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.
Building Services Management (May 2026 Edition)
The May 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "rodent-borne disease threats" and how to "protect your property and health" from them (P. 12), "concrete maintenance" (P. 14-15), "benefits of chemical dosing systems" for handling cleaning products (P. 16-17), "maintenance and hazard prevention" for floors (P. 18-19), "building facade restoration" (P. 20-21), "future of physical AI" in building management (P. 28-29), and "disinfection principles for high-touch surfaces" (P. 30-31)
Building Operating Management (May 2026 Edition)
The May 2026 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "access control strategies" (P. 4), "7 steps to success" for "facilities executives" (P. 8-11), "resilient design" in the School District of Palm Beach County, Florida (P. 14-16), how the Milwaukee area responded to the flash floods of August 2025 in terms of infrastructure (P. 18-20), and "NFPA 70B requirements" for electrical systems in commercial facilities (P. 22-23).
Maintenance Sales News (May 2026 Edition)
The May 2026 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses "how to choose the right dispensers / proportioners for a facility" for handling cleaning chemicals (P. 18-19), "investing in frontline talent in facility services" (P. 20), and "winning strategies for selecting and using better cleaning chemicals and related supplies" (P. 24). There is also a listing of vendors of cleaning products (P. 31-32).
What Facility Managers Should Look for in a Preventive Floor Maintenance Program
Buildings.com article on how to conduct "preventive floor maintenance"
Q&A with the Experts in Healthcare: Solutions and Innovation Meet Healthcare Surfaces
This 51-minute ISSA interview discusses the interaction between surfaces and disinfectants, with a focus on chemical compatibility, new technology, and training and communication (such as setting realistic expectations regarding antimicrobial films that claim to provide continuous protection)
ISSA Convenes Global Experts to Advance Safer Healthcare Environments at 2026 Healthcare Surfaces Summit
ISSA report on the upcoming 2026 Healthcare Surfaces Summit ( https://events.issa.com/events/hsi-summit-2026/ ) on May 5-6, which will focus on "surface selection, cleaning, and infection prevention by recognizing the critical role surfaces play in patient safety and the need to rethink traditional surface-care practices"
Sanitary Maintenance (April 2026 Edition)
The April 2026 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "floor safety" (P. 10-12), "current trends in dilution control in the commercial cleaning industry" (P. 13-15), and "more sustainable" cleaning systems (P. 16-19).
The Winter to Spring Transition: Why Facilities Teams Need Proactive Property Assessment
Buildings.com article on assessing building exteriors for possible "winter property damage" as a result of "freeze-thaw cycles"
Earth Day 2026: Highlighting Sustainable Practices and Green Cleaning
This 57-minute ISSA webinar discusses "how sustainable cleaning practices [are] good for business," "essential strategies to create healthier spaces," "improv[ing] indoor air quality while reducing chemical exposure and health risks," and "lower[ing] ower operational costs through smarter chemical, energy, and water use."
Building Services Management (April 2026 Edition)
The April 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "mold remediation and disposal of damaged materials" (P. 18-19), "establish[ing] a preventive maintenance program" (P. 22-23), "dumpster safety guidelines" (P. 24-25), "after-winter parking lot maintenance" (P. 26-27), "resilient flooring" (P. 28-29), and potential cybersecurity risks from abuse of AI tools (P. 30-31).
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).
Engineering High-Traffic Restrooms: Products That Improve Flow, Safety, and Occupant Wellness
CleanLink article on how to manage "high-traffic restrooms"