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Smart Buildings

A major revolution in urban technology and digitization of services is underway with the emergence of Smart cities.  The convergence of technology and competition is bringing intelligence and driving the integration of buildings into the smart city ecosystem and longer term trends such as the Internet of Buildings. Smart buildings hold the key to building futuristic smart cities. Digitally connected intelligent buildings and data analytics will drive innovation from building and energy efficiency to full smart city integration.


Frost & Sullivan’s Homes & Buildings Program Area focuses on the transformational trends shaping the future of the smart buildings market and smart cities market by providing global industry analysis, custom consulting, growth consulting (strategy consulting), market research, market forecasts, and insights into emerging technologies that include:

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  • Fire & Safety
  1. 07 Dec 2020  |  Global  |  Mega Trends

    Global Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB) Promise New Efficiency Beyond Cost and Innovative Technologies, 2020

    Integrated Configurations in Monitoring and Tracking Functions will Lead New ZEB Development

    The global energy demand from the building and construction sector continues to rise, mainly due to rapid expansion of buildings’ floor area and global climate change. Ambitious, yet compelling, zero energy buildings (ZEB) are deemed to directly and effectively address the global issues on climate change and energy scarcity. As defined in this...

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  2. 19 Nov 2020  |  Global  |  Mega Trends

    Digital Transformation and the Internet of Things Propel the Global Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Equipment Market, 2020

    Strategies Centered on Solution-based HVAC Offerings and Clean Air for the Built Environment Create New Growth Opportunities

    Frost & Sullivan estimated HVAC equipment market revenue at $102.5 billion in 2019. Revenue is expected to grow at a nominal rate through 2026 to reach $140.6 billion. Demand for HVAC products because of climate change and the need for clean air in buildings is fueling market growth. Environmentally friendly, energy-efficient systems that save mone...

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  3. 03 Jul 2020  |  Global  |  Mega Trends

    Growth Opportunities in the Global Facility Management Market, Forecast to 2025

    Preparing Facility Management Participants for Success After a Pandemic

    The global Facility Management (FM) market is going through a major transformation driven by technology innovation, new business models, emerging value propositions, competitive disruption, and creative new service offerings. In many parts of the world, FM services are commoditising and there is a need for innovation and new value propositions if s...

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  4. 26 Jun 2020  |  Global  |  Mega Trends

    Global Integrated Facility Management (IFM) Market, Forecast to 2026

    Technology Integration, Evolution of Business Models and Addition of Service Lines are Expected to Drive Growth in the Market

    The global integrated facility management (IFM) market has the highest rate of growth within the overall outsourced facility management (FM) industry, followed by bundled-service and single-service FM offerings. It is also going through a period of major transformation, driven by technological advancements, upcoming business models, challenging mar...

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  5. 18 Sep 2018  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Global LED Lighting Market (2018 Update)

    LaaS is Set to Alter the LED Lighting Business Model; Human-centric Lighting Applications Will Drive the LED Market by 2024

    The global LED lighting market is highly competitive and is driven by the demand for energy-efficient lighting, advanced lighting control, reduced prices and increasing awareness on the potential health benefits to human beings. LED manufacturers are adopting new business models to combat the drastic fall in prices of LED light sources. The global ...

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  6. 09 Jul 2018  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Dynamic Start-ups in the Homes and Buildings Ecosystem, 2017

    Software is Transforming the Industry, Where More than 60% of Start-ups Provide Software-based Solutions, Optimising Building Performance

    The homes and buildings (H&B) industry continues to evolve, driven by transformational technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and edge intelligence. These technologies are significantly impacting the connected homes, LED lighting, building energy management, and demand respons...

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  7. 11 Apr 2018  |  Global  |  Market Outlook

    Global Homes and Buildings (H&B) Industry Outlook, 2018

    Virtual Voice Assistants, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain will Take the Industry to the Next Phase of Evolution

    The homes and buildings (H&B) industry continue to evolve, driven by transformational technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, and the cloud. These technologies are significantly impacting the connected homes, LED lighting, building energy management markets. Even in traditional markets such as heating, ventilation, and air co...

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  8. 21 Dec 2017  |  Global  |  Market Research

    World Building Automation Systems (BAS) Markets, Forecast to 2022

    Energy Efficiency Initiatives and Converging Technologies will Establish Mass Adoption of BAS solutions

    The global building automation systems (BAS) market is poised for healthy growth in the next five years. The key driving factors are growing use of internet of things (IoT) technology, the rising popularity of LED lights for utilization of energy efficiently, increased reliance on wireless technology, and concern for overall energy consumption in b...

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  9. 25 Sep 2017  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Opportunities in the GCC Ceramic Tiles Market, Forecast to 2020

    Africa is a net importer of tiles. Asia’s production surplus offers strong export potential; GCC can trade through and to Asia

    The tiles market in the GCC is one of the most dynamic in the world in terms of the kind of demand it generates. There is high demand for both high quality-high priced tiles and at the same time there is demand for economical and cost effective products.The tiles market in the GCC is currently in the growth stage of the life cycle and is it not exp...

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  10. 21 Jul 2017  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Global Smart Windows Market, Forecast to 2021

    Smart Windows to Enter Connected Homes and Smart Buildings Space Through IoT Integration

    Smart windows are next generation windows, integrated with smart glass or switchable glass that selectively blocks or allows sunlight and heat in buildings by switching from clear to opaque in response to certain stimulus. This stimulus can be sunlight, electricity, or temperature. Smart windows are transforming into a prominent energy management...

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