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How We Work

OpenWorks is a national facilities management partner built on a simple idea: service should make your job easier, not harder. We combine innovation, entrepreneurship, and accountability to deliver better-quality outcomes across every location we support. With national oversight and CIMS-certified processes backing a fully vetted national network of service providers, our model ensures consistent quality, transparency, and a level of care that helps your facilities run at their best.

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Our Beginning & Evolution

OpenWorks started with a simple idea from our founder, Eric Roudi: facilities deserve consistent, reliable care delivered by people who take pride in their work. What began as a small, hands-on operation grew into a model that blends entrepreneurial spirit with comprehensive oversight and support.

Explore how our story has developed over four decades.

1983

O.P.E.N. Cleaning Systems launches. Eric Roudi starts the business hands-on, cleaning buildings himself and learning the industry from the ground up.

1984

O.P.E.N. sells its first franchise, allowing independent business owners to partner with the company and deliver consistent service locally.

1988

Operations begin in Los Angeles, following an earlier expansion to Seattle, setting the stage for a broader regional footprint.

1990

The company rebrands as OpenWorks, reflecting a broader vision and growing identity in the facility services space.

2013

OpenWorks introduces its first additional service offerings. Clients gain access to power washing and landscaping, opening the door to a more comprehensive facility support model.

2015

With a growing customer base and strong retention, OpenWorks expands into new markets across the U.S., delivering consistent service to more locations nationwide.

2016

The company expands from seven to 23 regions, with Regional Directors overseeing Sales, Operations, and Training—strengthening consistency across markets.

2018

OpenWorks nationalizes all departments, creating a unified operational structure across the company.

2020

OpenWorks introduces additional service packages focused on both eliminating and preventing pathogens.

2022

A significant technology relaunch reinforces OpenWorks’ position as a modern Facility Management partner.

2023

A nationalized sales team is introduced, managing over 10,000 monthly client engagements and marking the next chapter in OpenWorks’ national growth.

2025

The OpenWorks Customer Portal launches with robust Service Validation Technology and integrated communication features.

OpenWorks Today

Today, OpenWorks is a modern organization uniting a dedicated team with tech that strengthens delivery, all backed by a national oversight model designed to ensure consistent quality across all your sites. With thousands of customers across the country and a network of fully vetted professional service providers in all 50 states, we help multi-site organizations operate cleanly, safely, and efficiently.

Our industry-leading, proprietary technology provides customers with real-time visibility into service status. Standardized CIMS-certified processes help maintain predictable quality. And our teams work proactively to address issues before they become disruptions.

National Oversight

Consistent quality across every site in your portfolio.

Proprietary Technology

Real-time visibility into service status and validation.

CIMS-Certified Processes

Predictable results and proactive issue resolution.

This combination of people, process, and technology helps create smoother operations and stronger outcomes across every facility in your portfolio.

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Levels of Support

Our structure provides complete oversight, dependable communication, and seamless service delivery. Each component works together to give customers the confidence that every site is cared for with the same level of attention and expertise.

Executive Leadership

Executive Leadership

Executive Leadership

Sets vision, performance standards, and organizational direction to ensure we stay aligned with our core purpose and customer expectations.

National Oversight

National Oversight

National Oversight

A centralized team responsible for consistent quality and responsive support across the country.

Service & Operations Oversight

Operations Oversight

Service & Operations Oversight

Manages field performance, quality assurance, training, and continuous improvement.

Customer Experience

Customer Experience

Customer Experience

Provides dedicated, responsive support, ensuring clear communication and accountability.

Local Service

Local Service

Local Service

The people who bring our standards to life at each facility.

Service Providers

Service Providers

Service Providers

Community-minded business owners delivering excellent work with pride and professionalism.

OpenWorks Quality Assurance

OpenWorks Quality Assurance

OpenWorks Quality Assurance

On-site support that verifies service quality and ensures consistent standards.

Each level is closely connected, collaborative, and focused on what matters most: delivering a dependable, friction-free service experience to customers.

Meet Our Team

Executive Leadership

Sets vision, performance standards, and organizational direction to ensure we stay aligned with our core purpose and customer expectations.

National Oversight

A centralized team responsible for consistent quality and responsive support across the country.

Service & Operations Oversight

Manages field performance, quality assurance, training, and continuous improvement.

Customer Experience

Provides dedicated, responsive support, ensuring clear communication and accountability.

Local Service

The people who bring our standards to life at each facility.

Service Providers

Community-minded business owners delivering excellent work with pride and professionalism.

OpenWorks Quality Assurance

On-site support that verifies service quality and ensures consistent standards.

Each level is closely connected, collaborative, and focused on what matters most: delivering a dependable, friction-free service experience to customers.

Meet Our Team

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National Reach
Local Impact

OpenWorks serves thousands of customers across all 50 states, providing a unified standard of care at every location.

It’s one of the reasons OpenWorks maintains an industry-leading client retention rating year after year.

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Committed to
Service

Service at OpenWorks goes beyond maintaining buildings. We believe in supporting people, communities, and the places you live and work. Our teams and service providers participate in community initiatives, charity partnerships, and sustainability efforts that make a meaningful difference.

At the heart of our culture is servant leadership: helping others succeed, encouraging personal growth, and contributing positively to the communities we’re part of. This mindset guides how we support customers, collaborate internally, and partner with service providers nationwide.

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Connect With Us

Let’s talk about what’s possible for your facilities. Whether you oversee dozens of locations or hundreds, we’re here to make your job easier.

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