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. 11 Sep 2013  |  Asia Pacific  |  Megatrends

    Asia-Pacific Buildings Sector: Macro to Micro Implications of Mega Trends to 2025

    Building Reformation is a New Form of Economic and Green Growth in Asia-Pacific

    This study provides insights into key mega trends for the buildings sector in Asia-Pacific. Global mega trends such as urbanization and economic and technological development are changing the demographics and financial outlook in Asia-Pacific, and will shape the region’s buildings sector. The trends examined are, broadly, building construction, a...

    $3,500.00
  2. 05 Feb 2014  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    Strategic Analysis of the Australian Facilities Management Market for Retail, Wholesale, and Warehousing

    Consumer Demand and Global Investor Activity Secure FM Opportunities

    This research service focuses on the Australian facilities management market for retail, wholesale, and warehousing. The Australian facilities management (FM) market for retail, wholesale, and warehousing is a highly fragmented market. It is expected to grow at a stable rate till 2019. The top market participants have been studied through their per...

    $4,950.00
  3. 06 Jun 2014  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    Building Construction Market in Asia-Pacific

    Cities to Thrive as New Edge Buildings Go Green and Energy Efficient

    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...

    $4,950.00
  4. 03 Jan 2017  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    BEMS Market in Southeast Asia, Forecast to 2020

    Rise in Electricity Prices, Boom in Building Construction, and Energy Services to Result in Near Doubling of Overall Revenues for the Building Energy

    The Southeast Asian Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) market currently in the nascent stage is expected to grow strongly at a CAGR of 10 to 15% from 2015 and 2020. The market is expected to be worth more than $180 million by 2020. In addition to rising electricity price and expanding buildings construction and energy services, demand will b...

    $4,950.00
  5. 17 Jan 2017  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    SEA Integrated Facilities Management Market, Forecast to 2021

    Demand for Cost and Energy Efficiency Propels IFM Sophistication

    The Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) market in Southeast Asia (SEA) is set to grow steadily until 2020. Rapid growth can be expected in developing economies such as Thailand and Indonesia, while advanced IFM markets in Malaysia and Singapore provide available opportunities due to rapid building modernization and energy-efficiency goals. Colle...

    $4,950.00
  6. 17 Mar 2017  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    Australian Facilities Management Market, Forecasts to 2023

    Technology-aided Value-added Solutions Prompts FM Market Development

    The Facilities Management (FM) market in Australia has relatively high outsourcing rate due to the number of mature end-user sectors. However, due to its market nature and cost pressure, the split between in-house and outsourced FM is unlikely to change during the forecast period. During the forecast period, the market is expected to be fueled by d...

    $4,950.00
  7. 24 Nov 2017  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    Growth Opportunities for District Heating and Cooling in Asia, Forecast to 2021

    Increasing Adoption of DHC Creates Abundant Opportunities for Growth

    District heating and cooling is not a new concept, but this technology is gaining traction in Asia in the current era of urbanization, energy insecurity, and climate change mitigation. The study period is 2014–2021, with the base year as 2016, and forecast period as 2017 to 2021. This research covers East Asia (Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan) and...

    $4,950.00
  8. 20 Mar 2018  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    Digital Transformation of the Australian Built Environment, Forecast to 2024

    Emergence of Cloud, IoT, and Analytics Creates New Challengers in the Building Management System Market

    While the Australian market for digital built environment solutions is growing rapidly, it is still under-penetrated, particularly in the residential sector. Solutions that improve the energy efficiency of built environments have found the highest acceptance among asset owners due to their ability to demonstrate a clear return on investment (RoI). ...

    $3,000.00
  9. 03 Jul 2018  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    Asia-Pacific Integrated Facilities Management Market, Forecast to 2022

    Cost Efficiency, Standardization, Long-term Partnerships and Technology Adoption are Key Trends

    The Asia-Pacific integrated facilities management (IFM) market is witnessing stable growth, primarily supported by rapid growth and development of facilities management (FM) in developing markets, but offset by lower growth in mature markets. High construction activity and booming end-user sectors, coupled with the growing outsourcing culture and a...

    $4,950.00
  10. 11 Mar 2019  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    Thailand Facilities Management Market, Forecast to 2023

    Technological Adoption and Client Value Enhancement are Key Differentiators

    The facility management (FM) landscape in Thailand is highly competitive and mature. The market is fragmented, with a high outsourcing rate to major multinational companies, and many local services for established end-user sectors. However, a major multinational company, ISS Facility Service Co., Ltd., has disclosed its plan to stall its operations...

    $1,500.00