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 (October 2024 Edition)
The October 2024 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses the usage of sensors in facility management (P. 14-15), access control technology (P. 16-17), approaches to "green building certification" depending on the facility type (P. 18-19), and "cleaning up" and recovery after emergencies such as natural disasters (P. 20-23).
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).
Facilities Evolution: Maintenance Technology Innovations
This 56-minute FacilitiesNet webcast discusses the usage of "digital and cloud-based tools to enhance predictive maintenance and operational efficiency" and "methods to enhance occupant satisfaction, balance security with convenience, and optimize both functionality and sustainability.
Sanitary Maintenance (July / August 2024 Edition)
The July / August 2024 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "innovations impacting the jan/san market" that were mentioned at Interclean Amsterdam 2024 (P. 8-11), "green and sustainable carpet care programs" (P. 12-15), and winter preparation in terms of determining the amount and type of ice melt to stock in advance (P. 20-24).
Building Operating Management (August 2024 Edition)
The August 2024 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses the use of IoT (Internet of Things) technology for school safety (P. 14-17), reasons for considering smart restroom technology (P. 18-19), and emergency response for natural disasters (P. 23-25).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (July / August 2024 Edition)
The July / August 2024 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses using "technology to advance green cleaning" (P. 8-9), using the summer break for schools to conduct deep cleaning (P. 12-13), the "workloading process" for cleaning services (P. 14-15), minimizing infection risk via the process for cleaning and disinfecting restrooms in healthcare settings (P. 22-25), and maintenance of "baby changing stations" (P. 32-33).
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).
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Professional Cleaning
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) "in the cleaning industry... to manage and perform cleaning tasks and related operations"
How AI and IoT are Transforming the Commercial Cleaning Industry
In this 20-minute ISSA video, Todd Jones of Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services discusses the "implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT)" to make cleaning practices "more efficient, effective, and sustainable."
Who is In Your Building? Space Management 101
This 60-minute FacilitiesNet webinar discusses how to "leverage technology for successful space management."
ISSA Today (May / June 2024 Edition)
The May / June 2024 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses the chemistry of cleaning products and "the importance of labels" (P. 8-11), "innovation and technology" in the cleaning industry (P. 12-15), and "six sustainability practices" to "save money and the environment" (P. 22-23).
Synbiotic Cleaning Products: A Game-Changing Moment for Cleaning?
In this 11-minute ISSA video, Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) discusses "synbiotic" cleaning products.