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This study explores market trends in grid interactive buildings (GIBs), focusing on technologies that enable dynamic energy management and support grid stability. It excludes traditional building management systems that lack grid interactivity, as well as passive upgrades such as insulation or envelope improvements. Revenue forecasts and competitor...

Water shortage caused by the intensification of the impacts of climate change, population growth, and accelerated urbanization require immediate action on development of technologies for effective management of water supply and consumption. In addition, aging water infrastructure leads to water loss and increase in non-revenue water. Smart water gr...

Smart buildings are an integral part of the future of building technologies. Over the course of this decade, several factors are expected to promote the development of smart buildings. The market will be fuelled by the need for energy efficiency and decreasing operational costs. Revenues are highest in North America and Europe. However, certain tec...

The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has identified that growing populations, rising affluence and urbanization are translating into increased threat to global food security. The agriculture sector has undergone a series of transformation since the 19th century, including mechanized agriculture as well as green revolut...

23 Jan 2018  |  Global  |  Market Outlook

The Impact of Digital Transformation on the Waste Recycling Industry

Capitalizing on Opportunities in the Emerging Digital Economy

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Digital transformation has become the new era of business, a ladder in the industrial evolution enabled by the extensive use of smart technologies. In recent years, digital disruptions have been transforming businesses and operating models, reshaping the market potential for companies and, in certain cases, completely changing the frame of an indus...

Increasing air pollution, urbanization, and industrialization severely degrade air quality, which worsens when natural calamities such as wildfires occur. The spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19 pandemic) and rising public awareness of the dangers of air pollution significantly accelerated the demand for air purification units in residential a...

The rising population is driving global water demand and putting significant pressure on the global water supply chain. The United Nations estimates that half of the global population will face water shortages by 2025, and the situation is expected to intensify and lead to 700 million people facing displacement by 2030 due to water shortages. Desal...

The unprecedented US tariff measures introduced in 2025 have triggered a global trade conflict, resulting in sharp contractions of trade volumes, extensive supply chain disruptions, and a profound reconfiguration of international business practices. With US average tariff rates surging to their highest levels in nearly a century, governments and bu...

This study examines the emerging role of IoT-based HVAC services in promoting sustainability within the building industry. It highlights the role of real-time data, predictive maintenance, and integration with energy, IT, and building systems in enabling services, including maintenance and repair beyond warranty periods. The convergence of HVAC wit...