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 Cleaning Decisions (March / April 2025 Edition)
The March / April 2025 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "improving efficiency with tools that are ergonomic and versatile" in the context of commercial cleaning (P. 6-8), accessibility of handwashing options such as no-touch solutions" (P. 9-11), "how Chicago Public Schools benefits from shifting to in-house cleaning programs" (P. 12-15), "how the labor shortage is impacting the cleaning industry" (P. 16-17), and Fairfield University's efforts to "stop waste at the source" (P. 20-22).
Building Operating Management (March / April 2025 Edition)
The March / April 2025 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "all-in-one sink and hand drying stations" in restrooms (P. 8-10), how a "Kentucky school district realizes massive energy savings [and] building upgrades with performance contracting" (P. 12-15), and "green roof systems" (P. 16-18).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (January / February 2025 Edition)
The January / February 2025 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "how to manage competing work preferences on a custodial team" (P. 8-9), the results of the 2024 FCD Complaints Survey on "common occupant complaints and how facility managers respond" (P. 10-15), usage of cleaning chemicals with a near-neutral pH "and how they work" (P. 16-18), and choosing the right type of vacuum for the application (P. 19-21).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (February / March 2025 Edition)
The February / March 2025 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "sustainability and efficiency" in water heating at Quinnipiac University (P. 6-9), industry trends in grounds management (P. 10-12) and restroom fixtures (P. 17-19), and "strategies for successful exterior inspections" (P. 14-16).
ISSA Today (November / December 2024 Edition)
The November / December 2024 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "how biofilms affect surface cleaning" (P. 22-24), "leadership in facility management" (P. 26-28), the upcoming Version 5 revision of the LEED green building certification (P. 30-31), and various approaches for "measuring cleaning performance" (P. 32-34).
ISSA Today (July / August 2024 Edition)
The July / August 2024 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "data-driven cleaning" (P. 20-23), "how cleaning for health impacts occupant well-being" (P. 28-30), "artificial intelligence in professional cleaning" (P. 32-34), "reducing foodborne illnesses" (P. 36-37), adapting public restrooms for an "aging population" (P. 38-39), and the importance of indoor air quality (P. 40-42).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (July / August 2024 Edition)
The July / August 2024 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "poor air quality pitfalls and strategies for preventing them" (P. 4-7), usage of lithium-ion batteries in floor care equipment (P. 8-11), the risks related to "forever chemicals" such as PFAS [per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances] (P. 12-13), and the results of the 2024 Facility Cleaning Decisions Management Survey (P. 14-19).
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).
Facility Management Journal (July / August 2024 Edition)
The July / August 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses "utilizing AI for operational efficiency" (P. 28-32), "planning for inclusivity in healthcare facilities" (P. 33-37), "leading geographically-dispersed FM teams" (P. 46-51), "navigating natural disasters with business continuity strategies" (P. 56-59), "safeguarding the workplace against acts of targeted violence" (P. 63-66), and "starting and maintaining momentum throughout the sustainability journey" (P. 72-75).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (May / June 2024 Edition)
The May / June 2024 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "using self-analysis to bolster school cleaning operations" (P. 6-10), "odor control" in the context of educational facilities (P. 12-14), and burnishing floors (P. 15-17).
Contracting Profits (May / June 2024 Edition)
The May / June 2024 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses the "benefits of improved cleaning carts for frontline staff" (P. 8-10), "proper use" of quaternary ammonium compounds ("quats") for disinfection (P. 12-13), and the results of the 2024 Building Service Contractor Market Study (P. 18-21).
Building Operating Management (May 2024 Edition)
The May 2024 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses upgrades to the Boston Public Schools facilities since the COVID pandemic (P. 4-7), efforts to achieve energy efficiency at the Pueblo Community Health Center in Colorado (P. 8-11), and "carbon monoxide detection" (P. 12-15).