http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/svcg.pag/EVBT - Building Technologies Research Wed, 8 Feb 2012 16:42:51 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=D2F3-01-00-00-00 This research study provides an overview of different renewable energy sources for domestic and industrial applications. The technology maturity levels are also highlighted in this research study. Additionally, the research study also covers the initiatives in promoting such renewables for increased sustainability and reduction of environmental impact. At the same time, opportunity evaluation for each renewable energy technology and its growth is also covered in this research study. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 04:41:02 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P5DA-01-00-00-00 The issue of sustainable development in recent years has gained increased attention throughout Asia-Pacific and the world. Global trends such as population growth, industrialization, climate change, water scarcity, increasing solid waste, green buildings, and other environmental issues have led to increased demand for green technologies and services. This study provides benchmarking analysis on pre-determined parameters of the current state and overall readiness for green initiatives across ten economies in Asia-Pacific including Australia, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:39:30 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P5E1-01-00-00-00 This research service covers the Indonesian market for elevators. In this study, the elevator market has been divided into passenger, home and cargo market segments. The market has been divided into new equipment market and maintenance markets since both these have a huge disparity in characteristics. A wide range of end user segments have been elaborated to cover most of the aspects of the elevator industry. In addition to the key research findings, this study highlights the market size, presents forecasts, describes the market trends and the competitive landscape, analyses the distribution chain, and lists other key trends. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:01:30 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M7A2-01-00-00-00 The European Energy Efficient Lighting (EEL) market is growing, driven primarily by EU legislation phasing out inefficient lighting technologies. CFLs are the major product segment, but LED lighting is gaining market share. Though LED lighting is a niche market, it is expected to gain mainstream acceptance as LED prices fall. The residential application segment remains the largest consumer of lighting sources. Germany and the United Kingdom are expected to lead growth over the forecast period. Other major markets like Spain and Italy will show slower growth given their economic conditions. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:01:32 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M74D-01-00-00-00 The Voice Alarms market is still in an early stage of development in large parts of the world and promises good growth potential. Though it did not experience a dip in 2009, it reacted with lagged effect in 2010, as construction projects were put on hold and planned investments and expenditure curtailed. North America was among the worst hit in the crisis. The market is expected to recover in North America and Europe shortly and 2011 will deliver growth. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the leading growth region over the forecast period, as economies develop and newer technologies penetrate this market. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:40:30 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P5D7-01-00-00-00 This research service covers the Southeast Asian Fire and Safety market. In this study, Fire and Safety includes Fire detection equipment, fire suppression equipment and other equipments related. In addition to the key research findings, this study highlights the market size, presents forecasts, describes the market trends and the competitive landscape, analyses the distribution chain, and lists other key trends. Separate chapters present the in-depth analysis on each fire detection and fire suppression market. In 2011, the top three leading regions in the Fire and Safety market are Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore while Indonesia and Vietnam are emerging markets. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:37:30 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P572-01-00-00-00 Economic growth, increase in construction activities due to rise in population, rapid urbanization, and higher disposable incomes are the key factors that have contributed to the growth of the market and are likely to drive it in the future. In addition, increase in awareness about energy efficiency, availability of skilled labor, and development of eco-friendly products are the key growth drivers. The total select HVAC products market was valued at INR 31.71 billion in 2010, and it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9 percent between 2010 and 2015, owing to the rapid growth in the construction sector Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:42:31 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M745-01-00-00-00 The African Infrastructure Tracker: Namibia's Infrastructure Sectors research service study analyses the various infrastructure sectors in Namibia. This includes an in-depth study of Transport, Energy and Power, Telecommunications, Water and Sanitation, and Social infrastructures. Within each of these sections, Frost & Sullivan has assessed the state of current and future developments, challenges, investment opportunities, and the competitive environment in each sector. The strategic conclusions drawn from this study are important elements to consider in the decision to enter the Namibian infrastructure market. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:06:30 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D981-00-13-00-00 This issue profiles improving indoor air quality using air chemicals and UV light, using waste plastics for building structural composites, and a molding technology for recycling plastic waste. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:42:30 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P4EB-01-00-00-00 Performance contracting (PC) in India emerged with the steering efforts of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) - Energy Conservation and Commercialization (ECO) program. Presently ECO III is on active mode. The PC market in the India is in the nascent stage. Subsidized electricity made available to agriculture segment on one hand and increasing energy efficiency (EE) activities on industries (building and process EE) and commercial building segment on the other hand creates a energy efficiency promotion activity imbalance, and hence the PC market in India. Buoyed by the widening supply-demand gap, more number of ESCOs are considering offering PC services as an attractive business proposition. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:19:30 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P575-01-00-00-00 This research service covers the South Korean cable management systems market. In this study, cable management system (CMS) includes cable trays, raceways, floor ducts and system boxes, and conduits. In addition to the key research findings, this study highlights the market size, presents forecasts, describes the market trends and the competitive landscape, analyses the distribution chain, and lists other key trends. Separate segment chapters present the findings in the CMS segments of cable trays, raceways, floor ducts and system boxes, and conduits. In 2010, the cable trays are the leading segment in this market, and followed by conduits. This is likely to remain the same by 2015 albeit some changes in segment market share. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:30:31 +0000