10 Predictions For Smart Building Technology In 2022 And Beyond

Ibrahim Yate

Ibrahim Yate

Ben Hext

Ben Hext

Susan Clarke

Susan Clarke

10 Dec, 2021

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Executive Summary

This report explores the key trends that will impact the smart building space in 2022 and beyond. It builds on the research conducted by Verdantix over the last year. The report addresses the major trends that we expect will influence the smart building technology market in the next 12 months and beyond, enveloping many of the influencing factors in this space, including the rise of hybrid working and the COVID-19 pandemic. What will be the key objectives of corporate real estate executives and commercial landlords? Which technology areas will see strong levels of investment? How will hybrid-working programmes evolve? 
 

About the Authors

Ibrahim Yate

Ibrahim Yate

Senior Analyst

Ibrahim is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice, which he joined in 2016. His current agenda covers innovation in software and hardware solutions for spa...

Ben Hext

Ben Hext

Industry Analyst

Ben is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. His current agenda covers hardware and software solutions for energy management, on-site power ...

Dayann Charles

Dayann Charles

Senior Manager, Advisory Services

Dayann is a Senior Manager in the Verdantix Advisory Services practice, with extensive experience leading strategic projects across the Verdantix landscape. He specializes in ...

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Susan Clarke

Susan Clarke

Research Director

Susan leads the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. Her current research agenda focuses on software solutions for real estate management including integrated workplace managem...

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