Here are some ways companies should customize their entry strategy for green buildings:
- Target early adopters and sustainability leaders who are most familiar with emerging technologies. Partner with architects, engineers and construction firms.
- Emphasize the cost savings and ROI potential of green features to appeal to both environmental and economic motivations.
- Find local partners who understand regional market dynamics and can connect technology to customers' cash flows and priorities.
- Start with a low-cost strategy to prove performance, then expand offerings as standards and demand increase. Focus on connecting tech to customers' priorities.
- Engage opinion leaders to educate broader market and accelerate adoption curves. Make tech benefits easily understood.
The key is meeting customers