What a Facilities Consultant Can Do for Your Organization Hiring a facilities consultant is a smart, strategic move for organizations looking to enhance building operations. Whether you manage a hospital, school, corporate office, or public institution, your facility plays a key role in safety, productivity, and cost control. A facilities consultant offers expert guidance that ...
Cost management is part of leading a business. However, when done incorrectly, it can undermine long-term performance and do more harm than good. I’ve never believed in slashing staff when times get tough. That’s a panic move—and panic isn’t a strategy. Instead, I lean in. I invest in expanding my team, bringing on more salespeople. ...
In 2022, ISSA launched its End Period Poverty educational and advocacy campaign to support efforts to increase access to period products and disposal solutions. This is because menstrual-care solutions should be as available in away-from-home bathrooms as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels. To continue these efforts, ISSA commissioned an independent survey across a broad ...
The Latin phrase, “Esse Quam Videri,” or in English, “To be, rather than to seem,” is the motto of the state of North Carolina. It highlights the importance of knowing the difference between how things may appear and how they actually are. In a world increasingly driven by perception, branding, and marketing, the distinction between ...
In an industry where front-line workers scrub, sanitize, and safeguard public health every day, policy decisions made far from the job site can have significant consequences. That’s why advocacy—once considered the realm of political insiders—has become a growing focus for leaders in the cleaning and facility services sector. This message was at the heart of ...
Does Testing and Validating Surface Disinfectant Compatibility Matter? Absolutely. Surface disinfection incompatibility is a hidden but urgent threat in healthcare settings, contributing to a continuing epidemic of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) that claim a life every five minutes in the United States. Despite the proliferation of training and scientific advancements targeting pathogen elimination, surface contamination remains ...
The Indoor Environmental Healthcare and Hospitality Association (IEHA), a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, proudly announces the 35th annual IEHA Housekeeping Olympics, taking place Monday, November 10, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. PST at the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Teams from across the ...
Sunbelt Rentals Inc., a global leader in the equipment rental industry, today announced in partnership with LA28 and Team USA that it will serve as the rental equipment solutions and services provider for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The partnership represents an instrumental next step in LA28's unique venue infrastructure program, which relies on temporary venues ...
It wasn't that long ago that the old mezzanine laboratory at the back of Fuller Industries Inc.'s factory was a dingy repository for old, obsolete equipment. Now, the space is undergoing a major renovation. A new floor and freshly painted walls will soon greet new, high-tech instruments and highly trained technicians. "Initially, we'll be using ...
Facility Management Consulting: A Smarter Approach to Operational Success In today's high-pressure environments, facility managers are expected to do more with less—often while maintaining strict compliance, staff morale, and service quality. For teams navigating this complexity, facility management consulting provides the outside perspective and strategic support needed to uncover opportunities, improve efficiency, and align with ...
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