Welcome to Elliott Affiliates, Ltd.’s Knowledge Center, where you will find information relevant to owners, occupiers, investors, and contractors in the commercial real estate space. While Elliott’s core focus in the janitorial services segment is about creating clear performance- and outcome-based contract scopes of work and guiding their delivery using a continuous improvement process that delivers exceptional results. Organizations that engage contractors have a myriad of factors to consider when engaging and managing contracted services.
Facility Executive (December 2025 Edition)
The December 2025 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses the importance of proper HVAC maintenance for the sake of indoor air quality (P. 8-9), usage of robotic cleaning equipment and smart sensors in facility cleaning "to enhance human efforts" (P. 10-11), "AI action plan for facilities management" (P. 12-14), usage of AI for energy management (P. 16-17), "how facility managers can spot IAQ issues before they impact business" (P. 18-19), and infrastructure in higher education (P. 24-25).
Training in 2030: AI Coaches, Smart Glases, and the End of the Notepad
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses projected trends "for workforce training in the cleaning and restoration industries" by 2030: Increased usage of AI chatbots (and possibly "agentic AI"), wearable "augmented reality" (AR) devices, and real-time translation.
Facility Maintenance Decisions (December 2025 Interactive Edition)
The December 2025 interactive edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine focuses on the theme of "maintenance issues affecting FMs." Topics discussed include: "New-generation HVAC upgrades" and usage of indoor air quality sensors (P. 2-5), "touchless and sensor-based" restroom fixtures (P. 6-9), "trends and challenges" regarding grounds management (P. 14-17), and using LED retrofit projects as an "opportunity to install lighting control systems" (P. 18-20).
Human-centered AI: Transforming FM without losing trust
IFMA FMJ article on how to properly implement artificial intelligence in facility management in order to "keep people at the center of the journey"
Upgrade to First Class: Using FM to enhance airport experiences
IFMA FMJ article on the "crucial role" of facility management "in keeping airports operational while remaining flexible and adaptable to the ever-changing needs of airport infrastructure" (and possible options for "technology selection")
The Missing Link In AI-Powered Facility Management
Facility Executive article on "[t]he partnership between AI algorithms and human expertise" in facility management
Choosing the Right Floor Scrubber: A practical decision framework
IFMA FMJ article on choosing the type of floor machine to use based on various factors including "facility type," "floor type," "traffic volume," "coverage area," "power source," and "storage, access, and mobility"
The Human-AI Partnership: Why FM’s future is about augmentation, not automation
IFMA FMJ article on the proper usage of AI to "amplify [the] expertise and strategic impact" of facility managers through a "division of labor" to "maximiz[e] both technological efficiency and human insight"
The Clean Revolution: Chemical, Smart Tech, Biomes, and Robotic Forces Converge
This 14-minute ISSA interview discusses "the four major innovation forces that are transforming the cleaning industry: chemical innovation, smart technology, biome control, and robotics."
Contracting Profits (November / December 2025 Edition)
The November / December 2025 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses "cleaning for health and safety" (P. 6-8), "emerging trends in commercial cleaning according to industry leaders" (P. 13-14), the results of the 2025 Facility Executives' Contractor Expectations Survey (P. 16-19), and how employees can "keep things running when leaders are away" (P. 20-21).
Building Services Management (December 2025 Edition)
The December 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "anti-bacterial paint" as "hygienic wall coatings" in healthcare settings (P. 20-21), autonomous mobile robotic (AMR) cleaning equipment (P. 22-23), "winter pest control" (P. 26-27), and "scientific principles of odor control" (P. 28-29).
ISSA Today (November / December 2025 Edition)
The November / December 2025 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses the subtle difference between "sustainability" and "green cleaning" (P. 4-5 / 24-26), how "touchpoints... drive transmission" of respiratory illnesses (P. 20-22), "holistic strategies for healthy buildings" by "connect[ing] cleaning and air quality" (P. 28-30), "smart" restroom technology (P. 42-43), and "robotic floor cleaning" (P. 46-48).