Integrators are cautiously optimistic about the prospects for 2008 sales of home systems and controls technologies despite the current slowdown in new home construction, according to Parks Associates and EH Publishing. The two firms will present a summary of their latest research, analysis, and forecasts at EHX Spring 2008 in Orlando, FL, March 14.
“Despite the severe contraction in new home construction, home systems integrators are hopeful for continued sales gains in 2008,” said Daryl Delano, director of research, EH Publishing. “They have benefited from the fact that approximately 50% of their business comes from installation work within existing homes.”

“Powerline and wireless technologies have developed to the state where they are stable, reliable, and offer the performance demanded in the custom installation channel,” said Bill Ablondi, director of home systems, Parks Associates. “Many dealers have adopted these technologies to expand their retrofit business at a time when new construction has dropped off.”
The EHX briefing will include results from the Channel Quantification Study, an update on dealer awareness and use of wireless and powerline technologies, and an update on the residential building market, including trends in new construction, remodeling, and retrofit.
Parks Associates recently launched a free Home Systems Newsletter, which provides updates and analysis on significant developments within this market. Free subscription to this newsletter is available at http://www.parksassociates.com/homesystems.
For more information on Parks Associates’ and EH Publishing’s home systems research or the EHX Spring 2008 briefing, contact Parks Associates at 972-490-1113 or sales@parksassociates.com.
About Parks Associates: Parks Associates is an internationally recognized market research and consulting company specializing in emerging consumer technology products and services. Founded in 1986, Parks Associates creates research capital for companies ranging from Fortune 500 to small start-ups through market reports, primary studies, consumer research, custom research, workshops, executive conferences, and annual service subscriptions.
The company’s expertise includes new media, digital entertainment and gaming, home networks, Internet and television services, digital health, mobile applications and services, consumer electronics, and home control systems and security.
Each year, Parks Associates co-hosts executive thought leadership conferences CONNECTIONS™ and CONNECTIONS™ Europe in partnership with the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®). In addition, Parks Associates produces the online publication Industry Insights in conjunction with the CONNECTIONS™ Conference series.
http://www.parksassociates.com | http://www.connectionsconference.com | http://www.connectionseurope.com | http://www.connectionsindustryinsights.com
About EH Publishing: EH Publishing, Inc. is the information leader and resource for the electronic home industry. Serving the technology and construction markets, EH Publishing, Inc. reaches more than half a million electronic home professionals and consumers worldwide. Founded in 1994, EH Publishing, Inc. has defined, cultivated and raised awareness of the $10 billion electronic/installed home industry through its products, which include print publications, on-line publications, trade shows and market studies. EH Publishing, Inc. is the industry’s source for home technology information and market analysis, with the targeted print and on-line publications: Electronic House, CE Pro, TecHome Builder and targeted tradeshows: Electronic House Expo (EHX) and TecHome Builder Conference and Expo (TBX). To find out more, visit http://www.ehpub.com.
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