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.
Facilities Management's AI-Powered Revolution
2025 Buildings.com White Paper on "the promise AI-enabled software offers to facilities managers," such as preventive maintenance, energy optimization, and automation of routine tasks
Making Safer Choices With the Help of Artificial Intelligence
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "how to use ChatGPT to identify safer cleaning products"
Building Services Management (April 2025 Edition)
The April 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "facility management's important role in emergency" (P. 12-13), post-winter building maintenance and cleaning (P. 16-17), and safety regulations related to "indoor floor equipment" involving propane and lithium-ion batteries (P. 28-29).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (April / May 2025 Edition)
The April / May 2025 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses the trend toward "Facilities Performance Management" (P. 4-5), usage of autonomous mowers in Amarillo, Texas (P. 6-8), and usage of CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems) in commercial facilities (P. 14-16).
Maintenance Sales News (March / April 2025 Edition)
The March / April 2025 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses the distinction between "disinfectants" and "sanitizers" (P. 10-11), "UL certification on lithium-ion batteries" (P. 16-17), and trends in "flooring and floorcare equipment" (P. 24-28).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (March / April 2025 Edition)
The March / April 2025 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses the results of the 2025 CMM In-House / Facility Management Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 12-15), "defining cleaning for health through metrics" (P. 16-17), "look[ing] beyond the 'spray-and-pray' model to eliminate pests" (P. 18-19), the ISSA "community of practice" initiative "to empower cleaning professionals" (P. 24-26), and "carpet fiber identification" via burn or chemical tests (P. 34-35).
Mastering Stone Floor Restoration and Maintenance
In this 62-minute CleanLink webinar, representatives from 3M discuss "the best practices, techniques, and products to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your stone floors and help you defer costly future project work." (Note: A free registration is required to access the video.)
Strategic Antimicrobial Approaches for Cleaner Facilities
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on the usage of "antimicrobial treatments" on surfaces for continuous protection (and how to implement them safely)
Human-robot Collaboration 2.0: Precision partnerships for future-ready FM
IFMA FMJ article on how robots could be used in facility management in a collaborative manner alongside human workers
Sanitary Maintenance (March 2025 Edition)
The March 2025 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine includes the 2025 Buyers' Guide, which contains "contact information for over 500 suppliers" in the janitorial / sanitation industry.
Building Services Management (March 2025 Edition)
The March 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "adjust[ing] a facility's operations and procedures to prepare for warmer weather" (P. 16-17), security plans for college campuses (P. 18-19), "carpet care and maintenance" (P. 22-23), and "sources of office air pollution" (P. 24-25).
Cleanfax (Spring 2025 Edition)
The Spring 2025 edition of the Cleanfax magazine discusses "flooring issues" that are not necessarily "related to cleaning" (P. 6-7), "mold remediation mistakes" (P. 20-21), and proper assessment of "water damage categories" (P. 22-24).