Industry Trends
Elliott’s Industry Trends features forward-thinking ideas on where the industry is heading, including addressing best practices, design considerations, productivity enhancements, and other ideas that will shape how owners and occupiers of commercial real estate plan their best practices. These articles are intended to stimulate ‘out of the box’ thinking about how to deliver the optimum environment for each industry’s unique needs.
Getting It Right: Knowing What Ice Melt to Buy and When
CleanLink article series on planning ahead regarding stocking ice melt products before winter: How much to order, which type of salt to use, and how to correctly apply them
The Truth About Waterproof Flooring
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on possible pitfalls related to water-resistant flooring options (moistures issues for the layer underneath it / exposure to contaminated water)
IAQ Bill Proposed to Establish Nationwide Assessments in Schools
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article about the bipartisan "Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act" being proposed to establish "a nationwide assessment in indoor air quality... in schools and childcare facilities" throughout the US
ISSA Today (September / October 2025 Edition)
The September / October 2025 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses the ISSA Show North America 2025 conference (P. 8-11), "connecting building environments directly to human health outcomes" (P. 12-14), the results from a 2025 ISSA survey on the availability of period care products in public facilities (P. 20-22), "why robotic cleaning has reached its tipping point" for becoming "operational standards" (P. 28-29), and "managing profitability in a rising-cost environment" (P. 30-32).
Sanitary Maintenance (September 2025 Edition)
The September 2025 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "rightsizing" cleaning programs (P. 8-9), the subtle distinction between "green" and "sustainable" cleaning products (P. 10-13), and the role of distributors in "machine maintenance" (P. 18-20).
New Standard Published: ANSI/IICRC S300 Standard for Professional Upholstery Cleaning
Cleanfax article on the 2025 update to the ANSI/IIRC S300 standard by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), which "describes the systems, methods, and procedures to be followed when performing professional upholstery cleaning"
Construction Firms Advance AI and Cybersecurity but Struggle with Integration, Wipfli Reports
Buildings.com article on the challenges faced by construction firms regarding the "integrat[ion] of AI into core decision-making" and concerns about cybersecurity breaches
Are AI-Enabled Bots Undermining Safety Training?
Facility Executive article on the risk that "advanced AI agents" could be used to bypass safety training courses
Mold Disrupts Back-to-School Schedules in Michigan, Pennsylvania
Cleanfax article on recent mold incidents at some K-12 public schools in Michigan and Pennsylvania
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (September / October 2025 Edition)
The September / October 2025 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses cleaning products certified by EPA's "Safer Choice" Program (P. 12-14), emergency preparedness "planning for natural disasters" (P. 16-19), "adopting a science-based dust management program" (P. 20-21), avoiding common "facility fire hazards" (P. 22-25 / 40-41), the ISSA Show North America 2025 conference (P. 26-29), availability of feminine hygiene products in public facilities (P. 38-39), and "year-round grounds maintenance" (P. 42-43).
Sensor Fatigue: When Too Much Data Becomes a Problem
Buildings.com article on "the critical importance of quality over quantity" regarding sensor data in smart buildings
How to Prepare Commercial Properties for Snow
Buildings.com article on creating "a snow removal and de-icing plan" prior to winter