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.
Building Services Management (October 2026 Edition)
The October 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses the usage of autonomous cleaning equipment at LaGuardia Airport (P. 12-13), "best practices for waste disposal" at K-12 schools (P. 14-15), hand hygiene (P. 16-17), "physical AI" platforms for building management (P. 18-19), "proper procedures for cleaning architectural glass products" (P. 20-21), "graffiti removal and surface maintenance" (P. 26-27), and "fundamentals of electrical safety for maintenance" (P. 30-31)
Building Operating Management (October 2026 Edition)
The October 2026 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses facilities management at Galveston College in Texas (P. 4-6), "fault detection and diagnostics" (FDD) systems (P. 8-11), using technology to manage "plumbing systems and restrooms" (P. 12-15), flexible workspaces (P. 16-18), and "critical event management... in institutional and commercial buildings" (P. 19-21).
Facility Executive (September 2026 Edition)
The September 2026 edition of the Facility Executive magazine focuses on the theme of "safety and security." Topics discussed include: Preparing a facility for AI adoption (P. 6-8), "the practical role of AI in fire protection" (P. 12-13), the usage of autonomous mowers for grounds maintenance (P. 14-15), "strategic security upgrades for aging infrastructure" (P. 20-21), "building security ecosystems" (P. 24-25), and "the role of exterior pest prevention" (P. 32-33).
Turn Restrooms Into a Better Visitor Experience: A Facility Manager's Guide
This 59-minute FacilitiesNet webinar discusses "the hidden barriers people face in public restrooms," "how restrooms impact user behavior and business outcomes," and "steps you can take to implement inclusive hygiene right away."
ISSA Show North America Preview Series: Flooring Identification Categories & Classifications
This 72-minute ISSA webinar discusses "how different flooring types... vary in density, porosity, and texture, and how those differences determine the right care approach."
Maintenance Sales News (September 2026 Edition)
The September 2026 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses the ISSA Show North America 2026 conference (P. 8-14), "a scientific approach to waste receptacle selection and placement in facilities" (P. 16-17), "sustainable can liner options for the jan/san industry" (P. 18-20), "self-cleaning restrooms and the future of hygiene technology" (P. 32-34), and dealing with hard water scale buildup (P. 40-42).
Don't Let Your Equipment Become the Weak Link
Cleanfax article on the importance of proper maintenance of floor care equipment
Why Building Maintenance Teams Keep Fixing the Same Problems
Buildings.com article on dealing with "recurring maintenance issues" in facility management (and the importance of recordkeeping and interoperability of data sources for preventive maintenance)
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (September / October 2026 Edition)
The September / October 2026 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses the results of the 2026 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 10-14), the ISSA Show North America 2026 conference (P. 16-22), "the culprits behind poor indoor air" (P. 24-27), "proper decontamination [of] narcotic hazards" (P. 28-30), and "best practices for facility winterization" (P. 31-33).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (September 2026 Interactive Edition)
The September 2026 interactive edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses the role of managers in facilities maintenance (P. 4-5), "the University of Maine System's snow and ice treatment program" (P. 6-9), the 2026 NFMT (National Facilities Management & Technology) West Conference (P. 10-11), and infection prevention through proper cleaning of floors in healthcare facilities (P. I/10-11).
Building Services Management (September 2026 Edition)
The September 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses common restroom issues to avoid (P. 20-21), "infection control procedures for healthcare facilities' HVAC" (P. 22-23), "VCT floor care plan" (P. 28-29), and water / moisture detection systems as a prevention measure (P. 26-27, 34-35).
Cleanfax (Fall 2026 Edition)
The Fall 2026 edition of the Cleanfax magazine discusses "carpet care" (P. 16-18), smoke contamination as an often overlooked aspect of fire damage (P. 20-22), and maintenance of ceramic and porcelain tiles (P. 26-27).