Environment

Driven by the rapid FM development in developing markets and offset by low growth in mature markets, growth in the Asia-Pacific facility management (FM) market is stable. The growing outsourcing culture, supported by the continuous expansion of asset base and new construction, contributes to a higher penetrable FM market base. Constantly evolving c...

This study provides an update to a similar study published in 2020. Since 2019, the cost of FM services in Singapore has increased. In 2021, FM vendors anticipate higher inflation rates for all services. Manpower cost is the main reason for price increase in FM services in 2020. For cleaning and security services, the increase in manpower costs is...

Introduction of economic reforms such as liberalization, privatization and globalization in the 1990's has enabled India to emerge as one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Environmental concerns have come to the forefront causing the Government to focus on issues such as waste management and wastewater treatment. As a result, the deman...

Indonesia is a politically stable, democratic country whose policy focus hinges on maintaining economic resilience. The environmental industry in Indonesia is at a developing stage and is provided ample impetus through policy and investment. Surging air pollution levels combined with inadequate access to clean water have warranted development of th...

This research service provides a 360 economic perspective on Vietnam. It encompasses multiple macroeconomic factors such as the political regime, government agenda, socio-economic trends and provides an insight into transparency of legal systems and technological developments in Vietnam. The research service provides extensive details on developme...

Investment in infrastructure development coupled with need for energy efficiency has spurred the growth of intelligent and green buildings in China. Construction and design standards and energy labeling programs are driving consumption of energy efficient appliances and building products such as HVAC & R and compact fluorescent lamps. The building ...