About ABM

About

Rooted in commitment, driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence 

Thousands of clients across the U.S. and more than 20 international locations experience our dedication to extend the life of their facility assets. And, they trust us to provide exceptional experiences for the people who come to work, live, play or visit.

ABM’s diverse team of more than 100,000 skilled and hardworking people serve 19 industries and counting. We provide a wide variety of services within our facility, engineering and infrastructure, and mobility solutions. Every day, for 6 Billion square feet of space, we improve health, resilience, productivity, and sustainability.

ABM’s Mission: To make a difference, every person, 
every day

We believe in the possibility of our mission. Indeed, we’re already making a difference. Our clients see and feel our passion for doing things right. Comfortable, safe, satisfied occupants… an energy efficient facility running like clockwork.

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ABM's Purpose

To take care of the people, spaces, and places that are important to you

Every team member honors our purpose. We’re a service organization with the processes, products, and expertise to take care of spaces and places. We help clients elevate experiences for the people they serve:

Spaces

  • Offices where people work hard to support their families
  • Pharmaceutical cleanrooms where cures are discovered
  • College campuses where students learn and grow

Places

  • A massive stadium where friends cheer their team
  • The hospital where a loved one gets better
  • A parking deck easing the way for eco-conscious drivers
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ABM's Vision

To be the clear choice in the industries we serve through engaged people

Why has more than half of the Fortune 500 chosen ABM?  Because we anticipate clients’ needs and advise them proactively. Large and small, all kinds of facilities rely on our vast experience performing all kinds of services.

Your vision and ours, aligned: From expert ABM advisors in your industry to each person who works at your site, our engaged team members are committed to consistent excellence and the results you need. Our field-tested innovations and a focus on sustainability prove our commitment to invest in the future. That’s how we drive possibility, together.

The core of everything we do

We embrace six fundamental values that define our culture and the way we work.

Respect

Every person brings value and is acknowledged as an asset to our team.

Integrity

We are sincere, trustworthy, and accountable. We tell the truth and do not tolerate behavior that breaches our values.

Collaboration

We believe that we can do better and achieve more when we work together and learn from our collective experiences.

Innovation

We bring fresh ideas and data-driven insights to solve business challenges. We ask: What if? Why not? What’s next?

Excellence

We deliver consistent, reliable service, but we don’t stop there. We are committed to exceeding expectations.

Trust

We build confidence and demonstrate that we are worthy of keeping it.

Where we've come from

ABM History

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Our brand heritage began in 1909 with founder Morris Rosenberg's modest investment of $4.50 in a window cleaning business. This journey of over a century has witnessed ABM evolve from an individual venture into a dynamic and expansive organization, ever focused on our clients. Rooted in commitment and driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, ABM’s history has been one of transformative growth and enduring values. Strategic acquisitions have expanded our platform with integrated services and broad capabilities. We’re proud of our award-winning workforce and automation technologies that drive efficiencies in the thousands of physical assets we service and maintain.

We will meet clients’ future needs

Work and lives are shaped by dynamic changes, and we’re staying on top of meeting evolving needs to enable ABM and our clients to prosper.

Societal Shifts

A growing focus on healthy, safe and efficient spaces, diversity and inclusion, and living wage.

Mobility

An expanding logistics ecosystem with greater complexity of Last Mile and Last Yard delivery into the facility.

Future of Work

Evolving employee expectations such as work models and skill building.

Digitization

Leading-edge technologies and data & analytics systems are accelerating and becoming more practical in day-to-day use.

Sustainability

Companies must operate with scarce natural resources used responsibly and efficiently.

Elevate

Our Strategy

True to our strategy, we continuously elevate the client and team member experience, as well as our use of technology, through innovative solutions, analytics, and more. Read more about each of these initiatives:

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