As 2025 comes to a close, several important developments have shaped the commercial building technology landscape. The smart buildings market has made tangible progress this year, with lower hardware costs, increasing regulatory requirements, and evolving business models driving adoption forward. In this subscriber-only video and slide deck, we break down some of the key trends and market dynamics that impacted the smart buildings market in 2025. Intelligence Moves to the Edge The Internet of Things (IoT) in commercial buildings reached nearly 2 billion devices by the end of 2024, and we’re projecting 13% annual growth through 2030, putting us on track to double to 4 billion devices. But it’s not just about quantity, the quality and capability of these sensors has changed dramatically. Today’s sensors are fundamentally different from those deployed ten years ago. They’re more intelligent, capable of autonomous operation, and easier to integrate. More importantly, we’re seeing a decisive shift toward edge processing. […]