News – Higher Education & K-12 Facility Cleaning

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 ...

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, ...

ISSA Product Showcase June 21, 2024

By |2024-07-02T21:51:35-05:00June 21, 2024|

Stay up to date on the industry’s newest products and services from these ISSA members. Compacted Cleaning The SC25 Autonomous Floor Scrubber from Nilfisk provides reliable, resourceful cleaning at the push of a button while its sleek design enables effective cleaning in even the most congested areas. The compact scrubber features zero-degree rotation, reduced speed for effective edge cleaning, ...

ISSA LARU—U.S. House Passes WIPPES Act

By |2024-07-02T21:47:13-05:00June 20, 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 ISSA-supported WIPPES Act passing the U.S. House, a janitorial workloading bill advancing in California, an ISSA survey on period-friendly restrooms, and more. Want to stay informed about ...

ABM Partners With Racing Team

By |2024-07-02T21:42:03-05:00June 20, 2024|

ABM has entered into a strategic partnership with American auto racing team Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA). On June 23, BHA will be participating in the 102nd running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) in Colorado Springs. This year’s edition of the high-altitude 12.42-mile race will feature all electric vehicles (EVs). Per the terms of ...

Sodexo Recognized for Supporting Gender Equality in the Workplace

By |2024-07-02T21:43:01-05:00June 20, 2024|

Sodexo’s United Kingdom division, Sodexo UK and Ireland, has been named one of the Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 by The Times. The British daily national newspaper’s annual list, developed with local business networking organization Business in the Community (BITC), recognizes organizations that make gender equality a priority in their workplaces. Sodexo was ...

ISSA Unveils New Wave of CIMS Advanced by GBAC Certified Cleaning Organizations

By |2024-07-01T14:16:09-05:00June 18, 2024|

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is pleased to announce 12 ISSA member companies have successfully achieved Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Advanced by GBAC certification or CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) Advanced by GBAC certification in the second quarter of 2024. CIMS and CIMS-GB certification help to set cleaning organizations and their green cleaning operations apart in the marketplace. It also ...

ISSA Hosts Successful 2024 Business Growth Strategies Conference

By |2024-07-01T22:06:24-05:00June 17, 2024|

Dozens of cleaning industry professionals from across the United States converged on ISSA’s Rosemont, Illinois, headquarters for the 2024 Business Growth Strategies Conference. This exclusive three-day event took place June 11-13 and featured nearly 20 cleaning industry thought leaders who shared their expertise on such topics as optimizing performance practices, enhancing sales techniques, improving worker ...

ABM Adds to UK Team

By |2024-07-01T21:59:52-05:00June 17, 2024|

ABM recently expanded its leadership team for it’s ABM UK & Ireland division with the appointments of three executives. Tony Hampson has been appointed vice president of operations. He joined ABM from Amey, where he served as director of operations. In his new position, he will oversee the expansion and integration of the company’s technical solutions ...

Colorado Schools to Provide Free Menstrual Products

By |2024-06-12T20:28:26-05:00June 12, 2024|

Last week, the Colorado House of Representatives passed House Bill 24-1164, also known as the Free Menstrual Products to Students Bill. The legislation requires middle and high schools throughout Colorado to provide free pads and tampons to students in an attempt to mitigate period poverty. Period poverty is a lack of access to menstrual products, ...