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 Maintenance Decisions (September 2026 Interactive Edition)
The September 2026 interactive edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses the role of managers in facilities maintenance (P. 4-5), "the University of Maine System's snow and ice treatment program" (P. 6-9), the 2026 NFMT (National Facilities Management & Technology) West Conference (P. 10-11), and infection prevention through proper cleaning of floors in healthcare facilities (P. I/10-11).
Building Services Management (September 2026 Edition)
The September 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses common restroom issues to avoid (P. 20-21), "infection control procedures for healthcare facilities' HVAC" (P. 22-23), "VCT floor care plan" (P. 28-29), and water / moisture detection systems as a prevention measure (P. 26-27, 34-35).
Sanitary Maintenance (July / August 2026 Edition)
The July / August 2026 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "common chemical wipe questions" (P. 8-9), "inventory planning" in advance for the winter season (P. 10-13), when to consider AI usage and automation (P. 14-17), and "assessing hand hygiene programs" (P. 18-20).
Biofilm: The Invisible Barrier to a Clean Healthcare Environment
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on what biofilms are, how they form on surfaces, and the implications on the cleaning and disinfection process
The Global Self-cleaning Restroom Trend: Why technology still needs human expertise
IFMA FMJ article on the practical limitations of "self-cleaning restroom" technology (and how technology could help human cleaners do their job as opposed to replacing them)
Building Services Management (August 2026 Edition)
The August 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses the role of automatic doors for accessibility and security (P. 18-19), the role of lighting for workplace safety (P. 20-21), "engineering surfaces for cleanliness and longevity" (P. 22-23), "concrete parking structure maintenance" (P. 26-27), and "exclusion" as a "proactive control method" for pests (P. 30-31).
ISSA Today (July / August 2026 Edition)
The July / August 2026 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "how clean air is becoming a product" (P. 4-5), "the human side of artificial intelligence" (P. 6-7), the importance of "evidence-based inclusion" of environmental services in healthcare settings (P. 18-21), "sustainability trends" in "US foodservice operations" (P. 22-25), and "continuous improvement" through "physical AI" (P. 26-27).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (July / August 2026 Edition)
The July / August 2026 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "redefining the restroom experience through functional modernization" (P. 10-12), why "employee retention goes beyond financial compensation" for building service contractors (P. 20-23), "protecting long-term care residents" through the cleaning and disinfection process (P. 24-28), "how to create a restrooms older adults want to revisit" (P. 30-31), and "bridging the generational gap in facility management" (P. 32-34).
Floor Care Basics and Beyond: Maintaining Natural and Manufactured Flooring
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses "the correct care strategy for stone, wood, resilient, and carpet floors," common mistakes to avoid, and choosing the right equipment and cleaning chemicals for various floor types.
Cleanfax (Summer 2026 Edition)
The Summer 2026 edition of the Cleanfax magazine discusses the results of the 2026 Restoration Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 4-9), how a "cleaning routine may be spreading soil [as opposed to] removing it" (P. 14-16), how "AI employees" could affect the cleaning and restoration industry (P. 18-20), "how to use a biotoxin assessment kit for microbials" in applications such as mold remediation (P. 22-24), and maintenance of carpets based on "polyester and Triexta" (P. 26-27).
Maintenance Sales News (June 2026 Edition)
The June 2026 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses selecting the "right sanitary paper dispensing system" (P. 8-9), "practical floorcare strategies for modern facilities" (P. 10-11), mid-2026 trends in the "professional cleaning industry" (P. 12), and "infection prevention" for educational facilities (P. 14-15).
What is Quat Binding? Definitions, Risks, and Prevention
CleanLink article on "quat binding" as a side effect of the chemistry of quaternary ammonium compounds and how to avoid the issue