Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 5th February 2026 Issue no. 1196
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OpenWorks earns CIMS-Green Building Certification with Honours, setting new standard for FM excellence
OpenWorks has achieved a significant milestone in the facility services industry, earning the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard-Green Building (CIMS-GB) Certification with Honours - a prestigious recognition of superior performance in service delivery, sustainability and operational excellence.
This elite international certification gives customers peace of mind that OpenWorks follows best-in-class practices around quality, health & safety and environmental responsibility.
"This certification with Honours validates everything we stand for - exceptional performance, environmental stewardship and a relentless focus on quality," says Eric Roudi, founder and CEO of OpenWorks.
"It demonstrates to our customers that choosing OpenWorks means partnering with a provider that consistently meets the highest industry standards - across every location, every site, every time."
What ‘with honours’ means…
To achieve CIMS-GB Certification with Honours, an organisation must exceed baseline requirements in key operational areas - scoring 100% of the mandatory elements and at least 85% of recommended elements. The Honours distinction recognises:
• Superior performance: Excellence beyond minimum standards in quality systems, service delivery, workforce management, safety, and environmental practices.
• Exemplary processes: Rigorous procedures for cleaning operations, ensuring consistent, efficient and safe service at every customer location.
For all OpenWorks clients, this means:
• Confidence in consistency - standardized processes across every location, backed by centralized oversight.
• Commitment to sustainability - a clear alignment with esg goals and eco-friendly practices.
• operational peace of mind - trusted service delivery that's independently verified and fully compliant.
OpenWorks' recognition underscores what is possible when robust training, centralised quality control and a commitment to continuous improvement are scaled across a nationwide service provider supply chain.
"Earning this certification is about more than meeting a standard - it's a reflection of our ability to deliver consistent, high-quality service at scale," adds Eric. "It reinforces that we don't just commit to excellence - we operationalise it across every site we serve," adding that the company plans to continue to lead the way in multi-site facility management through advancing technology, human focus, and clear-cut communication.
OpenWorks delivers FM services tailored to multi-site operations, ensuring seamless oversight, strict compliance and a safe environment.
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