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.
Maintenance Sales News (March 2026 Edition)
The March 2026 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses retention of cleaning staff (P. 8-9), the "refinish vs. replacement" question for flooring (P. 14), "the hidden cost of inefficient dispensers" in restrooms (P. 16-17), bamboo-based toilet paper as a possible alternative to wood-based products (P. 18-19), and possible benefits of "entry matting" (P. 20-21). There is also a listing of "floorcare, carpet equipment & supplies" (P. 26-36).
Use Audits, Data, and Communication to Improve a Commercial Cleaning Business
CleanLink article on how commercial cleaning companies can approach complaints proactively via a "preventive cleaning" approach
Less Fingertips on Keyboards: Practical AI applications in FM
IFMA FMJ article on use cases of artificial intelligence in facility management such as "predictive maintenance & asset reliability," "energy optimization & building performance," "space utilization & adaptive planning," and "health, safety & compliance"
Prepare Facilities for the Spring Travel Surge
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "tips for maintaining clean, welcoming spaces" in the spring travel season per the suggestions of ABCO Cleaning Products
How to Optimize Labor Without Lowering Work Performance
CleanLink article on how cleaning teams can "[redesign] work so that each paid minute produces more validated outcomes—without lowering standards"
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).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (January / February 2026 Edition)
The January / February 2026 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses size considerations in carpet care equipment (P. 6-7), "how to teach frontline workers to use correct chemistry" in cleaning and disinfection tasks (P. 8-10), "why scent matters when building an odor control procedure" (P. 11), avoidance of healthcare-associated infections via "smarter cleaning, better training, and new tech" (P. 12-15), "disaster preparedness" for schools (P. 16-17), and "process improvements" for "improving productivity" in cleaning (P. 18-20).
Overcoming the Fears: Implementing AI in facilities & workplace operations
IFMA FMJ article on addressing common concerns regarding the adoption of AI in facility management
The People Factor: Crafting successful AI strategy that keeps humans in the mix
IFMA FMJ article on using "human capabilities" (such as "contextual experience and knowledge") to "balance out AI limitations" in facility management
Facility Maintenance Decisions (January 2026 Edition)
The January 2026 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses continuous improvement in facility management (P. 4-5), sustainability projects at Tampa International Airport (P. 6-9), "practical strategies for keeping grounds equipment efficient, reliable, and responsive to labor and technology challenges" (P. 10-12), and "drain cleaning and maintenance" (P. 16-18).
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).
Training in 2030: AI Coaches, Smart Glases, and the End of the Notepad
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses projected trends "for workforce training in the cleaning and restoration industries" by 2030: Increased usage of AI chatbots (and possibly "agentic AI"), wearable "augmented reality" (AR) devices, and real-time translation.