The latest report from the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) revealed a strong performance for the Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) market in the year-to-date, rising 3.8 percent to £865 million – highlighting the continual technological breakthroughs and growing consumer demand for smart buildings.
Despite ongoing broader economic difficulties and a challenging period for the construction industry, including a major skills shortage, the longer-term positive trend in the Building Management or Building Energy Management Systems market data reflects a period of optimism for the building automation sector.
Stacey Lucas, president of the BCIA, highlighted the significance of the year-to-date increase. She said “These figures are testimony to the ongoing advancements in innovation taking place throughout the BEMS sector.
Despite the challenging economic times and a general decline in key construction sectors, the BEMS market continues to perform. (more…)