“Health and safety” is the top-rated concern among facility managers (FMs) and in-house service providers, according to the new 2022 CMM In-House/Facility Management Benchmarking Survey. Even before the pandemic, “health and safety” ranked highest when FMs were asked to rate the most important issues affecting their operations. This year, 80% of respondents said health and …

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Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for contract cleaning services, estimated at US$251.3 billion in 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of $329.4 billion by 2026, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% over the analysis period. According to the report Contract Cleaning Services – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics offered by Research …

Read moreGlobal Demand for Contract Cleaning Services Predicted to Rise

Spring cleaning is a ritual that takes on a life of its own, particularly as we continue to struggle through the global COVID-19 pandemic. Your home is one of your most trusted assets so, to get ready for the change of seasons, be sure to hire a professional house cleaner. An almost endless stream of …

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If we could designate one type of building or facility that deserves special attention from the cleaning industry, schools would be top of mind for many. After all, in the educational setting, children assigned to this special prison system (at least that was the phrase I used as a student) are young and vulnerable. They …

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Registration is now open for CMM’s next free educational webinar, Spot On! Make Your Mark as a Spot and Stain Removal Expert in Commercial Facilities, at 3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT, Tuesday, April 19. Industry trainers and IICRC-approved instructors Jessika M. James and Jeff Cross will help you discover how to identify and remove the …

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Pro-Link Inc. has appointed Matt Herriot president and CEO, effective April 1. Herriot has decades of senior sales and marketing leadership experience in a variety of markets, including distribution, warehouse management, floor care, and industrial laundry. He joins Pro-Link from WhiteShell Co. Inc., where he served as CEO for the past five years. “We are …

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Medline Industries Inc. has entered into a multiyear prime vendor partnership with New York-based Mount Sinai Health System. Under the terms of the US$725 million agreement, Mount Sinai will have access to Medline’s portfolio of essential medical supplies, logistics services, and solutions across the system’s eight hospital campuses, school of medicine, and ambulatory practices. Medline will also …

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The March/April issue features CMM’s annual In-House/Facility Management Benchmarking Survey report, which offers a snapshot of how the global pandemic continues to affect facility managers and in-house service providers, how they’ve adapted, and what trends they’ll see for the rest of 2022. This issue also focuses on carpet care in commercial facilities. Find out how …

Read moreMarch/April CMM Digital Edition Now Available

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has scheduled a public hearing to seek comments on topics related to a final standard to protect health care and health care support service workers from exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The online hearing will begin on April 27, 2022. Individuals interested in testifying …

Read moreOSHA Seeks Comments on COVID-19 Protections for Health Care Workers