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.
Summertime Is Pest Prevention Time
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "removing and controlling insects and rodents in commercial facilities"
New Guidance for Stopping the Spread of Illness in Schools
Cleaning Maintenance & Management report on the CDC's new guidance for "Preventing Spread of Infections in K-12 Schools" (as of May 17, 2024)
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (May / June 2024 Edition)
The May / June 2024 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "battery and charger solutions" and "sustainable products" for floor cleaning (P. 14-16 / 40-42), using autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in a cost-effective manner (P. 18-20), "understanding the concrete-polishing process" (P. 30-31), accessibility considerations for public restrooms (P. 32-34), maintenance of "natural stone floors" (P. 37-38), and chemistry considerations of cleaning products (P. 44-47).
Facility Management Journal (May / June 2024 Edition)
The May / June 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses "integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in facility management" (P. 13-17), implications of the WELL Building Standard on commercial restrooms (P. 32-35), "strategic space management" (P. 42-46), "7 strategies to improve IAQ (indoor air quality)" (P. 68-71), and safety considerations related to "UVC lighting" used for disinfection (P. 81-83).
Building Services Management (May 2024 Edition)
The May 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses the maintenance of concrete floors (P. 12-13), "safe work practices when using cleaning chemicals" (P. 16-17), two product lines of floor cleaning equipment (P. 18-19), "prevent[ing] mold growth on school ceilings" (P. 26-27), and the usage of "environmentally friendly cleaning products" (P. 30-31).
Building Operating Management (May 2024 Edition)
The May 2024 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses upgrades to the Boston Public Schools facilities since the COVID pandemic (P. 4-7), efforts to achieve energy efficiency at the Pueblo Community Health Center in Colorado (P. 8-11), and "carbon monoxide detection" (P. 12-15).
Facility Executive (April 2024 Edition)
The April 2024 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses the role of HVAC systems for improving indoor air quality (P. 10-11), "business continuity planning and training" for emergency situations (P. 18-19), compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (P. 22-23), and the usage of "energy management software" for achieving sustainability goals.
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"
Facility Management Journal (March / April 2024 Edition)
The March / April 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses "advanced IAQ management systems" (P. 17-20), "mitigating the effects of severe weather" (P. 38-40), "enhancing workplace experiences through content management" (P. 48-52), "reducing noise with retrofits" (P. 90-93), and "volatile organic compounds impairing indoor air quality" (P. 94-97).