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.
Find Out MoreModular 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.
Find Out MoreSpecialist Structures
Our specialist modular buildings and container solutions meet a wide range of bespoke needs across nuclear, offshore and logistics.
Find Out MoreCase Studies
West Middlesex Hospital
Thurston Group manufactured a bespoke ten bay modular Urgent Care Unit, including groundworks, as part of a turnkey package for West Middlesex Hospital.
Walton Leigh School
Working with Surrey Council, Thurston Group has delivered a modular Pupil Enrichment Centre for Walton Leigh School. A non-residential special school for children with severe disabilities.
Tang Hall Primary School
Thurston Group has worked with the City of York Council on a bespoke modular children’s centre for Tang Hall Primary School.
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
How modular classroom construction can meet the demand for school places
With school spaces in high demand, this is how modular construction can aid school expansion, from single modular classrooms to entire school building.
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.












