Insights for Better Managed Buildings
Welcome to the Integrated Cleaning Services Resource Center. Explore industry news, expert perspectives, and practical insights on commercial cleaning, facility maintenance, and property management. From emerging technologies and industry trends to lessons learned in the field, we share ideas and information to help property managers and facility teams make informed decisions, improve building operations, and plan for what’s ahead.
In the News
October 8, 2026
El Niño Headlines Don’t Tell the Whole Story
News Outlet: Colorado Real Estate Journal, Property Management Quarterly
Credit: By Marty Coniglio, AMS Certified Meteorologist, WXPERT LLC · Edited by BJ Mandelstam
Why Colorado property managers should plan for a few disruptive storms this winter, not just more snow, with five questions to ask before the season starts.
October 8, 2026
The Recent Deadline Is About More Than Recycling
News Outlet: Colorado Real Estate Journal, Property Management Quarterly
Credit: By BJ Mandelstam, CEO, Integrated Cleaning Services
Collaborator: Kelsie DeFrancia, Denver Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency
How Denver's Universal Recycling and Composting Ordinance changes daily operations for commercial buildings, and why tenant education and practical planning matter more than the containers.
Leadership Perspectives
Perspectives from ICS leadership on industry trends, innovations, and challenges shaping the future of property and facility management.
October 7, 2026
Cleaner Water, Cleaner Buildings: What Drone Cleaning Means for Facility Teams
Drone cleaning with purified water lets us reach places that used to require lifts, rope access or shutdowns, without chemicals.
October 7, 2026
Hospitality Has Come to the Office. Has Your Cleaning Program Caught Up?
As buildings compete for tenants with hospitality-style amenities, the way we maintain those spaces has to change too.
October 7, 2026
The 11th Hour Problem: Why Buildings Stay With a Provider They’re Unhappy With
Pricing and service rarely lose a bid at the end. Fear of the transition does.
Field Notes
Practical tips, lessons learned, and real-world solutions to improve building operations and make property managers' jobs easier.
October 7, 2026
What’s in Your Water?
We measure the water before we clean a single window. Here’s why.
October 7, 2026
Where Do I Park?
The first night on a new job tells you a lot about whether someone will stay.
October 7, 2026
The Lobby Is the New Amenity
More buildings are turning their lobbies into hospitality spaces. That changes how they need to be cleaned.