Mace wins £1.1bn British Library extension

Development is because of begin on website in 2026 as soon as detailed design is full and planning circumstances met.  The work is anticipated to take round six years to finish.

Mace fought off competitors from McAlpine and Multiplex to land the excessive profile job.

Mace will be a part of the venture below the path of improvement supervisor Stanhope Plc and can contribute building experience for the procurement and supply part of the event.

Plans embrace a 100,000 sq ft extension to the British Library comprising new areas to boost the Library’s public service provide, present greater than 600,000 sq ft of business amenities and combine Crossrail 2 infrastructure.

The venture consists of exhibition galleries, occasions areas and studying amenities.  Positioned on the coronary heart of London’s Information Quarter, the event will incorporate circulation areas to attach it with the prevailing Library constructing and supply quick access from all instructions via the improved facility.

It should additionally embrace provision to increase the Library’s enterprise provide, with maker areas to create and pilot merchandise.  The Library is launching a serious fundraising marketing campaign to convey these areas to life.

Jason Millett, Mace Group Chief Government stated: “We’re delighted to be chosen as Development Supervisor for the British Library improvement proposals.  It is a high-profile venture with worldwide significance and Mace’s long-established experience and observe file in delivering different main schemes make us properly positioned for this position.”