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The Company and Nature of Operations
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
The Company and Nature of Operations THE COMPANY AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
 
   
ABM Industries Incorporated, which operates through its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “ABM,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”), is a leading provider of integrated facility services with a mission to make a difference, every person, every day. We are organized into four industry groups and one Technical Solutions segment:
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Through these groups, we offer janitorial, facilities engineering, parking, and specialized mechanical and electrical technical solutions, on a standalone basis or in combination with other services.