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Marc Johnson

Head of Design and Technical

Marc Johnson, Head of Design and Technical at Thurston Group, has 25 years of architectural design and steel manufacturing experience, including 20 years at Thurston. He leads the design team, with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainable offsite solutions.

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Author Bio

Marc Johnson is Head of Design and Technical at Thurston Group. With 25 years of experience in architectural design and steel manufacturing, including two decades at Thurston, he has held roles including Design Manager and Technical Director before taking on his current leadership position.

Marc leads Thurston’s design function, working at the intersection of architectural creativity and modular precision. He holds a BA (Hons) in Spatial Design and a Higher National Certificate in Construction and Surveying, alongside certification in managing workplace health and safety effectively.

Passionate about reshaping how we approach the built environment, Marc believes that offsite construction can unlock smarter, more sustainable, and more inspiring spaces. He also advises on how design and manufacturing alignment improves efficiency, enhances quality, and reduces waste.

Recent Articles By Marc Johnson

Thurston Group receives prestigious Bureau Veritas test facility approval 

Thurston Group’s Catfoss site has become a Bureau Veritas approved test facility.


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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...


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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...


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