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# UG2 Facility Services: Happy International Cleaning Week! At UG2, we celebrate our expert cleaners who go above and beyond to keep facilities spotless, safe, and running smoothly. Their dedication not only protects public health but also drives economic impact by creating healthier, more productive spaces. As a CIMS-GB Advanced by GBAC with Honors certified organization, we uphold the highest standards in quality, service, and sustainability—ensuring excellence in every facility. This week, we honor all essential cleaning professionals whose hard work keeps workplaces running, schools and hospitals clean, and public spaces safe. 

UG2 sets a new standard for excellence in comprehensive, integrated facility services. We deliver innovative solutions, pristine environments, and a passion for customer service from a leadership team with more than 350 years of experience in the facilities maintenance industry. Our suite of solutions includes Janitorial Services, Operations & Maintenance, and Workplace Solutions for clients in Commercial, Corporate, Education, Healthcare, Life Science, Public Venue, Retail, and Industrial markets. We use advanced technologies to deliver efficient service, constantly refine our processes to ensure our team continues to lead and emphasize a culture of excellence throughout our organization.

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- [Tech-Forward Budget Planning](https://ug2.com/tech-forward-budget-planning/): Technology continues to move quickly,  and deciding how to adapt and invest your budget can be challenging. But putting off such considerations will only compound the headaches — and might cause you to miss important opportunities to save in the long run.
- [Cost-Effective Energy Conservation: A Playbook](https://ug2.com/cost-effective-energy-conservation-playbook/): Across the country, facility managers are working to innovate around energy conservation. At UG2, acting as citizens of our industry and our customers’ industries means identifying and sharing strategies that will bring immediate and long-term benefits to our customers, and serve our planet in the long run, too.
- [UG2 at BOMA International: Unlocking the Formula for a Strong Partnership](https://ug2.com/ug2-boma2026-formula-for-a-strong-partnership/): UG2 employees from across the country were thrilled to gather with old friends and new at the 2026 BOMA International Conference & Expo. Having joined UG2’s joined the Marketing team a few months before, I was excited to connect with colleagues in person, learn more about the industry at its premier event, and help launch our Formula for a Strong Facility Services Partnership campaign, which I had been working on from my first days at the company.
- [Healthcare Cleaning Services: What Facilities Need to Know ](https://ug2.com/healthcare-cleaning-services-medical-facilities/): Healthcare cleaning services use hospital-grade disinfection protocols, EPA-registered chemicals, and trained technicians to reduce pathogen transmission in medical facilities, going far beyond standard janitorial cleaning services. Healthcare environmental cleaning (EVS) requires compliance with OSHA, CDC, and Joint Commission standards, specialized equipment for high-touch surfaces, and documented cleaning logs for infection control audits. Facilities that partner with a dedicated healthcare cleaning provider see measurably lower rates of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) compared to those relying on general janitorial cleaning services alone.
- [Make FM Your Strongest Retention Tool](https://ug2.com/make-fm-your-strongest-retention-tool/): "People immediately feel a buzz when they walk into a well-run office environment,” writes Greg Lanzillo, UG2’s VP of Strategic Partnerships and Solutions. “Employees are freely walking through the space, collaborating in shared workspaces and lobbies, and spreading out into all areas of the building."
- [Safety by Design: How UG2 Can Help Build Safety into Your Facility](https://ug2.com/how-ug2-can-build-safety-into-your-facility/): The fourth week of National Safety Month highlights one of the most critical issues confronting facility managers: preventing slips, trips, and falls. Along with training rigorously on safety best practices and conducting regular hazard assessments, working with our customers to build safety into the environment itself is a core part of UG2’s comprehensive approach to safety.
- [Expert Q&A: How Facility Services Elevate the Fan Experience](https://ug2.com/how-facility-services-elevate-the-fan-experience/): At UG2, we have the privilege of working with several world-class public venues that provide exceptional fan experiences. Whether it’s a soccer game, a concert, or a comedy show, the majority of the effort is never seen, but it’s certainly felt.
- [Promoting Holistic Worker Health](https://ug2.com/promoting-holistic-worker-health/): This week, the National Safety Council encourages us to support total worker wellbeing through the lens of mental, physical, and emotional health. The theme captures our approach to holistic health at UG2, which acknowledges the interconnectedness of the many factors, internal and external, affecting our wellbeing.
- [The 90-Day Cleaning Stabilization Plan for Underperforming Properties](https://ug2.com/90-day-cleaning-stabilization-plan-for-underperforming-properties/): Most property managers and asset owners know within 60 to 90 days of a new janitorial contract that something is wrong. Complaints accumulate. Service levels are inconsistent. The facility services management team is hard to reach, and when they are reached, the corrective action conversations produce short-term improvement followed by the same patterns repeating. By month six, the question is no longer whether to fix the situation but how to execute a transition without making things worse.
- [HVAC and Electrical Students Complete Co-op Semester with UG2](https://ug2.com/hvac-and-electrical-students-complete-co-op-semester-with-ug2/): In May, UG2 had the privilege of hosting our three co-op students from Franklin Cummings Tech for a special gathering at our Boston corporate headquarters. With more than two dozen UG2 employees and Franklin Cummings Tech staff in attendance, Eric Pimentel, Ethan Yu, and Katherine Gustafson presented key takeaways and reflections from their co-op placements with UG2.
- [The True Cost of Deferred Cleaning in Multi-Tenant Office Buildings](https://ug2.com/true-cost-of-deferred-cleaning-in-multi-tenant-office-buildings/): When budget pressure arrives, cleaning is often the first line item cut. It feels like a safe place to find savings: reduce frequencies, consolidate scopes, extend the contract renewal cycle. The building still looks decent. No one complains immediately. Then, 18 months later, the real invoice arrives in the form of premature floor replacement, a slip-and-fall settlement, and three anchor tenants who quietly chose not to renew.
- [On the Horizon for Fleet Safety in Facility Services](https://ug2.com/facility-services-fleet-safety/): In facilities management, safety extends beyond the walls of our buildings. Week two of National Safety Month gives us an opportunity to consider new ways FM leaders are helping teams stay safe on the roads.
- [5 Years of Facility Management Resiliency Lessons](https://ug2.com/facility-management-resiliency-lessons/): In the last five years, facility management has faced an unprecedented amount of change, from new health protocols and hybrid work to labor shortages, AI, and automation.
- [Advancing Safety Through Technology—With A Human Touch](https://ug2.com/advancing-safety-through-technology/): Marking National Safety Month each year offers the industry a formal opportunity to pause and consider our commitment to advancing safety, assess what we have achieved, and identify where there’s room for improvement.
- [How Your Choices Impact Success for Class A Office Buildings in Boston](https://ug2.com/office-cleaning-company-boston/): Choosing the right commercial office cleaning company in Boston directly impacts how your building runs day to day. Cleaning affects tenant experience, first impressions, and how much time your team spends managing issues instead of focusing on operations. The challenge is that many facility services providers offer similar services on paper, but operate very differently in practice.
- [6 KPIs That Define Commercial Office Cleaning Services Excellence](https://ug2.com/commercial-office-cleaning-services-janitorial/): Commercial office cleaning services are often evaluated based on price or scope, but performance is what actually impacts your building. For property managers and facility leaders, cleaning directly affects tenant experience, inspection readiness, and overall asset value. Without clear standards, it becomes difficult to know whether your provider is meeting expectations or simply maintaining appearances. That’s where commercial cleaning KPIs come in. By defining measurable benchmarks, you can track performance, identify gaps, and ensure your cleaning program is operating with consistency and accountability. 
- [Learn How to Audit Your Commercial Cleaning Company by Analyzing 8 Essential Elements](https://ug2.com/audit-your-commercial-cleaning-company/): If you’re working with a commercial cleaning company, it’s easy to assume things are fine until problems start to surface. Missed tasks, inconsistent quality, and slow response times often build over time. The challenge is that without a structured way to evaluate performance, it’s difficult to know whether your janitorial provider is meeting expectations or falling short.
- [UG2 In Action: Volunteering for the Charles River Cleanup](https://ug2.com/volunteering-for-the-charles-river-cleanup/): On a recent bright and sunny morning, I joined a mighty team of volunteers from our Boston corporate headquarters for the annual Charles River Cleanup, which has been rallying volunteers to clear trash and invasive plants from the river since 1999.
- [Getting Buildings Ready for Summer](https://ug2.com/ready-for-summer/): As the weather gets better outside, facility managers continue to maintain the systems operating inside. Getting buildings ready for summer or any season involves a proactive approach.
- [Your Building is Talking. Are You Listening?](https://ug2.com/your-building-is-talking-are-you-listening/): If you’re still debating whether you need automated sensors, where you should install them, and what you should measure, you’re already behind. 
- [World FM Day 2026: Cultivating Belonging Through Built Environments](https://ug2.com/world-fm-day-2026-cultivating-belonging-through-built-environments/): This year’s World FM Day theme—Cultivating Belonging Through Built Environments—is an opportunity to recognize facility service professionals’ role in shaping the environments where we live, work, play, study, build, and innovate.
- [Supporting Retention and the Return to Office Work](https://ug2.com/supporting-retention-and-return-to-work/): As more businesses see their employees return to the office full time, it can feel like a restoration of the familiar. But, in the midst of Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s important to take a step back and realize that business-as-usual isn’t what’s going to keep your best employees around.
- [National Apprenticeship Week: Closing the Trades Gap ](https://ug2.com/apprenticeships-closing-the-trades-gap/): As we bring our hardworking UG2 apprentices together for a gathering to thank them for their commitment and contributions, National Apprenticeship Week reminds us of the benefit apprenticeship programs bring to not only the individual apprentice, but our entire community.  
- [Your Building, Your Power, Your Planet: Earth Day 2026](https://ug2.com/your-building-your-power-your-planet/): Commercial buildings account for 18% of U.S. primary energy use and, of that energy, 30% is wasted, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. And much of that waste is attributable to day-to-day building operations.
- [Project Spotlight: Making the Buzzer  ](https://ug2.com/project-spotlight-arena-venue-events/): When it’s your job to keep Boston’s TD Garden gleaming for the Bruins, Celtics, and countless special events each year, it’s hard to imagine turning that space into a rodeo arena with 750 tons of dirt for dozens of pawing, bucking bulls and their riders.   
- [8 Reasons to Work at UG2](https://ug2.com/8-reasons-to-work-at-ug2/): At UG2, when we say we are powered by people, we mean it. We know that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we treat them that way. The commitment from our team members, in turn, drives our 98% customer retention rate and propels our ongoing organic growth.
- [How to Fix the 4 Silent Stressors Burning Out Your FM Team](https://ug2.com/fix-silent-stressors-burn-out/): Increasing sick days, decreasing productivity, increasing turnover: yes, they’re silently costing your bottom line, but more importantly they’re extracting a deeper human cost.
- [The Highest Standard of Clean: A Sensory Checklist](https://ug2.com/highest-standard-of-clean-sensory-checklist/): When you enter a space, what do you notice?
- [Your College Campus is a Stage](https://ug2.com/your-college-campus-is-a-stage/): The drama on college campuses is inevitable. But you can still deliver a performance worthy of a standing ovation—if you have the talent to satisfy the expectations of a diverse, demanding audience. Faculty and staff, students and families, alumni and supporters are watching. Is your facilities team ready?
- [Corporate Cleaning Company for Office Buildings & Property Portfolios](https://ug2.com/corporate-cleaning-company/): Office environments require clear communication and defined scope. A professional corporate cleaning company should document:
- [Give to Gain: A Year-Round Leadership Mindset](https://ug2.com/give-to-gain-leadership-mindset/): Just like buildings don’t perform well by accident, it’s no accident that UG2 has women leading the way at every level. Mentorship isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s intentional infrastructure that supports long-term growth for individuals and our organizations.
- [5 Ways Campus Facilities Managers Should Use Artificial Intelligence in 2026](https://ug2.com/5-ways-campus-facilities-managers-should-use-ai/): Increasing cost pressures. Increased competition for students. Higher demand for donors. Elevated expectations for the campus experience.
- [National Engineers Week 2026: Transform Your Future](https://ug2.com/national-engineers-week-2026-transform-your-future/): Facility engineers do more than maintain buildings. They shape what’s possible for the people and organizations inside them.
- [12 Must-Read Blogs for Facility Services Leaders](https://ug2.com/12-must-read-for-facility-services-leaders/): As innovators in facility services, we pride ourselves on bringing you the latest industry insights and lessons learned.
- [The Facility Manager’s AI Action Plan](https://ug2.com/the-facility-managers-ai-action-plan/): Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a nice-to-implement tactic for facilities management. It’s a must-have for facilities that want to become safer and more efficient, as well as save money and remain attractive to tenants, employees, and guests.
- [Tales from the Tailgate: The Pizza Guy From Gillette Stadium’s Lot 6](https://ug2.com/ug2_tailgate/): We know him as our Senior Vice President of Operations, but over the past 30 years, Patriots fans cheering on their team at Gillette Stadium have come to know him as The Pizza Guy from Lot 6.
- [Mentoring Month 2026: Excellence Relies on Relationships](https://ug2.com/mentoring-excellence-relies-on-relationships/): At a time when technology is moving at warp speed, surpassing our every expectation, it is important to remember that interpersonal relationships are crucial and fill a core human need.
- [Preventative Maintenance in 2026](https://ug2.com/preventative-maintenance-in-2026/): Routine maintenance such as swapping out a worn water valve could end up being a significant project. Perhaps the aging pipe, which is already corroded, fails two days later. What was a small job becomes a major downtime event.
- [Why Hospitality-Driven Facilities Management Wins](https://ug2.com/why-hospitality-driven-facilities-management-wins/): Interacting with clients or the public? You may be in the facilities management business, but you’re also in the hospitality business.
- [2026 Focus: Innovation Without Compromise](https://ug2.com/2026-focus-innovation-without-compromise/): UG2 is moving into the new year with purpose as we continue to expand our footprint and impact.
- [Benefits of Commercial HVAC Maintenance](https://ug2.com/benefits-commercial-hvac-maintenance-for-businesses/): Commercial HVAC maintenance helps control energy costs, reduce breakdowns, improve indoor air quality, and extend equipment life. Understanding the benefits of expert commercial HVAC maintenance allows building owners, managers and facility leaders to protect their assets, support occupant comfort, and plan more effectively for long term building performance.
- [Momentum: Fueled by Passion. Guided by Purpose. Powered by People.](https://ug2.com/momentum-passion-guided-by-purpose/): As this year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on one word that captures who we are and where we’re headed: Momentum.
- [Don’t Overlook These 5 Components of the Best Facilities Management Teams](https://ug2.com/5-components-of-the-best-facilities-management-teams/): With skilled labor shortages growing and competition for talent intensifying, facilities organizations must do more than fill roles. Employees that feel valued and part of a team perform at a higher level, benefitting their team, their customers, and their own careers.
- [5 Small Actions of Giving You Can Take Right Now](https://ug2.com/5-small-acts-of-giving/): At UG2, as we close out a year marked by growth, challenge, and a lot of collective wins, Giving Tuesday gives us a moment to appreciate the people behind that progress and to turn that appreciation into action.
- [Thoughts on Thanksgiving: Stepping Up, Standing Together, Staying True](https://ug2.com/thoughts-on-thanksgiving-staying-true/): For many of us, this time of year leaves us wondering, “Where did the time go?”
- [Building the Future, One Apprentice at a Time](https://ug2.com/building-the-future-apprentice/): At UG2, developing the next generation of talent isn’t just part of our mission—it’s a core promise to our people and our customers. The highly regarded UG2 Apprenticeship Program stands as a powerful example of that commitment, shaping not only tomorrow’s licensed journeyman technicians but also the industry’s future leaders.
- [Honor, Humility, Generosity, and Resilience ](https://ug2.com/honor-humility-generosity-and-resilience/): On Veterans Day and every day, UG2 salutes those who have served. We are deeply proud to have employees at every level of the company who are also veterans. Our teams and customers benefit from their skills, unwavering dedication, and willingness to go above and beyond.  
- [Our Annual Gratitude Challenge Helps Us Rediscover Meaning](https://ug2.com/annual-gratitude-challenge-rediscover-meaning/): The world around us is dizzying with distractions. Some days, I am so busy checking off items from my to-do list—and adding new ones—that I don’t have time to remember or appreciate the very reasons they’re there to begin with.
- [PRESS RELEASE: UG2 Expands Southern CA Engineering Leadership](https://ug2.com/press-release-ug2-expands-southern-ca-engineering/): October 28, 2025, Boston, MA -- UG2 a national leader in integrated facility services, proudly announces the appointment of two distinguished engineering leaders to support clients across Orange County, San Diego, and the Inland Empire. Their addition bolsters UG2’s already strong Southern California team and underscores the company’s commitment to delivering best-in-class, fully integrated services throughout the region.
- [Project Spotlight: Mixed-Use Life Science Facility](https://ug2.com/project-spotlight-mixed-use-life-science-facility/): A leader in cancer research operating at the forefront of their field had big plans for their new Massachusetts headquarters. The 860,000 sq. ft.,16-story building would have lower-level parking, a second-floor walkthrough connecting to the waterfront, three floors of labs, a conference center, an engagement center for presentations, a cafeteria, and a fitness center—all supported by an expansive array of top-of-the-line chillers, boilers, air handlers, and cooling towers.
- [PRESS RELEASE: UG2 Welcomes Accomplished Leaders to Advance Growth](https://ug2.com/press-release-ug2-welcomes-leaders-to-advance-growth/): October 23, 2025, Boston, MA -- proudly announces the addition of a distinguished group of building services professionals to guide strategic operations in the Southern California region. With decades of combined experience and a reputation for excellence, these leaders reinforce UG2’s people-first culture and commitment to delivering best-in-class facility solutions.
- [Elevating Tenant Services to Meet Changing Workplace Expectations](https://ug2.com/elevating-tenant-services-changing-workplace/): Across the country, major companies from Amazon to JP Morgan Chase had sweeping return-to-office mandates in 2025. The majority of companies (67%) have hybrid policies like IBM, which directs its managers and executives to work on site at least three days per week. These back-to-the-office pushes put even more pressure on workplaces to provide employees with amenities that make the office environment attractive.
- [PRESS RELEASE: UG2 Expands Regional Strength with Strategic Appointments](https://ug2.com/northern-ca-regional-strategic-appointments/): October 20, 2025 Boston, MA -- UG2, a national provider in integrated facility services, is pleased to announce the appointment of seasoned industry professionals to spearhead operations and accelerate growth across the Northern California region. With decades of combined expertise, these leaders are recognized for delivering exceptional outcomes, fostering long-standing client partnerships, and elevating performance standards across the industry.
- [Why Hiring a Specialty Environmental Cleaning Service is Essential for Hospitals](https://ug2.com/hiring-environmental-cleaning-services-in-hospitals/): Hiring a professional environmental cleaning company is critical for maintaining hospital safety, meeting compliance standards, and ensuring a positive patient experience. In high-risk environments like healthcare facilities, professional cleaning teams offer the expertise, systems, and reliability needed to protect patients, visitors and staff. We'll outline why outsourcing hospital cleaning services is a smart, strategic move.
- [Behind the Scenes: A Day-Long Video Shoot Captures UG2 Employees in Action](https://ug2.com/behind-the-scenes-video-shoot/): UG2 is authentic in all that we do—right down to including actual UG2 employees in the photos and video clips we use to communicate with you. When you visit UG2’s website, view our YouTube Channel, read our social media posts, or review our marketing materials, you’ll see real images of UG2 in action.
- [Safeguarding Discovery: How the Right Facility Services Partner Protects Life Science Innovation](https://ug2.com/safeguarding-discovery-life-science-facility-services/): Imagine your lab is running an around-the-clock experiment. Sensitive equipment is calibrated to exacting standards. The lab temperature must remain steady down to the decimal. Any small disruption, whether from a missed filter change to an unplanned power outage, could compromise millions of dollars of work and months of progress.
- [Backstage Brilliance: Public Venue Management That Keeps Fans Cheering](https://ug2.com/public-venue-management-keeps-fans-cheering/): Whether in a university arena, city civic center, or major league stadium, football, basketball, and hockey are in full swing. But our teams at public venues have been just as hard at work in the off season as they are now.
- [Where Skilled Trades Talent Becomes Industry Leaders](https://ug2.com/skilled-trades-talent-becomes-industry-leaders/): At UG2, skilled trades don’t just support our facilities. They power our industry leadership. As HVAC and other trades face a nationwide talent shortage, we continue to lead the charge in closing the gap.
- [Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2025](https://ug2.com/honoring-past-inspiring-future-hispanic-heritage-month/): Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to reflect on the legacies that shape our communities and our teams. 
- [Team UG2 Spotlight: Danny Moreno](https://ug2.com/team-ug2-spotlight-danny-moreno/): At UG2, we believe the highest compliment a facility services professional can receive is being recognized not as a vendor, but as an integral part of the customer’s team. That’s exactly how Danny Moreno is regarded by our partners at a major life science company. So much so that the company recently recognized Danny with an award only given to their internal employees.
- [Top 5 Benefits of Outsourcing Janitorial Services for Your Business](https://ug2.com/top-benefits-outsourcing-janitorial-services/): Discover the top 5 benefits of outsourcing janitorial services and how it boosts quality, savings, and efficiency. Learn how UG2 supports your success.
- [Meaningful Ways to Give Back to Your Community](https://ug2.com/ways-to-give-back-to-your-community/): People are at the heart of UG2. Every day, our employees and customers demonstrate generosity. They do it through the team spirit they bring to work, the respect they show for one another, the quiet ways they support colleagues navigating personal challenges, and their genuine celebration of one another’s successes.
- [Emergency Preparedness to Keep Everyone Safe](https://ug2.com/emergency-preparedness-to-keep-everyone-safe/): According to a 2024 study by Allstate, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, “every $1 spent on climate resilience and preparedness saves communities $13 in damages, cleanup costs, and economic impact.”
- [Why Building Maintenance is Critical for Property Value and Tenant Satisfaction](https://ug2.com/why-building-maintenance-critical-for-property-value/): Learn why building maintenance is critical for property value and tenant satisfaction. See how UG2 helps protect assets and elevate tenant experiences.
- [Emergency Commercial Cleaning Services: Be Prepared for the Unexpected](https://ug2.com/emergency-commercial-cleaning-services-be-prepared-for-the-unexpected/): Protect your business from disaster with UG2's expert emergency cleaning services. Ensure safety and readiness for your facility today.
- [4 Ways Facility Services Strengthens Your K-12 Campus Community](https://ug2.com/4-ways-facility-services-strengthens-k-12-campus/): At UG2, we are keenly attuned to the importance of keeping every part of your private K–12 campus running smoothly—from dining halls and event spaces to athletic complexes and landscaped grounds. We understand that top-notch facility services, and the people who deliver them, have a broad impact on the culture and community you’ve worked so hard to build.
- [4 Key Areas to Optimize Your Facility Services Budget](https://ug2.com/4-key-areas-to-optimize-facility-services-budget/): Facility services budgets are best optimized across four areas: 
- [PRESS RELEASE >>> UG2 Accelerates Momentum with Key Appointments in Southern California](https://ug2.com/press-release-ug2-accelerates-momentum-southern-california/): August 11, 2025 – BOSTON, MA UG2, a national leader in integrated facility services, proudly announces the addition of an accomplished team of industry professionals to lead operations and strategic growth in the Orange County, San Diego, and Inland Empire region. These individuals bring decades of experience and are widely known throughout the industry for their proven leadership and unwavering commitment to service excellence in the building services industry.
- [Seamless Partnership Delivers Top-Rated Hospitality in the Nation](https://ug2.com/seamless-partnership-top-rated-hospitality-us/): Exceptional service doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s the result of a collaborative team aligned to shared standards, including a deep commitment to delivering an outstanding experience day in and day out.
- [UG2 at BOMA International: Recipe for a Great Partnership](https://ug2.com/boma-international-recipe-great-partnership/): With this year’s 2025 BOMA International Conference & Expo taking place in Boston, we were especially determined to welcome the commercial real estate industry to our hometown and reflect the spirit of UG2 and our city.
- [What High-Performance Facility Management Really Means in 2025](https://ug2.com/high-performance-facility-management-in-2025/): Discover what high-performance facility management means in 2025. Learn how UG2 improves building performance, sustainability, and long-term ROI.
- [Commercial Office Cleaning Services: The Hidden ROI of Hiring a Professional Janitorial Services Provider](https://ug2.com/roi-of-hiring-a-professional-janitorial-services-provider/): Explore the hidden ROI of commercial office cleaning services. Discover how UG2 improves employee health, reduces costs, and protects your property long-term.
- [Top 5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Commercial Facility Cleaning Services](https://ug2.com/top-5-signs-its-time-to-upgrade-your-commercial-facility-cleaning-services/): Here Are the Top 5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Commercial Cleaning Services
- [UG2’s 360° Approach for Managing HVAC](https://ug2.com/360-approach-hvac-mgmt/): In the recent past, facilities teams have taken an intermittent and reactive approach to HVAC—because they had to.
- [5 Facility Strategies That Transform the Campus Experience](https://ug2.com/5-facility-strategies-transform-campus-experience/): Facility leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the student experience on campuses across the country. This experience significantly influences academic success, personal growth, and long-term alumni loyalty—all factors that can impact an institution’s bottom line.
- [National Safety Month, Week Four: Wellbeing](https://ug2.com/national-safety-month-wellbeing/): The idea of radically separating our personal lives from our work lives might make for entertaining television—after all, a streaming series on this topic has gained popularity and won awards. But regardless of this sci-fi concept, in the real world, we all recognize that our home and work lives are inextricably connected. And who would want it any other way?
- [Women in Facility Services: BOMA Boston Women’s Leadership Initiative Program](https://ug2.com/women-in-facility-services-boma-boston-program/): At UG2, developing future leaders is more than a business strategy—it’s a reflection of our core values. Our people are our most valuable asset, and investing in their growth is essential to delivering exceptional service and driving our industry forward.
- [National Safety Month, Week Three: Roadway Safety](https://ug2.com/national-safety-month-roadway-safety/): Facility management extends well outside of the walls of our buildings. Neglecting the exterior aspects of our properties can have dire consequences. UG2 operates in a wide variety of environments that require specific attention for pedestrians in parking lots, as well as the safety of both vehicle operators and the properties themselves. As National Safety Month’s week three theme (Roadway Safety) reminds us, maintaining the exterior spaces of your property, including walkways, roadways, exterior stairs, and parking areas, is critical to the safety of everyone accessing your facilities.
- [National Safety Month, Week Two: Employee Engagement](https://ug2.com/national-safety-month-employee-engagement/): UG2 identifies and embraces industry-leading safety practices—but the very best policies are useless if they aren’t rigorously implemented and regularly re-enforced. National Safety Month’s second week features Employee Engagement, which underscores the importance of our front-line talent in our safety success—and in yours.
- [The Staying Power of Elite Multi-Family Residential Facility Services](https://ug2.com/power-elite-multi-family-residential-facility-services/): The residents considering a move to your multi-family properties have a long wish list, from beautifully run spaces that support their comfort and ease to 24/7 reliability to access to a stellar team maintaining every ingredient that impacts their experience there. Fortunately, as many elite multi-family buildings coast to coast have experienced, working with UG2 as your partner in this endeavor means your tenants are very likely to stay with you, too.
- [National Safety Month, Week One: Continuous Improvement](https://ug2.com/national-safety-month-continuous-improvement/): The first of 2025’s National Safety Month themes, Continuous Improvement, exemplifies why we observe National Safety Month to begin with: Reminding each of the importance of safety and revisiting how we are doing and how we can improve are at the heart of safety experts’ efforts across the country and here at UG2.
- [Why are Facility Managers in a League of Their Own?](https://ug2.com/why-facility-managers-league-of-their-own/): Few events have shaped our world today in general—and facility management in particular—like the far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As many reflect on the emergent strategies and lessons learned five years later, John Correia champions the people continuing to perform critical work in his recent FMJ article, The Real Heroes: Harnessing FM’s superpowers.
- [Cybersecurity in FM: Strategies for Success](https://ug2.com/cybersecurity-in-fm-strategies-for-success/): Technology brings major benefits to facility services. At the same time, our increasing reliance on tech can make for new vulnerabilities in a moment when cyberattacks are on the increase. A 2024 report from Panaseer found that cybersecurity failures are costing businesses $30B annually. From silent data breaches to system-wide shutdowns, facility managers are facing the potential for real and catastrophic impacts.
- [World FM Day Celebrates Resilience in Action](https://ug2.com/world-fm-day-celebrates-resilience-in-action/): Facility services affects you throughout the day in ways that are invisible but critical. Maybe you’re attending a medical appointment, enjoying a concert or playoff game, or stopping by a friend’s apartment. You could be running an errand at the mall, or simply ordering a product safely manufactured at one of our customers’ locations. You likely aren’t thinking about the locations where these everyday activities play out, and all that goes into them to keep them operating safely and effectively—but we are.
- [Sustainable Janitorial Services That Go Beyond the Basics: UG2’s Approach to Green Cleaning](https://ug2.com/janitorial-services-green-cleaning/): Today’s leading janitorial services go beyond basic cleanliness. Facility managers and organizations are seeking sustainable, safe, and high-performing cleaning services. This shift makes green cleaning more important than ever. In this post, we explore how UG2 delivers top-tier janitorial cleaning services with sustainability at the core, protecting people, property, and the planet.
- [Mental Health Awareness:  A Workplace for the Whole Person](https://ug2.com/mental-health-awareness-month-workplace-for-the-whole-person/): During Mental Health Awareness Month, UG2 is reminding our employees, customers, and partners that putting people first means recognizing there’s no separating our workplace selves from our out-of-work lives. We understand that every one of us brings our whole self to work, and that having a safe, rewarding and fulfilling career means supporting our team’s emotional wellness as much as we do their physical health.
- [National Apprenticeship Day 2025](https://ug2.com/ug2-celebrates-national-apprenticeship-day/): At UG2, we take every opportunity to applaud our apprentices. We are thrilled to acknowledge those bright and committed professionals, and we are grateful to them and to the numerous individuals who help make our apprenticeship program such an extraordinary success.
- [Celebrating Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet and Our People](https://ug2.com/celebrating-earth-day-our-power-planet-and-people/): Our Teams Go Above and Beyond to Provide Sustainability
- [Better ROI and Smarter Facilities Outsourcing](https://ug2.com/better-roi-ug2-smarter-facilities-outsourcing/): Corporations, life science and healthcare facilities, residential properties, public venues and more are increasingly leaning into partnerships to manage their facilities. Unfortunately, not every relationship will prove to be a winning investment. In a new Facilities Net article, Jonathan Peck, UG2 senior vice president of operations, shares how he has helped the teams at UG2 hone and refine their customer service and relationships—an approach that consistently brings the highest customer satisfaction and retention rates.
- [Project Spotlight: Delivering Exceptional Facility Services for Prominent Property in Downtown LA](https://ug2.com/project-spotlight-exceptional-facility-services-prominent-property-in-downtown-la/): A global property management firm came to UG2 with a unique request. They were ramping up to buy one of LA’s largest buildings and knew they needed to replace the existing facility services manager. The sale timeline was a moving target, but the potential new customer wanted to give a 24-hour termination notice immediately upon closing. UG2 needed to be waiting in the wings, ready to be on site with virtually no notice and begin delivering facility operations & maintenance and janitorial services within a day.
- [UG2 in Action: Preparedness and Recovery in Asheville](https://ug2.com/ug2-in-action-preparedness-recovery-in-asheville/): Storm preparedness requires continuous planning, training, coordination and refinement, but the overwhelming impact of Hurricane Helene and the extraordinary ways our teams stepped up offer a lesson in how having the right people on your side can make all the difference.  
- [National Cleaning Week: Our Customers Say it Best](https://ug2.com/national-cleaning-week-ug2-customers-say-it-best/): It’s National Cleaning Week, and we can tell you without hesitation that our cleaners are the best in the business. But you don’t have to take our word for it—we have it in writing, many times over, from grateful customers. Here is just a sampling of thank you notes we recently received:
- [The Professionals Sustaining Healthy Buildings](https://ug2.com/professionals-sustaining-healthy-buildings/): Practicing healthy habits and staying on top of wellness checks sounds like solid advice you might hear from your family doctor. That same language is prevalent in discussions about ensuring optimal operations in buildings and facilities.
- [Women of UG2 – Leading the Way](https://ug2.com/women-of-ug2-leading-the-way/): Our 2025 theme, "Women of UG2 — Leading the Way," captures the impact of the mentors, leaders and innovators who drive UG2’s success, on the front lines and in our regional offices. Every hour of every day, there are women working tirelessly to improve all that we do. Throughout March, we are sharing some of their insights and accomplishments across our social media platforms. You’ll get glimpses of their critical efforts as they manage building inspection processes, improve operational efficiency, train employees on workplace violence prevention, implement practices to support our overnight shift workers, and more.
- [Why Colleges and Universities Choose UG2](https://ug2.com/why-colleges-and-universities-choose-ug2/): Colleges and universities take a rigorous approach to screening candidates, whether those institutions are hiring faculty and staff, investing in researchers, admitting students—or choosing their facility services provider. UG2’s leading-edge processes, talented teams, customized approach and unmatched follow-through are designed to meet the complex challenges of running a campus. More and more, campuses across the country are finding that UG2 is the right fit, across the board, for maintaining a pristine, healthy, safe, and well-run environment, from buildings and grounds and stadium services to logistics and capital planning.
- [Love Notes: The Most Admired Blogs of 2024](https://ug2.com/love-notes-most-admired-blogs/): Our blog and social platforms offer great spaces for us to share news, information, and expert insights with a wide audience of customers, employees and partners. But communicating is a two-way street, and we love hearing your feedback, seeing your likes and shares, and identifying the topics that really resonate. In 2024 we covered a wide array of subjects with more than 50 new blogs whose range reflected our growth and development as a company. The following were particularly popular among our followers.
- [Celebrating National Engineers Week: “Design Your Future”](https://ug2.com/celebrating-national-engineers-week/): This week marks National Engineers Week, and this year's theme, “Design Your Future,” is particularly fitting for UG2’s facility engineers, who consistently operate at the leading edge of their industry at a time when preparing for the future could not be more critical.
- [Going for Gold: Partnering with Customer to Achieve LEED Gold Certification](https://ug2.com/partnering-with-customer-leed-gold-certification/): Securing LEED Gold certification is a complex process — but one with major return on investment if approached with the right partnerships in place. That’s the well-earned perspective of a customer in the real estate development industry who engaged UG2 in just such an undertaking.
- [Higher Education: Driving Campus Sustainability Forward](https://ug2.com/higher-education-driving-campus-sustainability-forward/): Sustainability initiatives in higher education settings are increasingly common. Yet those settings are uniquely complex when it comes to ensuring success, as discussed in a new Facilities Manager article by Maggie Walsh, UG2 vice president of strategic partnerships and solutions. In The Human Element: Driving Campus Sustainability Forward, Maggie lays out the challenges inherent to creating long-term sustainability programs at universities, and identifies best practices to overcome them.
- [When Mentoring Makes the Difference](https://ug2.com/when-mentoring-makes-the-difference/): National Mentoring Month is as good a time as any to reflect on the wide range of needs individual employees bring to the workplace and the tremendous return on investment companies like ours see when we take the time to understand and honor those differences and meet those varying needs.

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- [Janitorial Services](https://ug2.com/services/janitorial-services/): UG2 delivers exceptional janitorial services that prioritize health, safety, and efficiency for our customers. Our attention to detail extends beyond your facilities to the people we serve. Whether it’s a higher education campus, healthcare facility, or a corporate campus, UG2 brings innovation, precision, and a people-first approach to each customized facility cleaning solution. We believe a deeper understanding of your needs and expectations leads to a higher level of performance.
- [UG2 Mass Maritime Alumni](https://ug2.com/ug2-mass-maritime-alumni/): UG2 has a longstanding connection with Mass Maritime Academy (MMA) since many of our employees are alumni. MMA is a fully accredited, four-year, co-educational state university offering Bachelor and Master of Science degrees that are highly regarded in the worldwide maritime industry and beyond. They are the nation's finest co-ed maritime college, MMA challenges students to succeed by balancing a unique regimented lifestyle with a typical four-year college environment.
- [Facility Engineering](https://ug2.com/services/engineering/): At UG2, our facility engineering services are designed to ensure every square foot of your property delivers long-term value. Whether you're managing a corporate campus, healthcare facility, university, or mixed-use development, we deliver solutions that keep your operations running at peak performance - safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
- [Operations & Maintenance](https://ug2.com/services/operations-maintenance/): It goes without saying you want your property to be safe, clean, comfortable and well maintained. At UG2, we understand the importance of cost-efficient operations and optimal performance. No matter what kind of facility you run or what industry you’re in, we can help you find a customized solution to keep your operation running smoothly.
- [Mobile Maintenance](https://ug2.com/services/mobile-maintenance/): A sink backs up. A fuse blows. The HVAC goes down. Someone calls in sick. In a space like yours, a thousand small things can go wrong at any moment. The good news is, all these problems have the same solution. UG2, a reliable mobile maintenance provider at your service.
- [Mission Critical](https://ug2.com/services/mission-critical/): When your systems go down unexpectedly, you lose more than time and money – you lose trust. That’s why so many companies put their trust in UG2. Whether you run a life sciences lab, a data center, or virtually any other mission-critical environment, our experienced technicians are certified and trained to keep every single piece of equipment running as expected – every single second of the year.
- [San Francisco](https://ug2.com/san-francisco/): San Francisco301 Howard Street, Suite 900San Francisco, CA 94105
- [Northern California Integrated Facility Services ](https://ug2.com/northern-california/): We have local offices located in San Francisco, Sacramento and Sunnyvale servicing the Northern California and Pacific Northwest regions providing engineering, janitorial, production maintenance, mobile maintenance, workplace solutions and mission critical services.
- [Southern California Integrated Facility Services](https://ug2.com/southern-california/): Our local office is located in downtown Los Angeles servicing the Southern California region and providing engineering, janitorial, production maintenance, mobile maintenance, workplace solutions and mission critical services.
- [Southern New England](https://ug2.com/southern-new-england/): Our local office is located in downtown Providence servicing the Southern New England region and providing operations & maintenance, janitorial, production maintenance, mobile maintenance, workplace solutions and mission critical services.
- [Southeast Integrated Facility Services](https://ug2.com/southeast/): Our local office is located in West Palm Beach servicing the Southeast region and providing operations & maintenance, janitorial, production maintenance, mobile maintenance, workplace solutions and mission critical services.
- [Mid-Atlantic Integrated Facility Services](https://ug2.com/mid-atlantic/): The latest innovations. Time-tested best practices. We use them both to deliver strategic solutions that meet the highest industry benchmarks. Everything we do is intended to create safe, clean, and welcoming environments for your visitors, tenants, and employees – and a competitive advantage for your business.
- [Protected: ADP Upgrade Project](https://ug2.com/adp01/): VIDEO #1: Update Announcement(click link above to view video)
- [Multi-Family Residential Facility Services](https://ug2.com/industries/multi-family-residential/): Over the past decade, the growing appeal of multi-family home properties is undeniable. In 2020 alone, multi-family units saw a 50% increase over 2019. Today’s residents want more than just a place to live - they’re looking for open, inviting spaces that support health, wellness, and convenience. That’s why the need for reliable, full-service facility solutions has never been greater. At UG2, we specialize in customized facility services for multi-family residential properties - ensuring smooth building operations and satisfied tenants.  
- [Tri-State Integrated Facility Services](https://ug2.com/tri-state/): The latest innovations. Time-tested best practices. We use them both to deliver strategic solutions that meet the highest industry benchmarks. Everything we do is intended to create safe, clean, and welcoming environments for your visitors, tenants, and employees – and a competitive advantage for your business. 
- [Midwest Integrated Facility Services](https://ug2.com/midwest/): The latest innovations. Time-tested best practices. We use them both to deliver strategic solutions that meet the highest industry benchmarks. Everything we do is intended to create safe, clean, and welcoming environments for your visitors, tenants, and employees – and a competitive advantage for your business.
- [(OLD) Midwest](https://ug2.com/old-midwest-do-not-use/): Our local office is located in downtown Chicago servicing the Midwest region and providing operations & maintenance, janitorial, production maintenance, mobile maintenance, workplace solutions, groundskeeping and mission critical services.
- [New England Integrated Facility Services](https://ug2.com/new-england/): Our corporate headquarters is centrally located in downtown Boston servicing the New England region and providing facility engineering, janitorial, production maintenance, mobile maintenance, workplace solutions and mission critical services to Boston and New England.
- [Commercial Cleaning Services Boston](https://ug2.com/commercial-cleaning-services-boston/): UG2 provides commercial cleaning services in Boston for organizations that need more than a basic janitorial vendor. Our programs are built around defined scopes of work, site-specific staffing, documented inspections, measurable quality control, and active management oversight. For Boston facilities that cannot afford service gaps, that structure matters.
- [Office Cleaning in Boston](https://ug2.com/office-cleaning-boston/): When evaluating commercial office cleaning in Boston, the priority is not just coverage—it’s consistency, accountability, and execution. Many commercial office cleaning companies offer similar services, but very few operate with the structure required to support high-performance buildings.
- [Industrial](https://ug2.com/industries/industrial/): It's hard to beat your competition to market when your equipment is down. That’s why UG2 leverages technology and industry-leading standard operating procedures that are proven to optimize your equipment uptime. Our experienced team produces time-tested results that maximize your facility service spend and improve your operating efficiency.
- [Healthcare](https://ug2.com/industries/health-care/): In a healthcare setting, there is absolutely no room for error. The power must stay on and the HVAC needs to be in tip-top shape. All of the surfaces must be meticulously cleaned. The medical waste must be properly handled. All of the instruments must be sterilized—and our team must do all this and much more while staying out of your team’s way.
- [Retail](https://ug2.com/industries/retail/): Today's consumers want more than products—they crave memorable experiences. 
- [Public Venue](https://ug2.com/industries/public-venue/): When you host a convention, sporting event, or concert, your visitors tend to gravitate to where all the action is happening. At UG2, our time and attention are focused on the visible and invisible parts of the venue.
- [Corporate](https://ug2.com/industries/corporate/): Your office building is the single biggest expression of your brand, both literally and figuratively. Is it comfortable and inviting? Is it clean and well maintained? Is it up-to-date in terms of amenities and technology? Does it offer unexpected touches and exceptional experiences?
- [Commercial](https://ug2.com/industries/commercial/): There’s more to your commercial property than location, location, location. There’s cleanliness. Safety. Comfort. Innovation. At UG2, we provide all of the above—and more. In fact, everything we do revolves around keeping your spaces in pristine condition while providing 5-star service. The result? A welcoming environment for your visitors, tenants, and employees–and a competitive advantage for your business.
- [Higher Education](https://ug2.com/industries/higher-education/): The look of your campus says a lot about your institution. There’s a clear connection between how good your facility looks and how successful you will be at attracting and retaining students. Fact is, most visitors decide if a prospective college will stay on their list after only 10 minutes on campus.1
- [Life Science Facility Services](https://ug2.com/industries/lifescience/): When it comes to expertise behind the yellow line, we’re ahead of the curve. Unlike a lot of other facilities maintenance companies, we're certified to clean Life Science environments. Before our team goes to work in any medical, laboratory or biopharma environment, we make sure they’ve mastered your standard operating procedures and successfully completed your training modules.
- [Sustainability Services](https://ug2.com/services/sustainability/): At UG2, we have always insisted on being accountable to our customers, to our employees, to our community – and to ourselves. Our environmental stewardship practices are at the heart of everything our company does. It determines the products we use. It guides the way we train our employees. It shapes the promises we make to our customers. And most important, it influences the way we measure success.
- [Workplace Solutions](https://ug2.com/services/workplace-solutions/): From the mailroom to the breakroom to the restroom to the boardroom, there are literally a million little decisions that go into running an office. And in no time at all, they can create a big distraction from your core business. UG2 delivers comprehensive corporate workplace solutions and integrated facility services that support your people, enhance operations, and help you focus on your core business. Our office support services combine staffing, technology, and proven processes to ensure your space operates seamlessly - every day.
- [Production Maintenance](https://ug2.com/services/production-maintenance/): Time. Market share. Competitive advantage. Profit. Trust. There’s a lot more on that manufacturing line besides your products. That’s why an effective production maintenance program is so important.
- [Landscaping](https://ug2.com/services/landscaping/): Our licensed, certified and insured landscaping staff is skilled at making common areas uncommonly beautiful. Whether you need help installing new landscaping designs, restoring historic sites, or simply maintaining your existing grounds, we’re here to help.
- [Groundskeeping Services](https://ug2.com/services/groundskeeping/): Our licensed, certified and insured landscaping staff is skilled at making common areas uncommonly beautiful. Whether you need help installing new landscaping designs, restoring historic sites, or simply maintaining your existing grounds, we’re here to help.
- [Industries](https://ug2.com/industries/): There’s much more to facility services than providing a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. At UG2, we’re known for understanding the specific nuances of every industry we serve – and the unique demands of each business we represent. We pride ourselves on being citizens of our customers' industries and an extension of their management team.
- [LEADERSHIP](https://ug2.com/about-us/leadership/): Louis J. Lanzillo, Jr. had a vision: to create the next generation of leadership in the facility services industry – and do it with the most talented people he knew. And with more than 30 years of experience in the industry, Louis knew a lot of talented people. He had spent years serving as President and Vice Chairman of UNICCO Service Company and as a Chief Executive for the Americas and Europe for a global company providing property and engineering services.
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- [Home](https://ug2.com/): From classrooms to cleanrooms, you’ll find UG2 hard at work behind the scenes in virtually every kind of industry imaginable. We design and implement safe, innovative, and sustainable solutions across your facility. And we foster meaningful and strategic relationships with your team. The result? A pristine environment for your tenants, employees, and visitors – and 5-star service for you.
- [Services](https://ug2.com/services/): Our services are a rare combination of the latest innovations and time-tested best practices. Operating as an extension of your team, we work tirelessly to meet the highest service delivery benchmarks. More importantly, we strive to exceed your expectations. There’s no better way to run effectively and efficiently – and no better way to build a relationship. Perhaps that’s why UG2 has a 98% customer retention rate – the highest in the industry.
- [Careers](https://ug2.com/careers/): At UG2, we treat our people as our most valuable asset. After all, the quality of our company is a direct result of the quality of our people. The professionals who work here make all the difference because they’re passionate about what they do and how they do it.
- [About Us](https://ug2.com/about-us/): Technically, we’re in the facility services industry – but we believe we’re really in the relationship industry. Developing long-lasting partnerships means offering more than unmatched management expertise. It means having a deep knowledge of your business and a thorough understanding of your goals. This unique combination enables us to customize our services and tailor our approach to meet your goals and objectives.
- [Blog](https://ug2.com/blog/): Tips, trends, and stories from the front lines Tech-Forward Budget Planning August 3 | By Matthew Deehan Key Areas Where Innovation and Smart Financial Planning Intersect Technology continues to move quickly,  and deciding how to adapt and... Read more Cost-Effective Energy Conservation: A Playbook July 24 | By Evan DuBose Sharing Expertise for Immediate and Long-Term Impact at BOMA International Across the country, facility managers are working to innovate... Read more UG2 at BOMA International: Unlocking the Formula for a Strong Partnership July 22 | By Bryan Nowlan Because the Best Partnerships Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All UG2 employees from across the country were thrilled to gather with old friends and... Read more Healthcare Cleaning Services: What Facilities Need to Know July 1 | By Cary Amarante Healthcare cleaning services use hospital-grade disinfection protocols, EPA-registered chemicals, and trained technicians to reduce... Read more Make FM Your Strongest Retention Tool June 29 | By Karen Dempsey Buildings People Love are Buildings That Deliver Long-Term Business Value “People immediately feel a buzz when they walk into a... Read more Safety by Design: How UG2 Can Help Build Safety into Your Facility June 25 | By Sandro Araujo Preventing slips, trips, and falls starts with the building itself The fourth week of National Safety Month highlights one of the most... Read more Expert Q&A: How Facility Services Elevate the Fan Experience June 22 | By Karen Dempsey Here’s what it really takes to run a world-class public venue. At UG2, we have the privilege of working with several world-class public... Read more Promoting Holistic Worker Health June 17 | By Lauren Lanzillo Caring for One Another in an Ecosystem of Wellness This week, the National Safety Council encourages us to support total worker wellbeing... Read more The 90-Day Cleaning Stabilization Plan for Underperforming Properties June 16 | By Marketing Most property managers and asset owners know within 60 to 90 days of a new janitorial contract that something is wrong. Complaints... Read more HVAC and Electrical Students Complete Co-op Semester with UG2 June 15 | By Teresa Vielma Students Present Learnings to a Gathering of UG2 Staff In May, UG2 had the privilege of hosting our three co-op students from Franklin... Read more The True Cost of Deferred Cleaning in Multi-Tenant Office Buildings June 12 | By Tom Good When budget pressure arrives, cleaning is often the first line item cut. It feels like a safe place to find savings: reduce frequencies,... Read more On the Horizon for Fleet Safety in Facility Services June 11 | By CJ Mello Emerging Strategies for Safer Vehicle Operations In facilities management, safety extends beyond the walls of our buildings. Week two of... Read more 5 Years of Facility Management Resiliency Lessons June 9 | By Kathleen Luce FM got smarter, faster. Here’s how. In the last five years, facility management has faced an unprecedented amount of change, from new... Read more Advancing Safety Through Technology—With A Human Touch June 1 | By Adam Rabesa Adding EHS to the Tools That Help Us Deliver on Safety Marking National Safety Month each year offers the industry a formal opportunity to... Read more How Your Choices Impact Success for Class A Office Buildings in Boston May 29 | By Tom Good What You Should Expect From an Expert Office Cleaning Company Choosing the right commercial office cleaning company in Boston directly... Read more 6 KPIs That Define Commercial Office Cleaning Services Excellence May 28 | By Nancy Breitman Commercial office cleaning services are often evaluated based on price or scope, but performance is what actually impacts your building.... Read more Learn How to Audit Your Commercial Cleaning Company by Analyzing 8 Essential Elements May 27 | By Greg Lanzillo Key Summary If you’re working with a commercial cleaning company, it’s easy to assume things are fine until problems start to surface.... Read more UG2 In Action: Volunteering for the Charles River Cleanup May 25 | By Carol Ambler Our employees team up to help maintain a beloved natural resource On a recent bright and sunny morning, I joined a mighty team of... Read more Getting Buildings Ready for Summer May 20 | By John Turkich Without the correct preparation, you could be putting your employees and students at risk As the weather gets better outside, facility... Read more Your Building is Talking. Are You Listening? May 18 | By Gina Wang The Internet of Things is more than sensors. It’s your most powerful communications tool. If you’re still debating whether you need... Read more World FM Day 2026: Cultivating Belonging Through Built Environments May 11 | By James Lane FM’s Everyday Impact on Community This year’s World FM Day theme—Cultivating Belonging Through Built Environments—is an opportunity... Read more Supporting Retention and the Return to Office Work May 4 | By Lauren Lanzillo Business-as-usual won’t keep your best employees around. Here’s what will. As more businesses see their employees return to the office... Read more National Apprenticeship Week: Closing the Trades Gap April 27 | By Teresa Vielma The Impact of an Apprentice Stretches to the Team, Customer, Industry, and Community As we bring... Read more Your Building, Your Power, Your Planet: Earth Day 2026 April 20 | By Marketing Facilities managers hold vast environmental power. It’s time to use it Commercial buildings account for 18% of U.S. primary energy use... Read more Project Spotlight: Making the Buzzer April 13 | By Greg Lanzillo Transforming TD Garden into a Professional Bull Riding Arena—And Back Again  When it’s your... Read more 8 Reasons to Work at UG2 April 6 | By Erika Colon How UG2 attracts the industry’s top talent—and retains it At UG2, when we say we are powered by people, we mean it. We know that our... Read more How to Fix the 4 Silent Stressors Burning Out Your FM Team March 30 | By Kathleen Luce FM has a reputation for high turnover, but it doesn’t have to if you act. Increasing sick days, decreasing productivity, increasing... Read more The Highest Standard of Clean: A Sensory Checklist March 23 | By Aaron Corrales Mark National Cleaning Week with a Review of Your Cleanliness Standards When you enter a space, what do you notice? A clean space impacts... Read more Your College Campus is a Stage March 16 | By Rebecca Mohrmann Is Your Facilities Partner Ready for the Performance? The drama on college campuses is inevitable. But you can still deliver a performance... Read more Corporate Cleaning Company for Office Buildings & Property Portfolios March 13 | By Olga Diaz Corporate cleaning is not a discretionary service. For property managers and building owners, it directly affects tenant retention,... Read more Give to Gain: A Year-Round Leadership Mindset March 9 | By Maggie Walsh UG2 women are paving the way for future facility services leaders. Just like buildings don’t perform well by accident, it’s no accident... Read more 5 Ways Campus Facilities Managers Should Use Artificial Intelligence in 2026 March 2 | By Sayne Jimenez Kickstart your campus’s own AI efforts with these examples Increasing cost pressures. Increased competition for students. Higher demand... Read more National Engineers Week 2026: Transform Your Future February 23 | By Erica Overstreet UG2 Facility Engineers Are Already Shaping What’s Next Facility engineers do more than maintain buildings. They shape what’s possible... Read more 12 Must-Read Blogs for Facility Services Leaders February 16 | By Kathleen Luce These Themes Are Shaping Decision-Making Across the Industry As innovators in facility services, we pride ourselves on bringing you the... Read more The Facility Manager’s AI Action Plan February 9 | By Gina Wang Follow these five steps to move from AI-ready to generating results Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a nice-to-implement... Read more Tales from the Tailgate: The Pizza Guy From Gillette Stadium’s Lot 6 February 2 | By Marketing A Dedicated Fan From UG2 Delights in Delivering the Ultimate in Hospitality We know him as our Senior Vice President of Operations, but... Read more Mentoring Month 2026: Excellence Relies on Relationships January 26 | By Marketing UG2’s Employees Share Why Mentoring Matters At a time when technology is moving at warp speed, surpassing our every expectation, it is... Read more Preventative Maintenance in 2026 January 19 | By George Mirzayan A few updates to your maintenance plan could have a huge bottom-line impact. Routine maintenance such as swapping out a worn water valve... Read more Why Hospitality-Driven Facilities Management Wins January 12 | By Marketing Authentic Hospitality Enhances Tenant Satisfaction and Retention Interacting with clients or the public? You may be in the facilities... Read more 2026 Focus: Innovation Without Compromise January 5 | By John F. Correia Amid unprecedented change, UG2 is scaling what matters most. UG2 is moving into the new year with purpose as we continue to expand our... Read more Benefits of Commercial HVAC Maintenance December 22 | By Michael Carmean Improve Your Facility and Protect Your Investment Commercial HVAC maintenance helps control energy costs, reduce breakdowns, improve indoor... Read more Momentum: Fueled by Passion. Guided by Purpose. Powered by People. December 15 | By Louis J. Lanzillo, Jr. A Special Message from Lou Lanzillo, UG2 Chief Executive Officer As this year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on one word that... Read more Don’t Overlook These 5 Components of the Best Facilities Management Teams December 8 | By Marketing These fundamental leadership habits create stronger teams. With skilled labor shortages growing and competition for talent intensifying,... Read more 5 Small Actions of Giving You Can Take Right Now December 1 | By Edgar Colon Transforming Thankfulness into Tangible Impact, One Thoughtful Gesture at a Time. At UG2, as we close out a year marked by growth,... Read more Thoughts on Thanksgiving: Stepping Up, Standing Together, Staying True November 24 | By John F. Correia Continuing to Find Passion for our Work For many of us, this time of year leaves us wondering, “Where did the time go?” I find myself... Read more Building the Future, One Apprentice at a Time November 17 | By James Lane UG2 Develops Facilities Leaders with Established Apprenticeship Program At UG2, developing the next generation of talent isn’t just part... Read more Honor, Humility, Generosity, and Resilience November 10 | By Kathleen Luce Finding the Words to Honor the Veterans in Our Lives  On Veterans Day and every day, UG2 salutes those who have... Read more Our Annual Gratitude Challenge Helps Us Rediscover Meaning November 3 | By Lauren Lanzillo Finding Fulfillment in Focusing on the “Why” The world around us is dizzying with distractions. Some days, I am so busy checking off... Read more PRESS RELEASE: UG2 Expands Southern CA Engineering Leadership October 28 | By Kathleen Luce New Leaders Drive Innovation, Deepen Client Partnerships, and Support UG2’s Commitment to Excellence Across the Region October 28,... Read more Project Spotlight: Mixed-Use Life Science Facility October 27 | By James Lane A Leading Biotech Company Turns to UG2 to Manage Their New Headquarters and more A leader in cancer research operating at the forefront of... Read more PRESS RELEASE: UG2 Welcomes Accomplished Leaders to Advance Growth October 23 | By Kathleen Luce Seasoned Building Services Professionals Bring Vision, Experience, and Dedication to Client Service in Southern California October 23,... Read more Elevating Tenant Services to Meet Changing Workplace Expectations October 20 | By Armando Lezama, Jr. The Right Amenities Reduce Turnover (and the costs associated with it) Across the country, major companies from Amazon to JP Morgan Chase... Read more PRESS RELEASE: UG2 Expands Regional Strength with Strategic Appointments October 20 | By Kathleen Luce Industry Leaders Join UG2 to Drive Growth and Elevate Service Delivery in Northern California October 20, 2025 Boston, MA — UG2, a... Read more Why Hiring a Specialty Environmental Cleaning Service is Essential for Hospitals October 16 | By Cary Amarante Hiring a professional environmental cleaning company is critical for maintaining hospital safety, meeting compliance standards, and... Read more Behind the Scenes: A Day-Long Video Shoot Captures UG2 Employees in Action October 14 | By Karen Dempsey A Team Effort Showcases UG2’s Core Values UG2 is authentic in all that we do—right down to including actual UG2 employees in the photos... Read more Safeguarding Discovery: How the Right Facility Services Partner Protects Life Science Innovation October 6 | By Sayne Jimenez Facility Management in Life Science is About Far More Than Cleaning and Upkeep Imagine your lab is running an around-the-clock experiment.... Read more Backstage Brilliance: Public Venue Management That Keeps Fans Cheering September 29 | By Andrew MacFadyen Public Venues Deliver More Than Performances — They Provide Experiences Whether in a university arena, city civic center, or major... Read more Where Skilled Trades Talent Becomes Industry Leaders September 22 | By Scott Ripley UG2 Continues to Invest in Skilled Trades Professionals At UG2, skilled trades don’t just support our facilities. They power our industry... Read more Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 September 15 | By Erika Colon Rooted in Heritage, Growing Through New Ideas and Voices Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to reflect on the legacies that shape our... Read more Team UG2 Spotlight: Danny Moreno September 8 | By Joe Melo A True Extension of the Customer Team and a Model of Service Excellence At UG2, we believe the highest compliment a facility services... Read more Top 5 Benefits of Outsourcing Janitorial Services for Your Business September 2 | By Tom Good Discover the top 5 benefits of outsourcing janitorial services and how it boosts quality, savings, and efficiency. Learn how UG2 supports... Read more Meaningful Ways to Give Back to Your Community September 2 | By Armando Lezama Charitable Giving is More Than Financial Donations People are at the heart of UG2. Every day, our employees and customers demonstrate... Read more Emergency Preparedness to Keep Everyone Safe August 25 | By Paul Faleschini Your Plan Matters –and So Does Your Facility Services Provider According to a 2024 study by Allstate, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce,... Read more Why Building Maintenance is Critical for Property Value and Tenant Satisfaction August 25 | By Nancy Breitman Learn why building maintenance is critical for property value and tenant satisfaction. See how UG2 helps protect assets and elevate tenant... Read more Emergency Commercial Cleaning Services: Be Prepared for the Unexpected August 25 | By Hagen Corona Protect your business from disaster with UG2's expert emergency cleaning services. Ensure safety and readiness for your facility... Read more 4 Ways Facility Services Strengthens Your K-12 Campus Community August 19 | By Lou Gioconda Protecting Your Community and Your Reputation At UG2, we are keenly attuned to the importance of keeping every part of your private K–12... Read more 4 Key Areas to Optimize Your Facility Services Budget August 11 | By Rebecca Mohrmann Short- and Long-term Strategies to Lower Your Costs Facility services budgets are best optimized across four areas:  According to... Read more PRESS RELEASE >>> UG2 Accelerates Momentum with Key Appointments in Southern California August 11 | By Kathleen Luce Recognized building services experts bring unmatched experience, vision, and customer-first focus to UG2 August 11, 2025 – BOSTON, MA... Read more Seamless Partnership Delivers Top-Rated Hospitality in the Nation August 4 | By Maria C. Tueros Team UG2 is Consistent in Delivering Excellence for Our Customers Exceptional service doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s the result of a... Read more UG2 at BOMA International: Recipe for a Great Partnership July 28 | By Kathleen Luce Must Have Ingredients for a Perfect Partnership Include Trust, Expertise, Innovation, and Commitment With this year’s 2025 BOMA... Read more What High-Performance Facility Management Really Means in 2025 July 24 | By Tom Good Discover what high-performance facility management means in 2025. Learn how UG2 improves building performance, sustainability, and... Read more Commercial Office Cleaning Services: The Hidden ROI of Hiring a Professional Janitorial Services Provider July 24 | By Marketing Explore the hidden ROI of commercial office cleaning services. Discover how UG2 improves employee health, reduces costs, and protects your... Read more Top 5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Commercial Facility Cleaning Services July 21 | By Jason Lorenz What truly matters is what gets measured, verified, and maintained. That’s especially true when it comes to commercial office cleaning... Read more UG2’s 360° Approach for Managing HVAC July 15 | By Steve Morin Your HVAC System Can Support Sustainability, Safety and Long-Term Savings In the recent past, facilities teams have taken an intermittent... Read more 5 Facility Strategies That Transform the Campus Experience July 8 | By Marketing Creating a Positive First Impression and a Lasting Impact That Benefits Both Students and the Institution Facility leaders play a pivotal... Read more National Safety Month, Week Four: Wellbeing June 25 | By Walter Barrientos Understanding Safety’s Relationship to Mental Health and Wellness The idea of radically separating our personal lives from our work... Read more Women in Facility Services: BOMA Boston Women’s Leadership Initiative Program June 23 | By Christopher Eyssen UG2 Honors Our First Graduates of the BOMA Boston Women’s Leadership Initiative At UG2, developing future leaders is more than a... Read more National Safety Month, Week Three: Roadway Safety June 18 | By CJ Mello Keeping People and Property Safe, Inside and Outside of Your Facilities Facility management extends well outside of the walls of our... Read more National Safety Month, Week Two: Employee Engagement June 11 | By Sandro Araujo Leveraging Communication, Collaboration, and Connection for Meaningful Safety Strategies UG2 identifies and embraces industry-leading... Read more The Staying Power of Elite Multi-Family Residential Facility Services June 10 | By Jessica Bartolomeo How UG2’s Emerging Tech, Proactive Prevention Practices, and Superior Response Times Keep Tenants on Board The residents considering... Read more National Safety Month, Week One: Continuous Improvement June 3 | By Adam Rabesa Improving What We Do, Every Step of the Way The first of 2025’s National Safety Month themes, Continuous Improvement, exemplifies why we... Read more Why are Facility Managers in a League of Their Own? May 26 | By Sayne Jimenez New Article Highlights the Characteristics of FM Leaders Few events have shaped our world today in general—and facility management in... Read more Cybersecurity in FM: Strategies for Success May 20 | By Bill Jenkins Protecting Your People, Property and Facility from Cyberattacks Technology brings major benefits to facility services. At the same time,... Read more World FM Day Celebrates Resilience in Action May 12 | By Paul Savarino We Honor the Facility Managers Powering Our Industry — and Our Company Facility services affects you throughout the day in ways that... Read more Sustainable Janitorial Services That Go Beyond the Basics: UG2’s Approach to Green Cleaning May 12 | By Gary Haslam Key Summary Today’s leading janitorial services go beyond basic cleanliness. Facility managers and organizations are seeking sustainable,... Read more Mental Health Awareness: A Workplace for the Whole Person May 5 | By Lauren Lanzillo Importance of Mental Health and Wellness in Facility Services During Mental Health Awareness Month, UG2 is reminding our employees,... Read more National Apprenticeship Day 2025 April 28 | By Teresa Vielma UG2 Proudly Acknowledges the Next Generation of Talent At UG2, we take every opportunity to applaud our apprentices. We are thrilled to... Read more Celebrating Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet and Our People April 22 | By Tony Andrade Our Teams Go Above and Beyond to Provide Sustainability “Our Power, Our Planet” is the theme for Earth Day 2025, which takes place on... Read more Better ROI and Smarter Facilities Outsourcing April 14 | By Marketing New Article Details Benefits, Challenges and Strategies in Facilities Management Corporations, life science and healthcare facilities,... Read more Project Spotlight: Delivering Exceptional Facility Services for Prominent Property in Downtown LA April 7 | By Nancy Breitman UG2 Partners with Customer in Complex Transition Challenge: A global property management firm came to UG2 with a unique request. They were... Read more UG2 in Action: Preparedness and Recovery in Asheville March 31 | By Ed Pennie Going Above and Beyond for Our Customer and Community Storm preparedness requires continuous planning, training, coordination and... Read more National Cleaning Week: Our Customers Say it Best March 24 | By Joe Melo Expressing Gratitude for the Time, Talent and Tenacity of our Janitorial Crews It’s National Cleaning Week, and we can tell you without... Read more The Professionals Sustaining Healthy Buildings March 17 | By Steve Morin Reflecting on the Parellel Practices between Facility Engineering and Healthcare Practicing healthy habits and staying on top of wellness... Read more Women of UG2 – Leading the Way March 10 | By Kathleen Luce Celebrating International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month 2025 The important contributions of facility services workers... Read more Why Colleges and Universities Choose UG2 March 3 | By Maggie Walsh Comprehensive Services, Tailored for Higher Education Facilities Colleges and universities take a rigorous approach to screening... Read more Love Notes: The Most Admired Blogs of 2024 February 25 | By Marketing Illuminating the Topics and Stories That Resonated with You Our blog and social platforms offer great spaces for us to share news,... Read more Celebrating National Engineers Week: “Design Your Future” February 18 | By Jeffrey Palmer The Forward-Looking Contributions of Our Facility Engineers This week marks National Engineers Week, and this year’s theme, “Design... Read more Going for Gold: Partnering with Customer to Achieve LEED Gold Certification February 10 | By James Lane The UG2 Facility Engineering Team Leads the Way Securing LEED Gold certification is a complex process — but one with major return on... Read more Higher Education: Driving Campus Sustainability Forward February 4 | By Marketing New Article Offers Strategies for Long-Term Sustainability Sustainability initiatives in higher education settings are increasingly common.... Read more When Mentoring Makes the Difference January 27 | By Lauren Lanzillo How UG2 Tailors Our Efforts to Our Employees’ Needs National Mentoring Month is as good a time as any to reflect on the wide range of... Read more Community Spotlight: EuroSunday Connects Cars with Worthy Causes January 22 | By Marketing Car Culture Leans into Community Support Paul Faleschini, UG2 engineering manager for Northern California, can’t stop smiling when he... Read more Maximizing AI: A Framework to Position Your Team for AI January 13 | By Jeffrey P. Peterson How Facility Services Teams are Successfully Integrating Artificial Intelligence UG2 operates at the forefront of innovation and... Read more 2025 Focus: Bringing Our Industry into the Future January 7 | By John F. Correia Innovating to Advance Facility Services in the Year Ahead In 2012, when a group of us set out to realize Lou Lanzillo’s vision of a... Read more Year End Perspective: A Focus on Purpose December 16 | By Louis J. Lanzillo, Jr. Growing Our Footprint, Preserving Our Values As I look back on 2024, I am reflecting on what it means to maintain our identity and to... Read more Making Safety Second Nature December 9 | By Sandro Araujo FSM Article on Strategies to Integrate Safety Training into Everything, Everywhere You might have noticed that UG2 talks about safety a... Read more Expanding Our Community Impact Through Charitable Giving December 2 | By George A. Keches Building on a UG2 Tradition Amid the end of year bustle and festivities, the holiday season brings opportunities to create memories with... Read more Grounded by Principles, United by Purpose November 25 | By John F. Correia How UG2’s Values and Family Culture Build Stability Amid Change My nearly 45 years in facility services have given me more things to... Read more National Apprenticeship Week: Engagement, Expansion, and Innovation November 18 | By Teresa Vielma How UG2 Leverages Apprenticeships to Develop the Next Generation of Talent As UG2 is approaching its 12th anniversary, National... Read more UG2 Salutes Our Veterans November 11 | By Gina Wang Epitomizing “The Legacy of Loyalty and Service” At UG2, we are deeply proud and inspired by the colleagues who have served our... Read more From Field to Stands, UG2’s Expertise in Public Venue Services November 5 | By Greg Lanzillo Our Winning Game Plan Strategy At UG2, we strive to be good citizens of every industry we serve, whether we’re helping a commercial... Read more Gratitude, Grace, and Slowing the Passage of Time October 28 | By Lauren Lanzillo Our Annual Gratitude Challenge Reminds Us to Be More Present We’ve all heard people say, “There aren’t enough hours in the day,” or... Read more The Soft Skills You Need to Succeed October 21 | By Scott Ripley Building the Critical Skills that Can Boost Your Professional Demeanor and Improve Interpersonal Relationships You might be familiar with... Read more The Many Hats of Successful Facility Services Managers October 14 | By James Lane Stepping in and Stepping up to Accomplish Whatever the Day Demands Facility services managers are the backbone of every well-run building,... Read more Current CMMS Strategies and Best Practices October 7 | By Kathleen Luce Key Insights Shared in Recent FMJ Acticle Given the deluge of tasks confronting a facility services team on a daily basis, the computer... Read more Why Facility Services Matters September 30 | By Marketing How Our Teams Keep the Country Running Facility services is about so much more than cleaning floors, freshening up the air, and replacing... Read more Keys to Motivating a Multigenerational FM Workforce September 23 | By Armando Lezama How UG2 Makes the Most Out of Our Remarkable Diverse Teams UG2 is proud of the rich diversity that allows our company to excel. Our dynamic... Read more Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 September 16 | By Alicia Arriaga Pioneers of Change: Innovating and Representing Hispanic Excellence As industry leaders who are continuously advancing the field of... Read more Technology Spotlight: Elevating a University’s CMMS to Increase Efficiency and Productivity September 10 | By Tom Paukner UG2 Helps Modernize a Customer’s Computerized Maintenance Management System Decisionmakers at leading universities know, as well as... Read more Giving Back to Our Communities: Celebrating International Day of Charity September 3 | By John F. Correia UG2 is Proud to Support Our Local Communities Across the Nation The International Day of Charity was created to promote volunteer and... Read more Storm Preparedness Strategies at UG2 August 26 | By Derek Chaves Individualized Plans Build on Basic Principles Adverse weather events are a threat to our customers’ safety and to their... Read more At UG2, Giving is Good for Us August 19 | By Lauren Lanzillo How Charitable Efforts Can Benefit Our Health and Wellbeing UG2 cares deeply about the communities we live and work in, and about the... Read more Empowering, Developing & Retaining the Next Generation Workforce August 13 | By Gina Wang A Recent Article Published by APPA Facilities Manager Magazine, Spotlights Practical Strategies for Workplace Development One of... Read more Budget Planning Strategies for Your Facilities August 5 | By Kathleen Luce How to Incorporate Smarter Spending Strategies Business leaders are laying out their financial plans for next year, and we are sharing our... Read more Why Work at UG2 July 29 | By Cesar Ruiz Even though there are plenty of options — many jobseekers choose UG2 Whether you’re looking to work in skilled trades, in human... Read more Industry Partner Spotlight: BOMA Boston July 23 | By Gina Wang UG2 Embraces and Helps Elevate the Organization’s Diverse Offerings As we continue to set the standard of excellence in facility... Read more Promoting From Within: Ellie Garland July 15 | By Marketing A UG2 PHD from the Mid-Atlantic team embraces opportunities to build skills and grow professionally—and helps others to do the same Ellie... Read more Embracing Cultural Diversity at UG2 July 1 | By Sayne Jimenez Celebrating the Differences That Makes Us a Stronger Whole As I look back on the recent cultural diversity potluck we had in our corporate... Read more National Safety Month: Week #4 – Slips, Trips & Falls June 26 | By Sandro Araujo Take Action to Reduce the Risk of Slips, Trips and Falls in Your Facility with a Checklist Injuries incurred within the slips, trips, and... Read more Multi-Family Residential Services: Next Level Attentiveness June 25 | By Michael Roach Exceeding Expectations with Outstanding Service UG2 excels at customer satisfaction, and our relationships with our luxury multi-family... Read more National Safety Month: Week #3 – Risk Reduction June 18 | By Adam Rabesa Key Elements in a Comprehensive Safety Plan: Q&A with Adam Rabesa, Director of Environmental Health & Safety Q. How do you capture... Read more Industry Spotlight: Public Arenas June 18 | By Greg Lanzillo Behind the Scenes at the NBA Finals There’s nothing like hearing the final buzzer when your team has officially won the game—and you... Read more Safety Month: Week #2 – Roadways, Walkways, Parking Areas & More June 11 | By Walter Barrientos Preparing Exterior Space for All Seasons and Circumstances Prioritizing safety in facility services means creating detailed plans for... Read more Life Science Facilities Demand Excellence and UG2 Delivers June 10 | By Tim Knowles How UG2 Serves as a True Partner to Our Life Science Customers In a field like life sciences, a generalized approach to facility services... Read more National Safety Month: Week 1 – Safety Engagement June 3 | By Adam Rabesa How Soft Skills Can Engage Employees and Promote Safety UG2 demonstrates our commitment to safety in all we do — and we have the safety... Read more Mental Health Awareness Month: Mental Health, Wellness & Workplace Safety May 28 | By Lauren Lanzillo Understanding the Safety Impacts of Mental Health and Wellness in Facility Services May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a critical... Read more Behind the Scenes: UG2 Employees at Home May 20 | By Kathleen Luce Honoring Our Unsung Heroes As we watched UG2 flourish and grow in recent years, my team and I committed to making a series of site visits... Read more UG2 Celebrates Facility Managers on World FM Day May 13 | By Edgar Colon Honoring Our Teams to Inspire, Integrate, Innovate and Elevate FM Careers This year on May 8, marks World FM Day, the day specially set... Read more UG2 is One of the Nation’s Largest Privately Held Facility Services Companies May 6 | By George A. Keches Growing Our Impact While Staying True to Our Roots It’s no secret—and no accident—that since our founding in 2012, UG2 has grown... Read more CREW: The Secret to Managing Diverse FM Teams April 29 | By Gina Wang Learn How to Successfully Manage with Humility While Supporting Your Teams In a recent Facility Safety Management article, UG2 account... Read more Sustainability Propelled by Technology, But Based in Relationships April 22 | By Jason Lorenz We’re Advancing Sustainability: Thanks to Our People, Partnerships and Core Values As we mark the 55th celebration of Earth Day, the... Read more Industry Partner Spotlight: AFE Silicon Valley April 16 | By Jon Legnitto AFE Silicon Valley is a regional branch of The Association for Facilities Engineering, a membership organization, and professional... Read more How Real Time Data is Dramatically Improving Facility Services April 8 | By Samar Kawar UG2 Demonstrates How Data Informed Practices are Better, Faster, More Efficient – and More Cost Effective When it comes to facility... Read more How Facility Services Can Elevate Workplace Culture April 2 | By Gary Haslam The Right Facility Services Partner Can Help Transform Your Organization From pristine and sparkling spaces to clean air and excellent... Read more Celebrating International Cleaning Week 2024 March 25 | By Derek Chaves Honoring Our Cleaning Heroes ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is hosting the first-ever International Cleaning Week,... Read more UG2 Achieves CIMS-GB Advanced by GBAC with Honors Certification March 18 | By Angela Fiandaca A Testament to Cleaning Excellence and Customer Satisfaction We are thrilled to announce that UG2 has attained the prestigious CIMS-GB... Read more Our Expertise in Life Science Facility Services March 11 | By Maggie Walsh Refining Specialized Services for Critical Environments For life science organizations relying on the maintenance of highly sensitive... Read more International Women’s Day 2024: Inspiring Inclusion March 4 | By Tara Leverone How UG2 Again Sets Itself Apart in Facility Services When we learned that this year’s International Women’s Day theme is... Read more UG2 Receives Prestigious 90-90-90 Award February 26 | By Joe Melo Boston-based Team Recognized for Their World Class Service In the facility services industry, achieving and maintaining excellence is not... Read more UG2 Celebrates Engineering Week February 20 | By James Lane Our Facilities Engineers Help Keep the Country Running As we enter a week that recognizes the contributions of engineers, I am acutely... Read more Celebrating Our Customers’ Support February 13 | By Sayne Jimenez Heartwarming Notes from Our Beloved Customers At UG2, we pride ourselves on our deep relationships with our customers, and know that those... Read more Expect the Unexpected: A Proactive Approach to Minimizing Risks February 12 | By Sara Cayem Strategies for Building a Forward-Thinking Safety Culture As a leader in the facility services industry, UG2 knows that facilities teams... Read more Save Time, Effort, and Money by Combining Services February 5 | By Tom Good Seven Benefits of Bundling Services More and more often, organizations are bringing on outside facility services partners—even... Read more How CMMS Helps Alleviate Stress January 29 | By Nicolas Leighton It helps you work smarter and build stronger relationships. A thoughtfully integrated computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)... Read more Mentoring at Every Level Across the Company January 22 | By Lauren Lanzillo How UG2 is Cultivating the Next Generation of Industry Talent January is Mentoring Month, and we are reflecting on the generosity of our... Read more Significant Advantages by Partnering with Expert Facility Services from Day 1 January 16 | By Christopher Pierce Insights Gained from a Property Management Perspective It has been well established that your facility benefits in a big way when you... Read more Project Spotlight: Cooling Tower Retrofit January 9 | By Evan DuBose Cutting costs, not corners, with on-site engineering excellence In San Francisco’s bustling Financial District, a 40-story commercial... Read more Core Values as a Driving Force in 2024 January 2 | By John F. Correia Our renewed emphasis on relationships As UG2 celebrates a year of tremendous growth, a deepening bench of expertise, and ever-increasing... Read more The Gift of Purpose December 18 | By Louis J. Lanzillo, Jr. Closing Out the Year with Gratitude for the Opportunity to Lead As I look back on the year, UG2 experienced growth and achievements along... Read more Reflections on the Season of Giving December 11 | By George A. Keches The Many Ways UG2 Works to Strengthen Our Communities The traditions of the holiday season bring meaningful opportunities to share time... Read more Preparing Your Facilities for the Winter Months December 4 | By Andrew MacFadyen A Seasonal Refresher for All Facility Engineering Teams Even if you aren’t located in a snow belt region, the onset of winter is an... Read more Five best practices for professional growth November 27 | By Gina Wang Recap of a recent article in Health Facilities Management by Lauren Lanzillo Healthcare facilities management plays a crucial role in... Read more Gratitude for the UG2 Family November 20 | By John F. Correia A Message From John Correia, Chief Operating Officer Looking back on the last decade, I was struck by a new awareness that uncertainty is a... Read more Green Cleaning: Back to the Future November 13 | By Kathleen Luce Recap from Facility Executive Article Featuring Armando Lezama Prior to COVID-19’s emergence, green cleaning was gaining traction as more... Read more Saluting UG2’s Military Veterans November 6 | By Sara Cayem Honoring Their Service, Dedication and Extraordinary Skills At UG2, we stand by our country’s military and veterans. We honor not only... Read more Centering Gratitude to Gain Perspective October 30 | By Lauren Lanzillo The Power of Practicing Gratitude When I open my calendar, I can’t help but feel that the clock is ticking closer to the end of 2023, and... Read more Why Skilled Trades Professionals are Choosing to Work at UG2 October 23 | By Andrew MacFadyen A Culture That Fosters Collaboration, Careers and Community The ability to secure and retain talent has been a pain point for organizations... Read more A New Way of Thinking: Why FM Needs an HR Mindset October 16 | By Sara Cayem Recap from an FMJ Article Featuring Edgar Colon At UG2, we know that facility services is a people-oriented business. Facility teams are... Read more Retro-Commissioning: How UG2 is Conserving Costs & Energy October 9 | By Joe Lettiere Key Elements to Develop a Successful Plan Today’s automation systems and emerging technology have made retro-commissioning of... Read more Sustainability in Action: Beekeeping October 2 | By Jonathan Peck Being a Citizen of Our Customers’ Industries With 15 years of experience in higher education spanning operations, facilities, and... Read more Promoting from Within: Angelica Norena September 27 | By Christopher Eyssen A career path filled with enthusiasm, motivation, and a thirst for learning. Angelica Norena’s UG2 story is an inspiring one fueled by... Read more 5 Best Practices for Effective Safety Signs, Signals and Labels September 25 | By Maria C. Tueros Effective safety signs, signals, and labels reduce workplace incidents by keeping hazards visible even after employees become used to a... Read more Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month September 18 | By Sayne Jimenez Honoring Culture, Contributions, and Diversity  From September 15 to October 15, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage... Read more Leadership in Emergency Preparedness September 1 | By Paul Faleschini Multifaceted Approach for Success Having started in the trades at a young age, I have always maintained a safety-first mentality in my... Read more Advantages of Integrating a CMMS for Your Facility August 28 | By Michael Carmean Maximize Efficiency and Optimize Your Building Systems Often when we mention, “computerized maintenance management system” or... Read more Evolving Challenges Impacting Campus Facility Engineering August 22 | By Kathleen Luce FM 201: Facility Engineering Success in a New Era In recent years, significant transformations have occurred in the realm of campus... Read more Public Venue Challenges and UG2 Solutions August 14 | By Greg Lanzillo Deep Dive in Delivering Exceptional Facility Services Think back to the last time you scored tickets to see your favorite team or seats for... Read more ‘Tis the Season for Fiscal Planning August 7 | By Dennis Giblin Getting the Most from Your Facility Services Budget As business leaders across industries plot out their financial plans for next year,... Read more The Talent Gap: Facility Management’s Next Big Risk July 31 | By Gina Wang Facility Management Journal Article Recap The facility management industry is facing a major challenge – the lack of qualified... Read more Training Spotlight: Team UG2 Completes Best-in-Class Life Science Training July 24 | By James Lane Going Above & Beyond and Striving for Excellence Life Science is a fast-growing area of demand at UG2—one that requires niche... Read more Charity Spotlight: Boston Children’s Hospital Corporate Cup July 17 | By Sara Cayem Supporting a local organization that transforms the lives of children and families UG2 has made it a priority to support local charities... Read more Multi-Family Residential Services and UG2: Personalized, Expert, Round-the-Clock Care July 11 | By Michael Roach Taking apartment operations to new heights A luxury apartment turns over, and our expert team leaps into action. Every inch of the unit is... Read more Hazard Recognition June 26 | By Walter Barrientos Risk Management in facility services includes developing rigorous, effective, across-the-board training around hazard recognition. Like all... Read more Increase Productivity and Safety by Improving the Mind-Body Connection June 22 | By Olga Diaz Why Safety and Stress Don’t Mix We’ve learned a great deal in recent years about the ways distraction can cause safety incidents,... Read more Preventing Heat-Related Illness June 20 | By CJ Mello Act Promptly to Implement Safety Best Practices As extreme temperatures become more prevalent throughout the U.S., everyone including the... Read more Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls June 12 | By Adam Rabesa Get Best Practices and Insights As we mark the second week of National Safety Month, UG2 is sharing a comprehensive new eBook about staying... Read more Emergency Preparedness June 5 | By Sandro Araujo Prepare to Expect the Unexpected: How UG2 Excels in Emergency Preparedness Keeping employees, tenants, and visitors safe in our managed... Read more Project Spotlight: A Partnership with UG2 Elevates a Leading Veterinary School and Hospital May 29 | By Jim Larkin Facility Services Operational Excellence in Action On January 1, 2022, UG2 began a partnership with an exciting new customer — one of the... Read more Future Leaders at UG2: Our Approach to Training and Mentoring May 22 | By Lauren Lanzillo Building a Culture of Learning In a time when finding and retaining talented employees is as difficult in our industry as in many others,... Read more 4 Ways to Increase Sustainable Practices in Your Facility May 15 | By Anthony Giamichael Increase Efficiencies While Protecting Our Planet  The benefits of running a facility that focuses on sustainability and energy... Read more UG2 Celebrates World FM Day May 8 | By John F. Correia Thank you to the hard-working facility managers who keep our facilities healthy, safe and productive As we look back on a banner year of... Read more How UG2 Conquers the Skilled Trade Shortage May 1 | By Melissa Gonzalez A Methodical and Strategic Approach Defines Our Success UG2 has had the tremendous good fortune of maintaining a deep and wide bench of... Read more The 3 A’s: Facility Services Playbook For Public Venues & Stadiums April 24 | By Sara Cayem With events scheduled around the clock and thousands of people coming in and out, public venues pose unique challenges for facility... Read more Earth Day 2023: Real-World Sustainability in Facility Services April 17 | By Kendra Horsfield Our Operations & Maintenance and Janitorial Experts Share Insights Conversations with members of Team UG2 reveal broad expertise in... Read more Best of Both Worlds: A Regional Partner with National Resources April 10 | By Tom Good Attentive and Customized Facility Services Solutions At UG2, our organizational structure, with its regional Centers of Excellence, means... Read more Industry Partner Spotlight: Building Owners and Managers Association – Greater Los Angeles (BOMA-GLA) April 3 | By Paul Savarino Building Owners and Managers Association, Greater Los Angeles (BOMA-GLA) is a regional branch of BOMA, the leading trade association for... Read more National Cleaning Week: Our Cleaners Put Customers First March 27 | By Jimmy Mendez It is no exaggeration to say that our cleaners have moved our customers and their guests to tears. The stories hit our inbox all the time.... Read more PRESS RELEASE March 24 | By Kathleen Luce UG2 Expands Business Development Organization in Support of National Growth March 24, 2023 – BOSTON — UG2, a leading provider... Read more Women in Facility Services: Elizabeth Lanzaro March 20 | By Jim Larkin Elizabeth Lanzaro joined UG2 in May 2022 as account director at a leading veterinary teaching hospital, bringing more than 25 years of... Read more How Facility Engineering Can Enhance Health on College Campuses March 14 | By Jim Larkin For the highest level of health and safety, rely on operations & maintenance to play a critical role. Since COVID-19’s emergence,... Read more International Women’s Day: Embracing Equity, at UG2 and Beyond March 6 | By Lauren Lanzillo Honoring the Women at UG2 March 8th marks International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme of Embracing Equity is one that... Read more Culture Spotlight: Cultivating Community and Teamwork February 27 | By Robert Ryan Account Manager, Joshua Dannan, built his janitorial team from the bottom up through accountability, honesty, and kindness.  UG2 was... Read more The Doctor is in: Health Care for Facilities February 20 | By Marketing Comparing the Similarities between Facility Engineering and Health Care Paul Faleschini serves as an Engineering Manager in UG2’s... Read more Facility Engineering for Commercial Office Buildings February 13 | By Tom McKenna Service and offerings tailored to you and built to evolve your changing needs It’s a demanding time to manage operations and... Read more Why Higher Ed Customers are Opting for Full-Service Campus Solutions February 6 | By Maggie Walsh Optimize efficiency and lower costs by combining services Over the past three years, as colleges and universities confronted the... Read more The Cost of NOT Investing in IoT January 30 | By Sara Cayem Maximize efficiencies, overall experience, sustainability, performance and much more Samar Kawar serves as UG2’s Senior Vice President of... Read more Training in Action: Extraordinary Teamwork in an Emergency Situation January 23 | By Ed Pennie An Act of Kindness Turns into a Lifesaving... Read more What it Means to be a Citizen of Our Industry – and with Our Customers January 17 | By Louis J. Lanzillo, Jr. Core values that resonate throughout all of our teams at UG2 In 2012, when we set out to build a company that would set a new standard in... Read more Now is the Time to Prepare for Electrification January 10 | By Matthew Montanez Engineering Insights for Your Facilities Buildings are one of the top generators of greenhouse gases. Some studies say they account for 39%... Read more Resolutions for the Year Ahead January 2 | By John F. Correia How We Will Work Together in 2023 The New Year is traditionally a time of reflection and re-setting—honing our expectations and... Read more 2022: A Year of Learning From One Another December 21 | By Louis J. Lanzillo, Jr. Looking back on 2022, I am filled with awe and gratitude at the ways I have learned from my UG2 family.   As a family, we all play a... Read more Core Values in Action December 13 | By Marketing At UG2, when it comes to the core values guiding our work, we walk the walk. But don’t take my word for it. Here is a sampling of notes... Read more Our 10 Year Anniversary December 6 | By Louis J. Lanzillo, Jr. A Decade of Facility Services Excellence In 2012, I set out to create a different kind of company. A company that was founded on a culture... Read more Thoughts on Thanksgiving: Feeling Grateful, 12 Months a Year November 28 | By John F. Correia A Message from John Correia, UG2 Chief Operating Officer As we approach the bustle of the holiday season and anticipate the hopes,... Read more Listen to the Quiet: Why Sound Management is So Critical November 21 | By Ray Jimenez Facility Services Experts Share Insights Sounds affect people in many different ways. A song that energizes one person drains another.... Read more Community Spotlight: Montanez Golf Invitational Supports National Kidney Foundation November 14 | By Kathleen Luce The first annual event raised $10,000 to help fight kidney disease At UG2, being involved in our local communities is crucial to who we are... Read more Winter Prep Strategies for Facility Engineering November 7 | By John Turkich Important Reminders for Your Facility Teams  The cold weather months bring increased risks to facilities, and, as any facility manager... Read more Why Practicing Gratitude is More Important— and More Impactful — Than Ever October 31 | By Lauren Lanzillo Gratitude—for our friends, family, and loved ones, for our UG2 family, our customers, our accomplishments, and for so much more—has... Read more Pay Attention to How Taste Impacts Your Facility October 24 | By Christopher Eyssen How to Prevent a Negative Impression First impressions are important so it is wise to pay attention to the sensory experience in your... Read more Gillette Stadium Awards Janitorial Services Contract to UG2 October 18 | By Kathleen Luce UG2 Selected for Its Innovative Solutions and 5-Star Level of Excellence PRESS RELEASE October 18, 2022 – BOSTON, MA – UG2 today... Read more Culture Spotlight: Core Values in Action October 17 | By Sara Cayem Highlighting UG2’s Diverse Workforce Through Hispanic Heritage Month UG2 would be nothing without our incredibly diverse and... Read more Back-to-School Assessment for Facility Managers October 11 | By Gina Wang How to Keep Your Campus Safe and Running Smoothly Matthew Randall, UG2’s Director of Facilities, recently published a timely article on... Read more Janitorial and Landscaping Winter Preparedness Tips October 3 | By Armando Lezama, Jr. Helpful Reminders from UG2 Facilities Experts Facility managers can barely say goodbye to summer before they are looking ahead to “the... Read more What Touch Says About Your Facility’s Cleanliness September 26 | By Ray Jimenez Why You Should Pay Attention to the Human Sense of Touch We’ve all experienced the “yuck” factor that happens when pushing elevator... Read more UG2 Expands HR and IT Leadership Teams to Support Growth September 20 | By Kathleen Luce PRESS RELEASE September 20, 2022 – BOSTON — UG2, a leading provider of comprehensive, integrated facility services, today... Read more Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month September 19 | By Edgar Colon United: Inclusivity for a Stronger UG2 Let’s celebrate! September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. This serves as a... Read more 3 Unique Needs for Life Science Outsourcing September 12 | By Joe Melo Key Factors for Success in Facility Services Outsourcing Outsourcing facility and janitorial services can bring tremendous benefits to any... Read more How to Excel at Hospitality Customer Service September 2 | By Kathleen Luce Tips for Facility Services Teams Paul Savarino serves as Vice President, Engineering Services, Southern California for UG2. His recent... Read more Saving Money and Protecting Profit with Life Cycle Cost Analysis August 29 | By Evan DuBose Gain Insight From the Data Analysis and Reap the Benefits Industry experts attribute a whopping 70 percent of an asset’s lifetime... Read more Higher Education: How UG2 Serves as Stewards of On-Campus Excellence August 23 | By Maria C. Tueros 5-Star Facility Services to Help Campuses Thrive For many of us, no matter our age, September recalls the back-to-school sentiments of a... Read more Factors to Consider When Outsourcing Facility Services August 16 | By Armando Lezama, Jr. The Right Facility Services Provider Can Make a Huge Difference When considering the move toward bringing in an outsourcing partner, the... Read more Keep it Fresh: How Smell Impacts Your Building’s Occupants August 8 | By Hagen Corona It Could Make or Break a First Impression When people enter your facility, there are many things you want them to notice. You want them to... Read more Hurricane Preparedness with Team UG2 August 1 | By Roberto Zapata Best Practices for a Proactive Strategy Adverse weather events are of increasing concern among our customers. Fortunately, UG2 has a deep... Read more Sight: Making First Impressions Count July 25 | By Christopher Eyssen First impressions form quickly, last long and are very hard to overturn. Studies have shown that it takes less than 27 seconds of meeting... Read more Industrial-Strength Service: Team UG2 shows up for factories, warehouses, and manufacturing plant customers July 19 | By Tom Good Learn Why Companies Choose to Work with UG2 Many of UG2’s longtime customers and partners include the industrial customers that keep our... Read more Long Term Advantages When You Outsource Facility Services July 11 | By Joe Lettiere Maximize Your Resources and Work Smarter Reduced Risk No matter what your industry might be—whether you’re manufacturing products,... Read more Why You Should Think About Your Facility’s Sensory Experience July 5 | By Kathleen Luce How Each of the 5 Senses are Important in a Facility UG2’s stellar reputation for customer service is no accident. We consider every... Read more Preventing Accidents with Hazard Assessments June 28 | By Adam Rabesa Mitigating Slips, Trips and Falls From cafeterias contending with kitchen grease to sports arenas managing the discarded trash of thousands... Read more True Injury Prevention Demands a Cultural Shift June 23 | By George A. Keches Injury and Risk Prevention A true safety culture is difficult to achieve—and virtually impossible to sustain without an overall workplace... Read more Prepare Your HVAC System for Summer June 21 | By Jim Larkin Operations & Maintenance Tips For Your Facilities From vulnerability to mold issues to health concerns to overextending the grid, your... Read more Promote Mental Health and Wellbeing June 15 | By Lauren Lanzillo Workplace Impairment Awareness and Prevention Much of safety is about prevention—and that includes paying attention to factors like... Read more Protect Yourself from Musculoskeletal Disorders June 8 | By Adam Rabesa Prevent Workplace Injuries UG2 emphasizes safety in all we do, which makes National Safety Month an ultra-important tradition for... Read more How to Find the Right Outsourcing Partner for Your Life Science Organization June 7 | By Steve Morin If you’re considering making the move toward outsourcing facility services, here’s a key checklist. When considering the move toward... Read more Gain Immediate Benefits When You Outsource Facility Services May 30 | By Armando Lezama, Jr. Key Advantages in the Short Term Although outsourcing relationships bring notable long-term benefits, that doesn’t mean you won’t see... Read more Celebrating Excellence: Our Training & Innovation Lab Turns Three May 24 | By Lauren Lanzillo Along with prioritizing safety and treating employees as family, UG2’s founding principles included a commitment to creating the best... Read more Team UG2 Spotlight: Joe Lettiere May 16 | By Marketing Introducing Joe Lettiere, Engineering Manager, UG2 Subject Matter Expert As UG2 expands opportunities for new and existing customers across... Read more On World FM Day, Thoughts on Sustainability — Past, Present and Future May 10 | By Marketing Each year on World FM day, the global facilities management community takes time to celebrate the profession and its successes. For... Read more The Ins and Outs of Preventative Maintenance – Benefits and Strategies May 2 | By Michael Carmean Best Practices for Building Owners, Property Managers and Facility Managers Whether you are responsible for the maintenance of a data... Read more Things I Love About UG2 April 27 | By Gina Wang Thoughts from Ethan, a Future Leader in the Making At UG2, family comes first. We’re a family-owned company, and that warmth and... Read more Team UG2 Spotlight: Maria Tueros April 25 | By Kathleen Luce At UG2, we pride ourselves on being citizens of our customer’s industry. Regional HR/Business Manager Maria Tueros personifies that... Read more Navigating the Return to Work Inside Office Spaces April 19 | By Stu Collins How Commercial Buildings are Leading the Way Commercial office buildings and properties are the pulse of our cities and suburban centers,... Read more Facility Services Excellence for the Life Science Industry April 12 | By Maggie Walsh While every industry has unique needs when it comes to facility services, life science environments are in a class of their own.... Read more Moving Forward and Returning to the Office April 7 | By Derek Chaves Feel Confident with Facility Services Experts You Can Trust More and more businesses are dipping their toes into return-to-work scenarios,... Read more Honoring the Women of UG2 March 31 | By Kathleen Luce To mark Women’s History Month and celebrate the contributions of women in the industry, we asked four accomplished members of TeamUG2... Read more National Cleaning Week: Team UG2 and the Value of Clean March 28 | By Marketing The past two years brought into sharp focus the essential role facility services and janitorial staff play in our economy, and our health... Read more Setting the Stage for Our Public Venue Customers March 21 | By Greg Lanzillo UG2 Takes Pride in Delivering the Highest Standard of Facility Services Pitchers and catchers are all warmed up, fans are excited to be... Read more Building Future Leaders: Saluting Our TeamUG2 Co-Ops March 15 | By Lauren Lanzillo Celebrating the Tradition of Mentorship UG2’s Co-Op Program pays homage to our mission as we look to cultivate the next generation of... Read more UG2 Expands Northern California Facility Services Team to Meet Growing Demand March 10 | By Kathleen Luce PRESS RELEASE March 10, 2022 – SUNNYVALE, CA UG2 today announced it has opened a new office in Northern California.  Following on... Read more International Women’s Day: How UG2 Works to #BreakTheBias March 8 | By Gina Wang Recognizing International Women’s Day and realizing the theme #BreakTheBias is in part about taking action to do things differently.... Read more UG2 Opens New Center of Excellence in Los Angeles March 2 | By Kathleen Luce PRESS RELEASE Expands team to meet growing Southern California demand for UG2 services March 2, 2022 – LOS ANGELES, CA – UG2 today... Read more UG2’s CIMS-GB Recertification: Doubling down on the highest standards March 1 | By Jonathan Peck An example of UG2 excellence without exception Friends and customers of Team UG2 know we are continuously striving to exceed expectations... Read more UG2 Announces Expansion of Business Development Team February 23 | By Kathleen Luce PRESS RELEASE Industry Veteran Dennis Giblin Joins UG2 as National Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Solutions February 23,... Read more Operations & Maintenance is Quite Complicated – Even Though We Make it Look Easy February 21 | By Paul Faleschini UG2 Understands the Complexities of Facilities and the Built Environment Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of a facility is a complex... Read more Promoting From Within: Imelda Martinez Hernández February 14 | By Kathleen Luce Success Achieved by Working Hard and Making a Positive Impact Imelda Martínez Hernández’s hard work, generous support for her... Read more Setting the Standard of Excellence in Janitorial Services through COVID and Beyond February 8 | By Jeffrey Palmer How UG2 Stands Out Ahead of Our Competitors Even though the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc and caught our communities off guard in many... Read more UG2 Expands Leadership Team, Positions for Accelerated West Coast Growth February 1 | By Kathleen Luce PRESS RELEASE Privately-held facility services leader adds industry veterans, opens new California offices to meet growing demand LOS... Read more Protecting Your Data Center’s Most Valuable Asset January 25 | By Kathleen Luce Gregory Smith serves as Critical Facilities Manager for UG2. He recently published an article on facilitiesnet.com sharing important... Read more From Staff Coverage to Maintenance Emergencies – UG2 Helps Businesses Weather COVID-19 and More January 19 | By Marketing Operations & Maintenance Expertise At Your Service Staffing shortages are impacting businesses across industries, overwhelming a... Read more Promoting From Within Series: Kevin Arzu January 3 | By Kathleen Luce Embracing Each Step Towards a Successful Career Kevin Arzu had plenty of experience managing customers and employees when he joined UG2 in... Read more 2021 Year End Message December 20 | By Louis J. Lanzillo, Jr. Gratitude, Fortitude, Inspiration and Hope As I look back on 2021, I am awed and inspired by what we have accomplished together—and by... Read more Sharing Engineering Operations Insights and Thought Leadership December 7 | By Gina Wang Commercial Building Leaders Discuss Their Perspectives in Recent Webinar Regional operations manager Dave Pergola recently joined fellow... Read more Celebrating the 2021 BOMA Boston TOBY Industry Award Winners December 2 | By Armando Lezama Success is earned and UG2 is ever striving to raise the bar on industry excellence, we take exceptional pleasure in celebrating our... Read more Winter Preparedness: Safety Tips for Indoors and Out November 30 | By Adam Rabesa Winter is Coming! Are You Ready? The UG2 Operations’ teams have adapted our preparedness strategies with lessons learned from the last... Read more Thanksgiving 2021: Notes on Gratitude November 23 | By John F. Correia This Thanksgiving, as we find more opportunities to safely come together, I’ve never been more grateful for my community here at UG2.... Read more Promoting From Within Series: Nereida Barbosa November 16 | By Kathleen Luce A Short-Term Plan Leads to a Fulfilling Career When Nereida Barbosa started with UG2 as an overnight janitorial supervisor in April 2017,... Read more How Practicing Gratitude Can Bring Health and Happiness in a Season of Thanksgiving November 2 | By Lauren Lanzillo A word from our Associate Vice President of Culture and Community November is here, and I have been thinking about how the season of... Read more Embracing the “I” in Team October 25 | By Gina Wang Lauren Lanzillo serves as Associate Vice President of Culture and Community for UG2. She published an article in the September / October... Read more Promoting from Within Series: Derek Chaves October 18 | By Kathleen Luce The Value of Building Relationships Derek Chaves has collected many stories, memories, and friendships in his 12 years in the facility... Read more Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Mexico October 14 | By Gina Wang As UG2 honors Hispanic Heritage Month through Oct 15, members of Team UG2 are sharing fond memories and cherished traditions from their... Read more Gratitude Goes Both Ways October 13 | By Marketing Team UG2 Gets Recognized for Exceeding Expectations We are always grateful when a customer or an individual takes time out to let us know... Read more Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Bolivia and Honduras October 6 | By Marketing As UG2 honors Hispanic Heritage Month through Oct 15th, members of Team UG2 are sharing fond memories and cherished traditions from their... Read more How Technology Can Help Build Confidence in Facilities October 5 | By Kathleen Luce Jeff Peterson, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation, offered a glimpse at the near-future of tech in facility services in his... Read more Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: El Salvador September 29 | By Gina Wang As UG2 honors Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept 15 – Oct 16, we will continue to profile some of the employees whose grace, talents,... Read more Promoting from Within: Sayne Jimenez September 28 | By Gina Wang An inspiring story about embracing new opportunities Sayne Jimenez’s first introduction to UG2 was somewhat atypical. She’d applied for... Read more Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Colombia September 22 | By Kathleen Luce As UG2 honors Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept 15 – Oct 16, we will continue to profile some of the employees whose grace, talents,... Read more How UG2 is Combating the Imminent Data Center Facilities Staff Shortage September 21 | By Melissa Gonzalez Best Practices to Consider Now Data centers are booming—and encountering a stark shortage of qualified people to run them, according to... Read more Finding a Facility Service Provider for Your Private K-12 Campus September 17 | By Armando Lezama, Jr. There’s so much more to facility services than maintaining equipment If you are on the lookout for a private K-12 facility services... Read more UG2 Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month September 16 | By Gina Wang Diversity, equity, and inclusion are among our core values at UG2. Vanessa Campbell, UG2’s Associate Director of Human Resources,... Read more Finding Happiness at Work, Again September 14 | By Kathleen Luce Jonathan Peck is UG2’s Senior Vice President of Operations for New England & Tri-State Regions. As he approached his two-year... Read more The Core Values Guiding Our Work September 7 | By Louis J. Lanzillo, Jr. It’s All About People You hear us say it all the time. By people, we mean our employees, our customers, and our customers’ tenants,... Read more Reopening with Confidence Amid the Uncertainty August 30 | By Tom Paukner Partnering with experts in facility services makes a world of difference Just as schools, universities, offices, and other spaces are... Read more Going Beyond Lagging Indicators for a Comprehensive Approach to Safety August 23 | By Gina Wang A recent article explains how combining different types of indicators yields more effective safety plans In a recent Facility Safety... Read more Why Private K-12 Schools Should Adopt Proactive Strategies August 13 | By Lou Gioconda Facilities management done right: Getting ahead of potential problems Among the many benefits of having a facilities team that really knows... Read more A Shoutout to a Leader of Sustainability August 2 | By Jim Larkin In a year when UG2’s teams have demonstrated exceptional hard work and dedication, we could not be prouder to announce that the... Read more Safety Training in Action: A Dramatic Rescue July 26 | By Kathleen Luce UG2 Account Manager Phil Willyard Goes Above and Beyond UG2 puts a great deal of emphasis on safety and training. A recent episode at a... Read more Making Facilities Management a True Part of Your Private K-12 Community July 26 | By Armando Lezama, Jr. Consistency and Connection are key components cultivated on your campus every day. But are you overlooking facilities management? In a... Read more Cultivating Talent with the UG2 Apprenticeship Program July 12 | By David Thompson Learn how becoming a refrigeration (HVAC) apprentice can lead to a promising career It may surprise jobseekers to learn that working in the... Read more Reopening Private K-12 Schools: Unique Needs Call For Tailored Strategies July 12 | By Maggie Walsh Solutions and Resources: Beyond the Basics In the private K-12 environment, administrators, teachers, and parents share in a commitment to... Read more 5 Things to Look for in a Facility Services Provider June 28 | By Gina Wang Learn how to evaluate providers for facility services outsourcing in a post-pandemic world While COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted and... Read more Leading + Lagging Equals a Stronger Safety Plan June 23 | By Adam Rabesa Stay Safe by Adopting a Comprehensive Outlook If your company operates like most, your approach to safety relies heavily on lagging... Read more Doubling Down on Development in the Face of Adversity June 17 | By Lauren Lanzillo How prioritizing professional development has made a difference We work in an industry that’s faced-paced and ever-evolving ― in... Read more A Job Well Done Does Not Go Unnoticed June 15 | By Lou Gioconda Students express appreciation for UG2 janitorial staff with heartfelt messages and handmade cards Keeping Private K-12 Campuses Safe and... Read more PRESS RELEASE June 15 | By Kathleen Luce UG2 Partners with TD Garden to Enable Safe, Clean Return to Venue UG2’s Cleaning and Disinfecting Expertise Helps Achieve GBAC STAR... Read more Safety Preparedness, Expertise, Agility, Honesty June 8 | By Marketing How One UG2 Team Managed the Demands of COVID-19: Q&A with Madeline Costas, Safety & Quality Control Manager Madeline Costas and... Read more Supporting Our Customers During the Pandemic June 7 | By Tom McKenna Learn how our mobile maintenance services kept things running when our customers needed it the most It’s become apparent over the past 18... Read more Elevating Our Safety Game With USafe2 June 3 | By Adam Rabesa You hear us say it all the time: our people are our most valuable assets. At UG2, we built safety into our programs from the ground up.... Read more Managing My Career Path June 1 | By Jacqueline Perez How professional development helped me prioritize my values and communicate better with my manager As an Employee Services Administrator at... Read more Wisdom Gained from Higher Ed Facilities, One Year into the Pandemic May 17 | By Gina Wang A recent article examines what we’ve learned about on-campus facility services as a result of COVID-19 restrictions In a recent article... Read more UG2 Promotions Announcement May 11 | By George A. Keches As a team, we conquered the challenges of 2020 and as we continue moving forward, we have an optimistic outlook for 2021 and beyond. We are... Read more Celebrating World FM Week May 7 | By Marketing UG2 Frontline Operations Team Standing Tall Beyond the Pandemic May 12th marks this year’s celebration of World FM Day. Given the events... Read more 6 Ways to Build Community and Customer Trust Post-Isolation May 4 | By Ken Gomulka How UG2 Continues to Keep Customers Safe To say the world has changed tremendously in the past year is a monumental understatement. Twelve... Read more Announcement May 3 | By Louis J. Lanzillo, Jr. UG2 Leadership Additions We are excited to announce significant leadership additions and company investments that enable us to continue to... Read more Running a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic On Campus April 26 | By David A. Giamichael Team UG2 stays flexible and caters to the needs of our customers Throughout the pandemic, UG2 has helped its customers overcome challenges... Read more How UG2 Practices Sustainability April 20 | By Marketing Earth Day is on April 22nd. As citizens of the facility services industry, we feel it’s our responsibility to reduce waste, support green... Read more The Benefits of Mobile Maintenance Services April 12 | By James Lane If we’ve learned anything from the last few years, it’s that the best laid plans often go awry. That’s why our Mobile Maintenance... Read more Celebrating National Cleaning Week March 29 | By Marketing Spotlight on UG2 Frontline Essential Workers At UG2, we recognize it’s the people who work for us that enable us to achieve a new... Read more Technology Spotlight: How UG2 Health Check is Boosting Safety March 15 | By Jason Lorenz A new easy-to-use app from UG2 ensures that every employee prioritizes safety for every shift worked When COVID-19 alerts were first being... Read more COVID-19 One Year Later March 8 | By Jim Larkin The Facility Services Outsourcing Advantage When COVID-19 hit the U.S. in March 2020, office buildings, education institutions, retailers,... Read more New Look, New Navigation, Same Mission February 22 | By Marketing New UG2 Website Redesign From the start, UG2 has been committed to using innovation and expertise to enhance customer experiences, and now... Read more 5 Steps to Building a Culture of Facility Services Excellence February 16 | By Armando Lezama There are many factors that go into making facility services organizations successful. One thing stands out among the rest: a culture of... Read more PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: DC Luxury Hotel February 9 | By Marketing Meeting the needs of a premier hotel in the heart of a busy city In the heart of Washington, D.C. is a luxury hotel with a soaring atrium,... Read more Winter Health & Safety Tips February 1 | By Adam Rabesa Staying safe isn’t just about clearing snow or removing ice—what happens inside a building is just as important Last year, we published... Read more Benefits of Outsourcing to a Trusted Provider January 26 | By Jonathan Peck Facilities management is a complex infrastructure of services. There are always countless tasks to complete, costs to manage, and resources... Read more Valuable Lessons from a Virtual Leadership Conference for Women January 19 | By Melissa Martinez Determining the right time to speak, listen, learn, and unlearn With non-essential travel still inadvisable during COVID, many conferences... Read more Community Engagement Spotlight: Jubilee Housing January 11 | By Kathleen Luce Community engagement contributes to a lasting impact on housing equity in the DC area UG2 Vice President of Operations, Chuck Restivo has... Read more How One Day of a Virtual Women’s Conference Can Drive Long-Term Change January 4 | By Maria C. Tueros Lessons on communication and empowerment will fuel my strategies at UG2 Although the pandemic has limited our ability to travel in these... Read more What it Means to be Citizens of Our Industry December 14 | By Louis J. Lanzillo, Jr. Citizenship isn’t just a political concept. It’s also a way to show a sense of responsibility as a member of our community... Read more Is Your Facility Services Provider Data-Driven? December 7 | By Tom Good Do you remember when facility managers were drowning in paper? When lost or incomplete work orders, safety records, and equipment status... Read more What You Need to Know as Coronavirus Gains Momentum and Enters a New Phase December 1 | By Adam Rabesa Cooler temperatures and rising numbers are causing concern Here are some tips for protecting yourself and your family When COVID-19 was... Read more How to Cultivate Gratitude in a Season of Thanks November 24 | By Lauren Lanzillo Holiday celebrations may look different this year, but gratitude may run deeper than ever Every year, Thanksgiving is noted for what that... Read more Congratulations 2020 BOMA Boston TOBY & Industry Award Winners November 24 | By Marketing UG2 recognizes our customers for their outstanding achievements In such an unprecedented year, professionalism and commitment deserve to be... Read more What Being “Customer-Centric” Really Means November 18 | By Keith Rovinelli A guest post highlights the key essentials of customer service for the facilities management industry No matter what role you’re in,... Read more Key Takeways from a Virtual Women’s Leadership Conference November 12 | By Karinelis Ayala The lessons I gained from my desk helped me find my voice at UG2 Even in the midst of the pandemic when travel is restricted, UG2 gave me... Read more What “Supporting Our Troops” Means at UG2 November 10 | By Kathleen Luce We’re proud to highlight two of our military veterans, on Veterans Day and every day This Veterans Day, along with every other day of... Read more Private K-12: Factors to Consider When Outsourcing FM November 4 | By Tom Good When selecting a partner, there’s much more to facilities management than equipment maintenance There are certain assumptions that... Read more Boost Energy Efficiency Without Draining Your Budget October 27 | By Kathleen Luce A recent article from a UG2 expert highlights how to tackle high energy costs at a time when every dollar counts. UG2 Senior Vice President... Read more How Facility Managers Stay Ahead of the Curve October 20 | By Marketing Data-driven innovation is a boon to facility management, but only if it’s used correctly In a recent Facility Management Journal... Read more How a Proactive Approach Can Help Your Private K-12 Campus October 13 | By Lou Gioconda Tackling work orders is important, but it’s also crucial to prevent them. There will be issues that need to be addressed on a private... Read more UG2 ReNew℠ Certified Training Program October 6 | By John F. Correia Innovative, continuous training that is part of UG2’s dedication to service delivery From day one, UG2 has implemented extensive and... Read more Using Data to Deliver Facility Services Excellence September 29 | By Jeffrey P. Peterson It wasn’t too long ago that facility management meant being inundated with paper. Work orders, time sheets, equipment status, safety and... Read more The Link Between Air Quality and Workplace Anxiety September 21 | By Tom McKenna As people return to shared spaces, questions about air quality will emerge. What will be your answer? Whether building occupants return to... Read more How to Include Facility Management in Your Private K-12 Community September 16 | By Kendra Horsfield Now more than ever, consistency is key. Facilities management can provide that, but only if it fits in with your school. In a private K-12... Read more INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT: SurfaceWise©2 September 14 | By Mike Gagne Recently approved by the EPA, this breakthrough technology could be a game changer Imagine the possibilities of a surface-coating product... Read more PRESS RELEASE September 9 | By Kathleen Luce UG2 Partners with Allied BioScience to Use SurfaceWise©2 for Protecting Facilities from COVID-19 Becomes One of the Leading U.S. Facility... Read more Surviving Pandemic Fatigue September 8 | By Lauren Lanzillo As COVID-19 continues, cultivating emotional wellness and healthy habits is crucial for success In May, my blog post for Mental Health... Read more Possible Federal Tax Credits for COVID-19 Mitigation September 1 | By Tara Leverone Investing in services and products could lead to tax breaks in the near future Could infection-prevention measures implemented now pay off... Read more Why Private K-12 Has Unique Needs for Reopening August 25 | By Maggie Walsh General solutions and resources may not be sufficient Every private K-12 administrator, teacher, and parent has been embroiled in the... Read more How Tenant Services Can Support You, Now More Than Ever August 17 | By Greg Lanzillo Scrutiny about all public environments will be ongoing, so your strategy should be, too. Nowadays, the scrutiny about the cleanliness,... Read more Simple Ways to Increase Energy Savings August 10 | By John Turkich Consider these easy, often budget-friendly, strategies for maintaining your energy costs At a time when building owners and campus managers... Read more Technology Spotlight: How UDL Can Streamline Compliance Reporting August 3 | By Jeffrey P. Peterson An easy-to-use app from UG2 can be a game changer for efficiency and safety tracking. Because of COVID-19 and the intense focus on health... Read more Safety Always: Reducing the Human Factor in Slips and Falls July 29 | By Kathleen Luce A recent article highlights how to change behaviors and mitigate hazards In a recent article in Facility Safety Management magazine,... Read more How Higher Education is Getting Ready to Reopen July 27 | By Marketing A recent article highlights the challenges and opportunities shared by colleges and universities of every size In a recent Spaces4Learning... Read more Spotlight on Energy Services July 22 | By Kathleen Luce Tackling High Energy Costs from All Directions Heating, cooling, and electricity are among the most expensive line items in a facility... Read more How Engineering Can Boost Health on Campuses July 20 | By Jim Larkin For the highest level of health and safety, rely on engineering to play a major role As campuses prepare for reopening in a COVID-19 world,... Read more PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: 100 North Charles Street, Baltimore July 15 | By Jeff Jensen How a UG2 engineering team turned the COVID-19 pandemic reduced tenant volume into an opportunity to tackle backlog projects addressing... Read more Why You Need to Think of Day 180, Not Just Day One July 13 | By Armando Lezama Returning to work is important, but even more crucial is an effective, long-term plan Understandably, many companies, schools and... Read more 4 Cleaning Protocols Your Institution Requires for Campus Opening July 6 | By Eddie Costa You need more than just “deep cleaning” to maintain a healthy environment As campuses prepare for reopening, all of them are... Read more Making Safety a Part of Everyone’s Job June 30 | By Madeline Costas How to increase safety practices at work Safety isn’t something most people actively think about while at work. It doesn’t usually... Read more UG2 Training & Innovation Lab Boosts Virtual Connections June 29 | By Lauren Lanzillo How our virtual classrooms are supporting employees now and into the future Despite stay-at-home orders and social distancing due to... Read more How to Incorporate Hazard Mitigation into Your Daily Work Life June 25 | By Joe Melo Prioritize Safety with Mitigation Strategies and Planning Trying to prevent hazards comes naturally to us in our personal lives. Whether... Read more * Case Study * Changing Face of Time Reporting June 22 | By Jeffrey P. Peterson UG2 Brings Innovation to Facilities Management with EPAY Facial Recognition At UG2, we are constantly working to improve our service... Read more The Human Factor: Why Shortcuts and Safety Don’t Mix June 18 | By Adam Rabesa Who doesn’t like shortcuts? With all the demands placed on us, the last thing we want to do is waste precious time. Taking shortcuts... 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Read more What to Keep in Mind When You Head Back to Work June 8 | By Janet Guisti Tips to make sure you’re keeping health and safety as top priorities when business re-opens As states begin to lift stay-at-home... Read more Why Colleges and Universities Have Unique Needs for Reopening June 3 | By Tom Good Using the same strategies as corporate or business facilities isn’t a good fit, and here’s why As organizations of every type... Read more Stanford University Supports UG2 Employees May 29 | By Kathleen Luce Stanford University Provides Financial Support to UG2 Employees Affected by Pandemic-Related Layoffs Like every other college and... Read more The Emotional Side of COVID-19 May 20 | By Lauren Lanzillo Returning to “normal” will likely require a major reset—and we need to be ready As we’ve all experienced, Coronavirus... Read more Looking Ahead for the Facility Services Industry May 14 | By Louis J. Lanzillo, Jr. Just as 9/11 changed security, the Coronavirus will likely change our industry for good Many have speculated what the post COVID-19 era... Read more Does UV Light Act as a Disinfection System? May 4 | By Jim Larkin Get answers to some of the most-asked questions Lately, we’ve been getting numerous questions from our customers about the use of... Read more PRESS RELEASE — UG2 ReNew April 20 | By Kathleen Luce UG2 Announces UG2 ReNew, Elevated Facility Services for the Transition Towards the Post-COVID-19 World New Program Mitigates Risk of... Read more Why It’s Time to ReNew April 20 | By John F. Correia How UG2 is working to help you thrive in the “new normal” Since our founding, UG2 has made the safety and well-being of our... Read more Fostering Personal and Professional Growth in the Midst of COVID-19 April 16 | By Lauren Lanzillo In the face of adversity, there is also opportunity — that’s why UG2 is helping employees take on new challenges. Worldwide,... 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Read more What Employers Can Do to Protect and Support Employees During Coronavirus March 12 | By George A. Keches Follow these 8 tips for a healthier, better-protected, well-prepared workforce With conferences and events getting cancelled and novel... Read more Introducing The New Standard February 4 | By Kathleen Luce UG2 launches a blog that will bring together tips, stories, trends, and innovation. Customers, employees, and industry partners all know... Read more Staying Safe This Winter December 21 | By Adam Rabesa Safety isn’t just about keeping walkways clear. Here are a dozen tips for what to keep in mind until spring. When most people think about... Read more The Changing Face of Workplace Solutions December 3 | By Kathleen Luce Complimentary snack with your mocha latte? The changing face of facility management. Visit an office today and you may be greeted with a... Read more Is it time to find a new partner? 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## Team
- [Matthew Deehan](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/vice-president-facility-management-solutions/)
- [Bryan Nowlan](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/bryan-nowlan/)
- [Aaron Corrales](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/aaron-corrales-regional-vice-president/)
- [Rebecca Mohrmann](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/rebecca-mohrmann/)
- [Erica Overstreet](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/erica-overstreet/)
- [George Mirzayan](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/george-mirzayan/)
- [Cary Amarante](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/cary-amarante/)
- [Erika Colon](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/erika-colon/)
- [Jessica Bartolomeo](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/jessica-bartolomeo/)
- [Tony Andrade](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/tony-andrade/)
- [Teresa Vielma](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/teresa-vielma/)
- [Scott Ripley](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/scott-ripley/)
- [Alicia Arriaga](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/alicia-arriaga/)
- [Cesar Ruiz](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/cesar-ruiz/)
- [Timothy Knowles](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/timothy-knowles/)
- [Gary Haslam](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/gary-haslam/)
- [Angela Fiandaca](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/angela-fiandaca/)
- [Christopher Pierce](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/christopher-pierce/)
- [Andrew MacFadyen](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/andrew-macfadyen/)
- [Nicolas Leighton](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/nicolas-leighton/)
- [Sayne Jimenez](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/sayne-jimenez/)
- [Olga Diaz](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/olga-diaz/)
- [Walter Barrientos](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/timothy-tindale/)
- [CJ Mello](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/jose-sanchez/)
- [Jimmy Mendez](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/jimmy-mendez/)
- [John Turkich](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/john-turkich/)
- [Sara Cayem](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/sara-cayem/)
- [Armando Lezama, Jr.](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/armando-lezama-jr/)
- [John Harris](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/john-harris/)
- [Walter Silva](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/walter-silva/)
- [Dan Mucci](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/dan-mucci/)
- [Hagen Corona](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/hagen-corona/)
- [Roberto Zapata](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/roberto-zapata/)
- [Christopher Eyssen](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/christopher-eyssen/)
- [Joe Lettiere](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/joe-lettiere/)
- [Steve Morin](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/steve-morin/)
- [Michael Carmean](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/michael-carmean/)
- [Liza LaVoy](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/liza-lavoy/)
- [Jon Legnitto](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/jon-legnitto/)
- [Paul Faleschini](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/paul-faleschini/)
- [Matt Montanez](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/matt-montanez/)
- [Alex Romano](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/alex-romano/)
- [Evan DuBose](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/evan-dubose/)
- [Milton Kerr](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/milton-kerr/)
- [Michael Roach](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/michael-roach/)
- [Christian Hernandez](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/christian-hernandez/)
- [Tony Giamichael](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/tony-giamichael/)
- [Gina Wang](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/gina-wang/)
- [Louis J. Lanzillo, Jr.](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/louis-lanzillo/)
- [John F. Correia](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/john-correira/)
- [Jacqueline Perez](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/jacqueline-perez/)
- [Jeffrey P. Peterson](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/jeff-peterson/)
- [Eddie Costa](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/eddie-costa/)
- [George A. Keches](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/george-keches-svp-of-finance-human-capital/)
- [James Lane](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/james-lane/)
- [Madeline Costas](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/madeline-costas/)
- [Maggie Walsh](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/maggie-walsh/)
- [Neetu Sehgal](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/neetu-sehgal/)
- [Tom McKenna](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/tom-mckenna/)
- [Lou Gioconda](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/lou-gioconda/)
- [Jason Lorenz](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/jason-lorenz/)
- [Keith Rovinelli](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/keith-rovinelli/)
- [Stu Collins](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/stu-collins/)
- [Karinelis Ayala](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/karinelis-ayala/)
- [Edgar Colon](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/edgar-colon/)
- [Sandro Araujo](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/sandro-araujo/)
- [Mike Gagne](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/mike-gagne/)
- [Bill Jenkins](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/bill-jenkins/)
- [David A. Giamichael](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/david-a-giamichael/)
- [Dennis Giblin](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/dennis-giblin/)
- [Janet Guisti](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/janet-guisti/)
- [Melissa Martinez](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/melissa-martinez/)
- [Maria C. Tueros](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/maria-c-tueros/)
- [Carol Ambler](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/carol-ambler/)
- [Iris Stymeist](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/iris-stymeist/)
- [Ken Gomulka](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/ken-gomulka/)
- [Tom Good](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/tom-good-ug2/)
- [Samar Kawar](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/samar-kawar/)
- [Carla Sheldon](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/carla-sheldon/)
- [Lauren Lanzillo](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/lauren-lanzillo/)
- [Jim Larkin](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/james-larkin/)
- [Tara Leverone](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/tara-leverone/)
- [Armando Lezama](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/armando-lezama/)
- [Kathleen Luce](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/kat-luce/)
- [Robert Ryan](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/robert-ryan/)
- [David Thompson](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/david-thompson/)
- [Joe Molito](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/joe-molito/)
- [Jeff Palmer](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/jeff-palmer/)
- [Ed Pennie](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/ed-pennie/)
- [Jonathan Peck](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/jonathan-peck/)
- [Joe Melo](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/joe-melo/)
- [Adam Rabesa](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/adam-rabesa/)
- [Greg Lanzillo](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/greg-lanzillo/)
- [Juan Carlos Tueros](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/juan-carlos-tueros/)
- [Chuck Restivo](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/chuck-restivo/)
- [Jose C. Monteiro](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/jose-c-monteiro/)
- [Grover Brown](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/grover-brown/)
- [Derek Chaves](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/derek-chaves/)
- [Brian Caputo](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/brian-caputo/)
- [Dave Pergola](https://ug2.com/ug2_team/dave-pergola/)