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.
People Over Platforms: Building Human-Centered AI
This 29-minute ISSA podcast (Episode 21 of the "Hard Refresh" series) discusses "what does a people-first approach to AI really look like?"
From Acid to AI: 60 Years of Cleaning Innovation
This 29-minute ISSA podcast (Episode 20 of the "Hard Refresh" series) discusses the evolution of cleaning technology "from hydrochloric acid to AI-powered operations" and how to promote and implement technology in the janitorial industry.
Biometrics, Buy-In & Behavioral Change
This 37-minute ISSA podcast (Episode 19 of the "Hard Refresh" series) discusses "biometric tech in the janitorial world... and why success has way more to do with people than software."
ISSA Today (July / August 2025 Edition)
The July / August 2025 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "the causes and contaminants affecting indoor air quality" (P. 10-12), "the power of AI agents" for automating repeatable tasks (P. 14-15), "defining cleaning for health through metrics" (P. 16-18), and "strategic execution" of "your facility management plan" (P. 26-30).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (July / August 2025 Edition)
The July / August 2025 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "choosing the right data strategy for smart restrooms" (P. 8-9), using the summer break to plan for floor care in educational facilities (P. 16-17), "handling and disposal of biohazardous waste in restrooms" (P. 18-20), "tips to protect your facility's allergy and asthma sufferers" (P. 24-25), dispenser designs for restrooms "that meet both custodian and customer needs" (P. 26-27), choosing the correct chemicals and procedures for floor maintenance depending on the floor type (P. 28-29), and focusing on restrooms to "improve your facility's image" (P. 30-32).
Integrating LEED Version 5 into Your Cleaning Operation
This 58-minute ISSA webinar discusses the changes in Version 5 of the LEED green building certification and their implications on the cleaning industry.
Contracting Profits (July / August 2025 Edition)
The July / August 2025 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses how building service contractors (BSCs) "navigate 2025's challenges with creativity" (P. 4-8), "tips for a top-shelf restroom" (P. 33-35), and "job costing for profitable bids in contract cleaning services (P. 36-37).
Building Operating Management (July 2025 Interactive Edition)
The July 2025 interactive edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "ground source heat pumps... as an answer to energy efficiency needs" (P. 6-8), "return-to-work's influence on restroom design" (P. 10-12), "protecting vulnerable populations during natural disasters" (P. 16-18), and "K-12 school safety concerns" (P. 19).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (July 2025 Edition)
The July 2025 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "equipment rental" for facility maintenance (P. 10-13), HVAC retrofits for the purpose of energy efficiency (P. 14-16), and "strategies and tactics for worker safety" in grounds management (P. 18-20).
Measurable Results: Transforming spaces through occupancy-based setbacks
IFMA FMJ article on using occupancy data to "address both sustainability and energy efficiency in buildings, especially office spaces" and "provide energy and cost savings over the short and long term"
Resilient Flooring: The optimal choice for health care environments
IFMA FMJ article on the usage of "resilient flooring materials... in health care settings" and why they could be more cost-effective (and safer and more durable over the long term "in high-traffic environments")
The Future of Facility Care: Integrating Automation & Sustainability
This 51-minute ISSA webinar discusses "the latest advancements in automated maintenance solutions" that "not only improve operational efficiency but also significantly reduce environmental impact," and "how to leverage data analytics to optimize resource usage, enhance indoor air quality, and ensure compliance with sustainability standards."