Published on February 14, 2024, by Mandy Polacek and Ben Anderson of Forrester Consulting, this report presents findings from a survey of 2,445 smart building leaders across 18 industries and 25 countries, examining their views on sustainability, security, and environmental systems. Findings indicate that less than 10% of organizations operate smart buildings. Additionally, advanced organizations leverage system integration and tools to better inform leaders. The main takeaway is that business opportunities exist for professionals with strong system integration abilities, knowledge of advanced technology, and user-friendly platforms.

Keywords: Architecture/Engineering, Construction/New Buildings, Control & Monitoring Equipment/Sensors, Cybersecurity/Privacy, Energy Efficiency/Management, HVAC & Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Internet of Things (IoT), Large Building Controls/Automation, Protocols/Standards, Utilities