Facility Management

One in 43 long-term care residents acquires a healthcare-associated infection, making cleaning long-term-care facilities a challenge.

Stratus Clean CEO Doug Flaig shared his insights into the company’s name change and rapid growth in this super-competitive industry.

Floor refinishing systems offer a sealed, uniform surface that improves cleanability, restores slip resistance, and reduces areas where contaminants can collect.

Digital platforms can provide an estimated value for trash, validating whether it’s worth the time to pursue recycling.

Appropriate facility management protocols that prioritize cleaning and disinfection with nontoxic products will be central to U.S. hospitality during this year’s World Cup.

When the right flooring is in place and properly maintained, it becomes easier for cleaning crews to manage dust, allergens, and fine particulate matter, allowing them to maintain consistent indoor environmental quality in busy, high-traffic buildings. 

Gaining knowledge and confidence in wood floor care can give building service contractors an advantage when jobs come up in buildings with this niche flooring.

Beyond deploying technology, robots are helping schools focus on learning, protect their workforce, and steward scarce public resources responsibly. 

Regular vacuuming and deep cleaning takes planning in busy public buildings with near-constant foot traffic.

The correct cleanroom flooring can be the difference between efficient production and constant slowdowns or shutdowns.

A truly sustainable public restroom strategy balances hygiene, resource efficiency, operational performance, and user expectations through a practical, system-based approach.

CMM spoke with Edward Smith III, an environmental services (EVS) professional for an Alabama school district, about his methods for tackling problem areas in the more than 20 schools he serves.