March 2023 Issue
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BSCs Gather in London for 2023 Global Executive Summit after Three-Year Hiatus

The World Federation of Building Service Contractors (WFBSC) hosted the 2023 Global Executive Summit from March 14-15 in London, which proved a resounding success as the premier event curated for global leaders from building service and facility maintenance contracting organizations. With over 80 attendees representing 16 different countries, the Summit surpassed its pre-pandemic predecessor held in Berlin in 2019.
Survey Reveals How BSCs Perceive the Impact of ESG on Business Practices

Contracting Profits, in conjunction with BSCAI, published a survey relative to how building service contractors are measuring up against set (environmental, social, and governance) ESG goals. In the last several years, business owners and facility executives are finding new ways to implement ESG practices on top of existing sustainability efforts.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Google Closes Down its Cleaning Robot Company

Google's high-tech offices in California have until recently been filled with robots tasked with cleaning, recycling and fulfilling various other duties. But the company has now announced that it will be shutting down its robot arm as part of a major cost-cutting drive.
The Tripledemic and its Impact on Healthcare Facilities

COVID-19 and its variants continue to pose a threat, with an average of 43,799 new cases a day in the first week of February. Meanwhile, as of February 3, 2023, the CDC estimates the flu has caused at least 25 million illnesses, 280,000 hospitalizations, and 17,000 deaths so far this season. 
Why Cleaning Workers Must Pay Attention to 'Signal Words' and What They Mean

The Bureau of Labor Statistics in the US, reports that cleaning workers face about 50,000 injuries each year, making cleaning the 16th most dangerous profession in the country.
While many of these injuries are due to repetitive or awkward movements that stress the musculoskeletal system, many of these injuries result from not using cleaning solutions properly.
A Clear View: Moving the Window Cleaning Industry Into the 21st Century

British people are officially too busy to clean their homes in the 21st century, with one in three households now employing a service provider to support with home maintenance needs.
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