Environment

This research studies the growing market for building construction in the Asia-Pacific, and it discusses the key trends and opportunities such as green and smart buildings. The fundamental factors driving and restraining this market are examined along with a forecast of the market revenue for the residential and non-residential segments from 2014-2...

This document focus on the sustainability issues in the green buildings market in Asia-Pacific. Green buildings must be environmentally sustainable and remain green in their entire lifecycle. The key issue beyond the creation of a green building is the sustainability of the green status and functionality of the green aspects in that building. In or...

The produced water (PW) treatment market in Southeast Asia is currently facing challenges such as high cost in intensive technologies, lack of knowledge on produced water management and public acceptance towards treatment technologies. However, increase in oil production, ageing oilfields, stringent effluent discharge regulations and water conserva...

The current slowdown in the mining sector and significant reduction in budgets across public sector agencies will have a dampening effect on FM demand. The Australian FM market is driven primarily by construction activity levels, demand for maintenance and refurbishment services, and a strong case for outsourcing. This study uses Frost & Sullivan's...

The level of hazardous waste management varies among Asia-Pacific countries. Many countries still face major difficulties in managing locally produced hazardous waste. The private sector is often involved in treating hazardous waste at the national level; this is prevalent to a large extent in countries such as Singapore, Australia, and to a lesser...

Buildings are one of the leading carbon emitters with hotels contributing 15% to 20% of the emissions. In Southeast Asia, green hospitality is often considered only as the compliance of hotels with green building standards. However, it also encompasses other specific operational aspects. Green hospitality is likely to benefit from approximately 15%...

This research service outlines future prospects in the water and wastewater treatment (WWWT) market in the Australian resources sector along with its key trends and opportunities. The challenges this market is currently faces are high mining cost, labor shortage, and lack of access to infrastructure in the resources sector. However, the market driv...

The major threats for the water industry in Asia-Pacific (APAC) that may necessitate significant adoption of smart grid solutions are water scarcity, aging infrastructure, population growth and urbanization, and climate change. The developing economies in APAC including India, China, and Indonesia are suffering from a vicious cycle of non-revenue w...

The building construction industry in Southeast Asia is witnessing significant growth owing to fast-growing economies such as Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. More cities are increasingly developing with a smart city vision in mind. As a result, there will be growth in the demand for smart buildings. With several smart cities being develope...