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.
Escalator Cleaners
Suppliers of escalator cleaning equipment and tools
Surface Cleaning / Disinfection
Lists of suppliers of surface cleaning / disinfection equipment and products
Carpet Care Equipment
Suppliers of carpet care equipment (e.g. extractors)
Floor Care Equipment and Accessories
List of suppliers of floor care equipment and their related accessories
Defining Quality and Recording Common Defects
In this 30-minute video, Ron McCuen goes into the details of how common defects should be recorded as part of the inspection process.
Inspection Objectivity and Accuracy
How should inspections be done to ensure that the results are an accurate representation of a building’s condition?
The Falling Sky and the NLRB Ruling on Co-Employment
A recent NLRB ruling regarding the definition of joint-employment status suggests that task-based contracts for janitorial services may pose additional legal risk for buyers.
The Dirty Dozen and Your Image
List of 12 most common high-touch points
Don’t Be A Guinea Pig: Hiring The Right Cleaning Contractor For The Job
How do you know that the contractor that looks the best on paper is actually the best one for the job?
Putting the Hype to the Test: Ionized Water
Can "ionized water" really be effective for cleaning floors?