishment if you want to reduce costs and site disruption.
Flexible, purpose-built sports facilities can elevate communities – we’ve broken down the advantages of modular construction for your next project.
Learn how modular construction can play a key role in a circular economy by reducing waste during production and maximising reuse of building parts.
Why you should use modular construction to expand your healthcare facility – the biggest benefits of modular healthcare buildings explained.
Thurston Group has brought in six new hires to enhance our end-to-end modular construction project delivery.
Find out about Thurston Group’s RoSPA Gold Award and why health and safety standards matter in modular construction.
by James Osborne | Oct 6, 2025 | Construction
Sourcing a Proven MRP System to Support Rapid Growth Over the past seven years, Thurston Group has tripled in size — a trajectory powered by innovation, investment, and a clear ambition to lead the modular construction market. With plans to reach £104 million turnover...
by James Osborne | Sep 9, 2024 | Commercial & Industrial, Construction
About the project Contract type: Unspecified Procurement route: Unspecified GIFA: 324m2 Timescale: 6 weeks The brief Thurston was briefed to design, manufacture, and install a blast-resistant welfare building with various rooms and specific safety requirements. The...
by James Osborne | Sep 9, 2024 | Commercial & Industrial, Construction
3 min read | Matt Goff | August 2024 Project Complete Thurston Group has delivered a £2.9million Ultrablast accommodation building for the CATS Gas Processing Terminal for BP in Billingham. Engineered to comply with specific blast and radiant heat...