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 Management Journal (November / December 2024 Edition)
The November / December 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses preservation of institutional knowledge (P. 12-15), "key measures to prevent post-COVID-19 school absenteeism" (P. 53-56), "how well-being can bring value back to in-office work" (P. 58-60), graffiti prevention and removal (P. 67-70), usage of AI in architectural design and facility management (P. 84-87), and "keeping elevators safe and compliant" (P. 92-94).
Designing Safe, Sustainable, and Innovative Learning Environments: Strategies for K-12 and Higher Education
2024 Buildings.com E-Book on "the latest design and facility management trends in educational settings"
Facility Cleaning Decisions (November / December 2024 Edition)
The November / December 2024 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses trends in carpet maintenance (P. 6-8), selecting and using software for "operational and organizational tasks" related to "custodial operations" (P. 10-13), and "insights from the Chicago Public Schools IAQ sensor pilot program" (P. 20-21).
EPA Updates Ventilation Guidance for Home, School, and Work
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on the EPA's "updated guidance" (as of November 1, 2024) "on indoor air quality (IAQ) strategies for preventing the spread of common respiratory viruses in homes, schools, offices, and commercial buildings"
No Smell Zone: Tools, Procedures, and Tips for Effective Odor Control
This 77-minute ISSA webinar discusses "the most challenging odor situations, the essential tools and products you need, and how to manage challenging client expectations when things don’t go as planned."
ISSA Today (September / October 2024 Edition)
The September / October 2024 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses the ISSA Show North America 2024 conference (P. 10-15), the GBAC STAR accreditation for facilities (P. 16-18), "best practices for bidding and estimating commercial floor cleaning" (P. 28-29), infection prevention in healthcare facilities (P. 30-31), and "misleading or exaggerated claims about... the effectiveness of products and services designed to improve indoor air quality" (P. 32-34).
Facility Management Journal (September / October 2024 Edition)
The September / October 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses hybrid working environments (P. 16-20), "facility cybersecurity" (P. 28-33), "the underestimated role of air filters in facility operations" (P. 52-56), "implementing robotic cleaners" (P. 58-63), "hidden sources [of] indoor air pollution... and mitigation measures" (P. 66-71), "inclusive hygiene in public restrooms" (P. 96-100), and the importance of proper maintenance of parking lots (P. 142-144).
Building Services Management (September 2024 Edition)
The September 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "innovations in snow removal" (P. 12), indoor air quality (IAQ) improvements at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul, South Korea (P. 14-15), restrooms in "high-traffic venues like sports arenas and ballparks" (P. 16-17), "disinfection compatibility issues... in healthcare settings" (P. 18-19), and "effective carpet care" (P. 24-25).
Health First: Cleaning for Health Versus Appearance and Smell
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses "a 'health-first' approach [to ensure] that building service contractors and in-house facility providers adopt cleaning strategies that protect building inhabitants."
ISSA Today (July / August 2024 Edition)
The July / August 2024 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "data-driven cleaning" (P. 20-23), "how cleaning for health impacts occupant well-being" (P. 28-30), "artificial intelligence in professional cleaning" (P. 32-34), "reducing foodborne illnesses" (P. 36-37), adapting public restrooms for an "aging population" (P. 38-39), and the importance of indoor air quality (P. 40-42).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (July / August 2024 Edition)
The July / August 2024 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "poor air quality pitfalls and strategies for preventing them" (P. 4-7), usage of lithium-ion batteries in floor care equipment (P. 8-11), the risks related to "forever chemicals" such as PFAS [per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances] (P. 12-13), and the results of the 2024 Facility Cleaning Decisions Management Survey (P. 14-19).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (July 2024 Edition)
The July 2024 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "leveraging technology to optimize facilities management" (P. 4-5), "renting light construction equipment" for grounds and landscape maintenance (P. 10-13), and "IAQ [indoor air quality] in the post-pandemic age" (P. 18-20).