JLL Finds Smart Buildings Are Getting Smarter, More User-Friendly
New smart building technologies are making the systems that run buildings more responsive and reliable for the people and businesses within their walls Advances in building and information technologies have brought a new Big Data analytics-based approach to facilities management—one that ushers in a new era of operational control, reliability and productivity for businesses and […]
Grand View Research Expects Global Smart Meters Market to Reach US$22,177 Million by 2020
The global market for smart meters is expected to reach USD 22,177 million by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Smart meters provide two-way communication and benefits including time-based rates, faster power outage detection and resolution, and dynamic pricing among others. Initiatives by regulatory authorities to establish smart grids and […]
Energy Management Association Advances Energy Management Services for Building Owners
The newly-created Energy Management Association (EMA) is an innovative association dedicated to advancing the quality of energy management services for the benefit of building owners. EMA responds to a need created by the growing importance of managing and reducing energy consumption in buildings and the emphasis on the total building envelope. EMA membership is open […]
Navigant Research Forecasts Annual Revenue of Smart Thermostats Will Reach Nearly US$1.4 Billion by 2020
Entry of large retailers will boost the market, report concludes Smart thermostats, also known as programmable communicating thermostats (PCTs), offer integrated features that surpass the basic sensing and control functions of traditional thermostats. Although the market for smart thermostats has struggled to gain traction, recent developments – particularly the purchase of smart thermostat maker Nest […]
Country Profile: KNX Netherlands
By Rob van Mil, KNX Netherlands. KNX Netherlands was founded in the 1990s by eight manufacturer members. In 2005 a separate user club was formed by around 35 installers and systems integrators. In cooperation with the manufacturers, the user club organised workshops for one or two afternoons every year. A Starter Package was offered to […]
Interview: Wim Voet, RTI
Wim Voet spent much of his professional career in the consumer electronics industry. He has been active in the custom install market since 2000 and in control products since 2006. Currently he is the international sales manager in the EMEA region for Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) and its Pro Control division. RTI is a US-based […]
MarketsandMarkets Expects the Total Building Automation & Controls Market to Reach US$49.5 Billion by 2018
Key Players are CLC bio (Denmark), Biomatters (New Zealand), Partek (U.S.), Genomatix (Germany), Knome (U.S.), and DNASTAR (U.S.) and others. According to a new market research report “Global Building Automation & Controls Market (2013 – 2018): By Product (Lighting, Security & Access, HVAC, Entertainment, Outdoor, Elevator Controls, Building Management Systems (BMS)), Application & Geography (Americas, […]
Allied Market Research Forecasts Global Smart Homes and Buildings Market to Reach US$35.3 Billion by 2020
Allied Market Research today announced the most critically analyzed report titled “Global Smart Homes, Buildings (Energy Efficient, Automated) Market (Applications, Technologies, Products and End-User), Size, Share, Trends, Analysis, Research, Future Demand, Scope and Forecast, 2013 – 2020”. The study concludes that the global smart home and buildings market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 29.5% […]
Navigant Research Forecasts Shipments of Communications Nodes for Building Automation Systems Will be 387 Million Annually by 2021
Integrated building management and building automation systems (BASs) rely on networks of sensors, switches, fans, alarms, and other devices, along with powerful software tools, to provide a real-time view of the current state of a building. The market for networked building controls is expanding as building owners and operators realize the cost savings offered by […]
Country Profile: KNX China
By Tony Cha, KNX China. KNX China was established over five years ago jointly by Siemens, ABB, Hager and Schneider. Its day-to-day running and secretariat is managed by the Promotion Centre of Instrumentation Technology & Economy Institute, P.R.C. In addition to the four founder member companies, there are currently more than forty other member companies, […]