So far about 1 000 exhibitors, 38 per cent of them from outside France, have made bookings for the next Batimat, due to be held in Paris from 7 to 12 November 2011. Altogether around 2 500 exhibitors and close to 400 000 visitors are expected to attend the show. The event, which is considered to be the biggest building fair in the world, will be appearing under a new logo in 2011.