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.
Using Robotics for Competitive Advantage
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on how robotic and autonomous cleaning equipment can benefit cleaning workers and improve customer experience (while also noting the practical limitations of such equipment)
Building Operating Management (January 2026 Interactive Edition)
The January 2026 interactive edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses the implications of "bridging the gap between IT and operations" on cybersecurity (P. 6-8), using "energy audits" to "uncover hidden inefficiencies" (P. 10), trends in HVAC systems and technology including increased AI integration (P. 12-14), the 2026 National Facilities Management & Technology (NFMT) Conference (P. 20-21), and emphasizing the human element in facility management while using AI and automation to improve efficiency (P. 22).
Building Services Management (January 2026 Edition)
The January 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses the usage of "autonomous mobile robots" in the cleaning industry (P. 14-15), "cleaning and sanitation for odor control" (P. 16-17), usage of AI "in improving trash sorting" (P. 18-19), "mold cleanup methods" (P. 26-27), and usage of AI for energy optimization (P. 28-29).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (January 2026 Edition)
The January 2026 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses continuous improvement in facility management (P. 4-5), sustainability projects at Tampa International Airport (P. 6-9), "practical strategies for keeping grounds equipment efficient, reliable, and responsive to labor and technology challenges" (P. 10-12), and "drain cleaning and maintenance" (P. 16-18).
Facility Executive (December 2025 Edition)
The December 2025 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses the importance of proper HVAC maintenance for the sake of indoor air quality (P. 8-9), usage of robotic cleaning equipment and smart sensors in facility cleaning "to enhance human efforts" (P. 10-11), "AI action plan for facilities management" (P. 12-14), usage of AI for energy management (P. 16-17), "how facility managers can spot IAQ issues before they impact business" (P. 18-19), and infrastructure in higher education (P. 24-25).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (December 2025 Interactive Edition)
The December 2025 interactive edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine focuses on the theme of "maintenance issues affecting FMs." Topics discussed include: "New-generation HVAC upgrades" and usage of indoor air quality sensors (P. 2-5), "touchless and sensor-based" restroom fixtures (P. 6-9), "trends and challenges" regarding grounds management (P. 14-17), and using LED retrofit projects as an "opportunity to install lighting control systems" (P. 18-20).
Spray-on Surface Biocide Shown to be Ineffective
Cleaning Maintenance & Management report on a study showing that "a commercial spray that claims to make surfaces self-disinfecting had no antimicrobial effect shortly after application" and its implications on the usage of "surface-anchoring quaternary ammonium salt (SAQAS)-based biocides" for extended protection against "surface contamination"
Human-centered AI: Transforming FM without losing trust
IFMA FMJ article on how to properly implement artificial intelligence in facility management in order to "keep people at the center of the journey"
Upgrade to First Class: Using FM to enhance airport experiences
IFMA FMJ article on the "crucial role" of facility management "in keeping airports operational while remaining flexible and adaptable to the ever-changing needs of airport infrastructure" (and possible options for "technology selection")
Integrating GenAI in Smart Buildings: Standards, Risks, and Readiness
Buildings.com article on the potential benefits of adopting "generative AI" and "digital twin" technology in facility management (and their possible cybersecurity risks)
The Missing Link In AI-Powered Facility Management
Facility Executive article on "[t]he partnership between AI algorithms and human expertise" in facility management
Building Operating Management (December 2025 Edition)
The December 2025 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "AI utilization" in facilities management in the University of Maine System (P. 4-7), "renovating facilities to enhance resilience" (P. 8-10), and "compliance strategies and tactics" for "building performance standards" (P. 12-14).