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Data from the Building Controls Industry Association’s (BCIA) latest Market Information Service (MIS) report shows a strong performance for the Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) market in the year-to-date, rising 3.8 per cent to £865 million.
According to BCIA, the report highlights the continual technological breakthroughs and growing consumer demand for smart buildings, and despite ongoing broader economic difficulties and a challenging period for the construction industry, including a major skills shortage, the longer-term positive trend in the BEMS market data reflects a period of optimism for the building automation sector.
The BCIA’s MIS report breaks down the BEMS market into three key components:
Product: While the total value of products supplied to the BEMS market fell by 5.8 per cent, likely due to reduced sales through OEMs and distributors, there were some notable bright spots. Indeed, manufacturers’ own systems experienced significant growth in Q2, rising 19.5 per cent. This highlights the growing importance of innovation and the increasing demand for bespoke manufactured BEMS. The data further revealed that system installers continue to serve as the primary route to market.
Installation value added: The value added through engineering, commissioning, panels, and installation activities saw positive growth in Q2, climbing 1.8 per cent compared to the previous quarter to reach £125.1 million. This upward trend is supported by the 5.2 per cent increase in the rolling year total, amounting to £485.7 million. Manufacturers contributed notably to this growth, with their value-added component rising by 17 per cent, suggesting a booming market for skilled professionals within the BEMS design and manufacture sector.
Service and maintenance: Revenue for service and maintenance in the UK market also showed strength over the long term, combating the struggling construction industry to rise 6.6 per cent for the rolling year. Despite manufacturers facing a notable 33.4 per cent decline in their contributions, systems installers’ rolling year figures saw an 11.1 per cent increase, demonstrating the resilience of the service and maintenance sector.
While the overall BEMS market saw a slight contraction in Q2, the longer-term positive trends indicate optimism for future quarters throughout the sector.
BCIA President, Stacey Lucas said: “These figures are testimony to the ongoing advancements in innovation taking place throughout the BEMS sector. Despite the challenging economic times and a general decline in key construction sectors, the BEMS market continues to perform.
“BEMS is increasingly becoming a major feature in today’s construction landscape and these figures show that building controls are here to stay.”
