Five HVAC, BAS survey findings
According to the Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2019 HVAC & Building Automation Systems (BAS) Study, 77% of the respondents determine the requirements/write the specifications for HVAC systems, equipment, and controls when included on projects; 72% research and evaluate the options, and 69% supervise or consult on projects. Below are five additional survey findings:
- Building structures: The top building types for which respondents specify, design, or make product selections are office buildings, college/university buildings, hospitals/health care facilities, and industrial/manufacturing facilities/warehouses.
- HVAC, BAS revenue: The average engineering firm specifies about $2.6 million annually for HVAC and building automation/control products in new and existing buildings, up 2.2% over 2017 data.
- Systems specified: Seven in 10 engineers currently specify HVAC controls, fans and air movement, and air handlers. Engineers expect to specify more commissioning and demand-controlled ventilation systems over the next year.
- Specifications: Of the total HVAC and controls specifications issues by respondents’ firms, 39% always write performance specifications and 21% always write prescriptive specifications.
- Design factors: Ninety-six percent of engineers agree that product quality is the most important factor to their specification of one HVAC product over another, followed by energy efficiency (91%), design support (90%), and service support (89%).
Access the full 2019 HVAC & Building Automation Systems Study here. View additional research from Consulting-Specifying Engineer: www.csemag.com/research
