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.
Integrating LEED Version 5 into Your Cleaning Operation
This 58-minute ISSA webinar discusses the changes in Version 5 of the LEED green building certification and their implications on the cleaning industry.
Contracting Profits (July / August 2025 Edition)
The July / August 2025 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses how building service contractors (BSCs) "navigate 2025's challenges with creativity" (P. 4-8), "tips for a top-shelf restroom" (P. 33-35), and "job costing for profitable bids in contract cleaning services (P. 36-37).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (July 2025 Edition)
The July 2025 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "equipment rental" for facility maintenance (P. 10-13), HVAC retrofits for the purpose of energy efficiency (P. 14-16), and "strategies and tactics for worker safety" in grounds management (P. 18-20).
Resilient Flooring: The optimal choice for health care environments
IFMA FMJ article on the usage of "resilient flooring materials... in health care settings" and why they could be more cost-effective (and safer and more durable over the long term "in high-traffic environments")
Around-the-Clock Floor Care: Maintaining Hard Floors in High-Traffic Facilities
This 59-minute ISSA webinar discusses "tips on keeping your facility’s floors in prime condition without significantly disrupting building needs," such as "scheduling the best times to clean and restore flooring in high-traffic areas" and "choosing equipment and accessories that simplify floor cleaning and restoration processes."
The Future of Facility Care: Integrating Automation & Sustainability
This 51-minute ISSA webinar discusses "the latest advancements in automated maintenance solutions" that "not only improve operational efficiency but also significantly reduce environmental impact," and "how to leverage data analytics to optimize resource usage, enhance indoor air quality, and ensure compliance with sustainability standards."
CleanTalk - Floor Care & Maintenance: Best Practices
This 63-minute CleanLink webinar discusses "the key differences between vinyl types," "how to avoid costly mistakes," "what to do when floors need restoration," and "the right tools, equipment, products, and daily maintenance techniques." (Note: A free registration is required to access the video.)
Sanitary Maintenance (May / June 2025 Edition)
The May / June 2025 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine mentions the cleaning products that won the 2025 Distributor Choice Award (P. 6-13); there were also discussions on "how handwashing products helped drive product innovation in a post-pandemic setting" (P. 14-16) and "strategies for managing the effect of floor care on IAQ" (P. 18-20).
The Blame Game: How to Sort Fact From Fault on Flooring Fails
This 32-minute ISSA interview discusses "the complex issues that affect both carpet and hard surface flooring" such as "discoloration, stains, buckling, delamination, watermarking / pooling" and "who’s really at fault... when flooring complaints arise"
What To Know Before You Buy: A Facility Manager's Quick Guide to Towel, Tissue, and Dispensers
This article from the June 2025 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine (P. 12-15) discusses choosing towel and tissue dispensers.
Building Services Management (June 2025 Edition)
The June 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "preferred upgrades" for "public restrooms in the U.S." (P. 10-11), cleaning and disinfection protocols in healthcare environments (P. 14-15), how "indoor chemistry influences the indoor environment" and the health of building occupants (P. 18-19), application of AI "in floor machines" (P. 20-21), and mold prevention through moisture monitoring (P. 26-27).
Building Operating Management (June / July 2025 Edition)
The June / July 2025 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses sustainability efforts in the restrooms of the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA (P. 8-11) and in energy use by the Osceola County School District in Florida (P. 12-15), how Baltimore City "uses a methodical approach for identifying and disposing of unwanted buildings" (P. 16-19), "preventing slips and falls" in healthcare facilities (P. I/6-8), and "dry surface biofilm" as a high-priority for removal during the disinfection process (P. I/10).