Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Milliband, had to fight his way through the crowds to launch his Eco Homes Strategy on the opening morning of Ecobuild 2010.
It was a scene that continued for the three days of what turned out to be the biggest Ecobuild yet – with over 41,000 visitors – an increase in attendance of nearly 20% compared with 2009, and an emphatic demonstration that even in the teeth of a recession, the construction sector is alive to the benefits of sustainable and innovative construction.
The exhibition floor lived up to its promise as the biggest showcase of sustainable construction products in the world, featuring more than 1,000 suppliers and an almost inexhaustible list of new and innovative products.
In 2011 Ecobuild moves to London’s ExCeL exhibition and conference centre – a bigger and more modern venue – and the move has already fuelled further growth from exhibitors eager to take part in the world’s biggest and most successful event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment.
