Strategic Focus: The Impact Of AI And Recent Innovations On Building Automation Systems (BAS)
14 Mar, 2025
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Executive Summary
Building automation systems/building management systems (BASs/BMSs) are an integral part of building operations. The BAS/BMS market has undergone a massive transformation over the years, driven by advancements in hardware components, building equipment and Internet of Things (IoT). Innovations in the adjacent software markets, such as advanced algorithms, application programming interfaces (APIs) and data standardization, have further propelled BASs/BMSs into a new era. This report reviews the recent innovations impacting BASs/BMSs across both the core infrastructure-level and adjacent software markets. It helps building owners understand the latest trends in the market, the benefits they can unlock and how to take advantage of new technologies.
Summary for decision-makers
Building automation systems (BASs) are the backbone of buildings and their sub-systems
BASs/BMSs have incrementally evolved in response to technology trends
Innovations in smart devices, networking and BAS/BMS sub-components drive enhanced data collection and greater scalability
Advancements in adjacent BAS/BMS software solutions provide simplified user experiences and greater building automation with AI-enriched analytics
Firms looking to take advantage of the latest BAS/BMS innovations need to ensure that their buildings are ready
Building automation systems (BASs) are the backbone of buildings and their sub-systems
BASs/BMSs have incrementally evolved in response to technology trends
Innovations in smart devices, networking and BAS/BMS sub-components drive enhanced data collection and greater scalability
Advancements in adjacent BAS/BMS software solutions provide simplified user experiences and greater building automation with AI-enriched analytics
Firms looking to take advantage of the latest BAS/BMS innovations need to ensure that their buildings are ready
Figure 1. The four main BAS/BMS layers
Figure 2. The evolution of BAS/BMS from single equipment controls to cloud-connected systems
Figure 3. Common customer pain points with BAS/BMS ecosystems
Figure 2. The evolution of BAS/BMS from single equipment controls to cloud-connected systems
Figure 3. Common customer pain points with BAS/BMS ecosystems
Conexus, New York University, e-Magic, KNX, Microsoft, Andorix, Lutron Electronics, The Clarient Group, Wesco, Anka Labs, RealEstateCore, Cavendish Engineers, Google, Pressac, Schneider Electric, Vanti, emeseye, Automated Logic, ATCO, Arcadis, EnOcean, Trane Technologies, Control.com, KODE Labs, KUNBUS, York, Facilio, 75F, Smart Buildings Academy, Contemporary Controls, Semco, Johnson Controls, Lawrence Berkely National Laboratory, Apache Kafka, Siemens, aedifion, Nantum AI, ThoughtWire, Ontrol, Tridium, AERCO, QuadReal, Honeywell
About the Authors
Joy Trinquet
Senior Analyst
Joy is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. Her current research agenda focuses on integrated workplace management systems/connected portfolio intellige…
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Claire Stephens
Research Director, Smart Buildings
Claire Stephens is Research Director of the Smart Buildings team. With 18 years of experience in the sector, Claire is recognized as an expert in industries that make up the b…
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