CIMS GB with Honors certified companies demonstrate the ability to deliver consistent, quality services.
Fayetteville, North Carolina—March, 2024— H4 ENTERPRISES (H4) has achieved the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Green Building Advanced by GBAC with Honors certification from ISSA, the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry. CIMS GB with Honors is designed to help companies improve cleanliness outcomes, deliver better service and control costs. Certified companies have the necessary structures, processes, procedures, and supporting documentation in place to meet customer needs, while also addressing the heightened demands of cleaning for health and safety.
“The CIMS certification signifies to our customer confidence in H4’s ability to deliver superior and reliable cleaning services while adhering to high standards of management, safety, and sustainability. This is what we expect of ourselves, and the certification gives H4 Enterprises a measuring tool to maintain and surpass industry standards.”
- Dr. David C. Camps, Sr., Vice President of Operations of H4 Enterprises.
CIMS GB with Honors is the first consensus-based management standard that outlines the primary characteristics of a successful, quality cleaning organization. It ensures companies follow the proper use of disinfection products and stringent manufacturer procedures for accurate and effective use. Designed to assist cleaning companies of all sizes, CIMS GB with Honors applies six core elements of management best practices, including:
· Quality systems
· Service delivery
· Human resources
· Health, safety, and environmental stewardship
· Management commitment
· LEED EB: O&M
“Compliance with CIMS GB with Honors means a cleaning organization has the modern systems in place to deliver professional cleaning services, which is crucial for moving forward post-pandemic in today’s competitive market,” said Brant Insero of ISSA Director of Education, Training, Certification & Standards. “We’re excited to welcome H4 ENTERPRISES to a growing list of certified CIMS companies and look forward to continuing our efforts to help providers meet new demands and instill pride in their work.”
To successfully achieve CIMS certification, a facility service provider must meet 100% of the mandatory elements and 60% of the recommended elements, per section. An ISSA-accredited third-party assessor conducts an on-site review to ensure the organization’s activities are consistent with the documented systems and processes.
To learn more about H4 Enterprises visit www.H4ENT.com.
For more information about CIMS certification, visit cims.issa.com.
H4 Enterprises, based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a leading provider of high-quality cleaning and facility management services. Our mission is to deliver exceptional service while prioritizing sustainability and safety. We are proud to have achieved certification to the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard for Green Buildings (CIMS GB with Honors), advanced by GBAC criteria. With a dedicated team and a commitment to excellence, H4 Enterprises is focused on providing innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients. For more information, visit www.H4ENT.com or contact VP of Operations.
About CIMS Advanced by GBAC CIMS sets forth a management framework designed to assist building service contractors and in-house cleaning departments to develop and maintain quality, customer-focused organizations. The standard is nonprescriptive, meaning that each organization has the flexibility to choose the most effective ways in which to meet its requirements. CIMS was created through a true consensus-based process that brought together representatives of the cleaning, facilities management, and purchasing communities. ISSA speaks at numerous facility management and purchasing industry events throughout the year to outline the value of working with CIMS certified cleaning companies as well as certifying in-house operations.
About ISSA With more than 10,500 members—including distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, building service contractors, in-house service providers, residential cleaners and associated service members—ISSA is the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry. The association is committed to changing the way the world views cleaning by providing its members with the business tools they need to promote cleaning as an investment in human health, the environment and an improved bottom line. Headquartered in Northbrook, Ill., USA, the association has regional offices in Mainz, Germany; Whitby, Canada; Parramatta, Australia; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai, China. For more information about ISSA, visit www.issa.com or call 800-225-4772 (North America) or 847-982-0800.