Smart Buildings Market Research Reports

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:

Home Automation

  • Building Automation
  • Energy Management
  • Energy Harvesting
  • Lighting
  • Fire & Safety
  1. 11 Apr 2023  |  Global  |  Market Outlook

    Global Homes and Buildings Industry Outlook 2023

    Technology-enabled, Data-driven Software Platforms Vital for Solid Industry Growth

    The homes and buildings industry recorded a robust 8.6% growth in 2022, driven by demand for facility management services, smart home devices, customer experience platforms, and construction management solutions. Increasing adoption of internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven smart building solutions also contributed to the ...

    $4,950.00
  2. 13 Dec 2022  |  Global  |  Market Outlook

    Growth Opportunity Outlook in the Homes and Buildings Industry

    The homes and buildings industry’s future is technology enabled. Recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic combined with decarbonization challenges will accelerate the use of digital building technologies. Heightened awareness about a safe and healthy environment will prompt the use of the internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) applicat...

    $2,450.00
  3. 30 Nov 2022  |  Global  |  Tracker

    Global LED Lighting Tracker, 2022

    Innovative Applications will Drive New Lighting Product Launches as Conventional Use Hits a Growth Plateau

    Energy and cost savings are still perceived as one of the top benefits of light-emitting diode (LED) lighting, and they will continue to influence decision-making in lighting procurement. In major countries, households' rising disposable income will result in the renovation and modification of lighting systems to keep up with LED lighting innovatio...

    $3,000.00
  4. 28 Jul 2022  |  Global  |  Frost Radar

    Frost Radar™: Elevators and Escalators, 2022

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

    The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly changed the way buildings, including their elevators and escalators, function. This industry in the recent past has transformed quickly and drastically because of supply chain disruptions, logistical challenges, and increased digitalization. This has led to changes in the way elevators and escalators are designed, ...

    $4,950.00
  5. 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...

    $4,950.00
  6. 05 Jul 2021  |  Global  |  Tracker

    Global Elevator and Escalator Industry Tracker, 2021

    Future Growth Potential in the New Equipment and Services Segments as the Market Recovers after COVID-19

    This study provides a global industry overview of new installations and service markets of elevators and escalators. Asia-Pacific and Americas, in particular Latin America, continue to be demand centers for new elevators and escalators with upcoming planned townships and smart cities, which include residential, office, transportation, and retail se...

    $2,450.00
  7. 28 Jun 2021  |  Asia Pacific  |  Tracker

    Singapore Facilities Management Cost Tracker, 2021

    Increase in Manpower Costs Spurs Transformational Growth Strategies of FM Companies in Securing New Contracts

    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...

    $2,450.00
  8. 19 Apr 2021  |  North America  |  Market Outlook

    Digital and Outcome-linked Service Innovations to Power the Global Homes and Buildings Industry, Outlook 2021

    Future Growth Potential Driven by Resilient and Sustainable Business Models

    The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every sector and has forced various industries to undergo business transformation initiatives to adapt to the new normal environment. The Homes and Buildings (H&B) industry is no exception and is expected to face an acute recovery challenge both from the supply and demand side of the industry in 2021. As ho...

    $4,950.00
  9. 08 Sep 2020  |  North America  |  Frost Radar

    Frost Radar™: Global Smart Thermostats Market, 2020

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

    Smart thermostats have changed the way home appliances are controlled for better living conditions. They learn about the heating and cooling preferences in a household and adjust settings automatically, and allow for access of real-time and historical data to optimize performance when a space is unoccupied. The global smart thermostat market is o...

    $4,950.00
  10. 08 Sep 2020  |  Asia Pacific  |  Frost Radar

    Frost Radar™: Asia-Pacific Facilities Management Market, 2020

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

    In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the built environment has reached a point inflection concerning health and safety improvements. Building occupants are increasingly cautious about their physical surroundings, including population density, air quality, and cleanliness. Facility management (FM) companies in Asia-Pacific (APAC) that provide tradi...

    $4,950.00