Carillion booked in for £193m Birmingham library deal

Carillion has booked in ahead of rivals Laing O'Rourke and Sir Robert McAlpine for a £193m deal to buld the new Library of Birmingham, which will replace the city's unloved Central Library.

Work on the new project starts on site in 2010, for completion in 2013.

The new library will be developed at Centenary Square, in the city centre, on land adjoining the Birmingham Repertory theatre.

The library and theatre will share reception, studio performance and catering space.

The complex will include study and interactive display areas, plus exhibition spaces.