Our Commitment To Being Sustainable

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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Coalition calls for tougher carbon controls on new buildings

A coalition has written to Jeremy Pocklington, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government calling for tougher carbon controls.

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Thirty towns are set to receive over £700 million in funding

Funding has been announced by the government for 30 towns across England to boost their local economies, create jobs and new homes, and improve local skills.

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How can MMC help meet sustainability targets?

The delivery of net-zero buildings doesn’t necessarily come under offsite and modern methods of construction (MMC) but it is one of the major benefits.

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Planning permission and building regulations: A breakdown

Planning permission and building regulations can be a minefield. Even more so when you factor in modular construction and portable buildings. But what is it and do you need it if you’re planning on going modular?

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‘Defining the Need’ – What are the key insights and how will they provide a solution?

Following on from our last piece covering the Platform Design Programme, this week we’re looking at the key insights found from analysis of the five-year £50 billion forward pipeline.

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‘Defining the Need’ – What is the Platform Design Programme?

The Construction Innovation Hub is collaborating with government and industry across four key themes of Value, Manufacturing, Digital and Assurance. The Hubs’ work supports the Construction Leadership Council’s strategy and the Roadmap to Recovery. 

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The four grand challenges to make the UK fit for the future

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (DBEIS) has written a white paper to set out its long-term plan to boost productivity and earning power of people throughout the UK.

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Tips to go plastic free

Around eight million pieces of plastic pollution enter our seas and oceans every day. And around 33% of this plastic is used once and then thrown away, most of which cannot biodegrade. Do you need help cutting your use of single use plastic?

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Thurston’s awarded a level 1 Social Value Quality Mark

We've been awarded the Social Value Quality Mark (SVQM) CIC’s Level 1 Quality Mark. The Quality Mark recognises distinction in values-led business that benefits customers, communities and the planet, and is one of the most rigorously tested standards of its kind in the UK.

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