News – Higher Education & K-12 Facility Cleaning

ISS Appoints Head of ESG

By |2024-07-08T18:16:00-05:00July 8, 2024|

ISS S/A, parent company of ISS Facility Services, has appointed Signe Adamsen to the newly created position of group head of environmental, social, and governance (ESG). Adamsen has been with ISS for more than 13 years, most recently serving as group workplace development director. In her new role, she will be responsible for developing and advancing the ...

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ISSA LARU—Latest ISSA Advocacy Fund Impact Report; Contribute to the Fund!

By |2024-07-03T16:05:02-05:00July 3, 2024|

Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public-policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning supply chain. This update touches on the 2023-2024 ISSA Advocacy Fund Impact Report, supporting training for essential cleaning workers, a free introductory ISSA webinar on the regulation of cleaning products, more. Want to stay ...

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July/August CMM Digital Issue Now Available

By |2024-07-02T20:33:32-05:00July 2, 2024|

The July/August issue of Cleaning & Maintenance Management is now available in a digital format. This edition focuses on restroom care topics, from maintaining busy restrooms in healthcare facilities to ensuring sustainable restroom practices in hotels and other hospitality venues. It offers a glimpse into public restrooms of the future and explores new designs for baby ...

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4M Expands into Michigan

By |2024-07-01T21:18:49-05:00July 1, 2024|

4M Building Solutions has purchased Jenison, Michigan-based facility service provider Hi-Tec Building Services. The acquisition of High-Tec expands 4M’s geographical footprint into the state of Michigan, adding more than 575 team members and a diverse portfolio that includes 175 municipalities, 70 state facilities, and 30 educational institutions. Hi-Tec, formerly Bob’s Janitorial, was purchased and renamed ...

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OSHA Offers $12.7M in Safety Training Grants

By |2024-07-01T21:15:46-05:00July 1, 2024|

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced the availability of more than US$12.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants. OSHA’s annual program is designed to fund in-person safety and health training for workers and employers in industries with high injury, illness, and fatality rates; underserved youth; workers with limited English proficiency; and small ...

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IFMA Announces 2024-25 Executive Committee and Board

By |2024-07-01T21:14:04-05:00July 1, 2024|

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has announced its 2024-25 board of directors and executive committee. The directors for the 2024-25 IFMA board include: Trudy Blight Jason E. Callis Lorena Espada Nick Heibein Bobby R. LaRon Arnald NG Lena Thompson. Additionally, the IFMA membership appointed executive committee members to one-year terms. Lynn Baez was named board chair, ...

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ISSA YouTube Channel Hits 10M Views

By |2024-07-01T20:50:31-05:00July 1, 2024|

The ISSA Media YouTube channel recently reached a significant milestone, accumulating more than 10 million international video views. Originally launched several years ago, the ISSA Media YouTube channel has now released more than 1,000 pieces of original video content to its viewers and subscribers globally. Primarily overseen by the ISSA Media team, the ISSA YouTube channel delivers ...

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Registration Opens for ISSA Show North America, Increasing Networking for Distributors, Building Service Contractors, and Facility Services

By |2024-06-28T14:25:48-05:00June 28, 2024|

ISSA Show North America, the largest and most comprehensive event dedicated to the worldwide industrial, commercial and residential cleaning and facilities industries, opens registration for the upcoming annual gathering (November 17-21 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas). ISSA Show North America, organized by Informa Markets and sponsored by ISSA, convenes over 600 exhibitors ...

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Sodexo Recognized for Campus Food Service

By |2024-07-02T21:55:57-05:00June 24, 2024|

Sodexo recently received seven award recognitions as part of the National Association for College & University Food Services (NACUFS) 2024 Loyal E. Horton Dining, Nutrition, and Sustainability Awards. The annual awards program from NACUFS recognizes gold, silver, and bronze winners for the 2024 Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards, Nutrition Awards, and Sustainability Awards. This year’s awards program ...

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Cleaning Service Market Poised for Growth

By |2024-07-02T21:53:44-05:00June 24, 2024|

The global contract cleaning services market is estimated to grow by US$145.92 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. An increase in number of residential buildings is driving market growth, along with a trend toward adoption of green cleaning products over growing health and environment risks. The commercial segment, including hospitality establishments, food service industries, healthcare organizations, institutions, and offices, ...

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