Market Trends of Integrated Workplace Management System Industry
Environmental Sustainability to Witness Significant Growth
- IWMS helps an organization monitor and report relevant data if it is committed to environmental sustainability and legal compliance. They can help users monitor energy consumption, waste management, carbon dioxide emissions, and compliance with standards like LEED or ISO. It allows users to determine the areas of improvement and demonstrate the organization's commitment to sustainability.
- With a quickly changing regulatory and macro environment, active energy management and sustainability have become essential to long-term organizational success. The demand for the environmental sustainability segment in the IWMS market is increasing due to the rising corporate emphasis on sustainability initiatives.
- Businesses are adopting IWMS platforms to optimize and track resource usage, comply with regulations, reduce carbon footprint, and improve their reputation as environmentally responsible entities, thereby driving the demand for IWMS solutions with robust sustainability features and reporting capabilities.
- Governments continue to broaden laws and corporate sustainable development goals (SDGs) by deploying sustainable solutions that continuously collect, monitor, benchmark, and report ESG performance. In the United States, for example, several sustainable strategic plans have been launched by EPAA. Therefore, such laws and regulations in companies are expected to drive the demand for environmental sustainability solutions.
- By region, the United States is expected to grow due to the growing emphasis on environmentally friendly company practices, regulatory requirements for environmental compliance, and rising concerns about climate change. These key reasons are propelling the environmental consulting market. People expect commercial buildings to be more energy-efficient and eco-friendly, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Asia-Pacific to Witness Major Growth
- China's rapid urbanization and infrastructure development have increased the need for efficient workplace management solutions. As more commercial and industrial facilities are built or renovated, a demand for integrated workplace management systems to optimize space utilization, facility maintenance, and resource allocation is also growing.
- With the modernization of workplaces in China, there is a shift toward more technologically advanced solutions for managing facilities, assets, and operations. Integrated workplace management platforms offer integrated functionalities for managing real estate portfolios, workspace design, energy consumption, and environmental sustainability, aligning with the goals of modern workplaces.
- India is witnessing a growing demand for asset and maintenance management software. The country is undergoing rapid infrastructure development across various sectors, including energy, manufacturing, utility, and others. With increased investments in infrastructure projects, there is a growing need for asset and maintenance management software to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of the buildings.
- Many companies are launching new solutions to cater to this demand. For instance, in March 2023, Sodexo Facilities Management Services India Private Limited launched its software at Ranchi's AHPI-affiliated healthcare providers and diagnostic centers to repair and maintain clinics. The office warehouse in Ranchi comprises a repair laboratory that houses vital spare parts and accessories for equipment crucial to patient care. These investments indicate the growing demand for asset and maintenance management software.