Aggressive energy-efficiency goals are transforming the building industry, according to Pike Research, and building automation systems (BAS) are driving the charge toward intelligent, energy-efficient buildings. More sophisticated systems leverage the conversion of information technology data and building data. Pike projects that the commercial BAS market will double over the next 10 years from $72.5 billion to $146.4 billion. "Technology advances and government policy are causing sweeping changes across the building industry worldwide," said Pike Research Senior Analyst Eric Bloo...