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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.

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Modular Buildings

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.

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Specialist Structures

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

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About Thurston

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.
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Case studies showing how Thurston delivers engineered spaces for
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Delivering with precision at Waterloo Station

Thurston recently manufactured and delivered three payment kiosk units at Waterloo Station, working with SIS as principal contractor.

Thurston x WrxFlo: Driving Digital Transformation

We partnered with WrxFlo to drive digital transformation across our modular construction facilities to support our rapid growth.

Foxford School and Community Arts Centre

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.

St Cecelia’s Church of England School

The brief was to remove two temporary classrooms from an open courtyard, then design and build a two-storey, 24-bay modular classroom block.

Hugg Homes, Cheshunt

Thurston was commissioned to design, manufacture and install units to a bespoke specification, from pre-designed layouts for 32 two bed homes.

Aberystwyth University

The brief was to construct a three-story student accommodation facility.

Taxi Booking Office, Bristol Airport

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.

Security Gatehouse, Thirsk

Thurston Group were appointed to Design, manufacture and deliver an Anti-vandal Security Gatehouse for Cargill, Thirsk.

Central Bedfordshire, Langford Academy

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, Depot Facility

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.

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Project stories, business updates and insight from across Thurston Group

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Thurston Group begins new partnership with BAM Site Solutions

Thurston Group is proud to begin a new partnership with BAM Site Solutions following a competitive accommodation tender process. Being selected represents an important milestone for Thurston and a strong endorsement of the experience, capability and service our team...

Investing in Smarter Yard Operations at Wakefield

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.

Sharing Expertise with Wernick: A Collaborative Day of Learning, Insight and Partnership

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.

The Teams Behind Thurston: Supply Chain & Procurement

As part of our new The Teams Behind Thurston series, we are taking a closer look at the departments that support our operations, strengthen our capability and help us deliver for customers across the business.

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.

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New non-executive director aims to grow Thurston Group into ‘top offsite manufacturer in the country’ 

New non-executive director aims to grow Thurston Group into ‘top offsite manufacturer in the country’ 

by James Osborne | May 12, 2025 | General, News & Insights

New non-executive director aims to grow Thurston Group into ‘top offsite manufacturer in the country’  2 min read | Published May 12th 2025 | Updated October 9th 2025 | James Osborne We’re pleased to announce we’ve appointed a new non-executive...
The biggest manufacturing trends impacting modular building manufacturers in the UK

The biggest manufacturing trends impacting modular building manufacturers in the UK

by James Osborne | Apr 29, 2025 | Industry Trends, News & Insights

The biggest manufacturing trends impacting modular building manufacturers in the UK 5 min read | Published April 29th 2025 | Updated October 9th 2025 | Dan Pollard & Liz Scott Manufacturing is an ever-evolving industry, with modular building manufacturers in the...
New production director set to drive continued growth and improvement

New production director set to drive continued growth and improvement

by James Osborne | Apr 11, 2025 | General, News & Insights

New production director set to drive continued growth and improvement 2 min read | Published April 11th 2025 | Updated October 9th 2025 | James Osborne We’re pleased to announce the appointment of a new production director, in a move set to boost the delivery of...
Women in construction – advice for young women entering construction related roles

Women in construction – advice for young women entering construction related roles

by James Osborne | Apr 11, 2025 | News & Insights, People

Women in construction – advice for young women entering construction related roles 3 min read | Published April 11th 2025 | Updated October 9th 2025 | Liz Scott Our latest blog explores key advice for young women in construction, with help from the wonderful women in...
The benefits of modular construction over traditional construction

The benefits of modular construction over traditional construction

by James Osborne | Apr 11, 2025 | General, News & Insights

The benefits of modular construction over traditional construction 5 min read | Published April 11th 2025 | Updated October 9th 2025 | James Osborne Here at Thurston Group, we have 55 years of modular construction experience under our belts but we’re focused on how we...
Thurston Group MD Matt Goff named Manufacturing Leader of the Year

Thurston Group MD Matt Goff named Manufacturing Leader of the Year

by James Osborne | Mar 26, 2025 | General, News & Insights

Thurston Group MD Matt Goff named Manufacturing Leader of the Year  2 min read | Published March 26th 2025 | Updated October 9th 2025 | James Osborne Matt Goff, managing director of Thurston Group, was awarded Manufacturing Leader of the Year at The Business Desk...
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