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:

Home Automation

  • Building Automation
  • Energy Management
  • Energy Harvesting
  • Lighting
  • Fire & Safety
  1. 16 May 2019  |  Global  |  Technology Research

    Innovations in Noise Reduction

    Excessive noise levels produced as a result of rapid urbanization coupled with expanding transport warrant the need for noise abatement technologies

    The rapid increase in the intensity and the number of sources involved in augmenting noise pollution combined with the increase in urbanization results in more people exposed to noise pollution globally. Noise pollution will therefore have a direct impact on human health and behavior. Increasing noise pollution will also have negative economic impa...

    $4,950.00
  2. 08 Aug 2019  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Global Smart Thermostats Market, Forecast to 2025

    Increasing Thermostat Capabilities will Enable the Integration of Smart Home Devices and Drive Growth Opportunities Across the Globe

    The proliferation of smart devices in residences across the globe has risen over the last two years. Smart thermostat is one such device that has seen traction, especially in regions like North America and Europe. Once considered as expensive devices with complicated controls, smart thermostats have become consumer friendly and light on the pocket ...

    $4,950.00
  3. 28 Aug 2019  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Global Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) and Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) Market, Forecast to 2025

    Energy Efficiency Legislation, Customer Awareness, and Commitment to Sustainability are Crucial for Accelerated Market Growth

    The Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) and Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) market is dynamic and poised for accelerated growth for the next 7 years. BEMS is primarily driven by the trend of high peak demand charges, customers’ commitment towards sustainability, energy efficiency legislation, state incentives for buildings to install ...

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  4. 29 Aug 2019  |  Global  |  Frost Radar

    Frost Radar in the Global Elevator Market

    A Measurement System to Spark Companies 2 Action (C2A)—Innovation That Fuels New Deal Flow and Growth Pipelines

    The global elevator market is generally deemed low risk and is steadily growing. The market is closely tied to the performance of the global real estate development market, as an elevator is a common and important component in a building. The market is expected to grow about 4% annually from 2018 to 2025, attributed to three factors: the demand for...

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  5. 20 Dec 2019  |  Global  |  Megatrends

    The Future of Facility Management (FM), Forecast to 2025

    A New Era of Service Integration, User Experience, Business Productivity, Smart Technology, and Internationalisation

    The global Facility Management (FM) market is going through a major transformation, driven by technology innovation, new business models, emerging value propositions, competitive disruption, and creative new service offerings. In many parts of the world, FM services are commoditising and there is a need for innovation and new value propositions if ...

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  6. 26 Jun 2020  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Global Integrated Facility Management (IFM) Market, Forecast to 2026

    Technology Integration, Evolution of Business Models and Addition of Service Lines are Expected to Drive Growth in the Market

    The global integrated facility management (IFM) market has the highest rate of growth within the overall outsourced facility management (FM) industry, followed by bundled-service and single-service FM offerings. It is also going through a period of major transformation, driven by technological advancements, upcoming business models, challenging mar...

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  7. 03 Jul 2020  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Growth Opportunities in the Global Facility Management Market, Forecast to 2025

    Preparing Facility Management Participants for Success After a Pandemic

    The global Facility Management (FM) market is going through a major transformation driven by technology innovation, new business models, emerging value propositions, competitive disruption, and creative new service offerings. In many parts of the world, FM services are commoditising and there is a need for innovation and new value propositions if s...

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  8. 19 Nov 2020  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Digital Transformation and the Internet of Things Propel the Global Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Equipment Market, 2020

    Strategies Centered on Solution-based HVAC Offerings and Clean Air for the Built Environment Create New Growth Opportunities

    Frost & Sullivan estimated HVAC equipment market revenue at $102.5 billion in 2019. Revenue is expected to grow at a nominal rate through 2026 to reach $140.6 billion. Demand for HVAC products because of climate change and the need for clean air in buildings is fueling market growth. Environmentally friendly, energy-efficient systems that save mone...

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  9. 07 Dec 2020  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Global Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB) Promise New Efficiency Beyond Cost and Innovative Technologies, 2020

    Integrated Configurations in Monitoring and Tracking Functions will Lead New ZEB Development

    The global energy demand from the building and construction sector continues to rise, mainly due to rapid expansion of buildings’ floor area and global climate change. Ambitious, yet compelling, zero energy buildings (ZEB) are deemed to directly and effectively address the global issues on climate change and energy scarcity. As defined in this...

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  10. 04 Feb 2021  |  Global  |  Market Research

    The Future of Smart Buildings—Top 10 Growth Opportunities in the Global Building Automation Market

    Growth Strategies Fueled by Accelerated Integration of Health, Safety, and Security Features in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

    The global building automation market has been experiencing an upswing during the last few years driven by increasing awareness about building optimization, energy efficiency, smart and green advancements, and the rise of smart city initiatives. The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, however, has both accelerated the need for building automation systems and c...

    $2,450.00