Home › blog
News and statistics from BIV
22nd of September 2025 Article by Katja Scholz
From Germany, Katja Scholz with latest figures from the country’s contract cleaning association.
A modern service trade, an important economic driver with a turnover of €27.55 billion and an employer of 658,325 employees – these key facts emerge from a brief look at the 2025 sector report of the Federal Association of Contract Cleaners (BIV), Germany’s..
Data is power, data is king!
13th of September 2025 Article by Lynn Webster
Lynn Webster in the UK on just how important data is in our industry, and how vulnerable firms can be.
Our world is becoming increasingly dependent on digital technology dominated by access to AI and technology. This was one of the topics raised at a recent Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA) ‘Question Time’ event. The question posed related to the application of..
We are like a wave
1st of September 2025 Article by Wioleta Tomaszewska
Wioleta Tomaszewska is a BU support planner in cleaning at Coor FM (one of the leading service providers in the Nordics) and lecturer in cleaning management. She previously worked as an area manager in the cleaning department of Bergen Municipality, Norway.
Here she talks about how the 'wave effect' has influenced her leadership journey in the professional cleaning sector.
About 10 years ago, I worked as a team leader ..
Cautious attitude to politicians
20th of August 2025 Article by Katja Scholz
Contract cleaning companies in Germany are not feeling optimistic, says ECJ’s Katja Scholz.
During the early summer it was time for the Federal Association of Contract Cleaners’ (BIV) annual spring survey which has provided a reliable picture of the mood in the sector since 2019.
As in the previous year, the general mood is gloomy: barely 24 per cent of the companies questioned view the coming business y..
Safe use of disinfectants discussed
12th of August 2025 Article by John Griep
John Griep in the Netherlands shares the key points from a recent session about correct disinfection.
The proper use of disinfectants in the professional cleaning sector is essential to protect health, ensure legal compliance, and promote environmental sustainability. A recent knowledge session hosted by VSR in collaboration with NVZ – Schoon | Hygiënisch | Duurzaam and Schoonmakend Nederland, provided expert insights ..
RSS