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 Management Journal (November / December 2024 Edition)
The November / December 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses preservation of institutional knowledge (P. 12-15), "key measures to prevent post-COVID-19 school absenteeism" (P. 53-56), "how well-being can bring value back to in-office work" (P. 58-60), graffiti prevention and removal (P. 67-70), usage of AI in architectural design and facility management (P. 84-87), and "keeping elevators safe and compliant" (P. 92-94).
Contracting Profits (November / December 2024 Edition)
The November / December 2024 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses "planning for the next outbreak" (P. 5-7), using software to manage commercial cleaning (P. 8-10), and using technology in facility management to "work smarter" (P. 12-14).
Designing Safe, Sustainable, and Innovative Learning Environments: Strategies for K-12 and Higher Education
2024 Buildings.com E-Book on "the latest design and facility management trends in educational settings"
ISSA Today (November / December 2024 Edition)
The November / December edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "how biofilms affect surface cleaning" (P. 22-24), "leadership in facility management" (P. 26-28), the upcoming Version 5 revision of the LEED green building certification (P. 30-31), and various approaches for "measuring cleaning performance" (P. 32-34).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (November / December 2024 Edition)
The November / December 2024 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses proposed changes to the LEED green building certification in the upcoming Version 5 revision (P.10-11), adoption of autonomous cleaning equipment (P. 12-13), what biofilms are and how to remove them from surfaces (P. 14-16), waste disposal and reduction (P. 18-24), "best practices for snow and ice removal" (P. 40-43), "real-life training with virtual reality" (P. 46-48), and how facility managers can "assess... cleaning performance" (P. 52-54).
Building Services Management (November 2024 Edition)
The November 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "tips to avoid damage from de-icing chemicals" to concrete and other infrastructure (P. 12), "concrete maintenance in wet environments" (P. 22-23), "restroom cleaning" (P. 28-29), and surface disinfection with "dry hydrogen peroxide" (P. 30-31)
EPA Updates Ventilation Guidance for Home, School, and Work
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on the EPA's "updated guidance" (as of November 1, 2024) "on indoor air quality (IAQ) strategies for preventing the spread of common respiratory viruses in homes, schools, offices, and commercial buildings"
Facility Executive (October 2024 Edition)
The October 2024 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses the usage of sensors in facility management (P. 14-15), access control technology (P. 16-17), approaches to "green building certification" depending on the facility type (P. 18-19), and "cleaning up" and recovery after emergencies such as natural disasters (P. 20-23).
Gamechanger: A Facility Manager's Guide to Building a Relationship with AI
October 2024 IFMA publication that "serves as a guide for facility management professionals ready to embrace the transformative potential of artificial intelligence"
Building Services Management (October 2024 Edition)
The October 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "waste prevention and recycling practices" (P. 16), "targeting HAIs in healthcare settings" via "surface and air disinfection" (P. 18-19), usage of robots for cleaning building exteriors (P. 22-23), and "threat awareness and campus security" (P. 24-25).
Building Operating Management (October 2024 Edition)
The October 2024 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses metal roofs (P. 10-13), "solar energy in K-12 school districts" (P. 14-16), "emergency power for healthcare facilities" (P. I/2-5), "design choices to prevent slips, trips, and falls" (P. I/6-7), and infection risk from sink drains (P. I/8).
Facility Management Journal (September / October 2024 Edition)
The September / October 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses hybrid working environments (P. 16-20), "facility cybersecurity" (P. 28-33), "the underestimated role of air filters in facility operations" (P. 52-56), "implementing robotic cleaners" (P. 58-63), "hidden sources [of] indoor air pollution... and mitigation measures" (P. 66-71), "inclusive hygiene in public restrooms" (P. 96-100), and the importance of proper maintenance of parking lots (P. 142-144).