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
ISSA Today (May / June 2022 Edition)
The May / June 2022 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "the impacts of floor on indoor air quality and health" (P. 8-13), identification of possible pest infestation (P. 16-18), and "the correlation between surfaces and the spread of disease" via respiratory droplets (P. 20-23).
Building Services Management (June 2022 Edition)
The June 2022 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses the importance of restroom care (P. 12-14), safety considerations associated with electrostatic spraying (P. 16-18), robotic equipment for "improving employee safety" (P. 20-22), and maintenance of carpets and other types of floors (P. 26-27 / 34-35).
Addressing Potential Viral Infection Risk in the Workplace
How can organizations create a safe environment during and after the COVID pandemic as people gradually return to working in-person? This 2022 white paper discusses how a focus on indoor air quality can help achieve this goal.
ISSA Today (March / April 2022 Edition)
The March / April 2022 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "cleaning for health" (P. 8-12 / 24-25), "seven strategies for leading a custodial team" (P. 13-15), and "biological air quality considerations for non-health care, as-built environments" (P. 26-29).