North American Building Automation Systems Markets

Given that thousands of buildings are equipped with separate lighting, security, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, there is a strong demand for sophisticated controls to incorporate these complex applications. Automation and integration of all equipment functions represent the greatest area of advancement within the building technology arena. Interest is growing for building automation systems as the benefits of reduced resource consumption, increased safety and security, and enhanced occupant comfort are realized by end-users.

This Frost & Sullivan research provides detailed analysis of the North American building automation systems. By exploring emerging trends and identifying successful strategies, this study offers readers an essential guide to the future of the field.

Interoperability of Systems Key to Industry Growth

"The interoperability challenge is enormous because very few end users have the option to completely upgrade expensive building systems to ensure equipment and communication languages match," says the author of this research. To overcome this hurdle, industry participants are utilizing open protocol systems, which allow building control technologies to support and manage different networks from a common front-end workstation.

Compatibility among diverse components is expected to reduce the amount of labor required to install new equipment. This, in turn, will allow greater profitability for control manufacturers and added value for end users due to lower up-front costs. In an attempt to capture a larger consumer base, some participants are relying on Microsoft Windows-based operating systems to make control software programs more familiar to end users.

Internet Networking Increases Efficiency and Consumer Appeal

"A major advance in networking technologies is the Internet because it is constantly evolving," states the author. Building owners are adopting innovative web-based paradigms in building operations to meet the needs of the new generation of computer savvy occupants.

Online monitoring of equipment will improve maintenance and operation processes as systems can be checked from a single, networked personal computer (PC). More efficient operations will reduce energy use and maintenance costs.

This Frost & Sullivan research provides the most up-to-date information available and presents a clear view of this industry's growth opportunities, supplying your company with the essential tools to formulate a successful business plan.

1. Executive Summary

A. Market Overview

1. Introduction

2. Definitions

B. Major Research Findings

1. Forecasts and Opportunities

2. Market Segment Analysis

3. Strategic Conclusions

2. Total Building Automation Systems Market

A. Introduction and Overview

1. Introduction and Definitions

2. Total Integrated Building Automation Systems

B. Market Dynamics

1. Measurement Systems

2. Technology Analysis

3. Geographical Analysis

4. System Segment Analysis

C. Market Engineering Awards

1. Energy Stewardship Award

2. Product Innovation Award

3. Product Development Award

4. Mergers and Acquisitions Award

5. Strategic Alliance Innovation Award

3. Building Automation Front-end Systems Market

A. Market Overview and Definitions

1. Overview

2. Measurement Systems

3. Definitions

B. Challenges and Strategies

1. Industry Challenges

2. Strategic Recommendations

C. Market Dynamics

1. Factors Driving the Market

2. Factors Restraining the Market

D. Market Forecasts

1. Forecasts by Product Type

2. Forecasts by End Users

E. Market and Product Trends

1. Product Trends

2. Technology Trends

3. Pricing Trends

4. Distribution Channel Analysis

F. Competitive Analysis

1. Competitive Structure

2. Market Share Analysis

3. Market Share Winners, Losers and Why

4. Protocols: The Heart of Interoperability

A. Introduction

1. Introduction and Overview

2. Definitions

B. Protocol Trends

1. LonWorks

2. BACnet

3. Internet Protocols

C. Observations and Trends

1. End User Preferences

2. Protocol Differences

5. Strategic Assessment of Software Issues

A. Introduction and Overview

1. Introduction

2. Overview and Definitions

B. Software Trends

1. Trends by Platforms

2. Trends in End User Preferences

3. Trends in Technology

C. Competitive Landscape

1. Competitive Analysis

2. Competitive Views of Java

6. Glossary of Terms

A. Automation and Controls

1. Glossary of Terms

List of Charts

Building Automation Systems Market: General

Schematic Sketch of a Typical Building

Automation System

Total Building Automation Systems: Market Engineering Measurements (North America), 2000

Total Building Automation Systems Market: Percentage of Revenues by Regions (North America), 2000

Building Automation Systems Front-end Market: Market Engineering Measurements (North America), 2000

Building Automation Systems Front-end Market: Company Market Share by Revenues, (North America), 2000

Building Automation Systems Market: Typical Lon Works Network Building Automation System Diagram

Building Automation Systems Market: Typical BACnet Network Building Automation System Diagram

List of Figures

Total Building Automation Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts by System Segments (North America), 2000 - 2007

Total Building Automation Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 1997-2007

Building Automation Systems Front-end Market: Database of Key Industry Participants by Product Type (North America), 2000

Building Automation Systems Market: Revenues by Geographic Region, 2000 and 2007

Total Building Automation Systems Market: Percentage Revenues by Regions (North America), 2000

Total Building Automation Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts by System Segments (North America), 1997-2007

Building Automation Systems Front-end Market: Impact of Top Industry Challenges (North America), 2001-2007

Building Automation Systems Front-end Market: Strategies Addressing Top Market Challenges (North America), 2000

Building Automation Systems Front-end Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2001-2007

United States Construction Put in Place: Annual Rate as of January, 1996-2001, By Category in Billions of U.S. Dollars

United States, Number of Buildings, By Size, 1995 and 1999

United States, Square Feet in Buildings, By Size, 1995 and 1999

Building Automation Systems Front-end Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2001-2007

Building Automation Systems Front-end Market: Revenue Forecasts by Product Type (North America), 1997-2007

Building Automation Systems Front-end Software Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (North America), 1997-2007

Building Automation Systems Front-end Hardware Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (North America), 1997-2007

Building Automation Systems Front-end Market: Revenues by End-User (North America), 2000 and 2007

Building Automation Systems Front-end Market: Percent of Revenues by End-users (North America), 2000 and 2007

Building Automation Systems Front-end Market: Pricing Forecasts (North America), 1997-2007

Building Automation Systems Front-end Market: Distribution Channel Trends (North America), 2000

Building Automation Systems Front-end Market: Competitive Structure (North America), 2000

Building Automation Systems Front-end Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (North America), 2000

Building Automation Systems Front-end Market: Protocol and Language Standard and Trends