The Future of Facility Management
27-Jun-2016
Global
Market Research
MBEB-01-00-00-00
EN00916-GL-MR_18783
The facility management (FM) market is posed for a major transformation in the next 5 years. In many parts of the world, FM services are commoditising and there is a need for innovation and new value propositions. This visionary study identifies the 8 most significant transformational trends that will define the future of the FM market. It also presents the growth outlook for the market until 2025 and analyses the future of competition, market share evolution, service integration strategies, competitive trends, the impact of technology, the future of the workplace, and the market outlook for major regions, namely North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World.
Key Findings and CEO 360 Degree Perspective
Top Predictions for the FM Market
Future of FM—Top 5 Conclusions
- Service Integration
- Workplace Change Management
- Leverage of IoT
- Big Data Analytics
- Market Consolidation
Transformational Trends in the FM Market
- Business Productivity
- Anything as a Service (XaaS)
- Sustainability
- Energy Management
- Performance Contracting
- Partnerships & Collaboration
- Cloud Services
- Selling to the CXO
Global FM Market in Numbers
Global Future of Work
- Labour Force
- Place of Work
- Workplace Technology
Key Conclusions and Vision for the FM Market
- Region
- Segment
- Business Model
- Technology
- Supply
- Customer
- Competitive Environment
Associated Research and Multimedia on FM
Market Definitions
Market Segmentation
Geographical Scope
Global Growth Summary
Global Growth Outlook
Service Integration and IFM Growth
Market Roadmap
Transformational Trends
Trend 1—Business Productivity
Trend 2—Anything as a Service (XaaS)
Trend 3—Sustainability
Trend 4—Energy Management
Trend 5—Performance Contracting
Trend 6—Partnerships and Collaborations
Trend 7—Cloud Services
Trend 8—Selling to the CXO
The Future of Competition
Market Share Analysis
Market Share Evolution
Service Integration Strategies
Competitor Growth Analysis
Strategic Focus
Competitive Trends
Chinese Companies to Watch
Convergence Opportunities
Regional Competitive Trends
M&A Activities
Key Shifts in Demographics and Technology
Future of Work—Segments to Explore for FM Suppliers
Labour Force
Ageing Population
Female Empowerment
Generation Y Employees
Crowdsourcing as a New Outsourcing
Modular Work Structures
Office Design to Drive Collaboration
Impact of Technology
Technology Roadmap Towards Smart and Connected Buildings
Technology in Buildings—Top Developments to Watch
Connectivity and Convergence
Big Data and Analytics
Internet of Things (IoT)
Transformational Technology Trends in Homes and Buildings
Fastest Growing Technology Markets in Homes and Buildings
Long-term Technology Vision for Homes and Buildings
Growth Opportunities by Region
Regional Growth Comparison
Regional Segmentation and Market Tiers
Strategic Growth Trends by Region
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of World
Legal Disclaimer
Abbreviations and Acronyms Used
Market Engineering Methodology
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- 4. Total FM Market: Company Market Share Analysis of Top 5 Participants, Global, 2016
- 5. FM Market: Segmentation by Tiers of Market Development by Region, Global, 2016
- 1. FM Market: Top Transformational Trends, Global, 2016–2025
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- 3. FM Industry: The Future Trends, Global, 2016–2025
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- 18. CEO Survey Results: Motivations for Sustainability Investments, Global, 2016
- 19. Energy Savings and Performance Contracting: Revenue Forecast, Europe and North America, 2012–2020
- 20. Total FM Market: Selection of Energy Management Contract Models and Market Segmentation, Global, 2016
- 21. Total FM Market: Big Data Analytics Use Case Examples, Global, 2016
- 22. Total FM Market: Competitive Landscape for Big Data Solutions, Global, 2016
- 23. Emerging C-Suite Titles, Global, 2016–2025
- 24. Total FM Market: Revenue Market Share, Global, 2016 and 2025
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- 26. Total FM Market: Strategic Focus on Integration and Internationalisation, Global, 2016
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- 28. Labour Force Size by Region, Global, 2025
- 29. Top 15 Ageing Countries by Rank, Global, 2025
- 30. Crowdsourcing Flow Model, Global, 2016–2025
- 31. FM Market: Technology Timeline, Global, 2009–2020
- 32. Big Data, Sources, and Types of Services, Global, 2016
- 33. Data Traffic Per Year, Global, 2012 and 2020
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- 44. FM Market: Revenues by Service Delivery Model, APAC, 2016 and 2025
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- 46. FM Market: Revenues by Service Delivery Model, RoW, 2016 and 2025
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