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 (July / August 2024 Edition)
The July / August 2024 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "data-driven cleaning" (P. 20-23), "how cleaning for health impacts occupant well-being" (P. 28-30), "artificial intelligence in professional cleaning" (P. 32-34), "reducing foodborne illnesses" (P. 36-37), adapting public restrooms for an "aging population" (P. 38-39), and the importance of indoor air quality (P. 40-42).
Getting the Full Story on Product Safety: Separating Myths from Facts
This 50-minute ISSA webinar discusses "critical information cleaning professionals need to know about the products they use," "what makes a study worthy of attention or concern for product users and building occupants," and "understanding a cleaning product label and safety data sheet details."
Facility Management Journal (July / August 2024 Edition)
The July / August 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses "utilizing AI for operational efficiency" (P. 28-32), "planning for inclusivity in healthcare facilities" (P. 33-37), "leading geographically-dispersed FM teams" (P. 46-51), "navigating natural disasters with business continuity strategies" (P. 56-59), "safeguarding the workplace against acts of targeted violence" (P. 63-66), and "starting and maintaining momentum throughout the sustainability journey" (P. 72-75).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (July / August 2024 Edition)
The July / August 2024 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses using "technology to advance green cleaning" (P. 8-9), using the summer break for schools to conduct deep cleaning (P. 12-13), the "workloading process" for cleaning services (P. 14-15), minimizing infection risk via the process for cleaning and disinfecting restrooms in healthcare settings (P. 22-25), and maintenance of "baby changing stations" (P. 32-33).
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Professional Cleaning
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) "in the cleaning industry... to manage and perform cleaning tasks and related operations"
Who is In Your Building? Space Management 101
This 60-minute FacilitiesNet webinar discusses how to "leverage technology for successful space management."
ISSA Today (March / April 2024 Edition)
The March / April 2024 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "cleaning for health" (P. 12-14), "four strategies for embracing technology and preparing your workforce for tomorrow" (P. 18-19), the usage of "smart labels" such as QR codes in the janitorial industry (P. 24-26), and "killing germs with UV-C light" (P. 30-33).
Facility Management Journal (March / April 2024 Edition)
The March / April 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses "advanced IAQ management systems" (P. 17-20), "mitigating the effects of severe weather" (P. 38-40), "enhancing workplace experiences through content management" (P. 48-52), "reducing noise with retrofits" (P. 90-93), and "volatile organic compounds impairing indoor air quality" (P. 94-97).
Facility Management Journal (January / February 2024 Edition)
The January / February 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses "enhancing FM efficiency" via "standard communication protocols" (P. 20-23), downsizing the workplace "in the post-pandemic landscape" (P. 46-50), "restroom maintenance strategies" (P. 58-62), and choosing among the various options for improving indoor air quality (P. 87-88).
Building Services Management (January 2024 Edition)
The January 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "avoid[ing] carbon monoxide exposure when using heat" (P. 12-13), guidelines from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) regarding "why and how to disinfect" (P. 14-15), and using "technology and data analytics" in facility management (P. 16-17).
Facility Management Journal (November / December 2023 Edition)
The November / December 2023 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine focuses on the theme of "real estate & property management" and "occupancy." Topics discussed include: Smart building technology (P. 36-40), "five ways AI can prevent cyberattacks" (P. 46-49), maintenance checklists (P. 56-60), "safeguarding IAQ [indoor air quality] amidst outdoor air challenges" such as wildfires (P. 62-66), and "using apps to save FM institutional knowledge" (P. 68-70).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (November / December 2023 Edition)
The November / December 2023 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "the case for carpet tiles" (P. 12-15) and safety data sheets (P. 16-17).