Welcome to Elliott Affiliates, Ltd.’s Knowledge Center, where you will find information relevant to owners, occupiers, investors, and contractors in the commercial real estate space. While Elliott’s core focus in the janitorial services segment is about creating clear performance- and outcome-based contract scopes of work and guiding their delivery using a continuous improvement process that delivers exceptional results. Organizations that engage contractors have a myriad of factors to consider when engaging and managing contracted services.
How Hybrid Workplaces Put Employers At Risk
FacilitiesNet report on how hybrid and remote working arrangements may expose the employer to additional liabilities
ISSA Today (July / August 2022 Edition)
The July / August 2022 edition of the ISSA Today digital magazine discusses disinfection with UVC devices (P. 8-11), automation in the context of the cleaning industry (P. 14-15), and antimicrobial surface treatments (P. 24-25).
Restroom Care Truths
Cleaning Maintenance & Management Report on the protocol for cleaning restrooms
LAX Upgrades Indoor Air Quality with Ultraviolet Light
FacilitiesNet report on how Los Angeles International Airport was able to address indoor air quality with UV systems
Smart Bathrooms Gain Traction Post-COVID
FacilitiesNet report on how "smart" restrooms can "ensure a positive experience" for building occupants
Managing Air Quality During the Pandemic: How K-12 Schools Addressed Air Quality in the Second Year of COVID-19
May 2022 report from ASHRAE regarding the strategies taken by K-12 schools in the US for the purpose of mitigating airborne infection
CDC COVID-19 Guidance for Workplaces and Businesses
Oct. 2021 CDC Guidance "to prevent and reduce transmission and maintain healthy business operations in non-healthcare workplaces"
How to Implement Performance-Based Contracting for Janitorial Services
Best practices for the outsourcing process
Inactivate Airborne Pathogens with UV Airstream Disinfection
White paper from UV Resources (uvresources.com) regarding how the usage of UVC within HVAC systems can achieve additional disinfection
The Efficacy of Disinfection
This white paper attempts to answer key questions about the efficacy of disinfection, health risks, and the alternative disinfection solutions available today.