ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is proud to champion events that bring real value to its members and the industry, and Cleaning & Cocktails Live (C&C Live) is just that.

This isn’t a typical trade show. It’s an immersive, high-energy experience built by operators, for operators.

Taking place Aug. 19-20 in Nashville, the event offers more than learning—it opens the door to actual business opportunities. With peer-led panels, tactical growth sessions, and The Deal Bar, a one-of-a-kind matchmaking forum connecting subcontractors with primes ready to hire, C&C Live is raising the bar for what it means to gather in this industry. We’re stronger when we learn and grow together, and this event embodies that spirit.

For tickets and the full agenda, click here.  

In an office, 78% of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions were from occupants, 13% from building sources, and 9% from the supply air, according to a new study published in Atmospheric Environment.

Researchers investigated VOC concentrations in an office environment with varying occupancy and ventilation in real-time during the summer and autumn seasons. Considering that natural ventilation is important in assessing indoor air quality, the scientists’ findings suggest that HVAC system management is crucial in enhancing indoor air quality, and that building design and operational strategies must be optimized for the health of indoor environments. Overall, the findings underscored the critical role of ventilation strategies in maintaining indoor air quality and sustaining occupant health.

Humans spend approximately 87% of their time indoors; thus, their exposure to indoor VOCs is considerable. Due to the confined nature of indoor spaces compared to the ambient environment, occupants also instantly contribute to the air quality through various activities, such as cooking, exercising, and even involuntarily via chemical reactions occurring on the surface of their skin. Personal care products (PCPs) and cleaning products also can alter the composition of the indoor air and even influence the urban air through ventilation.