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.
Sanitary Maintenance (October 2023 Edition)
The October 2023 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses the ISSA North America 2023 trade show (P. 12-15), automation in inventory management (P. 16-21), redesigns to "expand the functionality of custodial carts" (P. 22-25), and odor mitigation for restrooms (P. 26-30).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (September / October 2023 Edition)
The September / October 2023 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "prioritiz[ing] high-touch disinfection through training and innovation" in the context of restrooms (P. 6-8), matting programs "for safety and cleanliness" (P. 10-12), preventing healthcare-associated infections in the context of long-term care (P. 16-19), and "executing a sustainable cleaning program" in higher education facilities (P. 20-21).
Building Operating Management (October 2023 Edition)
The October 2023 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses repurposing commercial office buildings that are now underutilized (P. 7-9), how the COVID pandemic has changed facility management in terms of HVAC systems (P. 10-12), and using data from facility management systems to achieve "tangible, bottom-line benefits" (P. 13-15).
Building Services Management (October 2023 Edition)
The October 2023 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "floor maintenance for slip and fall protection" (P. 12-13), "the benefits of management software" in commercial cleaning (P. 18-19), "essential tips to prevent dust explosion risks" (P. 22-23), and minimizing flood damage to facilities (P. 24-25).
Green Seal: No More PFAS in Certified Products
FacilitiesNet article on the announcement from Green Seal regarding the prohibition of "per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)" in "paints and coatings, floor care products, adhesives, and degreasers" in its certified products
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (September / October 2023 Edition)
The September / October 2023 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "six steps to safely and efficiently remove water damage in buildings" (P. 20-21), severe weather preparedness (P. 24-26), the results of the 2023 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 41-44), and hand hygiene as an invention prevention strategy (P. 46-49).
Sanitary Maintenance (September 2023 Edition)
The September 2023 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses cleaning and disinfection "in healthcare and educational facilities" (P. 11-13) and the results of the 2023 End User Purchasing Trends Survey regarding janitorial equipment (P. 14-18).
Building Operating Management (September 2023 Edition)
The September 2023 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses emergency preparedness (P. 7-9), "how to improve the restroom experience" (P. 16-18), and "8 benefits of artificial intelligence in facility management" (P. 19-21).
Building Services Management (September 2023 Edition)
The September 2023 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "snow and ice management" (P. 12-13), maintaining indoor air quality in the event of wildfire smoke (P. 14-15), "cleaning and disinfecting for health" in the context of restrooms (P. 16-17), health risks of cleaning chemicals (P. 18-19), and carpet cleaning (P. 24-25).
Sanitary Maintenance (July / August 2023 Edition)
The July / August 2023 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "effective training programs" in the janitorial / sanitation industry (P. 6-9), "how equipment selection affects indoor air quality" in the context of carpet care (P. 15-16), and planning ahead for weather events such as winter storms (P. 18-20).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (August 2023 Edition)
The August 2023 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses security in the context of facilities (P. 6-10), lessons learned since the COVID pandemic regarding HVAC upgrades for the purpose of improving indoor air quality (P. 12-14), adoption of "smart" restroom fixtures (P. 16-18), and "choosing the right sealants for parking garages" (P. 24-27).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (July / August 2023 Edition)
The July / August 2023 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses the mitigation of healthcare-acquired infections (P. 6-8), maintenance of batteries used in cleaning equipment (P. 10-11), and the results of the 2023 Facility Cleaning Decisions Management Survey (P. 14-18).