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Project stories, business updates and insight from across Thurston Group

How to Increase Your Warehouse Space

May 26, 2022

Warehouse space can be hard to find. In fact, according to a report by property agent Cushman last year, Britain could run out of warehousing space within a year. So, if you need more space, but can’t find it, or it's too pricey, what are the alternatives?

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What is the difference between modular and traditional construction?

April 22, 2022

You may have come across both ‘modular’ and ‘traditional’ as terms to describe different construction methods before. But what do they actually mean?

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Our Commitment To Being Sustainable

April 12, 2022

At Thurston Group, we are passionate about the environment, and we are constantly striving to be more sustainable in everything we do. We are proud of our reputation as one of the UK's leading modular building manufacturers,

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How modular buildings have revolutionised the way classrooms are delivered

March 18, 2022

More and more schools are choosing modular building designs when creating new classrooms and educational spaces to accommodate rapidly expanding student populations across the UK.

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ESPO 953-22 Modular Building Framework Success

February 7, 2022

Thurston Group, the Modular and Portable building manufacturer, has been listed on Frameworks tendered by ESPO for a number of years, and after a competitive tendering process in 2021

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Apprenticeship Reform: Where are we now?

August 25, 2021

In 2015 the Department for Education set out its vision for English Apprenticeships following a review into the system, to increase the quality and quantity of apprenticeships through a transformational programme of change.

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Radical rail reforms launched by the government

August 24, 2021

The Railway sector is on track for the biggest shake-up to its model since the 90s after Whitehall recognised the need for a complete overhaul.

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Thurston Group joins the Mental Health Charter

August 20, 2021

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve signed up to the Mental Health Charter. Solidifying our commitment to improving mental health within our workplace and raising awareness to end the stigma surrounding it, enabling more people to open up.

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Homes England makes MMC push

August 19, 2021

Homes England set to make Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) push. Telling its potential strategic partners, if they want more deals, that they need to start committing to increasing the use of MMC on projects. 

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Quality, Safety & Assurance

Our independently assessed management systems and recognised industry standards provide customers with confidence in the quality, safety, environmental responsibility and control behind how we manufacture and deliver.

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