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.
School IAQ Fact Sheets: Entire Series
This 26-page fact sheet compiled by the Center for Green Schools (in partnership with ASHRAE) provides guidance on "improving indoor air quality in schools." Topics discussed include various possible strategies (such as increased ventilation, HVAC filtration, in-room air cleaners, and germicidal UV), disinfectants, IAQ monitoring, and common myths and mistakes to avoid.
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (July / August 2025 Edition)
The July / August 2025 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "choosing the right data strategy for smart restrooms" (P. 8-9), using the summer break to plan for floor care in educational facilities (P. 16-17), "handling and disposal of biohazardous waste in restrooms" (P. 18-20), "tips to protect your facility's allergy and asthma sufferers" (P. 24-25), dispenser designs for restrooms "that meet both custodian and customer needs" (P. 26-27), choosing the correct chemicals and procedures for floor maintenance depending on the floor type (P. 28-29), and focusing on restrooms to "improve your facility's image" (P. 30-32).
Integrating LEED Version 5 into Your Cleaning Operation
This 58-minute ISSA webinar discusses the changes in Version 5 of the LEED green building certification and their implications on the cleaning industry.
Contracting Profits (July / August 2025 Edition)
The July / August 2025 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses how building service contractors (BSCs) "navigate 2025's challenges with creativity" (P. 4-8), "tips for a top-shelf restroom" (P. 33-35), and "job costing for profitable bids in contract cleaning services (P. 36-37).
Building Services Management (June 2025 Edition)
The June 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "preferred upgrades" for "public restrooms in the U.S." (P. 10-11), cleaning and disinfection protocols in healthcare environments (P. 14-15), how "indoor chemistry influences the indoor environment" and the health of building occupants (P. 18-19), application of AI "in floor machines" (P. 20-21), and mold prevention through moisture monitoring (P. 26-27).
Building Operating Management (June / July 2025 Edition)
The June / July 2025 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses sustainability efforts in the restrooms of the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA (P. 8-11) and in energy use by the Osceola County School District in Florida (P. 12-15), how Baltimore City "uses a methodical approach for identifying and disposing of unwanted buildings" (P. 16-19), "preventing slips and falls" in healthcare facilities (P. I/6-8), and "dry surface biofilm" as a high-priority for removal during the disinfection process (P. I/10).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (May / June 2025 Edition)
The May / June 2025 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "natural disaster preparation and recovery" (P. 6-8), "current trends and overcoming... challenges" for the cleaning industry (P. 12-15), how to "improve cleaning performance while contending with staff and budget issues" in the context of floor maintenance (P. 16-18), and "making the case for SOP [standard operating procedure] development" when managing educational facilities (P. 20-21).
Harnessing the Power of Steam
Cleanfax article on "using super-hot steam to clean, sanitize, and disinfect surfaces"
The Hidden Costs of Conventional Cleaning: Why sustainable solutions are the future
IFMA FMJ article on "the risks of hazardous exposure" of "traditional chemical-based cleaning methods" and "why sustainable solutions are the future"
Contracting Profits (May / June 2025 Edition)
The May / June 2025 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses "navigating the green cleaning landscape" (P. 6-8), "modernizing mopping" (P. 9-11), and the results of the 2025 Building Services Contractor Market Study (P. 16-20).
Maintenance Sales News (May 2025 Edition)
The May 2025 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses "selecting the right chemical dilution control system for your custodial operation" (P. 8-9), "the often overlooked role of shoes in spreading pathogens" (P. 10-11), the importance of hand hygiene "for business success" and "in industrial settings (P. 12 / 22-23), and "winning strategies for selecting and using better cleaning chemicals and related supplies" (P. 14-15).
Building Services Management (May 2025 Edition)
The May 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "concrete floor maintenance" (P. 12-13), smart restroom fixtures such as dispensers with "internet-enabled" sensors (P. 16-17), "maintenance recommendations for common floor types" (P. 18-19), "restoration of water-damaged property" (P. 20-21), and "disinfectants in health care settings" (P. 30-31).