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.
Facility Cleaning Decisions (November / December 2025 Edition)
The November / December 2025 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "how to motivate cleaning teams through engagement and recognition" (P. 6-7), potential benefits of day cleaning (P. 8-9), the results of the 2025 Facility Cleaning Decisions Salary Survey regarding cleaning managers (P. 10-14), usage of virtual reality (VR) technology for "training maintenance and janitorial workers" (P. 15-17), addressing vape usage in schools (P. 18-19), and the possible negative implications of reducing vacuuming frequency (P. 20-22).
Building Services Management (November 2025 Edition)
The November 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "safe practices for working in winter weather" (P. 12-14), "modern ways to attract and retain cleaning employees" (P. 18-19), avoiding "moisture issues" with LVT floors (P. 20-21), "facility maintenance to keep students safe at school" (P. 26-27), "empowering cleaning staff" (P. 30-31), and usage of UV light in healthcare settings to reduce infection risk (P. 32-35).
Building Operating Management (November 2025 Interactive Edition)
The November 2025 interactive edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "how smart sensors and connected systems are changing the way facility managers work every day" (P. 2), WELL certification at the Student Health Care Center of the University of Florida (P. 6-8), "how to mitigate and manage flooding" (P. 9), and "how to leverage CMMS in capital planning" (P. 26-27).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (November / December 2025 Edition)
The November / December 2025 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses ISO standards for facility management (P. 4-5), roof coating applications (P. 10-12), usage of "light construction equipment" for grounds maintenance and their safety considerations (P. 14-16), and adoption of CMMS systems in K-12 school districts for managing facility maintenance (P. 17-19).
Future-Ready Infection Prevention: Strategy, Tools, and Engagement
This 71-minute CleanLink webinar discusses "how data-driven risk management can strengthen and sustain effective infection control programs." (Note: A free registration is required to access the video.)
Electrolyzed Water a Tool for Cleaning Industry
CleanLink article on using "electrolyzed water" (generation of hypochlorous acid via electrolysis of salt water) as "a credible and fast-growing alternative to conventional cleaning and disinfecting chemicals"
Predictive Intelligence in Smart Buildings: Transforming Restroom Management
This 47-minute ISSA webinar with Kimberly-Clark Professional (KCP) discusses "how smart building technologies are revolutionizing facility operations," "how restrooms ... are becoming a strategic asset in the smart building ecosystem," and "how predictive restrooms management ... help[s] facilities move from reactive maintenance to proactive maintenance."
How to Identify Authentically Botanical Disinfectants
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "bio-based" claims of disinfectants such as those containing thymol
Facility Executive (October 2025 Edition)
The October 2025 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "signs of sensor failure and when replacements are needed" (P. 6), "strategies to build a reliable cleaning workforce" (P. 10-11), sustainability upgrades in historic buildings (P. 18-19), "how facility managers can work with building departments to address compliance and safety concerns" (P. 24-25), "how to identify when a building envelope may be at risk" (P. 28-29), and potential energy savings with integrated controls (P. 38-39).
How Can You Improve Indoor Air Quality: Practical Cleaning Tips
ISSA article on "a step-by-step approach you can take" to improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in facilities
Researchers Improve IAQ With Upgrades to Sensors That Detect Formaldehyde
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "new, low-cost technology designed by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)" that can be used in indoor air quality (IAQ) sensors for detecting "unsafe formaldehyde levels"
Contracting Profits (September / October 2025 Edition)
The September / October 2025 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses the selection and usage of hand tools by building service contractors (P. 6-9), strategies for ice and snow removal (P. 10-12), and "the cost of turnover" for building service contractors and how to improve employee retention (P. 18-21).