Building Technologies and Services Growth Opportunities in the Data Center Vertical, Global, 2025
Smart Infrastructure, Advanced Cooling, and Digital Integration are Transforming Global Data Centers
16-Feb-2026
Global
Market Research
PFVX-01-00-00-00
EN_2026_34379
The building industry is undergoing a transformative shift driven by digitalization, sustainability imperatives, and integrated smart systems. Emerging trends such as advanced automation, data-driven operations, and energy optimization are redefining how buildings are designed, managed, and maintained. These developments intersect significantly with the data center vertical, where rapid growth in capacity and complexity amplifies the need for resilient, efficient, and secure infrastructure. Data centers face unique challenges, ranging from stringent uptime requirements and energy consumption pressures to compliance and operational transparency, making the role of building technologies and services critical. This study explores how solutions such as building automation systems (BAS), building management systems (BMS), heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, fire safety, low voltage switchgear (LVSG), building information modeling (BIM), digital twins, and facility management (FM) can address these challenges. It examines end-user pain points, evaluates provider strategies, and outlines actionable recommendations for aligning building technologies with the evolving demands of data centers. By bridging operational efficiency, sustainability, and digital innovation, this report provides a roadmap for stakeholders to thrive in a rapidly changing landscape.
Author: Melvin Leong
Scope of Analysis
Segmentation
Top Challenges and Goals for the Data Center Vertical
Technology Adoption and Solutions for Challenges in the Data Center Vertical
Top Growth Opportunities
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Building Technologies and Services Industry
Growth Metrics
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Revenue Forecast by Segment
Data Center Investment Forecast
Data Center Investment Forecast—Data Center Type
Data Center Investment Forecast—Infrastructure Type
Data Center Investment Forecast—Region
Two-Pronged Challenges of Data Center Vertical
Two-Pronged Challenges of Data Center Vertical—Sample Responses
Solutions that Address Challenges in Data Center Vertical
Solutions that Address Challenges in Data Center Vertical—Sample Responses
Technology Adoption in Data Center Vertical—Short-Term
Technology Adoption in Data Center Vertical—Mid-Term
Technology Adoption in Data Center Vertical—Long-Term
Technology Adoption in Data Center Vertical—Sample Responses
Opportunities to Address Unmet Needs—Frost Perspective
Opportunities to Address Unmet Needs—Sample Responses
Overall Recommendation to Address Challenges and Unmet Needs
Smart Building Management—Revenue Metrics
Smart Building Management—Notable Mentions of BAS/BEMS Companies
Smart Building Management—Perspective on BAS/BEMS Adoption
Critical Building Equipment—Revenue Metrics
Critical Building Equipment—Notable Mentions of HVAC Companies
Critical Building Equipment—Perspective on HVAC Adoption
Critical Building Equipment—Sample Responses on HVAC Perspective
Critical Building Equipment—Notable Mentions of LVSG Companies
Critical Building Equipment—Perspective on LVSG Adoption
Critical Building Equipment—Sample Responses on LVSG Perspective
Critical Building Equipment—Notable Mentions of Fire Safety Companies
Critical Building Equipment—Perspective on Fire Safety Adoption
Critical Building Equipment—Sample Responses on Fire Safety Perspective
Lighting—Revenue Metrics
Critical Building Equipment—Notable Mentions of LED Companies
Critical Building Equipment—Perspective on LED Adoption
Critical Building Equipment—Sample Responses on LED Perspective
Critical Building Equipment—Notable Mentions of Lighting Controls Companies
Critical Building Equipment—Perspective on Lighting Controls Adoption
Critical Building Equipment—Sample Responses on Lighting Controls Perspective
Critical Building Equipment—Notable Mentions of Emergency Lighting Companies
Critical Building Equipment—Perspective on Emergency Lighting Adoption
Critical Building Equipment—Sample Responses on Emergency Lighting Perspective
Construction Management—Revenue Metrics
Critical Building Equipment—Notable Mentions of BIM and Digital Twin Companies
Critical Building Equipment—Perspective on BIM and Digital Twin Adoption
Critical Building Equipment—Sample Responses on BIM and Digital Twin Perspective
Facility Management—Revenue Metrics
Critical Building Equipment—Notable Mentions of FM Companies
Critical Building Equipment—Perspective on FM Adoption
Critical Building Equipment—Sample Responses on FM Perspective
Growth Opportunity 1: Next-Gen Cooling and Energy Optimization
Growth Opportunity 2: Operational Intelligence and Automation
Growth Opportunity 3: Green Energy Integration and Carbon Neutrality
Growth Opportunity 4: Rapid Capacity Expansion Models
Growth Opportunity 5: Edge Infrastructure Enablement
Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
Next Steps
List of Exhibits
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Author: Melvin Leong
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|---|---|
| Industries | Environment |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Keyword 1 | data center building technologies market |
| Keyword 2 | data center infrastructure solutions |
| Keyword 3 | smart data center technologies |
| Podcast | No |
| Predecessor | None |
| WIP Number | PFVX-01-00-00-00 |