Articles – Building Service Contractor

Membership is for Everyone

By |2024-06-17T20:01:56-05:00May 29, 2024|

ISSA President Matt Schenk discusses why his company, Midlab Inc., became a member of the worldwide cleaning industry association.

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The Culture Code

By |2024-06-17T20:01:35-05:00May 27, 2024|

In this Straight Talk article, learn how to create a successful company culture and leverage it to recruit and retain top talent.

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Synbiotic Cleaning Products: A Game-Changing Moment for Cleaning?

By |2024-05-23T06:17:58-05:00May 21, 2024|

Learn how synbiotic cleaning products could significantly improve cleaning performance.

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What the FTC Ban on Non-Compete Clauses Could Mean For You

By |2024-07-02T04:13:38-05:00May 7, 2024|

In this episode of Straight Talk!, Scott Tackett, a business development advisor with Violand Management Associates  shares his thoughts,

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ISSA Successfully Hosts 2024 Clean Advocacy Summit

By |2024-05-23T06:09:46-05:00April 26, 2024|

Highlights of ISSA's fourth annual 2024 Clean Advocacy Summit.

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Understanding Hurdles To Successful Cleaning and Disinfection Following IFUs

By |2025-08-11T19:38:38-05:00April 17, 2024|

Instruction for use (IFUs) and care and maintenance documents provide manufacturer recommendations for cleaning, disinfecting, and reprocessing. The challenge to cross all the hurdles begins here. There is not just one IFU. Something that is not considered is how many IFUs there actually are. The Multitudes of IFUs There are raw material IFUs – every ...

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Disinfectant Compatibility Testing Clarifies Need For Better IFUs

By , |2025-08-11T20:13:30-05:00March 19, 2024|

Disinfectant labels provide a wealth of information about a product, including the microorganisms the product is effective against. However, how a disinfectant is used is critical to the efficacy of the product. One of the most important – but often overlooked – elements of a disinfectant label is the instructions for use (IFU). Healthcare providers ...

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Facility Productivity Strategies: Unleashed!

By |2024-07-16T20:50:53-05:00February 28, 2024|

Improving facility cleaning and maintenance productivity is more than just an objective. It is essential. Innovative strategies can enhance a facility’s productivity rather than merely cleaning and maintaining it. It can lead to cost savings, occupant satisfaction, and increased operational efficiencies. Let’s reconsider not only your building’s potential but the abilities of your team. Embracing ...

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Leveraging AI for Facility Maintenance Services

By |2024-07-16T21:05:00-05:00February 26, 2024|

Sustainable and efficient facility management is vital in today’s fast-changing business industries. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) within facilities can significantly enhance building efficiency and performance. As AI gains traction, its applications are expanding across various industries, including environmental sustainability. AI has the potential to drive corporate responsibility through predictive analytics, automation, energy optimization, cleaning, inventory ...

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Technology and Building Service Contracting

By |2024-07-16T21:04:53-05:00February 23, 2024|

“Technology doesn’t define our operations; it can only enhance them.” When presenting to future or current clients, this has been one of my favorite rebuttals in addressing technology integration into our operations. It isn’t that we are resistant to technology—quite the contrary. My question has always been: Is it as effective as it has been ...

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