FAQs

At Thurston Group, we are an industry leader in offsite modular construction. We design, manufacture, and install a range of products, including relocatable cabins, bespoke modular buildings, and specialist structures. 

Thurston Group has over 50 years of expertise in the modular construction market. 

We have three strategically placed sites across Yorkshire. We’re headquartered in Wakefield, with a further two manufacturing facilities in Catfoss and Hull, which gives us an annual production capacity of over 5,000 units. 

We’ve also recently acquired specialist fabrication business Storplan, which has given us access to a 1,900 sqm manufacturing facility in York, enabling us to take on larger structural steel projects, and more complex modular construction work. 

Thurston Group completes projects all across the UK, installing buildings, cabins, and specialist structures everywhere from the Southwest to Scotland and in Ireland. 

At Thurston Group, we have three main divisions: cabins, specialist structures, and buildings. The products we develop include bespoke modular buildings, pre-manufactured relocatable buildings, and safe solutions for those operating in hazardous industries. 

At Thurston Group, we manufacture modular buildings for schools and other education institutions, as well as the healthcare sector, commercial and industrial sector, and more. 

Our specialist structures are used in complex and demanding industries such as offshore, hydrogen, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). 

Our cabins are used on construction sites, as well as in the healthcare, housing and education sectors as temporary spaces. 

Our relocatable buildings are prefabricated, relocatable and versatile modular cabins and units designed for short- or long-term use. They are versatile and can serve as offices, healthcare facilities, canteens, accommodation, storage units, or classrooms. 

You can find out more about our relocatable building offering, within our cabins FAQs. 

Our specialist structures are bespoke modular buildings, designed and manufactured to meet the unique demands of a wide variety of industries, from hydrogen, to Battery Energy Storage Systems BESS, to offshore. 

You can find out more about our specialist structure offering within our specialist structure FAQs. 

Thurston modular buildings are scalable modular building solutions tailored to meet the functional and aesthetic requirements of our customers. Thurston buildings offer fast construction, minimal disruption, multi-storey options and complete design flexibility. 

You can find out more about our buildings offering within our buildings FAQs. 

There are lots of benefits of modular buildings, including: 

Thurston Group offers a range of sizes and configurations of modular buildings, all of which can be tailored to fit your exact needs. 

We offer everything from single modules to multi-storey buildings, and we can be flexible in design for a wide range of industries and sectors. 

Thurston Group is an industry leader in offsite modular construction with an established track record. We deliver tailored, turnkey solutions across multiple sectors, including healthcare, residential, education, industrial, and construction. 

Our expert team collaborates closely with clients to understand goals, overcome challenges, and deliver high-quality projects which meet all needs and objectives. 

We offer a wide range of products, spanning from anti-vandal and fire-rated site accommodation, to bespoke modular buildings for schools, and advanced equipment housings for industries such as offshore, petrochemical, and nuclear. 

Our three manufacturing facilities give us a production capacity of over 5,000 units, enabling us to deliver projects at speed and scale. 

Offsite construction is inherently more sustainable than traditional methods of construction. By manufacturing building components in a controlled factory setting, we can minimise material waste, reduce energy consumption, and lower carbon emissions associated with transportation and on-site activities. This process also enhances precision and quality control, leading to more durable and energy-efficient structures. 

As a company committed to sustainability, we have also implemented several key initiatives to further reduce our environmental impact and promote responsible business practices: 

Our Carbon Reduction Plan outlines a clear path to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, by prioritising renewable energy, operational efficiency, and employee engagement, to minimise our environmental impact. 

We have also been named as one of the UK’s top performing modular building companies by the Plimsoll Report, showcasing our commitment to net-zero requirements. 

Through these efforts, we are not only reducing our ecological impact but also contributing to the advancement of a greener and more sustainable construction industry. 

Each of our products is subject to varying industry specific guidance and laws. Some of the of key regulations and standards we meet and exceed at Thurston Group include: 

We have also recently gained accreditation from world leading testing company Bureau Veritas, to become an approved test facility for offshore units. 

Yes, you can hire or purchase products directly from us. Simply contact sales@thurstongroup.co.uk, fill in this form or call us on 0333 577 0883. 

Contact sales@thurstongroup.co.uk, fill in this form or call us on 0333 577 0883. 

If you need more information about our range of products or want to discuss your specific modular construction requirements, please get in touch!  

Installation depends entirely on the scale and complexity of a modular building. This can range from as little as a few days for smaller buildings, to a few months for bigger projects. 

We provide a full turnkey process, and our buildings are ready for occupation at the point of handover. 

The price of modular buildings and cabins is dependent on the specification required, including the size or square footage needed, and the complexity involved in building and installation. 

Contact sales@thurstongroup.co.uk or call us on 0333 577 0883, and one of our team members will take you through the potential costs involved for your requirements. 

Factors which can affect the price of modular buildings or portable cabins include materials used, complexity of design, and the length of time needed for installation. 

One of the benefits of modular buildings is a lower cost compared to traditional buildings, with less materials wasted, less labour needed, and more precision and consistency involved. 

We’re always looking for smart, innovative, and passionate people to join our team and build a career in modular construction at Thurston Group. You can view all our latest jobs on our careers page. 

We welcome speculative applications too – please email hr@thurstongroup.co.uk, if you think you have skills which we can help to nurture and develop.