Engineered for the challenge.
Built on experience.
Established since 1970, Thurston designs, manufactures and delivers
modular buildings,portable cabins and specialist structures across the UK.
Built to deliver in the real world.
Thurston designs, manufactures and delivers modular buildings, portable cabins and specialist structures for customers across construction, healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, defence, nuclear and other specialist sectors.
With experience dating back to 1970, we bring practical expertise, manufacturing capability and dependable delivery to spaces that need to work first time.
Our Divsions
Cabins
Our extensive range of portable buildings are available in a wide range of sizes and configurations meaning they are as versatile as they are robust.
Modular Buildings
From a single module to a multi-story building, we can be flexible in design for a range of industries including healthcare, education and construction.
Specialist Structures
Our specialist modular buildings and container solutions meet a wide range of bespoke needs across nuclear, offshore and logistics.
Case Studies
St Cecilia’s Church of England School
On behalf of Kier Construction, and as part of the SCAPE Better building school Initiative.
BPA – Kingsbury Oil Terminal
Thurston Group was awarded a project to design and build a new blast and fire-resistant Control Centre at the Kingsbury Oil Refinery site in Tamworth, Warwickshire.
Bio-Cube 1, Edinburgh
Working with Faithful & Gould, the client’s agent, Thurston Group delivered Bio-Cube 1, Edinburgh. A prestigious 12,000 sq ft premium quality laboratory and office accommodation building over two floors.
Why Choose Thurston?
Building better experiences.
From concept to completion, we provide comprehensive services for every sector. Our experienced team helps you overcome challenges and achieve your goals efficiently.
Expert Support, Unrivalled Experience
Our experienced team helps you overcome challenges and achieve your goals efficiently.
A collaborative Approach
We work closely with you to create tailored solutions that exceed expectations.
Innovative Products
Our adaptable product range can be customised to meet your specific needs.
Speed at Scale
Our three manufacturing facilities enable us to deliver anything from a single module to large scale.
Logistical Excellence
Streamlined processes ensure transparent communication and predictable timelines.
Supporting the Nation’s Leading Organisations
We make things better, together





News & Insights
Thurston acquires Alsim System Building assets to accelerate growth in modular industry
We’ve acquired the assets, intellectual property and customer relationships of Alsim System Building Limited, following its recent insolvency
Securing a trio of major national public sector framework contracts
We’re proud to have been named an approved and accredited supplier on three significant national frameworks covering education, healthcare, and wider public sector building projects.
What happened when we held a factory tour with Made in Yorkshire
We held a brilliant factory tour event in collaboration with Made in Yorkshire, showcasing our growth journey while learning from other manufacturers.












