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U.S. & Canada Digital Water Market Outlook: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts, and Forecasts, 2024–2033
The U.S. and Canada have long been at the forefront of digital water adoption, shaped by a diverse network of assets, an expansive roster of technology vendors, and relative access to capital. As such, Bluefield Research anticipates strong demand for digital water solutions in North America, underpinning a cumulative US$169.5 billion in spending from 2024 to 2033.
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Water Solutions for Commercial Building Infrastructure: Market Dynamics and Competitive Landscape (France, Germany, UK)
As European governments strive toward energy-efficiency targets of 2030 and the broader goal to establish a decarbonized building stock by 2050, water management within buildings...
17 Oct. 2017
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. Municipal Water & Wastewater: Defining the Addressable Market for Private Investment
Established investor-owned utility companies – and a host of potential outside financial investors are refining their strategies to expand or develop their positions in U.S water
13 Nov. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Variable Frequency Drives: U.S. Municipal Industry Trends & Market Forecast
U.S. water & wastewater utilities are increasingly seeking alternatives to become more energy-efficient, drive down operating costs, address resiliency and upgrade deteriorating infrastructure. As such,...
27 Oct. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Global Water M&A: Transactions and Trends in Technology, Equipment, & Services, Q4 2017
Forecasted demand for infrastructure rehabilitation projects, and demand for water and wastewater services in developed and developing markets have made it a seller’s market. Competition...
14 Nov. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Coal Ash Ponds: Regulatory and Market Trends for Water Solutions Providers
Market forces are rapidly undermining the U.S. electric power sector’s reliance on coal and increasing pressure on utilities to take action. The EPA recently finalized...
14 Nov. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Venture Capital in Water: Key Transactions and Trends
As start-ups develop new solutions for a risk-averse municipal water sector, venture capital is a key channel of funding to bridge a lengthy process in...
7 Dec. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. Investor Owned Water Utilities: M&A Deals and Trends, Year-End 2017
In 2017, the water industry completed more than US$2.11 billion of investor-owned utility (IOU) acquisitions — across 90 deals. Another 65 pending deals worth US$308...
29 Jan. 2018
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Global Smart Water: Market Trends, Competitive Shifts, & Project Activity, Year-End 2017
In 2017, Bluefield tracked 264 smart water projects globally, up 11% from 238 projects in 2016. The metering, asset and network management segments saw the...
7 Feb. 2018
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. Municipal Water Infrastructure: Utility Strategies & CAPEX Forecasts, 2018-2027
Capital expenditures (CAPEX) for U.S. municipal water, wastewater infrastructure, and stormwater are forecasted to exceed $683 billion over the next decade. Bolstered by an average...
30 Mar. 2018
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Outsourcing O&M for Water & Wastewater Utilities: Contracts, Competitive Landscape, and Trends
Companies across the water sector value chain are leveraging their positions to build a presence in water and wastewater utility O&M operations. Third-party, private firms in...
1 Mar. 2018
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.