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 Maintenance Decisions (April / May 2026 Edition)
The April / May 2026 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses security as an "operational mandate" (P. 4-5), "modern grounds management [that] blends traditional equipment, robotics, and data-driven tools to boost efficiency" (P. 6-8), "balancing water savings with real-world performance" in the context of restroom fixtures (P. 16-18), and "the challenges facing institutional and commercial facilities" in 2026 such as staffing (P. 24-26).
Cleanfax (Spring 2026 Edition)
The Spring 2026 edition of the Cleanfax magazine discusses "hidden hazards of fentanyl cleanup" (P. 16-18), "how tech is reshaping core workflows in water damage restoration" (P. 20-23), "solv[ing] today's floor care challenges without adding staff or complicating processes" (P. 26-27), and why "light cleaning" may be insufficient for removing contaminants from carpet (P. 28-30).
Facility Executive (March 2026 Edition)
The March 2026 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "empowering maintenance teams" (P. 12-13), using "smart building" data to make management decisions (P. 14-15), "how IoT and AI are reshaping facilities" (P. 16-17), and "universal design" for accessibility (P. 18-20).
Engineering High-Traffic Restrooms: Products That Improve Flow, Safety, and Occupant Wellness
CleanLink article on how to manage "high-traffic restrooms"
Ready for What's Next: Building Better Cleaning Practices for the Next School Year
This 59-minute CleanLink webinar discusses "proven methods and emerging technologies that focus on high-touch areas and help minimize health risks for students and staff," "improved ventilation and air filtration to enhance indoor air quality," and "cleaning products and procedures designed to protect both people and the environment." (Note: A free registration is required to access the video.)
INCLEAN (February - April 2026 Edition)
The February - April 2026 issue of ISSA's INCLEAN magazine discusses women in leadership in facilities management (P. 12-15), using "usage data" for "procurement in the cleaning and hygiene sector" (P. 18-20), "the cost case for going green" (P. 21-23), "psychosocial safety" in "facility management workplaces" (P. 34-35), and the importance of clean restrooms because they affect people's perception of the organization as a whole (P. 36-37).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (March / April 2026 Edition)
The March / April 2026 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "how to address dispenser requirements for multiple stakeholders" (P. 8-10), "overcoming entry-level staffing challenges... in the commercial cleaning industry" (P. 16-17), "why sustainability matters for K-12 schools" (P. 18-20), "myths and facts about green cleaning products" (P. 22-24), how to "turn your paper trash into a sustainable cleaning tool" (P. 26-27), the results of the 2026 CMM In-House / Facility Management Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 28-31), and "tips for relieving warm-weather pest pressures" (P. 34-36)
Contracting Profits (March / April 2026 Edition)
The March / April 2026 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses how to "extend carpet life with interim cleaning" (P. 6-7), "what building occupants want from hand hygiene products" (P. 8-10), "5 ways contract cleaning pros are using AI for their business" (P. 14-15), "how prominent women are transforming contract cleaning" (P. 16-19), and "how improving training programs can reduce turnover" (P. 20-21).
ISSA Today (March / April 2026 Edition)
The March / April 2026 edition of the ISSA Today magazine focuses on the theme of leadership in the cleaning industry. Topics discusses include: The "ESG" (environmental, social, and governance) framework for the cleaning industry (P. 14-16), "balancing intuition with data in hiring decisions... in the cleaning and facility solutions industry" (P. 22-23), the importance of delegation for leadership "in the facility services industry" (P. 24-25), and trends in adoption of robotic cleaning (P. 28-29).
Sustainability That Actually Works: Practical, Safe, Cost-Effective Green Cleaning Methods
CleanLink article on how to implement "sustainable cleaning methods [that] can improve safety, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and enhance both employee and guest satisfaction" in a manner that is "practical, measurable, and aligned with operational excellence"
Maintenance Sales News (March 2026 Edition)
The March 2026 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses retention of cleaning staff (P. 8-9), the "refinish vs. replacement" question for flooring (P. 14), "the hidden cost of inefficient dispensers" in restrooms (P. 16-17), bamboo-based toilet paper as a possible alternative to wood-based products (P. 18-19), and possible benefits of "entry matting" (P. 20-21). There is also a listing of "floorcare, carpet equipment & supplies" (P. 26-36).
Use Audits, Data, and Communication to Improve a Commercial Cleaning Business
CleanLink article on how commercial cleaning companies can approach complaints proactively via a "preventive cleaning" approach