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.
The Training Myth
How should training for cleaners be conducted? The "traditional" approach might not be best.
Price vs. Quality – The “Fractured Banana”
Is it a surprise that buyers can pay a variety of prices for what seems to be the same service specification? The truth is, we can pay a variety of prices for almost anything.
The Falling Sky and the NLRB Ruling on Co-Employment
A recent NLRB ruling regarding the definition of joint-employment status suggests that task-based contracts for janitorial services may pose additional legal risk for buyers.
The Scoop on Water Cleaning
In this guest article, Dr. Robert W. Powitz discusses how activated water could be used for cleaning.