Edge invests in TPEX International to advance Sustainable Building Operations

Edge, leaders in sustainable property development, has announced a strategic investment in Amsterdam-based digital building operator TPEX International. This partnership aligns with Edge's commitment to delivering true sustainable asset valueand enhancing the operational efficiency of its portfolio. TPEX joins Edge’s roster of operators that work across its portfolio in the Netherlands, Germany and the UK. 

TPEX International brings extensive experience in managing high-end real estate for a diverse range of clients, including Edge, PIMCO Prime Real Estate, Nuveen, NSI, IWG, Nunner Logistics and The Social Hub. Leveraging digital-twin technology, TPEX creates virtual replicas of buildings to optimize performance, reduce costs, and improve sustainability and wellbeing. Beyond advisory services, TPEX assumes responsibility for the commissioning, digitalization and control optimization of buildings, supported by a 24/7 operations control center in Amsterdam.

The investment in TPEX represents a strategic move for Edge, as the advancedtechnologies integrated into Edge’shigh-performancestate-of-the-art buildings requires smart expertise and operational performance management experience. With evolving environmental factors such as climate change, variable occupancy patterns, rising energy costs, and increasing ESG demands from end-users, buildings require frequent operational performance optimizations to maintain the high standard of sustainability and wellbeing which has become synonymous with Edge’s high-performance state-of-the-art buildings.

TPEX’s professional Operations Control Center will monitor building performance around the clock, implementing necessary optimizationsto ensure the building and its users’ needs are consistently met. As part of the agreement, TPEX will provide building performance management, monitoring and continuous commissioning, including the management of the automation layer, in collaboration with property managers and maintenance teams to maximize the building’s potential.

Coen van Oostrom, Founder & CEO at Edge, mentions,

TPEXs expertise aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering Paris Proof buildings. Bringing Next Senses advanced software and TPEXs comprehensive building management services together will play a crucial role in supporting Edges mission to bring down the operational carbon emissions of our buildings.

For TPEX, the investment from Edge represents a significant step towards realizing its vision of becoming a leader in the evolution of autonomous buildings. TPEX’s digital-twin technology and services extend beyond Edge’s portfolio, supporting clients across various sectors, including commercial offices, logistics, retail, mixed-use, and hospitality.

Our mission is to make a substantial impact by managing at least one thousand high performance buildings by 2030, said Robert Rosier, Founder & CEO at TPEX International .

We provide the technology, monitoring all aspects of buildings operations to deliver high performance buildings through continuous innovation and rigorous performance monitoring and management.

As Edge plans to retain control in the quality of its delivered projects’ energy consumption, the integration of TPEX and Next Sense is a strategic decision. By maintaining control over the core building systems, Edge will not only develop according to their blueprint, but also maintain quality and deliver sustainable, long-term value in the real estate market.