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RISING TO THE TOP November 2024
Guy Mingo Shares Future Industry Insights


RISING TO THE TOP November 2024
Prioritizing Team Growth for Company Success


RISING TO THE TOP November 2024
Strategies for Success at Marsden Services


INDUSTRY AWARD RECOGNITION November 2024
BSCAI Announces Nathalie Doobin Receives Leadership Award



























































FROM THE EDITOR: RAISING THE TIDE January 2024
Why Collaboration Wins in Commercial Cleaning








IN THE FIELD: SURFACE IMAGING TECHNOLOGY IDENTIFIES, VALIDATES CLEANING NEEDS November 2023
Combining Cleaning Technology with Professional Instincts



IN THE FIELD: SURFACE IMAGING TECHNOLOGY IDENTIFIES, VALIDATES CLEANING NEEDS November 2023
Using Software to Pinpoint, Clean Problem Surfaces










FROM THE EDITOR: THE BENEFITS OF GIVING November 2023
How Giving Back Benefits Communities and BSCs Alike





IN THE FIELD: MAKING SENSE OF SCENTS October 2023
Potential Benefits of Scent-Free Products


IN THE FIELD: MAKING SENSE OF SCENTS October 2023
Why Different Smells Make an Impact on Cleaning Perception



BE AN ELITE BSC October 2023
Strategies for Stopping Negative Self-Talk 





DELIVERING DEFENSE  October 2023
Practice Helps Progress Against HAIs






























UNDERSTANDING THE COST OF HAIS August 2023
Best Practices, Equipment for Minimizing HAI Damages









PROMOTING HAND HYGIENE WITH EFFICIENT SOAP USAGE July 2023
Hand Hygiene Habits Pivotal to Successful Soap Setups



THE BENEFITS AND DISCLAIMERS OF TECHNOLOGY July 2023
Cautious Considerations of AI for BSCs



THE BENEFITS AND DISCLAIMERS OF TECHNOLOGY July 2023
How AI Can Impact BSC Operations





FROM THE EDITOR: KEEPING AN OPEN MIND ON AI  July 2023
How BSCs Should Approach AI
















IN THE FIELD: QUIZZING BSCS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLEANING PREP May 2023
Seasonal Nature of Viruses Keeps Schools on their Toes


IN THE FIELD: QUIZZING BSCS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLEANING PREP May 2023
Tackling Cleaning Concerns Before Schools Welcome Students











IN THE FIELD: USING EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE AS A UNIQUE SELLING POINT May 2023
Tips for Staffing, Marketing Exterior Marketing Services


IN THE FIELD: USING EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE AS A UNIQUE SELLING POINT May 2023
How Exterior Maintenance Offerings Can Set BSCs Apart


FROM THE EDITOR: BRANCHING OUT BEYOND CLEANING May 2023
The Importance of Value-Added Services for BSCs















4/11/2023
WOW! BMS Joins NSA







MOVING TO THE MAINSTREAM March 2023
Training Tips for Electrostatic Spraying



MOVING TO THE MAINSTREAM March 2023
Why Electrostatic Technology is Making a Splash
















2/14/2023
ABFS Joins NSA








HEALTHY SCHOOLS: MAINTAINING A WORK FORCE February 2023
3 Keys to Training, Sustaining and Retaining Workers 














FREETIME: TACKLING FOOTBALL AND FAMILY November 2022
Finding Time to Give Back














































8/30/2022
SG360 Joins NSA





















SELLING THE TRUE COST OF SOAP June 2022
Factors to Consider When Making Hand Hygiene Decisions










































































FROM THE EDITOR: SURVEY OFFERS SNAPSHOT OF BSC MARKET June 2021
Diversified Services Key To BSC Profits






A SIMPLE TELEMARKETING SCRIPT April 2021
What To Say When Cold Calling Customers



















CELEBRATING SERVICE November 2020
CLEAN Award Winners Embody BSC Excellence


CELEBRATING SERVICE November 2020
BSCAI Names Industry Award Winners




ADDING VALUE WITH VACUUM SERVICES November 2020
Equipment Training, Maintenance Retains Customers


ADDING VALUE WITH VACUUM SERVICES November 2020
Free Services Lead To Revenue


ADDING VALUE WITH VACUUM SERVICES November 2020
Marketing Post-Purchase Services Pays Dividends






KEEPING A FOCUS ON FLOOR CARE November 2020
Revisiting Service, Product Opportunities Amid Reopening






SEASON TWO OF CONTRACTING CONVERSATIONS IS NOW LIVE October 2020
BSCAI's Podcast Returns


FACES OF THE FRONTLINE October 2020
Maria Marquez Latest Face Of The Frontline






BUILDING A TEAM October 2020
Building Bryco Facility Services


BUILDING A TEAM October 2020
Creating A Team Of Strong Leaders


BUILDING A TEAM October 2020
Bryco Tackles Challenges As A Team



LIGHTENING THE LOAD September 2020
Laundry Services Enhance Client Relationships


LIGHTENING THE LOAD September 2020
Creating On-Site Laundry Programs





FACES OF THE FRONTLINE September 2020
Vicky Virgen Leads As Demands Rise











NEW REALITIES FOR JAN/SAN DISTRIBUTORS June 2020
Adapting To Changes In Distributor Services


MANAGING MARIJUANA ODORS June 2020
Combat Odors With Distributor Guidance


7/2/2020
BRAVO! Joins NSA



CHECK OUT BSCAI’S NEW PODCAST: CONTRACTING CONVERSATIONS June 2020
New BSCAI Podcast To Cover Pandemic Response







BSCS FACE UNIQUE LABOR CHALLENGES IN LIGHT OF COVID-19 April 2020
Building Service Contractors Offer Solutions To Labor Problems



FIGHTING A PANDEMIC April 2020
How COVID-19 Has BSCs Scrambling



FACES OF THE FRONTLINE April 2020
Laine Noah Leads Through Unprompted Contributions
















ELECTROSTATIC PROVIDES EXTRA PROTECTION DURING FLU SEASON November 2019
How One BSC Prevents Illness Using Electrostatic Tech








BACK TO VEGAS FOR BSCAI October 2019
Annual BSCAI Event Boasts Meaningful Education




PULLING THE PLUG October 2019
The Benefit Of Cordless Backpacks





THE POWER OF PEER GROUPS August 2019
With Peer Groups, BSCs Don't Go It Alone



CLEANING ON THE FIRST SHIFT August 2019
Vacuum Helps Make The Switch To Day Cleaning









DISINFECT FASTER WITH ELECTROSTATIC TECHNOLOGY June 2019
Electrostatic Sprayers Reduce Sickness, Save Time


BE AN ELITE BSC June 2019
Can Cleaning Accounts Be Too Small?







TACKLING TENACIOUS HAIS June 2019
Hospital Acquired Infections Drive Cleaning Demand


TACKLING TENACIOUS HAIS June 2019
Train Staff On Proper Cleaning And Disinfecting


TACKLING TENACIOUS HAIS June 2019
Disinfecting Processes That Reduce HAIs







LEADERSHIP THROUGH THE LABRINTH April 2019
Buying Groups Help Distributors Win In Healthcare


FACES OF THE FRONTLINE February 2019
Longtime Janitor Viewed As "Soldier On The Frontline"



CORDLESS BACKPACK VACUUM SAVES ON LABOR February 2019
A Purchase That Helps Business Grow


HOW BSCS CAN CREATE A SCALABLE MODEL November 2018
A Blueprint To Help Business Expand






LEARN TO LIVE WITH CHANGE September 2018
'Who Moved My Cheese' Helps Businesses Adapt


BUILD THE TEAM THAT WILL GROW YOUR BUSINESS September 2018
How To Form The Right Leadership Team





THE POWER OF PEERS August 2018
Peer-To-Peer Networking Helps Solve Issues


HOW VALUABLE ARE YOUR VALUE-ADDED SERVICES? July 2018
Increase Business Revenue By Charging For Assistance


BOOK CLUB June 2018
Life Lessons From The Janitor








MEET BSCAI'S NEW LEADER FOR 2018 February 2018
A Conversation With BSCAI's New Leader For 2018





DON’T DO WINDOWS? MAYBE IT’S TIME TO START September 2017
Diversifying Into Window Cleaning Services


ARE SERVICES DRAINING YOUR REVENUE? September 2017
Are Value-added Services Worth Their Costs?


THROUGH THICK AND THIN August 2017
SMI Facility Services Still Strong After 25 Years











PEST PREVENTION TIPS November 2014
How Integrated Pest Management Prevents Infestations


PEST PREVENTION TIPS November 2014
Why Pest Management Matters


PEST PREVENTION TIPS November 2014
Pest-Proofing Tips From Professionals



STUDYING THE SCHOOL MARKET August 2014
BSCs Want To Provide School Cleaning Services



SAVE MARGINS WITH SMARTER PRICES August 2014
Value-Add Services Or Low Prices: What Kind Of A Distributor Are You?


DAY CLEANING CALLS FOR QUIETER VACUUMS June 2014
Cleaning Without Disturbing Building Occupants


DAY CLEANING CALLS FOR QUIETER VACUUMS June 2014
Janitronics Makes The Switch To Low-decibel Vacuums


DAY CLEANING CALLS FOR QUIETER VACUUMS June 2014
Tips for Maintaining Vacuum Peformance


DAY CLEANING CALLS FOR QUIETER VACUUMS June 2014
Reducing The Risk of Hearing Damage From Vacuuming




HEALTHCARE CLEANING June 2014
BSCs Fill In Medical Cleaning Staff Gaps



HEALTHCARE CLEANING June 2014
Infection Control Training Is Key To Success



FLOOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASING April 2014
Buying Floor Machines From Distributors Vs. Direct


FLOOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASING April 2014
Should BSCs Rent or Lease Floor Care Machines?


CAPITOL GAINS, DISTRIBUTOR LOSSES May 2014
GSA Proposes Changes To JanSan Requisition Channels


CAPITOL GAINS, DISTRIBUTOR LOSSES May 2014
What Is The Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative?



CAPITOL GAINS, DISTRIBUTOR LOSSES May 2014
Critics Question JanSan FSSI's Benefits


PROVIDING VALUE: THE PROOF IS IN THE NUMBERS April 2014
What's The Value of Cleaning Expertise?


PROVIDING VALUE: THE PROOF IS IN THE NUMBERS April 2014
Positive Customer Experiences Can Trump Price Tags


PROVIDING VALUE: THE PROOF IS IN THE NUMBERS April 2014
Quantifying and Documenting Value-added Services


PROVIDING VALUE: THE PROOF IS IN THE NUMBERS April 2014
Drilling Down Cleaning Customer Needs


IN THE FIELD: WINDOW CARE February 2014
Reduce Worker Injuries With Water-fed Cleaning Poles


IN THE FIELD: WINDOW CARE February 2014
Clean Glass Faster With Self-climbing Window Washer Tools


COVER STORY: ARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TAKING OVER THE WORLD? February 2014
More Buildings Are Outsourcing Facility Operations


COVER STORY: ARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TAKING OVER THE WORLD? February 2014
Avoiding Third-party Cleaning Contracts


COVER STORY: ARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TAKING OVER THE WORLD? February 2014
BSCs Join Forces With Facility Management Firms


COVER STORY: ARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TAKING OVER THE WORLD? February 2014
Branding BSCs As Valuable Cleaning Experts


COVER STORY: ARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TAKING OVER THE WORLD? February 2014
Make Cleaning Professional


NONPROFIT PROFILE: CLEANING FOR A (GOOD) REASON November 2013
Nonprofit Gives Free Housecleanings To Cancer Patients


NONPROFIT PROFILE: CLEANING FOR A (GOOD) REASON November 2013
Maid Business Owner Debbie Sardone Makes Generosity A Company Policy


NONPROFIT PROFILE: CLEANING FOR A (GOOD) REASON November 2013
Cleaning For A Reason Launches As Nationwide Nonprofit


NONPROFIT PROFILE: CLEANING FOR A (GOOD) REASON November 2013
Give A Little Bit: JanSan Professionals Join Forces With Cleaning For A Reason


NONPROFIT PROFILE: CLEANING FOR A (GOOD) REASON November 2013
Cleaning Close To The Heart


IN THE FIELD: WINTERTIME PRESENTS FLOOR CLEANING CHALLENGES November 2013
Developing A Winter Floor Care Program


IN THE FIELD: WINTERTIME PRESENTS FLOOR CLEANING CHALLENGES November 2013
The Key To Protecting Floors Is Proper Matting


IN THE FIELD: WINTERTIME PRESENTS FLOOR CLEANING CHALLENGES November 2013
Maintain Floors By Increasing Cleaning Frequency


IN THE FIELD: WINTERTIME PRESENTS FLOOR CLEANING CHALLENGES November 2013
Scrubbing And Stripping: Sprucing Up Floors For Spring


BSC PROFILE: LEADING BY EXAMPLE November 2013
Paul Greenland Leads Aetna Building Maintenance Into A New Era


BSC PROFILE: LEADING BY EXAMPLE November 2013
From Washing Floors To Aetna Company President


BSC PROFILE: LEADING BY EXAMPLE November 2013
'Think Green, Think Aetna'


BSC PROFILE: LEADING BY EXAMPLE November 2013
Aetna Reinvents Itself As A Facility Maintenance Organization



BUYING GROUPS: MEMBER BENEFITS October 2013
Taking Advantage Of Buying Group Services: Networking And Tech 









HEALTHCARE CLEANING: HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS June 2013
Cleaning For Hospital-Acquired Infections
With the right products and procedures, BSCs can prevent the spread of Norovirus, C. diff, MRSA and CRE

HEALTHCARE CLEANING June 2013
Challenges Of Infection Control Cleaning


HEALTHCARE CLEANING June 2013
Building Healthcare Cleaning Services


HEALTHCARE CLEANING June 2013
Monitoring Infection Control Cleaning Results





HOSPITAL-GRADE CLEANING PAYS OFF IN ANY MARKET April 2013
Tailoring Infection Control Programs to the Market



THE SOCIAL NETWORK April 2013
BSCs Tap Into Social Media to Attract Talent











March 2012
Aslett Opens Museum Of Clean
Varsity Facility Services founder showcases the past, present and future of cleaning in his Idaho museum



February 2012
Varsity Facility Services: From One Generation To The Next
Eric Luke is the new CEO, but his father, Arlo, held down the fort for nearly three decades

BSC PROFILE February 2012
Varsity Facility Services: Like Father, Like Son
New CEO Eric Luke hopes to build on the foundation of success his father helped establish






COVER STORY November 2011
United Services of America: Two Men, One Vision
Paul Senecal and Michael Diamond use a unique, 50/50 business partnership to lead their companies to nationally recognized growth


October 2011
Free Vs. Fee-based Services
Are your "Value-adds" costing you more than anticipated? It may be time to start charging for services




COVER STORY November 2009
The Right 'Stuff'
Are jan/san distributors meeting end user needs? How you match up

FREETIME October 2009
Surf's Up





COVERSTORY November 2006
More Bang for Your Buck
Value-addeds define the supplier relationship. It may be time to ask some key questions about service

OPERATIONSLOG March 2006
Speciality Services Offer Profits, Pitfalls
When we diversify into fire or water restoration, we make it a completely different division of the company