Demand for connected and automated systems in buildings is rapidly increasing. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is one of the most crucial operations components of a building, and it is integral to the digital transformation of building systems.
Besides the decarbonization of buildings, advancement of HVAC systems is critical because it offers monetary savings and higher comfort levels for building occupants. Furthermore, customers’ needs and requirements are driving the legacy HVAC manufacturers and market participants to incorporate information and communications technology (ICT) and software-related offerings as add-on features in their systems.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, HVAC stakeholders, including occupants and building owners, have become more conscious about indoor air quality and airborne transmission of diseases. This translates to the need for highly efficient HVAC systems with advanced filtration technology; artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies can enable the transformation of HVAC systems for improved performance and better utility.
The HVAC ecosystem of the future will entail partnerships among various stakeholders in the buildings industry, such as property developers and building automation system providers. Collaboration with cross-industry players, such as those from ICT, finance, and the public sector, will be inevitable.
Top Growth Opportunities for 2024
Strategic Imperatives
Top 8 Growth Opportunities
Growth Opportunity 1: Remote HVAC Services through IoT and Cloud to Modernize Maintenance
Growth Opportunity 2: Open Protocols to Enhance HVAC Interoperability
Growth Opportunity 3: AI- and ML-based HVAC to Gain Dominance
Growth Opportunity 4: HVAC-as-a-Service to Emerge as a Customer Value Proposition
Growth Opportunity 5: Green HVAC to Drive the Decarbonization of Buildings
Growth Opportunity 6: HVAC Optimization to Support Demand Response Programs
Growth Opportunity 7: Smart HVAC to Progress with Cybersecurity
Growth Opportunity 8: Retrofit Focus to Expand HVAC Ecosystem Development