CIMS and CIMS-GB recently were mentioned in:
- The Connecticut Department of Public Health: The department's Green Cleaning Guide for Residential and Commercial Cleaning Companies cited CIMS-GB as providing the framework for the effective management and the development of a comprehensive green cleaning program.
- The U.S. Green Building Council Center for Green Schools' Road Map for a Green Campus
- FacilityCare: reaching 20,000 professionals responsible for operating, planning, and maintaining health care facilities
- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration's (OSHA) Assistance for the Cleaning Industry
- American School & University, reaching more than 62,000K-12 and higher education facility decision makers, ISSA Cleaning Standard article
- CleanLink.com: Article about the University of Georgia Physical Plant Division – Services Department attributing an annual cost savings of US$414,000 to implementing CIMS-GB
- The Healthy Facilities Institute: HFI announced its support of CIMS and CIMS-GB program as a means to help enhance the health of indoor environments.
- Facilities Manager: APPA named CIMS and CIMS-GB as key tools in the development of an effective facilities management structure.
CIMS Press Releases
Please note that the following press releases were drafted and provided by the CIMS/CIMS-GB certified organization and the list below does not constitute the full roster of certified firms of I.C.E.-certified professionals. Access the full list of CIMS-certified organizations and I.C.E. certified individuals.
Aztec Achieves CIMS & CIMS-GB Certification With Honors
January 10, 2013
Aztec Facility Services, Inc. has successfully completed certification to the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) criteria with Honors for its operations in Houston, TX.
HospitalityStaff Achieves CIMS & CIMS-GB Certification With Honors
January 9, 2013
HospitalityStaff® has successfully completed certification to the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) criteria with Honors for its housekeeping and food-and-beverage operation at Shades of Green, a 600-room morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) facility for U.S. military personnel located inside the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL.
Triangle Services Achieves CIMS & CIMS-GB Certification
November 13,2012
Triangle Services’ janitorial division has successfully completed ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) certification.
The Budd Group Recertifies to CIMS & CIMS-GB
November 5, 2012
The Budd Group has successfully completed recertification to the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) criteria.
Aramark Recertifies to CIMS & CIMS-GB
October 26, 2012
Aramark’s Business and Industry, Higher Education, and Sports and Entertainment facility services operations have successfully completed recertification to the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) criteria.
PMC Achieves CIMS & CIMS-GB Certification With Honors
October 23, 2012
Pacific Maintenance Co. (PMC) has successfully completed ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) Certification with Honors.
ISSA Launches CIMS LinkedIn Group
June 6, 2012
ISSA has launched a new group dedicated to the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (GB) certification program on the popular business social networking Web site LinkedIn.com.
HFI Endorses CIMS and CIMS-GB
May 1, 2012
The Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI) has announced its support of the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (GB) programs as means to help enhance the health of indoor environments.
HHA Services Achieves CIMS & CIMS-GB Certification With Honors
March 16, 2012
HHA Services has successfully completed ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) Certification with Honors.
BEST Service Pros Achieves CIMS & CIMS-GB Certification With Honors
November 28, 2011
BEST Service Pros has successfully completed ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) Certification with Honors.
RWK Services Achieves CIMS & CIMS-GB Certifications With Honors
October 28, 2011
RWK Services has successfully completed ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) Certification with Honors.
SSC Achieves CIMS Certification With Honors
October 12, 2011
SSC Service Solutions has successfully completed certification to the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) with Honors.
MMMM Recertifies to CIMS & CIMS-GB With Honors
August 3, 2011
Mitch Murch’s Maintenance Management Company (MMMM) has successfully completed recertification to the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) with Honors.
Priority Building Services Achieves CIMS & CIMS-GB With Honors
May 23, 2011
Priority Building Services, LLC has successfully completed ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) Certification with Honors.
Crothall Achieves CIMS-GB With Honors
May 5, 2011
Crothall Healthcare (Crothall) has completed the requirements for ISSA's Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) certification program. Crothall also received both the certification with honors as well as the distinction of CIMS-Green Building Certification with Honors.
KleenMark Achieves CIMS-GB With Honors
April 27, 2011
KleenMark has again earned certification with honors to ISSA's Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and achieved CIMS-Green Building (GB) certification.
UGL Achieves CIMS-GB Certification
March 10, 2011
UGL Services, a division of UGL Limited, has been certified again by ISSA under the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS).
Windsor Commits to CIMS I.C.E. Certification
January 31, 2011
The entire sales force, upper management and marketing department at Windsor, a member of KÄRCHER North America, has become certified as Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) ISSA Certification Experts (I.C.E.).
CSG Achieves CIMS-GB With Honors
January 21, 2011
Contract Services Group, Inc. has recently achieved ISSA's Cleaning Industry Management Standard Green Building (CIMS-GB) certification with Honors.
Aramark Sports & Entertainment Achieves CIMS-GB With Honors
December 8, 2010
Aramark Sports & Entertainment has received Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) certification with Honors by ISSA.
The Budd Group Achieves CIMS & CIMS-GB
November 24, 2010
The Budd Group has achieved Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) certification.
MACC Achieves CIMS & CIMS-GB With Honors
November 23, 2010
Mid-American Cleaning Contractors (MACC), together with the ISSA, has announced that it has achieved Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) certification.
Eurest Achieves CIMS With Honors & CIMS-GB
November 5, 2010
Eurest Services announced the completion of requirements for the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) certification program.
etna Building Maintenance Receives CIMS Certification
November 4, 2010
ISSA has announced that Aetna Building Maintenance has been certified with Honors according to the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS).
Aramark Higher Ed Receives CIMS-GB Certification
November 3, 2010
ISSA has awarded Aramark Higher Education, a global leader in dining, facilities and conference center management, with Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Certification and CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) Certification with Honors.
Rite Way Service Achieves CIMS with Honors & CIMS-GB Certification
November 1, 2010
Rite Way Service has certified to the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) with Honors and CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) criteria.
62 CIMS/CIMS-GB Certified Organizations to Be Recognized at ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America 2010
November 1, 2010
As a true testament to the growth of Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) certification—and a clear indication of the industry acceptance of the program—62 organizations will be recognized at ISSA/INTERCLEAN® North America 2010 for achieving CIMS/ CIMS-GB certification.
Environmental Service Systems Achieves CIMS with Honors & CIMS-GB Certification
October 25, 2010
Environmental Service Systems has been certified according to the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) with Honors and CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) criteria.
CIMS and CIMS-GB Certified Companies Recognized by BSCAI as Industry Leaders
October 15, 2010
ISSA is pleased to announce that seven members who are Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) or CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) certified have been recognized by the Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) as leaders among the industry.
AHI Achieves CIMS-GB With Honors
October 12, 2010
AHI Facility Services, a leading provider of commercial cleaning services, has announced that it has received ISSA’s Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Green Building (GB) certification with Honors.
VSI Achieves CIMS-GB, BSCAI Image Award
September 27, 2010
Vonachen Services, Inc. (VSI) has been recognized by two industry associations for its dedication to the building service contractor industry.
MMMM Awarded CIMS-GB With Honors
September 15, 2010
Mitch Murch’s Maintenance Management Co. (MMMM), has recently been awarded ISSA's Cleaning Industry Management Standard Green Building (CIMS-GB) certification with Honors.
First Nonprofit Achieves CIMS-GB
September 15, 2010
CW Resources, Inc. is the first nonprofit organization to achieve ISSA's Cleaning Industry Management Standard Green Building (CIMS-GB) certification.
Waxie Adds CIMS ISSA Certification Experts
August 31, 2010
Waxie Sanitary Supply has added 24 individuals to its roster of Cleaning Industry Management Standard-Green Building (CIMS-GB) ISSA Certification Experts.
Premier Maintenance and United Services Earn CIMS & CIMS-GB Certification
August 11, 2010
Premier Maintenance and United Services—divisions of Affineco—have been certified to ISSA’s Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (GB) standards.
Avmor Sales Team Becomes ISSA Certification Expert
August 9, 2010
Avmor Ltd., a leading Canadian manufacturer of professional cleaning solutions for the jansan and food service industries, is proud to announce that 11 members of its sales team have obtained the designation of Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) “ISSA Certification Expert” (I.C.E.).
Team Clean Earns Cleaning Industry Green Building Certification
July 14, 2010
Honolulu, HI-based Team Clean, Inc. has become the first professional cleaning company in the state of Hawaii to be awarded CIMS certification.
Latest Groups of ISSA Certification Experts Bring Total Count to More Than 600
May 14, 2010
ISSA is pleased to announce that two new groups of individuals have achieved certification as official Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) ISSA Certification Experts (I.C.E.).
USGBC Supports CIMS-GB as Valuable LEED Resource
March 10, 2010
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has approved a statement in support of the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard’s (CIMS) Green Building (GB) criteria and designation.
First Group Certified to CIMS & CIMS-GB
October 22, 2009
ISSA is pleased to announce the first 12 organizations to achieve certification to both the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and the recently introduced CIMS-Green Building criteria.
ISSA to Release CIMS-Green Building Criteria
October 2, 2009
ISSA will release the new Green Building (GB) module of its popular Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and Certification program at ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America 2009.
Draft CIMS - GB Criteria Opens for Review
August 6, 2009
The proposed criteria for CIMS-GB, the green-building dimension of ISSA’s popular Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and certification program, is now available for public review.
More Professionals Earn I.C.E. Certification
May 13, 2009
ISSA announced the second group of individuals to achieve certification as official Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) ISSA Certification Experts (I.C.E.) in 2009.
New Free Video Highlights CIMS Benefits
May 11, 2009
ISSA has released a free video aimed toward showing building service contractors (BSCs) and end customers in the facility-management and purchasing communities the benefits of specifying CIMS in their RFPs and cleaning specifications.
ISSA to Host I.C.E. Workshop at BSCAI Show
January 21, 2009
In support of ISSA’s alliance with the Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI), a Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) ISSA Certification Expert (I.C.E.) workshop will be held on March 6 in Chicago.
CIMS Experts Total 338
December 10, 2008
ISSA has certified the final group of individuals as official Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) ISSA Certification Experts (I.C.E.) in 2008. This brings the total number of experts to 338.
State Farm Insurance Adds CIMS Certification to RFPs
October 14, 2008
To assure that effective delivery of consistent, quality cleaning is a top priority with the organizations hired to maintain State Farm Insurance facilities, Steve Spencer, Facilities Specialist, has begun to require that all new contract cleaners become certified to ISSA’s Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS).
ISSA Announces Second Group of Certification Experts
June 30, 2008
ISSA has announced the second group of individuals to achieve certification as official Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) “ISSA Certification Experts” (I.C.E.) in 2008. This addition brings the total number of experts to 253 individuals representing 43 U.S. states and Canadian provinces as well as Mexico and the Caribbean.
ISSA Announces First Group of Certification Experts
March 11, 2008
ISSA has certified the first group of individuals as official Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) "ISSA Certification Experts" (I.C.E.) in 2008. This addition brings the total number of experts to 210 individuals representing 41 U.S. states and Canadian provinces as well as Mexico and the Caribbean.
ISSA Opens Certification
October 15, 2007
Following a successful case study program that saw the majority of applicants achieve certification, ISSA announced it is opening Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) certification to the industry at-large at ISSA/INTERCLEAN® North America 2007 in Orlando, FL, October 23-26.
Nine Cleaning Organizations Now CIMS-Certified
August 8, 2007
ISSA has announced that nine cleaning organizations, both contracted and in-house, have recently undergone comprehensive ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) assessments and have officially certified to CIMS.
ISSA Certifies Second Group of CIMS Experts
July 19, 2007
ISSA has certified the second group of individuals as official ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Experts. This addition brings the total number of experts to 72 individuals representing 25 U.S. states and Canadian provinces as well as Mexico. Due to continued requests, a third CIMS Expert workshop has been added on September 25 in Woodbridge, NJ, for those interested in gaining this new industry designation.
University of Michigan First to Certify To CIMS
June 29, 2007
The University of Michigan Ann Arbor Campus Plant Building and Grounds Services Department (PBGS) has become the first cleaning organization in the industry not only to certify to ISSA’s Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS), but to receive the additional designation of Certification with Honors.
ISSA Certifies First Group of CIMS Experts
June 5, 2007
ISSA has announced the first group of individuals to achieve certification as official ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Experts.
ISSA Certifies Charter Group of CIMS Assessors
April 25, 2007
ISSA has accredited the first group of official ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) assessors. The 10 accredited will conduct comprehensive assessments of the cleaning organizations that have applied for certification under CIMS.
ISSA Opens Registration for CIMS Certification Experts
March 15, 2007
ISSA has opened registration for a pair of workshops aimed at helping distributors and manufacturers become certified experts in the new ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS).
ISSA Selects Cleaning Industry Management Standard Case Study Participants
February 19, 2007
ISSA has selected 24 building service contractors (BSCs) and in-house cleaning departments from the United States and Canada to participate in the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Certification Case Study Program.
ISSA Releases Cleaning Industry Management Standard, Offers New Certification Guide
November 14, 2006
The much-anticipated Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) is now available, along with a detailed compliance guide to help cleaning organizations determine the best ways to meet the Standard's requirements.
Cleaning Industry Management Standard Available for Public Review
June 26, 2006
The first consensus-based management standard for the cleaning industry is now available for public review. All industry members are invited to provide comments on the document's requirements, direction, and scope.
Cleaning Industry Management Standard Gains Momentum
May 26, 2006
The first consensus-based quality management standard for the cleaning industry has gained widespread interest as a growing number of industry organizations have signed on to participate in the document’s creation.
Technical Committees Begin Work on ISSA Quality Management Standard
March 3, 2006
ISSA recently hosted the first in a series of technical committee meetings to create a new Quality Management Standard that will help facility service providers (FSPs) develop customer-centered, quality cleaning organizations.
ISSA to Develop Consensus-Based Industry Quality Management Standard
January 19, 2006
ISSA, the leading association for the cleaning industry worldwide, is launching a consensus-based effort to create a new Quality Management Standard. The new standard will apply to a cleaning organization as a whole, as opposed to specific personnel, programs or products.
