Integrators Find Ways to Stay Competitive in Building Automation Market
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — A new report from IHS Inc. indicates system integrators are placing increasing emphasis on product choice and adding value to traditional systems to better position themselves for enhancing customer satisfaction due to growing competition in the building automation market.
Revenue for global building automation systems installation and aftermarket services was estimated to be worth $26.4 billion in 2012. Small- and medium-sized independent integrators accounted for an estimated 57 percent of the overall takings.