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 (March / April 2026 Edition)
The March / April 2026 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses the importance of hand hygiene for infection prevention (P. 6-9), "factors to consider before purchasing floor cleaning equipment" (P. 10-12), "how facilities teams can fight against pest infestations" (P. 13), women in leadership in "large-scale custodial operations" (P. 14-17), "turning facility evaluations into tools for continuous improvement" (P. 18-19), and "strategies for minimizing disruptions and improving reliability" for cleaning operations (P. 24).
The Productivity Killers Lurking in Hard Floor Care
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses "where hard floor care workflows often break down," "ways teams can regain control without adding staff or complicating processes," and "how small inefficiencies can slowly reduce productivity."
Cleanfax (Spring 2026 Edition)
The Spring 2026 edition of the Cleanfax magazine discusses "hidden hazards of fentanyl cleanup" (P. 16-18), "how tech is reshaping core workflows in water damage restoration" (P. 20-23), "solv[ing] today's floor care challenges without adding staff or complicating processes" (P. 26-27), and why "light cleaning" may be insufficient for removing contaminants from carpet (P. 28-30).
INCLEAN (February - April 2026 Edition)
The February - April 2026 issue of ISSA's INCLEAN magazine discusses women in leadership in facilities management (P. 12-15), using "usage data" for "procurement in the cleaning and hygiene sector" (P. 18-20), "the cost case for going green" (P. 21-23), "psychosocial safety" in "facility management workplaces" (P. 34-35), and the importance of clean restrooms because they affect people's perception of the organization as a whole (P. 36-37).
Contracting Profits (March / April 2026 Edition)
The March / April 2026 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses how to "extend carpet life with interim cleaning" (P. 6-7), "what building occupants want from hand hygiene products" (P. 8-10), "5 ways contract cleaning pros are using AI for their business" (P. 14-15), "how prominent women are transforming contract cleaning" (P. 16-19), and "how improving training programs can reduce turnover" (P. 20-21).
Sustainability That Actually Works: Practical, Safe, Cost-Effective Green Cleaning Methods
CleanLink article on how to implement "sustainable cleaning methods [that] can improve safety, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and enhance both employee and guest satisfaction" in a manner that is "practical, measurable, and aligned with operational excellence"
Maintenance Sales News (March 2026 Edition)
The March 2026 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses retention of cleaning staff (P. 8-9), the "refinish vs. replacement" question for flooring (P. 14), "the hidden cost of inefficient dispensers" in restrooms (P. 16-17), bamboo-based toilet paper as a possible alternative to wood-based products (P. 18-19), and possible benefits of "entry matting" (P. 20-21). There is also a listing of "floorcare, carpet equipment & supplies" (P. 26-36).
Less Fingertips on Keyboards: Practical AI applications in FM
IFMA FMJ article on use cases of artificial intelligence in facility management such as "predictive maintenance & asset reliability," "energy optimization & building performance," "space utilization & adaptive planning," and "health, safety & compliance"
Prepare Facilities for the Spring Travel Surge
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "tips for maintaining clean, welcoming spaces" in the spring travel season per the suggestions of ABCO Cleaning Products
How Facility Manager’s Workflows Have Changed in the Technology Age
FacilitiesNet article on "how AI and soft skills are reshaping facilities management and making education and training more vital than ever"
Foundational Success: Improving CMMS data quality
IFMA FMJ article on how to ensure "quality property-level data" when using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) in facility management
Modernizing Facility Security With Drones
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "how robotics and drones are enhancing safety and operational efficiency" via a "hybrid model [that] combin[es] human oversight with robotic consistency and AI-powered insights"