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 (November / December 2024 Edition)
The November / December 2024 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses trends in carpet maintenance (P. 6-8), selecting and using software for "operational and organizational tasks" related to "custodial operations" (P. 10-13), and "insights from the Chicago Public Schools IAQ sensor pilot program" (P. 20-21).
Sanitary Maintenance (October 2024 Edition)
The October 2024 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses innovations in cleaning carts "for ergonomics and efficiency" (P. 12-16), "how distributors can help customers keep facilities clean and odor-free this winter" (P. 18-20), and the ISSA Show North America 2024 conference (P. 32-36).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (September / October 2024 Edition)
The September / October 2024 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "the advantages of compact floor care equipment" (P. 6-7), how facility managers can use data to request additional resources (P. 12-15), "how artificial intelligence can aid in infection prevention" (P. 16-18), and financial planning by schools to deal with increasing costs of cleaning supplies (P. 20-21).
ISSA Today (September / October 2024 Edition)
The September / October 2024 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses the ISSA Show North America 2024 conference (P. 10-15), the GBAC STAR accreditation for facilities (P. 16-18), "best practices for bidding and estimating commercial floor cleaning" (P. 28-29), infection prevention in healthcare facilities (P. 30-31), and "misleading or exaggerated claims about... the effectiveness of products and services designed to improve indoor air quality" (P. 32-34).
Calculating the Cost of Space Inefficiencies
Buildings.com article on how facility managers can optimize the "allocation and usage" of their office space
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).
Facilities Evolution: Maintenance Technology Innovations
This 56-minute FacilitiesNet webcast discusses the usage of "digital and cloud-based tools to enhance predictive maintenance and operational efficiency" and "methods to enhance occupant satisfaction, balance security with convenience, and optimize both functionality and sustainability.
Facility Management Journal (July / August 2024 Edition)
The July / August 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses "utilizing AI for operational efficiency" (P. 28-32), "planning for inclusivity in healthcare facilities" (P. 33-37), "leading geographically-dispersed FM teams" (P. 46-51), "navigating natural disasters with business continuity strategies" (P. 56-59), "safeguarding the workplace against acts of targeted violence" (P. 63-66), and "starting and maintaining momentum throughout the sustainability journey" (P. 72-75).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (July / August 2024 Edition)
The July / August 2024 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses using "technology to advance green cleaning" (P. 8-9), using the summer break for schools to conduct deep cleaning (P. 12-13), the "workloading process" for cleaning services (P. 14-15), minimizing infection risk via the process for cleaning and disinfecting restrooms in healthcare settings (P. 22-25), and maintenance of "baby changing stations" (P. 32-33).
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Professional Cleaning
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) "in the cleaning industry... to manage and perform cleaning tasks and related operations"
How AI and IoT are Transforming the Commercial Cleaning Industry
In this 20-minute ISSA video, Todd Jones of Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services discusses the "implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT)" to make cleaning practices "more efficient, effective, and sustainable."
Who is In Your Building? Space Management 101
This 60-minute FacilitiesNet webinar discusses how to "leverage technology for successful space management."