cleanthoughts Publisher Micah Ogburn [email protected] (518) 640-9177 Making Tech Editorial Director Rich DiPaolo [email protected] (516) 404-4532 A Theme A A popular TV character in the 1980s fre-quently quipped, “I love it when a plan comes together.” And, as this month’s issue of Cleaning & Maintenance Management was developed and finalized, it seemed this quote was fit-ting. As completed stories fell into line and the overall concept became clearer, a thread seemed to appear that tied a good number of these articles together. While this month was not scheduled as a spotlight issue, many of the following ar-ticles and columns center on the theme of new techniques and technology that stand ready to change the professional cleaning industry. Editor Phillip Lawless [email protected] (205) 408-3744 Assistant Editor Amanda Martini-Hughes [email protected] (518) 640-9168 Account Executives Susan Pierce [email protected] Matt Moberg [email protected] Art Director Marty Harris [email protected] Graphic Designer Colby Hooper [email protected] Business Office Manager Rebecca Wilson [email protected] Operational Techniques Other features offer successful operational techniques from high-pressure gatherings and high-end facilities. The first feature (page 26) reveals the cleaning practices used during certain internationally-famous sports gatherings recently held in both Sochi and London. From catering and employee incentives to stadium cleaning and waste removal, these events showcase best practices that will be of interested to facility managers and BSCs that handle large event prepara-tion, cleanup and maintenance. Finally, another feature (page 28) high-lights restroom design and materials se-lected to help upscale stadiums and other locations resist damage and graffiti. Of particular interest is a new cinema in Addison, Texas. The 11-screen, 1,900-seat theater offers valet parking, reserved seating and gour-met comfort foods. Here, new offerings in the market were selected — even for the restrooms — to help create an atmosphere more associated with a museum than a movie theater. As presenter after presenter said dur-ing the WFBSC congress, the professional cleaning industry stands on the verge of extensive, yet exciting change. Managers and contractors who embrace these new technologies and adopt im-proved techniques now will have a head start as others lag behind. (256) 715-0342 (518) 640-9172 (518) 640-9164 Editorial, Advertising & Publishing Offices NTP Media, division of Tomorrow And Today New technology is the concentration of this month’s cover feature (page 18). In the article, I explore ideas presented during the Congress of the World Federa-tion of Building Service Contractors (WFB-SC) held in New York City this spring. During the event, company leaders and well-established, respected building ser-vice contractors (BSCs) spoke about the role new and improving technology will play in the future development of the cleaning market. Based on their ideas and additional in-formation, the article explores areas where technology can be depended on to gener-ate improved results while new efficiencies will cover investment costs. Keeping the theme of updated technol-ogy are this month’s Tech Tip (page 16) and Tackling Trouble Areas (page 36) articles. While the Tech Tip involves cross-con-tamination prevention using different tech-niques and updated equipment, Tackling Trouble Areas discusses the electronic tools and set standards that can help cleaning operations prevent all-too-common slip and fall incidents. 19BritishAmericanBlvdWest•Latham,NY12110-6405 (518) 783-1281 FAX: (518) 783-1386 Subscription Questions or Inquiries Toll Free (866) 721-4807 Outside U.S. (847) 763-1867 or e-mail [email protected] Subscribe / Renew / Change of Address: http://www.CMMOnline.com/Subscribe Corporate General Manager Barry Lovette [email protected] Vice President of Operations [email protected] Brent Kizzire Vice President of Business Publishing [email protected] Tracy Aston-Martin Vice President of Finance [email protected] Brad Youngblood Director of New Business Development [email protected] Matt Gallinger Group Director of Circulation & Fulfillment [email protected] Delicia Poole Circulation Manager Anna Hicks Circulation Analyst Stacy Barnes [email protected] [email protected] Editorial Advisory Board: Phillip Lawless, editor Phillip Lawless is editor of Cleaning & Maintenance Management magazine; he can be reached at [email protected]. A graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Lawless has over 13 years of professional writing and editing experience. July 2014 Benjamin Tanner, Antimicrobial Test Laboratories; Bill McGarvey, Phillip Rosenau Company; David Holly, The Ashkin Group; Kathleen Stanton, American Cleaning Institute (ACI); Jeff Cross, Cleanfax magazine; Russell Kendzior, National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI). CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management Online™ Service at www.CMMOnline.com 4 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ®
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