Global HVAC Market Analysis and Forecast (2013 – 2018) 03/03/2013 | Page 13

THE ARC ADVANTAGE
An analytical model lies at the core of our process, ensuring logical consistency
throughout our research. We complement the model with secondary data and
interviews with industry experts to reflect the latest trends. With our final expert
validation, we provide you with only the most accurate and actionable intelligence.

THE ARC PROCESS
Analytical
Method
1. Granular
breakdown of
drivers into
factors
2. Validate all
factors in terms
of their present
impact on the
market
3. Assign weights
to these factors in
terms of their
relevance and
impact on the
market
4. Build the
Analytical Model
ANALYTICAL MODEL

Base Method

1. Get a topdown estimate of
the market
2. Follow it up
with a bottom-up
estimate of the
market
3. Check
forconsistency
and new growth
factors that are
relevant over the
next 10 Years

4. Build the Base
model
BASE MODEL

Consolidation
Method
1. Granular
breakdown of
drivers into
factors
2. Validate all
factors in terms
of their present
impact on the
market.
3. Assign weights
to these factors in
terms of their
relevance and
impact on the
market.
4. Build the
Consolidated
Model

Delphi
Verification
1. Verify the
findings of the
model with
experts from
across the value
chain
2. Verify the
findings with
players across
small and large
enterprises
3. Tweak the
model and add
new factors
4. Finalize the
ARC Model

CONSOLIDATED MODEL

ARC MODEL

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