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.
Hygiene Gaps are Risky During Cold & Flu Season
CleanLink article on the results of the Fall 2025 cleaning survey by the American Cleaning Institute and the implications on facilities regarding cleaning of high-touch surfaces.
Sanitary Maintenance (October 2025 Edition)
The October 2025 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses the ISSA Show North America 2025 conference (P. 10-12), "how sustainability directives in Europe impact jan/san in the U.S." (P. 14-19), "why odor defines cleanliness and behavior" (P. 20-22), and the importance of "ergonomic" mopping carts (P. 24-27).
Rethinking Restrooms: The Push Toward Menstrual Equity in Facilities
This 18-minute ISSA interview discusses a recent survey showing that "less than half of the facilities provide menstrual care products" and "what the data reveals about awareness, affordability, and inclusion—and what facility managers can do to make meaningful improvements"
Facility Maintenance Decisions (October 2025 Edition)
The October 2025 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "contingency planning and resilience analysis" for facilities (P. 4-5), "restroom upgrades" at the Baltimore Convention Center (P. 6-8), "common HVAC missteps and myths" (P. 10-13), "benefits of zero-waste audits" (P. 14-16), and "inspection, testing, and maintenance" of fire protection systems (P. 17-19).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (September / October 2025 Edition)
The September / October 2025 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "how facility cleaning managers can slow down the cold and flu" (P. 8-10), "foodservice floor safety" (P. 11-13), smart restroom technology (P. 19), and "how to drive transformation in facility operations" (P. 20-21).
How Often Should Offices Be Cleaned?
CleanLink article on suggested frequencies of various cleaning tasks for offices according to Kitchener Cleaning Services
Schools Need Better IAQ
This CleanLink article cites an op-ed by Kelsey Herring (director of sustainability and government relations at Armstrong World Industries) that argues for an increased focus on indoor air quality in schools from the standpoint of health, finance, and sustainability.
How Smart Paper Dispensers Are Improving Hygiene and Reducing Waste
Buildings.com article on the ways that smart paper dispensers can "reduce germ spread," "demonstrate environmental responsibility," and "[allow] for better maintenance scheduling, inventory management, and targeted cleaning"
Restroom Transformation Tips: What Message Is Your Space Sending?
Buildings.com article on maintaining the appearance of restrooms in facilities for the sake of "occupant well-being, safety, and brand integrity"
Getting It Right: Knowing What Ice Melt to Buy and When
CleanLink article series on planning ahead regarding stocking ice melt products before winter: How much to order, which type of salt to use, and how to correctly apply them
Workplaces Designed With Purpose, Not Just Proportion, In Mind
Facility Executive article on adapting the layout of office spaces for hybrid work based on the concept of "experienced-based design"
The Truth About Waterproof Flooring
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on possible pitfalls related to water-resistant flooring options (moistures issues for the layer underneath it / exposure to contaminated water)