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INDUSTRY AWARD RECOGNITION November 2024
Berger Facility Solutions Makes a Splash as New BSCAI Member


INDUSTRY AWARD RECOGNITION November 2024
Cesar Chapiama Named as Building Service Employee of the Year


MORE THAN A TREND November 2024
Selling Customers on Robotic Floor Equipment


FACES OF THE FRONTLINE November 2024
Shuntina Burton-Evans: 4M Building Services


ENCOURAGING ERGONOMICS November 2024
Promoting Ergonomic Restroom Tools in Facilities


ENCOURAGING ERGONOMICS November 2024
Bottom-Line Benefits of Ergonomic Restroom Equipment


FROM THE EDITOR November 2024
What the Return-to-Office Trend Means for BSCs





FROM THE EDITOR: LEADERSHIP LESSONS LEARNED November 2024
How Strong Leaders Can Continue to Improve


LEADERSHIP: CONNECTING TEAMS WITH CONCEPTUALIZATION November 2024
Strengthen Departments by Conceptualizing Goals


THE CLEANING CART EVOLUTION October 2024
Selecting Cleaning Carts Based on Facility Type



THE CLEANING CART EVOLUTION October 2024
Innovation Drives Cleaning Cart Sales


BACK IN SIN CITY   October 2024
What to Expect at ISSA Show North America 2024 






FROM THE EDITOR October 2024
Nurturing Your Network


FOLLOW THE RULES September 2024
Reinforcing Chemical Safety Importance


FROM THE EDITOR: MANAGING WORKPLACE STRESS October 2024
Contributing to a Healthy Workplace Atmosphere










FACES OF THE FRONTLINE August 2024
Faces of the Frontline Honors Roxana Escobar



LEADERSHIP: IMPROVING MORALE THROUGH SELF-AWARENESS August 2024
Techniques Managers Can Use to Practice and Improve Self-Awareness



















LEADERSHIP: WHY HEALING IS ESSENTIAL FOR RESOLVING WORKPLACE TENSION June 2024
How Personal Healing Improves Leadership Abilities



HOW MATURITY MODELS ENABLE TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE June 2024
Why Maturity Models Make Sense for Educational Settings


HOW MATURITY MODELS ENABLE TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE June 2024
Making Health and Sustainability a Priority




FROM THE EDITOR: GLOBAL FOOTPRINTS June 2024
Europe’s Influence on U.S. Sustainability



THE STRATEGIC SELL: KNOWING WHEN TO WALK AWAY June 2024
Applying Gambling Tactics to Distributor Sales Success 








BENEFITS OF IMPROVED CLEANING CARTS FOR FRONTLINE STAFF May 2024
How Fine-tuning Cart Organization Pays Dividends



BENEFITS OF IMPROVED CLEANING CARTS FOR FRONTLINE STAFF May 2024
Cleaning Cart Improvement Tips for BSCs






FROM THE EDITOR: UNDERSTANDING LABOR LAWS May 2024
How Labor Laws Put Strain on Contractors








FREETIME: FINDING JOY ON THE FARM April 2024
Improving the Land is a Community Affair, and Not Just the People














FROM THE EDITOR: LIVE AND IN-PERSON April 2024
Benefits of Networking in the Cleaning Industry






FACES OF THE FRONTLINE March 2024
Faces of the Frontline Honors TJ Knapp





FROM THE EDITOR: TACKLING TURNOVER March 2024
Report Evaluates Industry Turnover













TRAIN AND RETAIN  February 2024
Embracing a New Approach to Facility Management  





BSCAI MEMBER NEWS January 2024
BSCAI Conference a Big Winner in Vegas 
























IN THE FIELD: FLOORED!  November 2023
Training and Tools Make Tackling Tough Jobs Easier


IN THE FIELD: FLOORED!  November 2023
How the Right Equipment Makes Tasks Safer


FREETIME: FINDING THE SECRET TO WORK-LIFE BALANCE November 2023
Finding the Secret to Work-Life Balance













GUIDELINES TO SAFETY November 2023
Hazcom Training and Policies Surrounding SDSs







HEALTHY SCHOOLS: SPEAKING MY LANGUAGE  November 2023
Translation Technology Brings Cleaning Programs to New Heights



FROM THE EDITOR: DEFINING DEPARTMENT EXPECTATIONS November 2023
Cleaning Teams Benefit from a Scope of Work



ISSA NORTH AMERICA LANDS IN LAS VEGAS  October 2023
A BSC’s Guide to ISSA North America 2023 





BSCAI RECONVENES IN VEGAS  October 2023
What to Expect at BSCAI’s Contracting Success Conference  



ISSA NORTH AMERICA MARKS MAJOR MILESTONE October 2023
A Distributor’s Guide to ISSA North America 2023






CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF CLEANING October 2023
A Facility Cleaning Manager’s Guide to ISSA North America 2023




LEADERSHIP: CORRECTING THE COURSE October 2023
The Value of Allowing Mistakes to be Redeemed





















MANAGEMENT: ADMITTING FAILURE August 2023
How Facility Cleaning Managers Learn from Leadership Failures













2023 FACILITY CLEANING DECISIONS MANAGEMENT STUDY August 2023
Study Outlines Top Management Trends for Facility Cleaning Executives






































HEALTHY SCHOOLS: FINDING THE BASELINE June 2023
Facility Cleaning Managers Benefit from Self-Assessments





























































STAYING THE COURSE March 2023
Workplace Dynamics Stay Strong




























FREETIME: FINDING YOUR VOICE February 2023
Learning to Listen by Speaking Up





READY FOR ROBOTICS February 2023
Ensuring Data Security with Robotic Floor Equipment




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





CONTINUING A LEGACY January 2023
BSCAI President Shares Goals for 2023




FROM THE EDITOR: GROWING THROUGH EDUCATION January 2023
Previewing CleanLink’s Networking Events for 2023





RECOGNIZING STANDOUT BSC'S November 2022
Celebrating Building Service Contractor CLEAN Award Winners







USING TECHNOLOGY TO CLEAN SMARTER November 2022
Hot Desking and More Mobile Solutions




BE AN ELITE BSC: ACTING ON LEAD MEASURES November 2022
Cleaning Contractors Maximize Business Potential with Metrics



ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORKPLACE November 2022
BSC Tips For Efficient Cleaning After Facility Changes


ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORKPLACE November 2022
How Redesigned Offices Affect Cleaning Demands


FACES OF THE FRONTLINE November 2022
Faces of the Frontline Honors Joyce Close, ServiceMaster













FROM THE EDITOR November 2022
The Cost to Compete












FACES OF THE FRONTLINE September 2022
Faces of the Frontline Honors Gina Luna, System1, Inc.






RETURN TO THE WINDY CITY September 2022
A BSC's Guide to BSCAI's Contracting Success 2022


RECONNECTING IN CHICAGO September 2022
Keynote Speakers, Awards for ISSA Show North America 2022












BE AN ELITE BSC: MANAGING EXPECTATIONS AND ASPIRATIONS August 2022
Setting Business Expectations and Managing Reality


RECONNECTING IN CHICAGO September 2022
A BSC's Guide to ISSA North America






FACES OF THE FRONTLINE August 2022
Faces of the Frontline Honors Holly Roberts, Team MJV

























ARE YOU READY FOR WELL? June 2022
WELL Certification Emphasizes Facility Reopening





MANAGEMENT: THE MORE YOU KNOW June 2022
The Perils of Hoarding Knowledge in Cleaning Operations





FLOOR EQUIPMENT June 2022
Choosing the Mop to Meet Your Needs










SHARING STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS April 2022
Tackle Recruiting and Retention Challenges Head-On



SHARING STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS April 2022
Successful BSC Shares Cleaning Business Tips





















IN THE FIELD: CARPET CARE April 2022
Best Vacuum Types for Daytime Cleaning
Vacuum Selection Minimizes Daytime Cleaning Disruptions








FACES OF THE FRONTLINE April 2022
Faces Of The Frontline Honors Earline Tongue












DOOBIN TAKES THE LEAD February 2022
BSCAI President Nathalie Doobin Shares 2022 Plans



BE AN ELITE BSC February 2022
3 Steps For Improving Workload Management


ROADMAP TO HIRING February 2022
How To Hire A Diverse Staff








BUILDING SERVICE CONTRACTORS LEAD THROUGH TRYING TIMES February 2022
Employee Recognition Improves Retention









HELP WANTED February 2022
5 Steps To Hiring And Retaining Talent


HELP WANTED February 2022
Employee Flexibility Key To Retention











IMPACTING THE INDUSTRY November 2021
Standout Industry Individuals, Additional Winners














BSCAI WINS BIG IN VEGAS October 2021
BSCAI Event Highlights Networking Opportunities



MANAGEMENT COLUMN October 2021
7 Characteristics Of Top Managers


FROM THE EDITOR: ON THE ROAD AGAIN October 2021
Reconnecting At ISSA Show North America




























FACES OF THE FRONTLINE June 2021
Faces Of The Frontline Honors Hermenegildo Cruz

















THIS TEAM HAS A CRISIS CAPTAIN IN JILL DAVIE April 2021
Simplifying Cleaning Schedules




FILLING THAT EMPTY SEAT April 2021
What Gen Z And Millennial Workers Want


FILLING THAT EMPTY SEAT April 2021
Use Personality And Skills Tests When Hiring


FACES OF THE FRONTLINE April 2021
4M Building Solutions' Hernan Segura Honored




ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES April 2021
Boosting Morale Amid Pandemic Stress



FACES OF THE FRONTLINE April 2021
Faces of the Frontline Honors Eugene Brockman





MANAGEMENT COLUMN: PAVING THE PATH FORWARD April 2021
It's Time To Reconsider Team Cleaning











FACES OF THE FRONTLINE February 2021
Jacqueline Roberts Excels Through Consistency




















FACES OF THE FRONTLINE November 2020
Raul Borja, Bee Line Support


SAVE THE DATE FOR BSCAI'S 2021 CEO SEMINAR October 2020
BSCAI CEO Seminar Slated For Hawaii In January


FACES OF THE FRONTLINE November 2020
Tammy Davis Takes Charge On Cleaning Innovation


THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AT CONTRACTING SUCCESS+ November 2020
BSCAI Contracting Success+ Provided Key Networking Opportunities






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







FACES OF THE FRONTLINE October 2020
James Benge Embraces Off-The-Job Contributions







CUSTOMERS COME FIRST September 2020
Customer Growth Takes Distributor Global









REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL CONTRACTING SUCCESS+ CONFERENCE August 2020
BSCAI Conference Goes Virtual



HOW WEBSITES CAN ATTRACT BUSINESS August 2020
Social Media Drives Web Traffic













THE NEW NETWORKING June 2020
Reconnecting At The Virtual Cleaning Summit












TIME, ATTENDANCE SOLUTION IMPROVES LABOR COMPLIANCE April 2020
Labor Management System Helps BSC Save









FROM THE EDITOR April 2020
Industry Finally Seen For What It Is




























REDUCING WORKER INJURIES November 2019
Promoting Workplace Safety





















OVERCOMING HURDLES September 2019
Management Advice On Cleaning Struggles



FACES OF THE FRONTLINE August 2019
California Janitor Creates A Safe Work Environment











EDITOR'S NOTE: RECRUITING? GOOD LUCK June 2019
Cleaning Managers Struggle To Fill Departmental Vacancies




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


APPEALING TO CUSTOMERS February 2019
Why BSCs Should Embrace Sustainability


PURCHASING PRIORITIES October 2018
Factors To Consider When Buying Floor Care Equipment




BSCAI GOES BIG IN DALLAS September 2018
Conference Educates Building Service Contractors



TRACKING JANITOR PRODUCTIVITY WITH APPS August 2018
Exploring Evidence-Based Cleaning







FOSTERING STRONG LEADERS February 2018
Power Of Networking In Cleaning Industry








TEACHING A CAT TO FETCH September 2016
The Strategic Sell: Focus Training On Motivated Workers


JANITORS NEED ERGONOMICS, NOT INJURIES August 2016
Prevent Workplace Injury With Proper Mopping Technique, Tools






BUILDING A STRONG NETWORK November 2015
Education Available Through ISSA


BUILDING A STRONG NETWORK November 2015
Networking Opportunities At IEHA


BUILDING A STRONG NETWORK November 2015
APPA Helps Managers Set Goals


BUILDING A STRONG NETWORK November 2015
AHE Provides Networking And Education Options




10 COMMONLY RECOGNIZED DISCIPLINARY OFFENSES October 2014
Common Workplace Violations



BIG THINGS IN STORE AT ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2014 October 2014
Learn Best Practices By Networking With Custodial Executives


BIG THINGS IN STORE AT ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2014 October 2014
Benefits Of Attending ISSA/INTERCLEAN


PREVENTING THE OFFICE OUTBREAK August 2014
Cleaning Can Reduce Absenteeism In The Workplace




STAFF SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME IN THE RESTROOM? August 2014
Daily Tasks Required For Restroom Cleaning
Identify a simplified approach to workloading restrooms for daily cleaning

STAFF SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME IN THE RESTROOM? August 2014
Tips To Developing Restroom Cleaning Times


STAFF SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME IN THE RESTROOM? August 2014
Improve Restroom Cleaning Productivity


WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH June 2014
Workloading And Productivity From Products


WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH June 2014
Custodial Workloading Does More With Less



CALCULATE THE RIGHT PRICE April 2014
BSCs Invest In Workloading Software, Education




LABOR AND THE LAW April 2014
Employer Obligations For Health Laws


UPCLOSE: RIDE ALONG February 2014
The Evolution of Commercial Floor Machines


UPCLOSE: RIDE ALONG February 2014
Ease Janitor Fatigue With Ride-on Auto Scrubbers



UPCLOSE: RIDE ALONG February 2014
Taking A Shine To Ride-on Burnishers


SM SALES SURVEY: SLOW GROWTH October 2013
Successful Distributors Sell Solutions, Not Products



MARKETING: BE SOCIAL September 2013
Do You Have A Social Media Team?


MARKETING: BE SOCIAL September 2013
Grow Your Company With LinkedIn Groups


MARKETING: BE SOCIAL September 2013
Using B2B Social Media Marketing To Build Your Brand


MARKETING: BE SOCIAL September 2013
#Networking On Twitter


MARKETING: BE SOCIAL September 2013
Create A Successful Social Media Campaign




GHS COUNTDOWN September 2013
Learning The GHS Glossary




ONE MAN VS. THE UNION August 2013
Dave Bego Urges SEIU To 'Fish Or Cut Bait'






THE SOCIAL NETWORK April 2013
Social Profiling



WARNING SIGNS April 2013
OSHA HazCom Rules are Changing





February 2013
Spec’ing the Collaborative Workplace
The colloaborative workplace demands a new bidding process for BSCs

February 2013
Cleaning the Collaborative Workspace
As commercial offices create a more collaborative workspace, BSCs must rethink cleaning specs




October 2012
Retaining Warehouse Workers and Delivery Drivers
Finding the right driver or warehouse worker is only part of the challenge. Distributors need to know how to hold on to the best employees












February 2012
Software Customization Gives BSCs Competitive Edge
End-user software can be tailored for individual customers and specific account requirements






August 2011
Custodial Teams Are Atwitter Over Social Media
Networking and training are made easier through the use of social sites

August 2011
Departments "Like" Social Media Benefits
Traditionally slow to adapt to change, many departments are experiencing significant communication benefits to social media sites

FROM THE EDITOR April 2011
Attracting A Younger Workforce



COVER STORY November 2010
Got Safety?
Decrease costs, strengthen company culture and keep employees healthy by preventing accidents and injuries

COVER STORY October 2010
Underground Economy
Illegal subcontracting and worker misclassification: the cleaning industry's dirty little secrets



COVER STORY March 2010
Overdue Diligence
How BSCs can avoid hiring undocumented workers


FROM THE EDITOR February 2010
Connect With The Right Audience


TECHNOLOGY February 2010
Social Networking Isn't Just For Kids
Business owners can use these sites to interact with colleagues and keep customers up-to-date on promotions and products

COVER STORY November 2009
Gauging Efficiency
Workloading — the science of doing more with less — requires management buy-in and staff commitment

COVER STORY August 2009
The Big Squeeze
Productivity And Your Employees


TECHNOLOGY April 2009
Diversifying Through Partnerships
Internet trading networks offer distributors the ability to streamline sourcing while maintaining their level of expertise

BUSINESSCENTER March 2009
Choosing The Right Insurance Coverage


FROM THE EDITOR February 2009
Social Networking For The Cleaning Industry



TECHTALK February 2009
Virtual Workplace Provides Options


BUSINESSCENTER September 2008
Legal Smarts Help BSCs Avoid Lawsuits




COVER STORY May 2008
Containing Comp Costs
Ever-rising workers’ comp rates have BSCs seeking solutions

CONTRACTINGINSIGHTS March 2008
Organizational Framework: Businesses Need A Solid Foundation
To ensure a promising future businesses need to follow an organizational framework


SAFETY November 2007
Improving Worker Safety
Efforts by BSCs to train and communicate with employees about worker safety can yield significant improvements

NEWSWORTHY November 2007
Paper Companies Catch Green Wave




EDITOR'S NOTE August 2007
Networking Your Way To The Top


COVER STORY July 2007
In Their Own Words
Front-line workers speak their minds on industry topics of interest

CONTRACTINGINSIGHTS June 2007
Lowering Workers’ Compensation Costs
Safety is a barometer of other operating issues — a failure in one area is often a warning sign

CONTRACTINGINSIGHTS January 2007
One Price Does Not Fit All Accounts
There is no universal standard for cost per square foot because too many variables are involved

BUSINESSCENTER August 2006
Getting the Younger Generation to Engage





SAFETY & HEALTH October 2005
Worker Exhaustion: Fighting Fatigue
Worker exhaustion can hurt productivity — and your employees' health

BUSINESSBUILDER October 2005
Workloading: A Simple Approach To Accuracy


July 2005
Succession Planning: Making Way
BSC leadership takes on a younger face: The impact on industry direction

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT May 2005
Benchmarking: BSCs Call Time-Out
Is business at a standstill? It might be time for benchmarking


BUSINESS BUILDER October 2004
Young Entrepreneur A Shining Example


FACILITY ISSUES: MANAGEMENT EDGE September 2004
A Simple Approach to Accurate Workload
How to use facility data to track and improve cleaning efficiency

BUSINESS BUILDER July 2004
Befriend Your Competition?


COVER STORY May 2004
Data-Based
The Enlightened Housekeeper's Guide to Working with Numbers

BIDDING & ESTIMATING January 2004
A Better Bid Means A Better Business
Contractors and buyers share the blame for bad bidding scenarios. Working together can help ensure that bids are competitive.