Tag: ISSA
50 Facilities Join GBAC STAR Accredited Sites
This week, the Global Biorisk Advisory Council announced 50 facilities have achieved this accreditation for creating and maintaining proper cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention.
2020 Custodian Of The Year (Finally) Celebrated In Albertville, AL
The COVID-19 pandemic may have delayed a big celebration, but it couldn't stop Albertville Kindergarten & Pre-K from honoring Howell Beasley in a big way!
New Facilities Achieve Gold Standard Of Cleanliness
GBAC STAR’s 20-step, performance-based program offers expert-led training and assesses a facility’s preparedness for biorisk situations.
Cleaning Tax Credit For Businesses Introduced In U.S. House Of Representatives
The Clean Start: Back to Work Tax Credit for businesses would offset the costs of cleaning services, purchasing cleaning products, and sanitary-related equipment, as well as training.
Is Your School Custodian The Coolest?
If your school custodian is top notch, take note: Cintas is accepting nominations for its 2020 Custodian of the Year contest.
Makita Cordless Cleaning Products
Makita U.S.A. announced a new initiative to pursue the janitorial and sanitation industry, focusing on an expanding line of cordless cleaning products supported by a new microsite.
CloroxPro Partners For Stronger Communities
The company has partnered with Project for Public Spaces to help create spaces and programs where people can share experiences and build relationships in their communities.
Sunbelt Rentals High Level Cleaning Solution
Sunbelt Rentals has added the SpaceVac high level cleaning system to its facility maintenance solutions portfolio.
CMI Consulting for Cleaning Organizations
ISSA launched its CMI Consulting Program to help cleaning organizations advance and reorganize their operations and systems through a holistic, seven-step approach.
ISSA Elects New 2020 Board Members
The 2020 ISSA Board of Directors will take office for the worldwide cleaning association in November 2019.
Free Calculator Tools for ISSA Members
ISSA has developed two online business resources: the Consumable Product Cost & Usage Calculator and the Workloading & Bidding Tool.
IFMA, AFE, ASHRAE, ISSA To Collaborate On FM Training Framework
The framework features professional development options from a group of associations and will provide resources for the entire operational life cycle of the built environment.
ABM Healthcare Service Achievements
ABM has achieved the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (GB) Certification with honors for the 4th consecutive time.
BRUTE Containers 50 Years Strong
Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) is celebrating 50 years of business — and of its iconic BRUTE container. To mark this milestone, the company located one of the originals.
8 Ways To Step Up Sustainability In 2018
Energy audits and low-flow fixtures are among the cost-saving, sustainability measures to introduce — or expand upon — within your facilities for the new year.
ISSA Celebrates Inaugural DEAL Awards
The DEAL program helps cleaning industry distributors, wholesalers, and manufacturers benchmark their performance, streamline operations, and realize significant savings in warehousing and fleet expenses.
Restroom Management Meets The Modern Age
Take note of several developments aimed at making commercial restroom cleaning more effective.
Friday Funny: The Dirty Truth About Public Bathrooms
In a new survey, professionals dish the dirt behind public bathroom cleaning.
ISSA Launches New Standardized Training For Cleaning Professionals
The Cleaning Industry Training Standard (CITS) has been designed specifically to help address the need for training, improved professionalism, and increased pride across all segments of the cleaning industry.
City Of Toronto Mandates CIMS
The City of Toronto will now require CIMS/CIMS-GB certification for all future custodial RFPs.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
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