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.
Maintenance Sales News (July / August 2025 Edition)
The July / August 2025 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses "maintenance / replacement parts strategy" for floor care equipment (P. 8-9) and the role of "distributors and commercial cleaning companies" in the "health and safety of the built environment" (P. 12-15); there are also listings of suppliers of ice melt products (P. 24-29) and "mop, brush, and broom manufacturers" (P. 32-40).
Your Public Restroom Could Be Costing You: Why Inclusive Hygiene Matters
This 53-minute ISSA webinar discusses how facility managers in the US can "create a restroom experience that supports... business goals while meeting the needs of all users."
Facility Cleaning Decisions (July / August 2025 Edition)
The July / August 2025 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "sustainable" restroom supplies (P. 6-8), how "high dusting... can boost overall air quality" (P. 10-12), the results of the 2025 Facility Cleaning Decisions Management Survey (P. 14-19), and how Chicago Public Schools achieved the "Healthy Green Schools & Colleges gold-level certification" (P. 20-21).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (August 2025 Edition)
The August 2025 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "protecting indoor air quality in emergencies" (P. 4-5), energy efficiency renovations at Wake Forest University (P. 6-9), using sensors to "monitor weather trends and water use" for grounds management (P. 10-13), how the standardization of restroom faucets at Cal State Dominguez Hills "save water, time, and labor" (P. 14-15), and emergency lighting systems (P. 16-17).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (July / August 2025 Edition)
The July / August 2025 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "choosing the right data strategy for smart restrooms" (P. 8-9), using the summer break to plan for floor care in educational facilities (P. 16-17), "handling and disposal of biohazardous waste in restrooms" (P. 18-20), "tips to protect your facility's allergy and asthma sufferers" (P. 24-25), dispenser designs for restrooms "that meet both custodian and customer needs" (P. 26-27), choosing the correct chemicals and procedures for floor maintenance depending on the floor type (P. 28-29), and focusing on restrooms to "improve your facility's image" (P. 30-32).
Contracting Profits (July / August 2025 Edition)
The July / August 2025 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses how building service contractors (BSCs) "navigate 2025's challenges with creativity" (P. 4-8), "tips for a top-shelf restroom" (P. 33-35), and "job costing for profitable bids in contract cleaning services (P. 36-37).
Building Services Management (July 2025 Edition)
The July 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine includes the 2025 Buyers' Guide, which contains contact information for "products, services, and equipment for building and facility service professionals"; there is also a discussion on sustainability of restroom products and accessibility considerations of restroom fixtures (P. 34-35).
Building Operating Management (July 2025 Interactive Edition)
The July 2025 interactive edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "ground source heat pumps... as an answer to energy efficiency needs" (P. 6-8), "return-to-work's influence on restroom design" (P. 10-12), "protecting vulnerable populations during natural disasters" (P. 16-18), and "K-12 school safety concerns" (P. 19).
Facility Executive (June 2025 Edition)
The June 2025 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "making occupant wellness accessible through workplace design" (P. 14-15), how "workplace analytics help companies balance operational goals with employee needs" (P. 16-17), "healthcare restroom design" (P. 20-21), "finding tech-savvy contractors" in the context of facility management (P. 24-25), "cloud-based physical security platforms" for higher education (P. 26-27), and "protecting facilities against severe storm threats" (P. 28-29).
What To Know Before You Buy: A Facility Manager's Quick Guide to Towel, Tissue, and Dispensers
This article from the June 2025 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine (P. 12-15) discusses choosing towel and tissue dispensers.
Building Services Management (June 2025 Edition)
The June 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "preferred upgrades" for "public restrooms in the U.S." (P. 10-11), cleaning and disinfection protocols in healthcare environments (P. 14-15), how "indoor chemistry influences the indoor environment" and the health of building occupants (P. 18-19), application of AI "in floor machines" (P. 20-21), and mold prevention through moisture monitoring (P. 26-27).
Building Operating Management (June / July 2025 Edition)
The June / July 2025 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses sustainability efforts in the restrooms of the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA (P. 8-11) and in energy use by the Osceola County School District in Florida (P. 12-15), how Baltimore City "uses a methodical approach for identifying and disposing of unwanted buildings" (P. 16-19), "preventing slips and falls" in healthcare facilities (P. I/6-8), and "dry surface biofilm" as a high-priority for removal during the disinfection process (P. I/10).