As many hotel housekeepers here and in other parts of the world know, several hotels are considering – or already have – outsourced many of
Part of operating any facility, whether a small office or a multitower office building, is that building managers will always be dealing with cleaning issues.*
In the past decade, we have witnessed a number of technological advances that have had direct influence on the professional cleaning industry. While many of
One thing that most all building service contractors (BSCs) deal with from time to time is the introduction of a new office or building manager.
Part of operating any facility, whether a small office or a multitower office building, is that building managers will always be dealing with cleaning issues.*
Ron Segura, President of Segura & Associates, a leading consulting firm for building managers and cleaning contractors, says many people attending the ISSA Tradeshow do
Although some family-run businesses started by one generation continue to thrive when transferred to the next generation, this is rarely the case. In 1987, John
Someone I recently worked with wanted to expand his business. He gave up on cold calling, as it just was not working, he did not
The request for proposal process and the presentation of bids is key to selecting a building service contractor. The following applies both to building managers
A request for proposal lists all of the services, frequency of service, and other information required to keep facilities and campus buildings clean and healthy.
From CleanLink News According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Janitors and building cleaners have a higher rate of injuries and illnesses than the
It is the goal of most companies to grow their business! As their businesses grow, there becomes a need for additional supervision and management. This
Benchmarking has become an oft-used buzzword in the cleaning industry. Many proponents believe that benchmarking — identifying the highest standards of excellence, and adapting and
After all the years of working, I am still amazed at the looks on people’s faces when I tell them what I do. Not that
The following article by Ron Segura was published in ISHN Magazine on August 2, 2016 Administrators of industrial facilities can use product mapping when selecting
The negative impact of cleaning for speed Cleaning professionals are under more and more pressure to perform their duties as quickly as possible. This is
An Interview with Ron Segura on ISSA-TV What do famed basketball player Michael Jordan and superstar hockey player Wayne Gretzky have in common? Both athletes
Earth Day 2016 (April 22) represents a possible turning point for many in the professional cleaning industry. For most custodial workers, the use of green
The restaurant industry in the U.S. is one of the most diverse in the country. Based on the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, as of
Administrators of industrial facilities can use product mapping when selecting safety products, factory floor equipment, office supplies, or just about anything that is purchased on
Ron Segura, Founder and President of Segura & Associates brings over 50 years of experience in all segments of the Cleaning Industry. Ten of those years were spent overseeing the cleaning of over 4.5 million square feet of outsourced services for The Walt Disney Company.
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