In-Person Events
BSCAI hosts three in-person national events throughout the year and as a member of BSCAI you gain access to special discounted rates to these national events. These powerful, impactful meet-ups provide building service contractors of all levels the education and networking opportunities they need to stay informed about and connected to the commercial cleaning industry. These annual events include the CEO Seminar, Executive Management Conference, and Contracting Success. Click here to learn more and register! Not sure how to register for a BSCAI event? Click here for a step by step guide.
Member Advisory Program
Our Member Advisory Program offers you the opportunity to connect with other active members and become more involved – the perfect forum for receiving professional advice and direction from those that have been in your shoes.
Peer-to-Peer
BSCAI offers peer groups that provide you with an avenue to freely share ideas, information and opinions in a group setting. BSCAI will help match you with peers in other parts of the country and provide tools and resources to help foster a close-knit group addressing issues and growing together in the industry.
BSCAI Mentor Program
If you are looking for a one-on-one relationship with a seasoned professional in the industry, turn to BSCAI for a mentor. The program pairs you with a mentor to provide tailored advice and input to help you grow, enter new markets or simply learn what has worked for another BSCAI member.
Take advantage of the many readily available resources designed to keep you and your employees up-to-date on the latest industry trends and business strategies.
Committee Involvement
BSCAI committee members volunteer time and expertise to ensure that association programs and services are geared to member needs. They provide the knowledge and experience needed from our member representatives to keep the association growing and improving. Meet your BSCAI Board of Directors by clicking here and if you are interested in joining please log in to your account and fill out the BSCAI Committee Application Form.
Connecting Virtually
Member Directory
As a member of BSCAI you have access to the BSCAI Member Directory. Utilize this tool to search for companies that offer the expertise that you are looking for, or find an existing company that is part of the BSCAI Association.
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Education
Get Certified
Certified Building Service Executive (CBSE): The CBSE designation is a symbol of accomplishment and is recognized with great respect by other building service contractors and customers throughout the industry. Professionals who achieve the CBSE have attained the highest, most exclusive designation in the industry.
Registered Building Service Manager (RBSM):By receiving the RBSM designation, individuals become part of an elite group of building service professionals widely recognized and respected in the industry. This designation demonstrates an individual’s commitment to the building service contractor community.
Registered Building Supply Professional (RBSP): This individual certification is available to suppliers or service providers in the building service contractors industry and stands for a basic understanding of the BSC business, needs, pressures and goals. RBSP acts as a seal of approval a brand sales representative can earn to show customers that they have studied and achieved a level of understanding of issues impacting their customer.
Certified Site Supervisor (CSS): This certificate program is a symbol of leadership excellence in the building service contractors industry. Additional titles for a Site Supervisor include Area Manager, Project Manager, Team Lead, Site Manager, and Lead Supervisor. From managing quality control to training new employees, the CSS certificate is a highly valuable business tool to show the vast range of your day-to-day and big picture responsibilities.
Executive Leadership Academy
A program built for the current and future leaders of the building service contractor industry. The BSCAI Executive Leadership Academy is an opportunity for current and future BSC industry leaders to gain the people management, organizational leadership & business finance skills, knowledge and resources you need to grow your company and enhance your career like never before. Join this 10-week, fully virtual program with content based on MBA-styled curriculum. It blends self-paced online learning with live expert-led facilitations, where you will meet with your peers and industry experts.
Virtual Summits
Are you looking for specialized training that affects your business? Consider attending a BSCAI Virtual Summit! These one-day events help you and your team to stay informed on the BSC industry by connecting with and learning from others.
Town Halls and Webinars
BSCAI Webinar
Minimize travel time and expenses by taking advantage of the BSCAI Webinar Series! These 60-minute live seminars offer the same high-quality, classroom-based education available at BSCAI educational events.
BSCAI Webinar sessions are a comprehensive audio/visual learning experience. Prior to the live event, attendees will be given web login information to view the presentation and a phone number to dial in and listen to the audio portion. Immediately following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in an interactive Q&A session with the presenter.
How Will I Benefit?
Handouts will be e-mailed to participants ahead of time and a Q&A session will conclude each webinar, making this a truly interactive experience. Additional benefits include:
- Easy to Use – Simply register via fax or mail and dial-in at the specified time and date.
- Cost Effective – Registration is far less than the cost of a flight and hotel stay.
- Time Savings – Participate anywhere internet and phone access is available with no traveling required.
What Do I Need To Participate?
- A computer with Internet access
- A phone line for listening to the audio portion of the Webinar
BSCAI Town Halls
BSCAI Town Halls are the perfect opportunity to hear directly from other BSCs about current challenges and solutions they are working through. Whether it’s labor issues, working through new customer challenges or employee retention, you can bring your challenges to the conversation and hear from your peers directly on possible solutions.
BSCAI Knowledge Center
BSCAI provides in-person and online educational opportunities and resources to advance your knowledge and develop your people. By utilizing all of our educational opportunities, you will obtain the most up-to-date industry knowledge and networking skills needed to stay current in the Building Services industry. The BSCAI Knowledge Center is the best place to find all conference recordings, webinar replays, and other on-demand educational resources. This is a members-only benefit. Access over 80 hours of on-demand, educational content focusing on the following key areas that impact your business: Administration/Finace, Customer Service/Retention, Employee Recruitment/Training, Leadership/Strategic Management, Marketing/Sales, and Operations. Using your member login, BSCAI members have access to a wide range of complimentary content through the BSCAI Knowledge Center.
Resources
Publications
News for the BSC Industry
Since 2011, the Building Service Contractors Association International and SmartBrief have had an exclusive partnership, allowing us to deliver BSCAI SmartBrief to help building service contractors like you stay on top of current events. BSCAI SmartBrief summarizes the most up-to-date news affecting our field, from cleaning industry articles and thought leadership to informative reports, government affairs, helpful tips and recent news. A two-minute read sent twice a week, BSCAI SmartBrief is a one-stop-shop for the news you need to save time, access industry discounts and stay ahead of the curve. You may subscribe for free to this valuable service.
Contractor Connections Content Hub
Delivering timely and relevant information on an ongoing basis, Contractor Connections is a dynamic intelligence hub for all things building service contracting, designed to fit the day-to-day demands of BSCs like you. In this multi-faceted communications platform, you’ll find:
- BSCAI News with feature articles on the latest trends, news analysis told through the lens of experts in this industry and Q&As with BSCAI member.
- Business Insights to help you keep up-to-date on the latest industry trends through quarterly M&A reports by Pursant, links to articles and special reports from industry publications like Contracting Profits, and ongoing SmartBriefs updates, among others.
- Industry Tips from experts on business-critical topics as marketing, HR, technology and more that you can apply to your business immediately.
BSCAI Research
BSCAI conducts and sources research annually that addresses relevant topics related to the building service contractor industry. From reports on expectations of facility executives to reports on sustainability efforts, BSCAI research efforts are there to provide vital and timely information for BSCAI members. View our recent research reports here.
Save with BSCAI
Purchase Advantage Program
We partner with the National Service Alliance (NSA) to provide you with an innovative purchasing program that features the brand name products you use every day, at affordable prices. The average member saves:
- 45% on chemicals
- 48% on paper
- 50% on liners
- 65% on office supplies
*Activate your PAP account in two clicks at advantage.bscai.org.
Affinity Partners Program
BSCAI has partnered with leading providers to provide discounts on services you need to stay competitive, help your employees and increase your back-office efficiency. Save on services in the areas of Training & Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, Insurance, Business Solutions and Technology.
View the list of programs and providers and get started today!
BSCAI's iBuy Program
The BSCAI iBuy program connects you directly with iBuy partners to take advantage of the simplicity of online purchases. Browse online inventory, read reviews, see photos, video and specs and add material to your cart as you go.
Similar to other online shopping experiences, you select what you want, place your online order and the material will be shipped direct to your door. We’ll connect you directly to our iBuy partners with special discounted pricing for members built into the shopping experience. Browse at your leisure, buy what you need, when you need it.