International. Controllers, sensors and software were the products that drove the building automation market in the Americas region during 2010, leading to this segment reaching revenues of US $ 1.7 billion, according to a study published by the company IMS Research.
The report also highlighted the growing trend of companies to improve the energy efficiency of their offices with the implementation of building automation systems, which is a clear indication of the level of demand that can be expected for this 2012. In that sense, the IMS Research researchers stated in their publication that "although the construction market has been weakened by the difficult economic situation, we believe that the automation market will exceed forecasts as companies and governments seek to improve the efficiency of their facilities." In addition to the above, it is important to note that most new buildings have automation systems from the beginning, so one of the main sources of growth for the industry is the installation of this type of applications in existing buildings.
