In Focus
Elliott’s In Focus features means and methods to improve specific performance related deficiencies that have been observed and noted in our inspections, or are recurring deficiencies over time. While not submitted as the definitive ‘solutions’ for specific problems, In Focus provides a library of potentially useful strategies for addressing performance shortfalls.
Regenerative Buildings Represent the Future of Facilities
FacilitiesNet interview on "regenerative buildings" as the next step beyond environmental sustainability: "What if buildings could not only be resource-conscious now, but also actively help future generations with the resources they need?"
Ventilation 101 for Small and Mid-Size Commercial Buildings
Slipstream video on "the importance of proper ventilation and how to perform some simple tests on your system"
Indoor Air Quality 101 for Commercial Buildings
Slipstream video on the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) in commercial buildings and how to measure it
Infection Control: Compliance and Health Concerns of Electrostatic Spraying
Article from the June 2022 edition of the Building Services Management magazine (P. 16/18) that discusses safety considerations associated with electrostatic spraying
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
Price vs. Quality – The “Fractured Banana”
Is it a surprise that buyers can pay a variety of prices for what seems to be the same service specification? The truth is, we can pay a variety of prices for almost anything.
IoT – Cleaning on Demand
Is the future here? IoT services are slowly but surely being deployed, tested and impacting facility services. This video explores the effect on providers and managers.
The Right Price
Buyers often see a Low Price as the “Gold Star,” signifying their success– and rightly so, in some cases. But how do you know whether the low price is also the “right” price?
Traditional Vs Performance-Driven Contracting (Part 2)
What is the 14-step process for implementing an effective performance-based cleaning system?
Traditional Vs Performance-Driven Contracting (Part 1)
What is the difference between a traditional vs a performance-based cleaning system?
Inspection As Management
What is the real reason for inspecting performance? This video presents an 11-minute overview of some of the key ideas brought together for achieving performance-driven success.