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.
Building Services Management (August 2025 Edition)
The August 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "cleaning for wellness" (P. 14), "technology standard for fire and life safety" (P. 16-17), new guidelines for automatic doors in K-12 schools in the context of access control and security (P. 18-19), worker safety considerations in the event of heat (P. 24), maintenance of external concrete (P. 26-27), and protection of "boiler and fuel systems" from potential damage in the event of natural disasters (P. 28-29).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (August 2025 Edition)
The August 2025 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "protecting indoor air quality in emergencies" (P. 4-5), energy efficiency renovations at Wake Forest University (P. 6-9), using sensors to "monitor weather trends and water use" for grounds management (P. 10-13), how the standardization of restroom faucets at Cal State Dominguez Hills "save water, time, and labor" (P. 14-15), and emergency lighting systems (P. 16-17).
The AI Advantage: Practical insights for FMs
IFMA FMJ article on possible applications of AI tools in facility management, such as predictive / preventive maintenance, energy optimization, routine task automation, safety / security enhancements, space utilization, and indoor air quality
ISSA Today (July / August 2025 Edition)
The July / August 2025 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "the causes and contaminants affecting indoor air quality" (P. 10-12), "the power of AI agents" for automating repeatable tasks (P. 14-15), "defining cleaning for health through metrics" (P. 16-18), and "strategic execution" of "your facility management plan" (P. 26-30).
School IAQ Fact Sheets: Entire Series
This 26-page fact sheet compiled by the Center for Green Schools (in partnership with ASHRAE) provides guidance on "improving indoor air quality in schools." Topics discussed include various possible strategies (such as increased ventilation, HVAC filtration, in-room air cleaners, and germicidal UV), disinfectants, IAQ monitoring, and common myths and mistakes to avoid.
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (July / August 2025 Edition)
The July / August 2025 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "choosing the right data strategy for smart restrooms" (P. 8-9), using the summer break to plan for floor care in educational facilities (P. 16-17), "handling and disposal of biohazardous waste in restrooms" (P. 18-20), "tips to protect your facility's allergy and asthma sufferers" (P. 24-25), dispenser designs for restrooms "that meet both custodian and customer needs" (P. 26-27), choosing the correct chemicals and procedures for floor maintenance depending on the floor type (P. 28-29), and focusing on restrooms to "improve your facility's image" (P. 30-32).
Integrating LEED Version 5 into Your Cleaning Operation
This 58-minute ISSA webinar discusses the changes in Version 5 of the LEED green building certification and their implications on the cleaning industry.
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."
Cleanfax (Summer 2025 Edition)
The Summer 2025 edition of the Cleanfax magazine discusses "practical uses of AI... in cleaning and restoration operations" (P. 8-9), the results of the 2025 Restoration Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 10-15), strategies for odor control (P. 20-22), and "the business case for adding IAQ [indoor air quality] to cleaning services" (P. 24-25).
Sanitary Maintenance (May / June 2025 Edition)
The May / June 2025 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine mentions the cleaning products that won the 2025 Distributor Choice Award (P. 6-13); there were also discussions on "how handwashing products helped drive product innovation in a post-pandemic setting" (P. 14-16) and "strategies for managing the effect of floor care on IAQ" (P. 18-20).
Building Services Management (June 2025 Edition)
The June 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "preferred upgrades" for "public restrooms in the U.S." (P. 10-11), cleaning and disinfection protocols in healthcare environments (P. 14-15), how "indoor chemistry influences the indoor environment" and the health of building occupants (P. 18-19), application of AI "in floor machines" (P. 20-21), and mold prevention through moisture monitoring (P. 26-27).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (May / June 2025 Edition)
The May / June 2025 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "natural disaster preparation and recovery" (P. 6-8), "current trends and overcoming... challenges" for the cleaning industry (P. 12-15), how to "improve cleaning performance while contending with staff and budget issues" in the context of floor maintenance (P. 16-18), and "making the case for SOP [standard operating procedure] development" when managing educational facilities (P. 20-21).