Building Service Contractors

Deadline Extended for ISSA Scholars 2024-2025 Applications

By |2024-04-12T20:28:45-05:00April 12, 2024|

ISSA Scholars, an ISSA Charities™ signature program, has extended the deadline for scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Employees of all ISSA member companies and their families are encouraged to apply now through April 30. On an annual basis, ISSA Scholars awards scholarships to students who showcase outstanding academic and leadership qualities. These scholarships serve ...

Comments Off on Deadline Extended for ISSA Scholars 2024-2025 Applications

Register for the FREE LEED v5 Webinar & Submit Your Comments to USGBC

By |2024-04-12T20:27:25-05:00April 12, 2024|

ISSA is offering a complimentary webinar—Proposed LEED V5 Revisions: Industry Setbacks & How You Can Take Action—taking place April 22 at 12:00 p.m. CT. Earlier this month, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) began seeking feedback regarding the next version (v5) of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. In this FREE one-hour webinar, ...

Comments Off on Register for the FREE LEED v5 Webinar & Submit Your Comments to USGBC

ABM Contracted to Cut Alabama County’s Energy Costs

By |2024-04-11T20:04:26-05:00April 11, 2024|

ABM has secured an energy performance contract with the Clarke County Commission in Alabama. The contract calls for ABM to upgrade the county’s facilities with energy-efficient HVAC systems, LED lighting, upgraded building controls, and water conservation enhancements. ABM will also improve the facilities’ indoor air quality with the installation of needlepoint bi-polar ionization equipment. The project also includes ...

Comments Off on ABM Contracted to Cut Alabama County’s Energy Costs

Green Seal Teams With Service 2 Software

By |2024-04-11T19:31:01-05:00April 11, 2024|

Green Seal® has entered into a strategic agreement with Service 2 Software, a nonprofit dedicated to preparing transitioning military personnel for careers in sales. The two organizations will collaborate to provide internships for U.S. military veterans entering the civilian job market. The partnership will provide sales training and experience to active-duty service members in their last ...

Comments Off on Green Seal Teams With Service 2 Software

New Legislation Requires IICRC Certification

By |2024-04-10T20:57:00-05:00April 10, 2024|

Newly passed legislation in Virginia requires all professional mold remediators in the state to hold certification from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed HB 1270 into law earlier this week after it was unanimously passed by the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates. The legislation, which goes ...

Comments Off on New Legislation Requires IICRC Certification

ISSA Announces Event Schedule for Interclean

By |2024-04-10T20:46:53-05:00April 10, 2024|

ISSA has announced a full slate of events for Interclean Amsterdam 2024, which takes place May 14-17 at RAI Amsterdam in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. As part of the annual trade show, ISSA is hosting seven events. ISSA staff members will also be on hand at Stand 06.206 to meet attendees and share valuable solutions to ...

Comments Off on ISSA Announces Event Schedule for Interclean

Human Capital and Culture

By |2024-04-24T17:47:31-05:00April 10, 2024|

As facility management transitions into the information age, where technology advances at a rapid pace and markets evolve and change overnight, one thing remains constant: the pivotal role of human capital and culture is driving our company’s success. This article delves into the critical importance of developing your team, your most valuable asset, and fostering ...

Comments Off on Human Capital and Culture

Cintas Seeks America’s Best Restroom

By |2024-04-08T21:16:41-05:00April 8, 2024|

Cintas Corp. is accepting nominations for its 2024 America’s Best Restroom® Contest. Established by Cintas in 2002, the award program honors nonresidential, publicly accessible restrooms that place hygiene and style at the top of their priority list and recognize the parallel between clean restrooms and customer retention. Entries will be judged on cleanliness, visual appeal, ...

Comments Off on Cintas Seeks America’s Best Restroom

New Ruling Aims to Cut PFAS from U.S. Government Custodial Contracts

By |2024-04-08T21:09:11-05:00April 8, 2024|

According to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) press release, the Biden-Harris Administration is directing U.S. government contractors to purchase cleaning products for federal buildings that are free of toxic “forever chemicals.” The updated requirements are the result of a collaboration between the EPA and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to implement U.S. President ...

Comments Off on New Ruling Aims to Cut PFAS from U.S. Government Custodial Contracts

Are You Future Ready?

By |2024-04-24T17:48:31-05:00April 8, 2024|

For the past 20 years, the industrial manufacturing industry has implemented automation and robotics in its facilities to increase efficiencies and overcome labor issues, product inconsistencies, and profitability challenges in the face of competition. The commercial cleaning industry is at the start of its hike, and the path looks very promising to implement millions of ...

Comments Off on Are You Future Ready?