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Abstract

Research Overview

High Investments to Commission BAS Controls in Retail Facility Deters Potential End Users

When retail stores decide to integrate the basic systems in a building such as security, fire, and heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC), they prefer simple and easy-to-operate controllers that are both cost- and user-friendly. However, building automation system (BAS) controls are expensive and require high initial investments, making the task of convincing the retail facility manager or owner to invest a challenging one. Most of the potential benefits of BAS controls are 'soft' and therefore hard to quantify, such as greater productivity or more satisfied tenants due to more comfortable building environments. Hard costs such as savings in energy and labor as well as material and operating expenses are more tangible, but can only be realized much after the initial investment. The impact of this challenge is likely to be high in the short term but expected to decrease over the forecast period. This is due to the trend of building owners and managers getting replaced by real estate investment trusts and other financially strong corporate entities that realize the importance of investing in BAS controls to manage information optimally and achieve targets.

Shift in Manufacturers' Focus toward Better Customer Service with Long-term Support Capabilities Drives Market

Current trends in the North American BAS controls market for retail buildings indicate that manufacturers are focusing on improving their product portfolios, to provide complete solutions to their customers. Several companies have already started building up their solutions and services business to help customers enhance productivity and competitiveness by improving the overall retail building facility performance. Companies such as Honeywell and Johnson Controls are working on providing comprehensive solutions that meet all possible needs of retail chains through their retail based solution business that comprises a vast range of systems and services.

"Thus, as customers increasingly look for long-term relationships with manufacturers, companies' ability to forge fluid relationships that can attach and detach from project to project as needed is becoming critical for survival," notes the analyst of this research service. In such a scenario, it is hardly surprising that manufacturers are fast revamping their system offerings to keep pace with continuous changes in technology and customer expectations.

Replacing Legacy Systems with Cutting-edge Technology is a Key Goal

Typically, the task of integrating and monitoring multiple parameters in a retail building such as HVAC, lighting and humidity is undertaken by the facility manager or qualified technicians. However, open interoperability in BAS controls can enable the retail facility manager or the owner to monitor all these parameters from virtually anywhere in the country using the Internet. Interoperability also empowers the owner to make adjustments as required in specific parameters deriving from environmental conditions such as humidity or temperature.

"However, the lack of awareness among end users about these options along with the method to realize them in their facilities could limit the growth potential of the BAS controls market for retail buildings," says the analyst. "Educating end users about these options and inducing them to shift from legacy systems to advanced technology remains a major goal for BAS controls

Table of Contents

• 1. Executive Summary
  • 1. Market Overview and Definitions
    • 1. Overview
    • 2. Definitions
  • 2. Summary of Major Findings
    • 1. Market Forecasts
    • 2. Market Opportunities
    • 3. Conclusion
• 2. Total North American BAS Controls Market for Retail Buildings
  • 1. Market Overview and Definitions
    • 1. Market Overview
    • 2. Product Definition
    • 3. End-User Definition
    • 4. Definition of Revenues
    • 5. Market Engineering Measurements
  • 2. Market Dynamics
    • 1. Industry Challenges
    • 2. Market Drivers
    • a. Cutting-edge Energy-efficient Technologies Designed to Lower Long-term Operating Costs Boosts BAS Controls Market for Retail Building Applications
    • b. Shift of Manufacturers' Focus Toward Providing Improved Customer Service with Long-term Support Capabilities Drives Demand for BAS Controls in Retail Buildings
    • c. Return on Investment from the Automated Facility Encourages Retrofit Business in the Retail BAS Market for Retail Buildings
    • d. Regulations by Government and Other Associations Drive Growth in the Retail BAS Markets
    • e. Integration of Industrial Automation and Building Automation Products to Retail Buildings
    • 3. Market Restraints
    • a. Slower Penetration in Smaller Building Applications Confines Potential for Growth of BAS Controls for Retail Buildings in North America
    • b. Sales by Electronic Retailers Limits Market for BAS Controls for Retail Facilities in North America
    • c. Weak Enforcement of Regulations and Policies Curbs Demand for BAS Controls for Retail Building Markets in North America
    • d. Increase in the Complexity of the BAS System Causes Lack of Familiarity and Acceptance Curbing BAS Controls for Retail Buildings in North America
  • 3. Market Forecasts
    • 1. Revenue Forecasts
    • 2. Unit Shipment Trends
    • 3. Price Trends
    • 4. Geographic Trends
    • 5. Distribution Channel Trends
    • 6. Demand Analysis
    • 7. Technology Trends
  • 4. Frost & Sullivan Awards
    • 1. Customer Service Innovation Award
    • 2. Best Bang for the Buck Award
• 3. Trends of BAS Controls Market in Retail Industry
  • 1. Overview and Definitions
    • 1. Retail Industry Overview
    • 2. Definitions
  • 2. Types of Retail Buildings
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Retail Building Types
  • 3. Growth Trends of Retail Industry
    • 1. Growth Determinants
    • 2. Growth Trends in Retail Chains
  • 4. Construction Trends
    • 1. Impact of Construction on Retail Industry
    • 2. Adapting to Changing Needs of End-Users
    • 3. Trends in Retail Site Selection and Its Impact on Automation
    • 4. Trends in Retail Store Layout and Its Impact on Automation
  • 5. Current Initiatives in Retail Industry
    • 1. Developments in Retail Industry
    • 2. Trends in Urban Retail Buildings
    • 3. Trends in Retail Industry by Business Activity
  • 6. Trends in Cost Controlling Measures of Retail Facilities
    • 1. Optimized Indoor Climatic Control
    • 2. Store Maintenance
    • 3. Energy Management
• 4. Competitive Analysis
  • 1. Introduction
    • 1. Tiers in the BAS Controls Industries
    • 2. Competitive Structure
    • 3. Competitive Landscape
    • 4. Industry SWOT
  • 2. Profiles of Key Industry Participants
    • 1. Trane
    • 2. TEMSCO Solutions
    • 3. Delta Controls
• 5. Econometrics
  • 1. Decision Support Database
    • 1. Value of Retail Construction by Type
    • 2. Spending on Retail Building Renovation & Repair
    • 3. Commercial Buildings Energy Expenditure by Lighting type
    • 4. Number of Retail Stores
    • 5. Capital Expenditure by Sector