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 (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).
Maintenance Sales News (January / February 2024 Edition)
The January / February 2024 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine includes the 2024 Buyers' Guide, which includes a "directory of supplies involved in the jan/san and related industries."
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).
Contracting Profits (January / February 2024 Edition)
The January / February 2024 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses avoiding accidents and injuries related to floor maintenance (P. 6-8) and the 2024 Clean Buildings Conference and National Facilities Management & Technology (NFMT) Conference (P. 20-21).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (January 2024 Edition)
The January 2024 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "aligning maintenance and engineering activities... with core business objectives" (P. 4-5), restroom "renovations that deliver efficiency and savings" (P. 10-11), and balancing indoor air quality improvements with sustainability goals (P. 16-19).
Building Services Management (January 2024 Edition)
The January 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "avoid[ing] carbon monoxide exposure when using heat" (P. 12-13), guidelines from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) regarding "why and how to disinfect" (P. 14-15), and using "technology and data analytics" in facility management (P. 16-17).
Examine Your Battery Options
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "battery selection for your floorcare equipment"
Facility Management Journal (November / December 2023 Edition)
The November / December 2023 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine focuses on the theme of "real estate & property management" and "occupancy." Topics discussed include: Smart building technology (P. 36-40), "five ways AI can prevent cyberattacks" (P. 46-49), maintenance checklists (P. 56-60), "safeguarding IAQ [indoor air quality] amidst outdoor air challenges" such as wildfires (P. 62-66), and "using apps to save FM institutional knowledge" (P. 68-70).
Building Services Management (December 2023 Edition)
The December 2023 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "specialized PPE" for "extreme conditions" (P. 20-21) and "floor maintenance for slip and fall prevention" for "winter safety" (P. 32-33).
Maintenance Sales News (November / December 2023 Edition)
The November / December 2023 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses restroom care and odor control (P. 8-12) as well as the evolution of the cleaning industry in terms of products and systems (P. 26-27).