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.
Building Operating Management (October 2024 Edition)
The October 2024 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses metal roofs (P. 10-13), "solar energy in K-12 school districts" (P. 14-16), "emergency power for healthcare facilities" (P. I/2-5), "design choices to prevent slips, trips, and falls" (P. I/6-7), and infection risk from sink drains (P. I/8).
Hospital Rooms Get Nearly 70% Cleaner With Visual Cue
Report on a September 2024 article in the American Journal of Infection Control on "impact of a color additive for disinfectant wipes on room cleanliness and turnaround time"; the conclusion was that "the use of a color additive may be a viable solution for reducing infection risk."
ISSA Today (September / October 2024 Edition)
The September / October 2024 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses the ISSA Show North America 2024 conference (P. 10-15), the GBAC STAR accreditation for facilities (P. 16-18), "best practices for bidding and estimating commercial floor cleaning" (P. 28-29), infection prevention in healthcare facilities (P. 30-31), and "misleading or exaggerated claims about... the effectiveness of products and services designed to improve indoor air quality" (P. 32-34).
Sanitary Maintenance (September 2024 Edition)
The September 2024 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses proper labeling of hazardous materials such as certain cleaning chemicals (P. 12-15) and the usage of lithium-ion batteries in floor care equipment (P. 16-19).
Calculating the Cost of Space Inefficiencies
Buildings.com article on how facility managers can optimize the "allocation and usage" of their office space
Facility Management Journal (September / October 2024 Edition)
The September / October 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses hybrid working environments (P. 16-20), "facility cybersecurity" (P. 28-33), "the underestimated role of air filters in facility operations" (P. 52-56), "implementing robotic cleaners" (P. 58-63), "hidden sources [of] indoor air pollution... and mitigation measures" (P. 66-71), "inclusive hygiene in public restrooms" (P. 96-100), and the importance of proper maintenance of parking lots (P. 142-144).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (September / October 2024 Edition)
The September / October 2024 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses the results of the 2024 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 12-16), "staff training" for cleaning service providers (P. 18-20), the importance of drying hands after washing them (P. 28-30), the ISSA Show North America 2024 conference (P. 32-37), and dust removal protocols (P. 54-55).
Building Services Management (September 2024 Edition)
The September 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "innovations in snow removal" (P. 12), indoor air quality (IAQ) improvements at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul, South Korea (P. 14-15), restrooms in "high-traffic venues like sports arenas and ballparks" (P. 16-17), "disinfection compatibility issues... in healthcare settings" (P. 18-19), and "effective carpet care" (P. 24-25).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (September 2024 Edition)
The September 2024 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses water bottle filling stations (P. 10-14), "security" and "energy efficiency" efforts of K-12 schools (P. 16-19 / 20-23), and safety considerations for "mobile elevated work platforms" (MEWPs) and telehandlers (P. 24-27).
Building Operating Management (September 2024 Edition)
The September 2024 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses electric vehicle (EV) charging stations (P. 8-11), sustainability efforts at the Citi headquarters in New York City (P. 12-15) and the State Farm Arena of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks (P. 16-18), and the impact of facility management on "customer experience and occupant productivity" (P. 19-21).
DeWALT Recalls Push Mowers
FacilitiesNet article mentioning the recall of selected models of DeWALT's "Battery Push walk-behind mowers" and "Battery Self-Propelled walk-behind mowers" as of August 15, 2024 ( link to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Stanley-Black-Decker-Recalls-DeWALT-Battery-Walk-Behind-Mowers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard )
Facilities Evolution: Maintenance Technology Innovations
This 56-minute FacilitiesNet webcast discusses the usage of "digital and cloud-based tools to enhance predictive maintenance and operational efficiency" and "methods to enhance occupant satisfaction, balance security with convenience, and optimize both functionality and sustainability.