Increased investment in South Yorkshire’s electricity transmission network meant National Grid needed to amalgamate two substations to create a larger facility at Thorpe Marsh
The principal benefit of using off-site construction for National Grid is the removal of building trades from our substation sites. A factory is clearly a much safer working environment than a live high voltage compound.
Steven Barnett, Delivery Support Engineer, National Grid
The principal benefit of using off-site construction for National Grid is the removal of building trades from our substation sites. A factory is clearly a much safer working environment than a live high voltage compound.
Steven Barnett, Delivery Support Engineer, National Grid
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Women in Construction Week at Portakabin: 1-7 March 2026
27 Feb 2026
In celebration of Women in Construction Week, our Women’s Network interviewed inspiring women across the business about their careers in construction.
Portakabin has announced two winning schools, Woodthorpe Primary and Rowan Tree Primary for its ‘Inspiring Libraries’ competition, who have won bespoke libraries.
