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 Executive (December 2025 Edition)
The December 2025 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses the importance of proper HVAC maintenance for the sake of indoor air quality (P. 8-9), usage of robotic cleaning equipment and smart sensors in facility cleaning "to enhance human efforts" (P. 10-11), "AI action plan for facilities management" (P. 12-14), usage of AI for energy management (P. 16-17), "how facility managers can spot IAQ issues before they impact business" (P. 18-19), and infrastructure in higher education (P. 24-25).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (December 2025 Interactive Edition)
The December 2025 interactive edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine focuses on the theme of "maintenance issues affecting FMs." Topics discussed include: "New-generation HVAC upgrades" and usage of indoor air quality sensors (P. 2-5), "touchless and sensor-based" restroom fixtures (P. 6-9), "trends and challenges" regarding grounds management (P. 14-17), and using LED retrofit projects as an "opportunity to install lighting control systems" (P. 18-20).
Uncover the Hidden Health Threats in Carpet
This 30-minute ISSA interview discusses "the science behind... lingering pollutants" in carpets and "what it really takes to remove them"
Building Services Management (December 2025 Edition)
The December 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "anti-bacterial paint" as "hygienic wall coatings" in healthcare settings (P. 20-21), autonomous mobile robotic (AMR) cleaning equipment (P. 22-23), "winter pest control" (P. 26-27), and "scientific principles of odor control" (P. 28-29).
The Predictive Edge: A roadmap for smarter FM
IFMA FMJ article on the adoption of a "predictive maintenance" strategy in order to avoid "unplanned downtime, costly emergency interventions, energy inefficiencies, and compliance violations"
Deep Cleaning Demystified: When & Why Your Business Needs It
Facility Executive article on "understanding when a facility needs a thorough clean"
Facility Management Challenges, Trends, and Predictions with IFMA’s Michael Geary
In this 16-minute Buildings.com podcast, IFMA President and CEO Michael V. Gear discusses "top trends and challenges facing FM and how to stay on top of them" and "predictions for the next 5-10 years of facility management"
Cleaning Schedules Set by Plants
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on the emerging technology of using "sensor-equipped plants" for the purpose of "predictive cleaning"
Cleanfax (Winter 2025 Edition)
The Winter 2025 edition of the Cleanfax magazine discusses "carpet fiber durability" (P. 6-7), "carpet maintenance to reduce allergens" (P. 8-9), "mold assessment" (P. 12-14), the results of the 2025 Carpet and Floor Cleaning Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 16-21), and common "carpet cleaning myths" (P. 28-29).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (November / December 2025 Edition)
The November / December 2025 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses the results of the 2025 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 8-12), "mold remediation protocols" (P. 14-16), "three ways to make hygiene training engaging and effective" (P. 22-23), "connect[ing] cleaning and air quality for healthy indoor spaces" (P. 24-26), "look[ing] beyond price when choosing a pest control service" (P. 35-37), safety and health concerns for cleaning staff working the night shift (P. 38-41), the importance of odor control in facilities (P. 42-43), and "welcoming the next generation of cleaners" (P. 46-48).
ISSA Today (November / December 2025 Edition)
The November / December 2025 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses the subtle difference between "sustainability" and "green cleaning" (P. 4-5 / 24-26), how "touchpoints... drive transmission" of respiratory illnesses (P. 20-22), "holistic strategies for healthy buildings" by "connect[ing] cleaning and air quality" (P. 28-30), "smart" restroom technology (P. 42-43), and "robotic floor cleaning" (P. 46-48).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (November / December 2025 Edition)
The November / December 2025 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "how to motivate cleaning teams through engagement and recognition" (P. 6-7), potential benefits of day cleaning (P. 8-9), the results of the 2025 Facility Cleaning Decisions Salary Survey regarding cleaning managers (P. 10-14), usage of virtual reality (VR) technology for "training maintenance and janitorial workers" (P. 15-17), addressing vape usage in schools (P. 18-19), and the possible negative implications of reducing vacuuming frequency (P. 20-22).