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 (April 2024 Edition)
The April 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses mold remediation (P. 16-17), "sustainable landscape management" (P. 22-23), and "asphalt parking lot maintenance and repairs" (P. 26-27).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (March / April 2024 Edition)
The March / April 2024 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses various environmental sustainability strategies (P. 8-17), the results of the 2024 CMM In-House / Facility Management Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 20-25), "selecting a pressure washer for your facility" (P. 30-32), and "mak[ing] daily vacuuming part of your routine" (P. 34-35).
Study Explores AI's Role in Infection Prevention
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on how "artificial intelligence (AI) technologies can accurately identify cases of healthcare-associated infections (HAI)—even in complex clinical scenarios" per a 2024 study published in the American Journal of Infection Control
Discover the Power of IoT in Streamlining Facility Management
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on using Internet of Things (IoT) devices to "streamline operations along multiple fronts, helping to conserve energy, save money, and extend equipment life"
Sanitary Maintenance (March 2024 Edition)
The March 2024 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine includes the 2024 Buyers' Guide, which contains "contact information for over 500 suppliers" in the janitorial / sanitation industry.
Building Services Management (March 2024 Edition)
The March 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses the "perceived cleanliness" of ceilings (P. 14-15), the usage of security robots for surveillance (P. 18-19), and maintenance of concrete surfaces (P. 22-23).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (January / February 2024 Edition)
The January / February 2024 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses ASHRAE's "Control of Infectious Aerosols" Standard 241 (P. 10-12), general considerations for choosing and using disinfectants (P. 14-18), disinfection with UV-C light for improving indoor air quality (P. 20-24), and dealing with "organic stains from food and beverages" (P. 28-29).
Building Operating Management (January / February 2024 Edition)
The January / February 2024 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "HVAC upgrade projects" to "improve indoor comfort for occupants" (P. 13-15), "how to conduct a risk assessment" on facilities (P. 16-17), and "the future of green buildings and wellness" (P. 18-19).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (January / February 2024 Edition)
The January / February 2024 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "why an integrated approach to IAQ [indoor air quality] provides a template for schools nationwide" (P. 6-7), "tools and tips for optimal cleaning and maintenance" of carpets (P. 16-19) and "what to know about bio-based cleaning chemicals" (P. 20-22).
ISSA Today (January / February 2024 Edition)
The January / February edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "improving facility cleaning and maintenance productivity" (P. 18-19), "leveraging AI for facility maintenance services" (P. 20-22), "technology and building service contracting" (P. 30-31), and "the science of alcohol-based hand sanitizers and norovirus" (P. 32-33).
Be Aware of VOCs in Cleaning Products
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on minimizing the risks from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) "often found in cleaning products"
Facility Management Journal (January / February 2024 Edition)
The January / February 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses "enhancing FM efficiency" via "standard communication protocols" (P. 20-23), downsizing the workplace "in the post-pandemic landscape" (P. 46-50), "restroom maintenance strategies" (P. 58-62), and choosing among the various options for improving indoor air quality (P. 87-88).