Smart Buildings

A major revolution in urban technology and digitization of services is underway with the emergence of Smart cities.  The convergence of technology and competition is bringing intelligence and driving the integration of buildings into the smart city ecosystem and longer term trends such as the Internet of Buildings. Smart buildings hold the key to building futuristic smart cities. Digitally connected intelligent buildings and data analytics will drive innovation from building and energy efficiency to full smart city integration.


Frost & Sullivan’s Homes & Buildings Program Area focuses on the transformational trends shaping the future of the smart buildings market and smart cities market by providing global industry analysis, custom consulting, growth consulting (strategy consulting), market research, market forecasts, and insights into emerging technologies that include:

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  1. 31 Mar 2023  |  North America  |  Market Research

    Global Building Automation System Growth Opportunities

    Connectivity, Convergence, and Energy Efficiency will Drive Transformational Growth

    The global building automation system (BAS) market is undergoing a significant transformation. The rapid increase in the digitalization of buildings has resulted in a spurt in demand for smart building management solutions and BASs. These technologies are causing significant disruptions, driving a shift away from traditional building administration...

    $4,950.00
  2. 22 Mar 2023  |  North America  |  Market Research

    North America Facility Management (FM) Growth Opportunities

    Advanced Service Propositions and Agility Drive Competitive Intensity and Support Post-pandemic Success

    The North American FM market has the highest maturity compared to other regions. The United States is the world’s biggest FM market in outsourced FM revenues. Mature end users and participants and attractive opportunities from sizable end-user sectors (e.g., commercial, public) have contributed to the outsourcing culture and the substantial marke...

    $4,950.00
  3. 28 Nov 2022  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    Malaysia Elevator and Escalator Growth Opportunities

    Strategic Focus on Digitalization and Partnerships Advance Elevator and Escalator Market Development

    This study covers all elevator types, including machine room (MR)/machine room-less (MRL) passenger and service systems, and escalators. Elevator and escalator market revenue in this study covers the new installation (NI) business segment and excludes the service business segment. The report analyzes the elevator and escalator market in 4 major Mal...

    $2,450.00
  4. 18 Nov 2022  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    Malaysian Facility Management Growth Opportunities

    Long-term Engagements and Diversified Revenue Streams to Create Future Growth Potential in Facility Management

    The Malaysian facility management (FM) market is considerably more advanced than its neighboring country markets (except Singapore) due to the extensive public sector participation and presence of global and regional companies. The high outsourcing culture in the public sector and support from government agencies have been instrumental in driving d...

    $2,450.00
  5. 13 Oct 2022  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    Southeast Asia Facility Management (FM) Technology Innovation and Growth Opportunities

    Technology Strategy is Vital to the Region’s FM Transformational Growth.

    The Southeast Asia (SEA) facility management (FM) market is growing, supported by the high construction and renovation activity in the region due to the rapid urbanization and the expansion of smart buildings. The adoption of advanced technologies in building services is also witnessing rapid growth. In addition, government regulations for energy e...

    $2,450.00
  6. 27 Jul 2022  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    China Facility Management Growth Opportunities

    Sustainability Innovation Culture and Technologies to Support Facility Management Value Proposition

    The Chinese facility management (FM) market is at a fast-growing stage, owing to the slower start than other Asia-Pacific developing markets. It has been enjoying double-digit growth since before COVID-19. The rapidly increasing outsourcing culture in the country has driven FM market development, supported by a large and still expanding asset base....

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  7. 04 Jan 2022  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    Singapore Flexible Workspace Growth Opportunities

    Collaboration and Industry Convergence to Boost Uptake of Flexible Workspaces

    Flexible workspaces are business workspaces leased by organizations or individuals for periods of time shorter than traditional office leases. Opportunities for flexible workspace in Singapore focus on property services, and ICT solutions and services. Ease of doing business attracts large corporations and multinational companies to Singapore; this...

    $2,450.00
  8. 22 Dec 2021  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    Vietnam Building Automation Systems (BAS) Growth Opportunities

    Disruptive Technologies and Innovative Business Models will be Key to the Advancement of the Industry

    The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need to automate buildings. There is an increasing need to manage buildings remotely, which demands the convergence of advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging technologies with building automation systems (BAS). Currently, 90% of the BMS market in Vietnam is in the early stages of dig...

    $2,450.00
  9. 23 Nov 2021  |  North America  |  Frost Radar

    Frost Radar™: Global Indoor Air Quality Systems, 2021

    A Benchmarking System to Spark Companies to Action—Innovation that Fuels New Deal Flow and Growth Pipelines

    The global indoor air quality systems market is fragmented, with a healthy mix of traditional HVAC service providers, air purifier manufacturers, and start-ups offering air quality monitoring and air purification solutions. Companies have distinguished their products and services by developing next-generation technologies to tackle the impact of po...

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  10. 18 Nov 2021  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    Singapore Building Management System Growth Opportunities

    Disruptive Technologies and Competition from Start-ups Stimulate the Progression of Building Management Solutions

    The Singapore building management system (BMS) market is forecast to expand with a 7.2% CAGR for 2021–2027. Although the positive growth over the forecast period is attributable to recovery from the pandemic, it will not reach the market size of pre-COVID-19 years. Growth is lower due to slower recovery in the construction sector until 2027. Alth...

    $4,950.00