by ben | Nov 20, 2014 | Blog
University of Michigan recently launched a new standards portal on its plant operations website. Simon Institute and The University of Michigan are strategic partners in standards activity for facilities. This is a coordinated effort based on the University’s...
by ben | Oct 16, 2014 | Blog
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has ruled in favor of Simon Institute on the APPA/ISSA appeal of SI’s status as an ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer. The joint appeal was focused on ANSI’s Executive Standards Council decision to accredit SI as...
by ben | Aug 6, 2014 | Blog
We are pleased to announce that Jim Ginnaty of the University of Michigan was elected by the Simon Institute Executive Committee to Chair the SI Standards Committee. Mr. Ginnaty will begin to assemble this committee immediately and begin compiling list of potential...
by ben | May 7, 2014 | Blog
Below is the Letter of Appeal submitted by ISSA and APPA to ANSI Executive Standards Council regarding Simon Institute’s designation as an Accredited Standards Developer. Below that, is our official response: APPA and ISSA Letter of Appeal to ANSI ExSC...
by ben | Apr 8, 2014 | Blog
Simon Institute, a non-profit corporation announces that it has been accredited as a developer of American National Standards by ANSI. Simon Institute’s primary scope of standards activities are basic custodial, housekeeping, janitorial management, training, tasks...