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.
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (November / December 2025 Edition)
The November / December 2025 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses the results of the 2025 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 8-12), "mold remediation protocols" (P. 14-16), "three ways to make hygiene training engaging and effective" (P. 22-23), "connect[ing] cleaning and air quality for healthy indoor spaces" (P. 24-26), "look[ing] beyond price when choosing a pest control service" (P. 35-37), safety and health concerns for cleaning staff working the night shift (P. 38-41), the importance of odor control in facilities (P. 42-43), and "welcoming the next generation of cleaners" (P. 46-48).
ISSA Today (November / December 2025 Edition)
The November / December 2025 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses the subtle difference between "sustainability" and "green cleaning" (P. 4-5 / 24-26), how "touchpoints... drive transmission" of respiratory illnesses (P. 20-22), "holistic strategies for healthy buildings" by "connect[ing] cleaning and air quality" (P. 28-30), "smart" restroom technology (P. 42-43), and "robotic floor cleaning" (P. 46-48).
Predictive Intelligence in Smart Buildings: Transforming Restroom Management
This 47-minute ISSA webinar discusses "how smart building technologies are revolutionizing facility operations," "how restrooms ... are becoming a strategic asset in the smart building ecosystem," and "how predictive restrooms management ... help[s] facilities move from reactive maintenance to proactive maintenance."
How to Identify Authentically Botanical Disinfectants
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "bio-based" claims of disinfectants such as those containing thymol
Facility Executive (October 2025 Edition)
The October 2025 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "signs of sensor failure and when replacements are needed" (P. 6), "strategies to build a reliable cleaning workforce" (P. 10-11), sustainability upgrades in historic buildings (P. 18-19), "how facility managers can work with building departments to address compliance and safety concerns" (P. 24-25), "how to identify when a building envelope may be at risk" (P. 28-29), and potential energy savings with integrated controls (P. 38-39).
Maintenance Sales News (October 2025 Edition)
The October 2025 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine focuses on the ISSA Show North America 2025 conference and includes a listing of selected exhibitors and products (P. 46-68). There is also a discussion on "choosing the right floor care equipment and supplies" (P. 22).
Researchers Improve IAQ With Upgrades to Sensors That Detect Formaldehyde
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "new, low-cost technology designed by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)" that can be used in indoor air quality (IAQ) sensors for detecting "unsafe formaldehyde levels"
Floor Care Safety for Custodial Professionals
CleanLink article on "the cleaning professional's role in floor safety" and "floor safety best practices"
Sanitary Maintenance (October 2025 Edition)
The October 2025 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses the ISSA Show North America 2025 conference (P. 10-12), "how sustainability directives in Europe impact jan/san in the U.S." (P. 14-19), "why odor defines cleanliness and behavior" (P. 20-22), and the importance of "ergonomic" mopping carts (P. 24-27).
Building Services Management (October 2025 Edition)
The October 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "hazardous material handling in schools and class labs" (P. 12-14), "best practices for cleaning in healthcare settings" (P. 16-18), "emergency planning" for potential security incidents in schools (P. 22-23), "multi-risk smart monitoring" for maintenance issues in facilities (P. 24-25), how to "clean, sanitize, and disinfect high-touch surfaces" (P. 28-29), and illness prevention through hand hygiene (P. 30-31).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (October 2025 Edition)
The October 2025 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "contingency planning and resilience analysis" for facilities (P. 4-5), "restroom upgrades" at the Baltimore Convention Center (P. 6-8), "common HVAC missteps and myths" (P. 10-13), "benefits of zero-waste audits" (P. 14-16), and "inspection, testing, and maintenance" of fire protection systems (P. 17-19).
Preparing for Cold and Flu Season
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "best practices for effective disinfection" during the "cold and flu season"