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.
From Cleaning to Disease Intervention
Cleanfax article on treating professional cleaning as a "core public health intervention" for "interrupt[ing] disease transmission"
Navigating the Hybrid Workplace: Evolving FM strategies for remote & on-site teams
IFMA FMJ article on how to deal with the "variability" of hybrid work environments
Building Operating Management (April 2026 Interactive Edition)
The April 2026 interactive edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses potential legal liabilities associated with building security issues (P. 4), sustainability-related facility upgrades with UCI Health in Irvine, California (P. 8-11), "4 steps for improving facilities efficiency" (P. 12), a recap of the 2026 NFMT East (National Facilities Management & Technology) Conference (P. 18-19), and "how building technologies [can] become cyberattack vectors" (P. 20).
Facility Executive (March 2026 Edition)
The March 2026 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "empowering maintenance teams" (P. 12-13), using "smart building" data to make management decisions (P. 14-15), "how IoT and AI are reshaping facilities" (P. 16-17), and "universal design" for accessibility (P. 18-20).
Engineering High-Traffic Restrooms: Products That Improve Flow, Safety, and Occupant Wellness
CleanLink article on how to manage "high-traffic restrooms"
What Facility Visitors Smell Shapes What They Think: Odor control is more than masking stinks
IFMA FMJ article on the proper approach for "proactive odor control" (such as eliminating the underlying source as opposed to masking, and treating odor control as a "health and safety measure")
Building Operating Management (March / April 2026 Edition)
The March / April 2026 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses accessibility considerations for restrooms (P. 8-10), improvements in air filtration and indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring by the the Los Angeles Unified School District after the Southern California wildfires of 2025 (P. 12-15), and the expected impact on energy management for facilities caused by increased adoption of AI (P. 16-18).
Sanitary Maintenance (January / February 2026 Edition)
The January / February 2026 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "how surfaces, technology, and strategy reshape floor care" (P. 15-17) and "advancements in towel and tissue products" (P. 18-19).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (January / February 2026 Edition)
The January / February 2026 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "cleaning for sensitive populations" (P. 8-9), "cleaning for health in winter" (P. 12-14), "tech solutions" for avoiding "healthcare-associated infections" (P. 16-19), "how improved cleaning protocols are winning the fight against antimicrobial resistance" (P. 20-23), and avoiding cross-contamination in facility cleaning (P. 28-29).
Overcoming the Fears: Implementing AI in facilities & workplace operations
IFMA FMJ article on addressing common concerns regarding the adoption of AI in facility management
Contracting Profits (January / February 2026 Edition)
The January / February 2026 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses "prolong[ing] the life of floors" (P. 6-9), "how properly portioned chemicals optimize operations" in commercial cleaning (P. 10-11), and the usage of a "lightweight QR-enabled transparency layer" for proof of cleaning (P. 14-15).
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"