In the first two articles in this series, we introduced physical AI as the next evolution of facility management and connected it to continuous improvement. The next logical step is to connect those ideas to productivity and profitability. That is where the conversation becomes practical, measurable, and important to every facility management company, building service ...
I have spent a good part of my early career hammering away at a typewriter with ribbons and no autocorrect, then on various devices with word-processor technology, and, in the past few years, behind a camera and a microphone. All of it has been focused on one thing: Telling stories and highlighting what can help ...
Omaha-based KB Building Services, led by company president Channing Johnson, has leaned on ISSA’s CIMS-GB with Honors certification and its network of peers to scale a 40-year-old company without losing its culture. KB Building Services has focused on serving customers throughout the Midwest, building a strong culture, consistent service, and a commitment to continuous improvement. ...
Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly round up of the public policies currently impacting the cleaning and facility solutions industry. This update touches on registration opening for the 2027 ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit, NORMI, the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, and more. Want to stay informed about critical government affairs impacting the ...
Buildings collect more data today than ever, but data by itself doesn’t save anyone money. ISSA’s partnership with Smart Building Bootcamp gives cleaning and facility professionals a way to turn sensor readings, occupancy numbers and connected building systems into decisions that change staffing, energy use and contract terms. Smart Building Bootcamp is an online training ...
The cleaning and facility solutions industry never stops moving, constantly offering new ideas, products, and equipment. But once a year, its offerings all land in one place—with a big bang. ISSA Show North America 2026 returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas from Nov. 16-19. The show is built for everyone involved ...
From smart dispensers and connected equipment to occupancy sensors and predictive maintenance, the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming cleaning from a reactive task into a data-driven operation. Real-time insights help facility managers optimize labor, improve service quality, reduce waste, and respond to issues before they become complaints. As connected technologies become more accessible, cleaning ...
Spartan Chemical Company, Inc., a recognized leader in the formulation and manufacture of sustainable cleaning and sanitation solutions for the industrial and institutional market, was awarded the exclusive honor of being named Imperial Brady’s 2025 Partner of the Year. Spartan Chemical was presented with the Partner of the Year award in recognition of the partner ...
I’m in the twilight of my second year as ISSA president, and if there’s one word that keeps coming to mind as I look back, it’s optimism. Not the vague, everything-will-work-out kind. The kind that comes from sitting across the table from the people building this industry and watching what they’re capable of. A new ...
Every executive running a commercial cleaning organization or overseeing facility services is looking at the exact same numbers right now. We are seeing the rising costs of chemical raw materials, the higher interest rates on equipment financing, and the steady upward pressure on hourly wages. It’s easy to look at these trends from a comfortable, ...
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