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.
Facility Cleaning Decisions (November / December 2023 Edition)
The November / December 2023 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "the case for carpet tiles" (P. 12-15) and safety data sheets (P. 16-17).
Considering a Computerized Maintenance Management System?
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "selecting, implementing, and optimizing your CMMS"
ISSA Releases 100th Anniversary Limited Edition of The Official ISSA Cleaning Times
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on the 8th Edition of ISSA's updated "average cleaning times" for various janitorial tasks
Facility Management Journal (September / October 2023 Edition)
The September / October 2023 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses developing the next generation of facility managers (P. 20-24), "capital planning technology" (P. 32-36), using technology to transfer institutional knowledge in facility management (P. 38-43), the usage of AI in facility management (P. 108-113), and elevator maintenance (P. 149-151).
Sanitary Maintenance (October 2023 Edition)
The October 2023 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses the ISSA North America 2023 trade show (P. 12-15), automation in inventory management (P. 16-21), redesigns to "expand the functionality of custodial carts" (P. 22-25), and odor mitigation for restrooms (P. 26-30).
Building Services Management (October 2023 Edition)
The October 2023 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "floor maintenance for slip and fall protection" (P. 12-13), "the benefits of management software" in commercial cleaning (P. 18-19), "essential tips to prevent dust explosion risks" (P. 22-23), and minimizing flood damage to facilities (P. 24-25).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (September / October 2023 Edition)
The September / October 2023 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "six steps to safely and efficiently remove water damage in buildings" (P. 20-21), severe weather preparedness (P. 24-26), the results of the 2023 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 41-44), and hand hygiene as an invention prevention strategy (P. 46-49).
Sanitary Maintenance (September 2023 Edition)
The September 2023 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses cleaning and disinfection "in healthcare and educational facilities" (P. 11-13) and the results of the 2023 End User Purchasing Trends Survey regarding janitorial equipment (P. 14-18).
Should You Use Optical Brighteners on Carpet?
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article that cautions against the use of optical brighteners on carpets
The Importance of Hygiene in Higher Education
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on how to maintain a "hygienic-focused campus"
Need-to-Know Carpet Equipment Components that Affect IAQ
CleanLink article on the possible implications of carpet care equipment and methods on indoor air quality
Building Operating Management (September 2023 Edition)
The September 2023 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses emergency preparedness (P. 6-9), "how to improve the restroom experience" (P. 16-18), and "8 benefits of artificial intelligence in facility management" (P. 19-21).