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.
Slip-and-Fall Prevention Starts with Process, Not Products
Buildings.com article on preventing "slip-and-fall incidents" via "standardized cleaning procedures," "proactive inspections and environmental monitoring," and "clear roles, responsibilities, and response protocols"
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).
Top Benefits of Eco-Friendly Ice Melt for Facilities
CleanLink article on applying deicers in such a way to minimize the negative side effects on infrastructure and the environment (and possible alternatives to sodium chloride for this purpose)
Environmental Hygiene Through the EVS Lens: Authority, Alignment, and Outcomes
ISSA article on treating healthcare environmental hygiene in healthcare not as just a "cleaning challenge," but rather a "patient safety system" (such as infection prevention)
Climate-Resilient Cleaning Strategies For Extreme Weather Events
Facility Executive article on how "climate-resilient cleaning strategies" can "help mitigate damage, reduce downtime, protect indoor environments, and and ensure buildings can bounce back quickly after severe weather events"
How Workplace Analytics Helps Owners Right-Size Space and Cut Costs
Buildings.com article on the usage of AI tools "for smarter space planning... in a hybrid work environment"
How Smart Paper Dispensers Are Improving Hygiene and Reducing Waste
Buildings.com article on the ways that smart paper dispensers can "reduce germ spread," "demonstrate environmental responsibility," and "[allow] for better maintenance scheduling, inventory management, and targeted cleaning"
ISSA Today (September / October 2025 Edition)
The September / October 2025 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses the ISSA Show North America 2025 conference (P. 8-11), "connecting building environments directly to human health outcomes" (P. 12-14), the results from a 2025 ISSA survey on the availability of period care products in public facilities (P. 20-22), "why robotic cleaning has reached its tipping point" for becoming "operational standards" (P. 28-29), and "managing profitability in a rising-cost environment" (P. 30-32).
Maintenance Sales News (July / August 2025 Edition)
The July / August 2025 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses "maintenance / replacement parts strategy" for floor care equipment (P. 8-9) and the role of "distributors and commercial cleaning companies" in the "health and safety of the built environment" (P. 12-15); there are also listings of suppliers of ice melt products (P. 24-29) and "mop, brush, and broom manufacturers" (P. 32-40).
Charting the Course: The Future of Environmental Services
This 27-minute ISSA interview discusses using automation and sensor technology to solve problems in the cleaning industry.
Resilient Flooring: The optimal choice for health care environments
IFMA FMJ article on the usage of "resilient flooring materials... in health care settings" and why they could be more cost-effective (and safer and more durable over the long term "in high-traffic environments")
The Future of Facility Care: Integrating Automation & Sustainability
This 51-minute ISSA webinar discusses "the latest advancements in automated maintenance solutions" that "not only improve operational efficiency but also significantly reduce environmental impact," and "how to leverage data analytics to optimize resource usage, enhance indoor air quality, and ensure compliance with sustainability standards."