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Top 10 Strategic Imperatives in Smart Buildings, 2025

Publisher Frost & Sullivan
Published Aug 05, 2025
SKU # MC20295394

Description

The smart buildings industry is growing rapidly, spurred by technology advancements and the rising need for energy efficiency and sustainability. Building automation systems (BAS) are increasingly integrated with HVAC, lighting, and security systems with centralized platforms to maximize building performance and minimize energy use. This transformation is defined by 10 strategic imperatives, as presented in this study, with the top 5 imperatives being the evolution of decentralized energy, AI for predictive building maintenance, cross-industry partnerships, mobile platforms, and resilient infrastructure. Other top transformations include augmented reality, which enhances training and maintenance, as well as continued improvements in data privacy and security. The drive toward carbon-neutral solutions is in line with global sustainability objectives and combating the resistance to digital transformation. Lastly, AI start-ups are launching innovative solutions that increase buildings' efficiency and competitiveness. Together, these imperatives are reimagining the smart buildings ecosystem, creating smarter and more agile, next-generation green buildings.

Table of Contents

Strategic Imperatives
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8
Top Transformations Impacting Growth in Smart Buildings
Top 10 Transformations Impacting Growth in Smart Buildings, 2025
Transformation 1: Evolution of Decentralized Energy
Transformation 2: AI for Predictive Building Maintenance
Transformation 3: Cross-industry Partnerships
Transformation 4: Mobile Platforms
Transformation 5: Resilient Infrastructure
Transformation 6: Augmented Reality
Transformation 7: Data Privacy and Security
Transformation 8: Carbon-neutral Solutions
Transformation 9: Digital Transformation Resistance
Transformation 10: AI Start-ups
Frost & Sullivan Analytics Perspectives
Next Steps
Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
Next Steps
Take the Next Step
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