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November 2026
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Inside the November Issue |
Build Emergency Readiness
Into School Comms
New data shows that routine communication
makes up the vast majority of activity
across K-12 schools, and that this
everyday use forms the foundation for a
confident emergency response.
Singlewire Software has released “The
State of K-12 Critical Communications Report,”
which highlights trends in how K-12
schools shared daily and emergency messages
during the 2025-26 school year.
The report analyzes actual notification
activity from approximately 16,000 K-12
schools that use the Singlewire Informa-
Cast critical communication and incident
management platform. Full story »
House Bill Would Codify
EPA’s Safer Choice
Legislation to codify and strengthen the
Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)
Safer Choice Program, has been introduced
in the House of Representatives.
Introduced by U.S. representatives
Scott Peters (D-CA) and Mariannette
Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-IA), The Safer
Choice Program Authorization Act, would
give producers a voluntary framework to
evaluate the human health, environmental,
and economic effects of the chemicals
and technologies they use. This also helps
consumers identify safer alternatives for
cleaning and other products. Full story »
today's news
ISSA Approved as First to Sponsor Apprenticeships
ROSEMONT, IL -- ISSA, The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, has been approved by the Department of Labor as the first Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor for the Cleaning Technician occupation.
Parameter Tech to be Acquired for $675 Million
FORT COLLINS, CO -- Parameter Technologies, a developer of monitoring and detection solutions for data centers, and critical infrastructure, has agreed to be acquired by Acuity Inc. for $675 million.
SkyPSI App Maps and Prices Drone Cleaning Jobs
DALLAS – SkyPSI, a technology company that makes robots work for working people, has launched a free app that can map every commercial building in the U.S. and can price drone cleaning jobs for each one.
Rector Building Converted to Residential
CHICAGO -- Ware Malcomb, an international design firm, has completed construction on 79 W. Monroe, an office-to-residential conversion project located in downtown Chicago’s Loop district.
Compass Group Debuts Managed Services Hub
CHARLOTTE, NC -- Compass Group, a provider of food and facility services, has launched AirisOne, a new Managed Services Hub that delivers a broad portfolio of facilities services, technology, talent, operational expertise and procurement capabilities.
ISSA Names 2026 Achievement Award Honorees
ROSEMONT, IL -- ISSA, The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, has named its 2026 ISSA Achievement Awards honorees.
