Abstract
High Investment Costs Challenge Manufacturers of Building Automation Systems
The capability of building automation systems (BAS) to monitor environmental conditions within a building and minimize energy consumption has made them increasingly popular with building owners and facility managers. However, market expansion is hampered by the fact that manufacturers are hard pressed to justify the high initial costs. Moreover, while decision makers recognize the potential benefits that are likely to be offered by the system, the actual return on investment is subject only to speculation. Earlier strategies and technologies have proved to be ineffectual, and owners are skeptical of investing in a system that cannot guarantee satisfactory service.
This Frost & Sullivan research evaluates the current and future prospects of the North American building automation systems controls market. It outlines strategies that are likely to assist participants in positioning themselves, and enable them to formulate their future marketing strategies. Additionally, it presents an insight into promising market opportunities and offers suggestions for product improvement.
Enforcement of Energy Codes Drive Growth for BAS Markets
The U.S. is the highest consumer of energy in the world. In a bid to cut costs, the government has been offering proactive support at the federal level to enforce energy codes in all states. "With commercial buildings consuming approximately 17.0 percent of the total primary energy in the country, curbing energy costs has become a major source of concern among legislators," points out the analyst.
As per the federal mandate, by July 15, 2004, all states in the United States must certify that they have energy codes that are at least as stringent as 90.1-1999. Alternatively, they must provide justification for their noncompliance. Energy conservation initiatives have been especially forthcoming from agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE). It is hoped that the enforcement of these codes would boost the BAS market as consumers try to cut down on their energy costs.
Aggressive Move toward Smaller Building Projects Expands BAS Markets
The last few years have witnessed the entry of a number of participants who are focusing on niche end-user markets in retail, financial services, mission critical applications, and highly complex data center applications. This narrow market concentration allows smaller BAS companies to gain recognition and win large clients such as highly visible, upscale public buildings. Although these building facilities are primarily designed to control the HVAC system, lighting, security, and life safety are also managed in greater numbers as the square footage of the buildings increases.
"Small commercial buildings represent almost 40 percent of the total building sectors," says the analyst. "This potential is likely to increase even further as evolving market needs ensure that manufacturers keep pace with the superior technology." In the long term, it is likely that these systems will justify the high installation costs by reducing the requirements for building engineers and maintenance staff.
Table of Contents
- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Overview
- Definitions
- Competitive Analysis
- Summary of Major Findings
- Market Forecasts and Opportunities
- Market Segment Analysis
- Strategic Conclusions
- TOTAL BAS CONTROLS MARKET
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Market Overview
- End-User Definition
- Definition of Revenues
- Market Engineering Measurements
- Market Dynamics
- Industry Challenges
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Forecasts
- Revenues Forecasts
- Unit Shipment Trends
- Pricing Trends
- Geographic Trends
- End-User Trends
- Distribution Channel Trends
- Demand Analysis
- Market and Technology Trends
- Competitive Analysis
- Competitive Structure
- Competitive Market Share Analysis
- Frost & Sullivan Awards
- Market Leadership Award
- Product Line Strategy Leadership Award
- Technology Innovation Award
- Business Development Strategy Leadership
- Technology Leadership Award
- BAS BUILDING LEVEL CONTROLLERS MARKET
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Market Overview
- Product Definitions
- Market Engineering Measurements
- Market Forecasts
- Revenue Forecasts
- Unit Shipment Trends
- Pricing Trends
- Forecasts by Communication Protocols
- Demand Analysis
- Market and Technology Trends
- BAS Supervisory Controllers Market
- Market Overview
- Market Engineering Measurements
- Revenue Forecasts
- Unit Shipment Trends
- Pricing Trends
- Demand Analysis
- Market and Technology Trends
- BAS Programmable Controllers Market
- Market Overview
- Market Engineering Measurements
- Revenue Forecasts
- Unit Shipment Trends
- Pricing Trends
- Demand Analysis
- Market and Technology Trends
- BAS APPLICATION SOFTWARE MARKET
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Market Overview
- Product Definition
- Definition of Terms
- Market Engineering Measurements
- Market Forecasts
- Revenue Forecasts
- Unit Shipments Trends
- Pricing Trends
- Trends by Platforms
- Trends in End-User Preferences
- Demand Analysis
- Market and Technology Trends
- BAS COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS: OVERVIEW AND TRENDS
- Introduction
- Introduction and Overview
- Definitions
- Protocol Trends
- BACnet
- LonWorks
- Internet Protocols
- Web Services
- Observations and Trends
- End-User Preferences
- Move towards Open Systems
- Open Protocol Environment Preferences
- Differences in Protocols
- Emerging Technologies
- GLOSSARY OF TERMS
- Automation and Controls
- A - B
- C
- D
- E - F
- G - H
- I - L
- M - N
- O - P
- R - S
- T - V
- W - Z
- DSD TABLES NA
- DSD Tables - North America
- Commercial Office Space - the U.S.
- New Nonresidential Buildings by type - Canada
- New Nonresidential Building Construction by Floor Area - the U.S.
- Status of Energy Codes (U.S.)
- Value of Building Permits by State - Canada
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