Environment

The homes and buildings industry experienced a solid 7.2% growth in 2023, driven by increasing demand for facility management services, smart home devices, transition towards energy-efficient HVAC systems, tech-driven building optimisation solutions, and construction management solutions. This growth was further propelled by the increasing adoption...

According to the World Health Organization, groundwater and surface water are commonly contaminated with heavy metals and other emerging contaminants. For instance, arsenic is present in very high concentrations (more than 10 micrograms per liter) in groundwater in the United States, Mexico, Argentina, Vietnam, India, and China, affecting the drink...

Global eWaste generation reached 59.4 million tons in 2022 and will likely reach 74.7 million tons in 2030, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9% between 2022 and 2030. Frost & Sullivan estimates an average of 2 million metric tons of eWaste added yearly due to the explosive rise in EEE consumption over the last two decades. Lea...

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...

In this study, Frost & Sullivan segments building technologies and services into building automation systems (BASs) and facility management (FM). Frost & Sullivan discusses examples of business models and how they support the building industry, specifically the BAS and FM markets. The study provides forecast and analysis of BAS and FM markets a...

In this study, Frost & Sullivan examines the market of low voltage switchgear (LVSG) components that include protection and switching devices such as air circuit breakers (ACB), molded case circuit breakers (MCCB), miniature circuit breakers (MCB), residual current circuit breakers (RCCB), contactors, and other surge protection and control devices ...

The global air quality systems market is experiencing rapid growth due to increasing concerns about air pollution and the importance of indoor air quality. Common causes of air pollution, including motor vehicles, industrial operations, household combustion appliances, and forest fires, contribute to the emission of pollutants such as particulate m...

The global building construction market saw a decline in output in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, following the reopening of economic activities in 2021, market recovery in many countries resulted in an extraordinary growth of 14.7% that year. The market will register a CAGR of 5.8% from 2022 to 2028. Three major strategic imperatives...

The smart home-as-a-service market has experienced accelerated growth since 2020, driven by increasing consumer demand for connected, convenient, and secure home experiences. Advancements in Internet of Things-enabled smart devices, artificial intelligence, and cloud delivery models have made smart home solutions more accessible and affordable for ...