Construction news
We aim to keep you updated with news on developments on site during the course of the projects lifetime. Please look out for updates which we will post on a regular basis.
Upcoming works
September 2026
October 2026
New tank farm installed to service the existing British Library services. Piling commences. Foundation piling continues.
November 2026
Foundation piling continues.
December 2026
British Library Conservation Centre handed over for preparations for demolition.
Groundbreaking ceremony
21 September 2026 marked a major milestone for the extension project, as we officially broke ground with a special ceremony (‘Ji chin sai’) on site – a time-honoured Japanese tradition.
We were delighted to welcome more than 100 guests, including representatives from local community groups, Camden Council and businesses based in the King’s Cross Knowledge Quarter.
Relive the ceremony – watch the video and browse the photos below.
Video by Parkes Productions Ltd
Photos by Tyson Sadlo at Herd Represented
Construction Working Group:
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April
March
February
January
Construction Management Plan
The purpose of a Construction Management Plan (CMP) is to help developers to minimise construction impacts and relates to all construction activity both on and off site that impacts on the wider environment.
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