New way of climate and energy steering
VBoptimum is a specialist in installation engineering and energy conservation. Together with our partners and customers, we work to make buildings more sustainable and optimize climate installations.
We believe in the power of a Digital Twin as the basis for a future-proof building
The power of collaberation
Using predictive building data, we optimize building installations using our proven software tool ecoBuilding. EcoBuilding also allows simulations to be performed, allowing savings and sustainability measures to be applied in the digital copy. This is how we help our clients make informed decisions. For a future-proof building.
We originated from Priva and Vanbeek
Priva lab for innovation (LIN) is the supplier of ecoBuilding's platform with algorithms. It was developed from a specific innovation department that was given room to think about optimisation some 15 years ago. The control of energy processes in buildings and greenhouses was looked at from a scientific perspective to look at optimisation from there. Priva is the market leader in climate automation in greenhouses and buildings. Within which this innovation team is working on the development of ecoBuilding. The team has developed into a full-fledged department with experts in mathematics, physics, data science and information technology. Read more about Priva and Priva lab for innovation here.
Vanbeek is a specialist in integrated energy management. She helps many hundreds of organisations and buildings with energy management. From an integral approach, it looks at setting up the organisation, technical possibilities and systems to monitor energy and track roadmaps. Vanbeek is also supplier of the renowned ErbisOne monitoring system. Read more about Vanbeek and their vision on energy management here.
VBoptimum originated from Priva and Vanbeek. We are specialists in installation technology, control technology and intelligent energy controls. Our people have many years of experience with building management systems and installations and can therefore work well together with technical service providers to bring installations to an optimum level. This makes us a complement to management and maintenance where we provide energy savings, comfort improvement and sustainability in cooperation with your own installer.
Ambition:
It is our ambition and goal to make the new way of energy and climate control the new standard. To complement the existing control technology where it optimises, deploys sustainable energy effectively and helps the energy transition.
Service and training centre:
Because of our origin from Priva and our focus on this specific subject, we have by far the most experience in the field of ecoBuilding's Digital Twin controls. We are therefore the advanced party designated by Priva as Service centre. We train other partners, installers and system integrators to work with this beautiful technology. We believe in an ecosystem where multiple specialists emerge at home and abroad who can help customers with Digital Twins and their deployment to optimise buildings.
Co-creation with Priva:
Together with Priva, we form one company-wide team working together to perfect this beautiful product and scale up internationally. "The new way to control energy as well as climate". This innovation department within Priva develops the algorithms and the Digital Twin ('ecoBuilding'). VBoptimum brings its knowledge from the market back to Priva and ensures the connection in practice. With practical experience, we also develop the interface, ensure the right technical connection and train the partner network. We are the knowledge centre, experts in Digital Twin-based predictive controls. VBoptimum originates from Priva and we were part of this innovation team. We know each other well, complement each other well and work together towards the same goal. Making the new way of energy and climate control the standard for making our buildings and our energy system more sustainable.
Specialists in data driven sustainable decision making
Sustainability & Continuity
We are working toward a more sustainable world. But we are also working towards a sustainable company. Profit is not a goal, but a means to sustainable continuity. Together with Priva, we invest in technology, we invest in our partners and we work together to make real estate in Europe more sustainable.
Partnerships
We believe in the power of partnerships. Together with Priva, together with Vanbeek and numerous other partners. We like to share our knowledge to ensure scale. Making 100 buildings sustainable is nice. But we work in an ecosystem of partners to make 100,000+ buildings sustainable. Working together and building partnerships are essential to this.
Joy & Quality
Good professionals are scarce and we employ the best. This leads to sustainable and successful partnerships with our clients. And to good knowledge transfer to our partners. Fun is an important core value. It makes it a pleasure for everyone involved to work together in 'a journey to an optimal building.
Our dedicated team
After a career in sports and advertising, Frank was lying on the beach in Croatia in 2003. There he read a book that changed his life. 'The Hydrogen Economy' by Jeremy Rifkin. A book that made him realise how important energy is going to become for our society and sustainability. And for Frank, that was the spark he needed to dedicate himself to the energy market.
With full commitment, Frank plunged into the world of energy, conservation and control. He ended up in various roles at Vanbeek and Priva. Until he came across self-learning and predictive energy controls. Today, Frank works on making VBoptimum successful. As an entrepreneur, as an inspiration and as a colleague. By giving presentations, training technical service providers and carrying out beautiful projects with our specialists. VBoptimum has become a life's work. With a personal mission to make predictive and dynamic energy controls standard in all buildings.
Frank is married, has three children and lives in the Nijmegen region. Besides his work, he enjoys cycling, running, skiing and taking trips with his family.
A bon vivant and proud of his wife and children. Frans is a football coach with EUFA TC3 diploma and loves to train and educate youth so that players become a better version of themselves both in sport but also as human beings. Because Frans has an eye for mutual interests and specific goals, he builds strategic relationships between VBoptimum and its associates.
But if you thought our Frans was a one-trick pony, you are wrong. Because on the dance floor too, he knows how to make his moves as a ballroom dancer and loosen his hips with his Latin American-style dances.
An enthusiastic and driven team player. Energy seems inexhaustible with Jorret. Does not mince his words, but also knows exactly what he is talking about technically. With more than 25 years of experience in installation technology, control technology and now Digital Twin-based controls. Jorret even resigned from Priva to focus full time on VBoptimum with ecoBuilding's intelligent controls. Together with installers and system integrators, he works daily to implement Digital Twin and give customers insight into their installations.
But also in his spare time, Jorret is enormously driven. Together with his buddy Charlie (German shepherd), he is fanatical about dog sports. And even conquered third place at the World Championships in Austria in 2022. Together with his wife and daughter, he also likes to play a game of tennis and enjoys their many outings. Jorret, also take a day off boy😉
A beautiful dog and especially the pride of Jorret. He was 3rd at the world championships in Austria, with even xxx on the biting part. With much love and passion, Jorret and Charlie work at the sport they visibly enjoy together. A strong dog, tremendously well-trained and a value participant in our team.
Down-to-earth, realistic and intelligent. With sound knowledge of control technology and mechanical engineering, Maurice works with customers and installers on a daily basis. A role that suits him perfectly with his 'just act normal, you'll be crazy enough' attitude. Maurice enjoys transferring the beautiful techniques we have to fellow professionals and training them. And to show customers what we can do. To make installations perform better and save energy.
Besides work, Maurice is father to three children. Together with his wife, they can be found next to the hockey pitch, at the many local events in Oosterbeek and during numerous activities with the kids.
Misja Zippelius
A valued colleague and inquisitive specialist. Misja listens, waits and analyses. Asks sharp questions when necessary and then knows exactly what to build. Misja builds software and develops rapidly in the world of data science. From his education in computer science and from his personal drive to make processes better.
Misja is cohabiting and has decided to wait a little longer with children. Wise Misja😉, great to see you there!
Raymond de Bruine
Raymond is both busy and sociable, but when he throws himself into programming, his concentration reaches unprecedented heights. With impressive precision, he dives deep into the world of software development. As a full stack developer, Raymond leads the development of applications for our esteemed customers and partners.
Meet Raymond, our programmer with a passion for precision in codes and unstoppable speed on virtual circuits. While he embellishes the company portal with beautiful code, his drive continues unabated after office hours on the virtual race tracks. In both programming and sim racing, Raymond is the epitome of focus and dedication, making him not only an indispensable link in our team, but also a true digital speed artist. And no, Raymond is not just stuck behind his computer. You can also find him along the waterfront, relaxing with his rods, enjoying well-earned rest. Raymond is the perfect mix of hard work and just unwinding.
Jerry Kaspers
After starting out in system administration and customer support, Jerry discovered his true passion: helping people and processes move forward. With his expertise in software development, project management and strong communication skills, he is a valuable asset to our team. Jerry provides digital solutions that optimise work processes so that our customers can work better with our tools. .
In his spare time, he tears around on his motorbike, fishes on the waterfront or enjoys a fun outing with his family. Welcome, Jerry!
What our clients say
This is exactly what I expect from a smart climate controller.
Colleagues working in the offices are convinced by the indoor climate and comfort level, on the other hand, the benefits of energy consumption become clear when making a comparison with other office buildings.
How cool that I get to experience this technology before I retire.
The ecoBuilding simulations showed us exactly which battery capacity type we had to use in combination with the available connection capacity.
The pilot demonstrated substantial energy savings of as much as 35%. We are very happy about that!
EcoBuilding is now running well and we are saving significantly. Thanks to VB Optimum, many optimisations have become visible that we didn't know about. Now we are steering the installation in a targeted way to optimal operation.
My climate system has become much easier to understand thanks to the insights and VB Optimum knowledge.