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.
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).
Less Fingertips on Keyboards: Practical AI applications in FM
IFMA FMJ article on use cases of artificial intelligence in facility management such as "predictive maintenance & asset reliability," "energy optimization & building performance," "space utilization & adaptive planning," and "health, safety & compliance"
How Facility Manager’s Workflows Have Changed in the Technology Age
FacilitiesNet article on "how AI and soft skills are reshaping facilities management and making education and training more vital than ever"
Sanitary Maintenance (January / February 2026 Edition)
The January / February 2026 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "how surfaces, technology, and strategy reshape floor care" (P. 15-17) and "advancements in towel and tissue products" (P. 18-19).
Foundational Success: Improving CMMS data quality
IFMA FMJ article on how to ensure "quality property-level data" when using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) in facility management
Modernizing Facility Security With Drones
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "how robotics and drones are enhancing safety and operational efficiency" via a "hybrid model [that] combin[es] human oversight with robotic consistency and AI-powered insights"
Overcoming the Fears: Implementing AI in facilities & workplace operations
IFMA FMJ article on addressing common concerns regarding the adoption of AI in facility management
The People Factor: Crafting successful AI strategy that keeps humans in the mix
IFMA FMJ article on using "human capabilities" (such as "contextual experience and knowledge") to "balance out AI limitations" in facility management
Using Robotics for Competitive Advantage
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on how robotic and autonomous cleaning equipment can benefit cleaning workers and improve customer experience (while also noting the practical limitations of such equipment)
Building Operating Management (January 2026 Interactive Edition)
The January 2026 interactive edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses the implications of "bridging the gap between IT and operations" on cybersecurity (P. 6-8), using "energy audits" to "uncover hidden inefficiencies" (P. 10), trends in HVAC systems and technology including increased AI integration (P. 12-14), the 2026 National Facilities Management & Technology (NFMT) Conference (P. 20-21), and emphasizing the human element in facility management while using AI and automation to improve efficiency (P. 22).
Building Services Management (January 2026 Edition)
The January 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses the usage of "autonomous mobile robots" in the cleaning industry (P. 14-15), "cleaning and sanitation for odor control" (P. 16-17), usage of AI "in improving trash sorting" (P. 18-19), "mold cleanup methods" (P. 26-27), and usage of AI for energy optimization (P. 28-29).
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).