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Rapid advancements in connectivity, wireless technologies, and value-added services, including innovative business models such as lighting-as-a-service (LaaS), will characterize the lighting industry in 2024. These trends, coupled with the growing focus on sustainability and smart buildings, are poised to create exciting opportunities for revenue g...

In the ever-evolving landscape of workplace dynamics, Frost & Sullivan is witnessing a profound industry convergence marked by collaborative efforts among key stakeholders. Asset owners, real estate companies, and workspace operators are coming together to shape the future work environment. Simultaneously, the industry is experiencing heightened co...

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...

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need to automate buildings, presenting opportunities to increase digitalization and underscoring the need to decrease energy consumption in buildings. This has resulted in a spurt in demand for smart building management solutions. The Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud technol...

The residential air conditioner market in Southeast Asia (comprising Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) is currently in the growth stage and will expand at a strong CAGR of 7.3% between 2023 and 2028. Increased urbanization and rising awareness about energy-efficient air conditioners is increasing the demand. Po...

The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly changed the way buildings are operated and managed. Growing smart city initiatives and demand for organized crowd distribution drive the adoption of solutions that allow crowd control and monitoring. Crowd management and public monitoring are crucial in the planning and fruition of successful smart cities. In ad...

The COVID-19 pandemic rapidly changed how buildings function. Building mobility solutions such as crowd analytics, elevator and escalator systems, and smart parking (including electric vehicle [EV] charging stations) have gained more importance and will form a crucial part of buildings and cities moving forward. Rapid employment of the Internet of ...

This research study delves into digital building lifecycle management with a top-level analysis of near-future trends that will influence and drive its growth in 2024. Digital construction management is undergoing a multifaceted technological evolution and is expected to exhibit accelerated growth in 2024. Emerging innovators challenge established ...