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 (September 2025 Edition)
The September 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "best practices for snow and ice removal" (P. 12-14), "IAQ strategies for commercial HVAC" regarding "common pollutants" (P. 16-18), "effective inventory control" for restrooms (P. 20-21), prevention of healthcare-acquired infections (P. 22-23), safety considerations related to "mobile elevated work platforms" (P. 24-25), "carpet care tips" for "bodily fluids" (P. 28-29), and "chemical dilution control" for cleaning chemicals and disinfectants (P. 32-33).
Sustainability Assessments Reinforce Commitment and Profitability
CleanLink article on how "members of the professional cleaning industry" should "make their business more efficient and cost-effective" via a "Post-Summer Sustainability Assessment"
Staffing Strategies that Meet Cleaning Needs
This CleanLink article discusses "a practical approach to making agency staffing work."
Misunderstanding pH
This article from the Fall 2025 edition of the Cleanfax magazine (P. 32-33) discusses the the common pitfall of assuming that the pH of a cleaning solution is the main factor that determines its strength, reactivity, and/or relative safety
Get the Most Out of Your Security Technology Investment
Buildings.com article on "recent developments in the security tech space" and how security in business buildings should be applied
INCLEAN (July / August 2025 Edition)
The July / August of 2025 edition of ISSA's INCLEAN magazine discusses "low-impact" cleaning equipment (P. 28-30), things to consider before adopting "AI, IoT, and automation" in cleaning operations (P. 34-36), proper handling of cleaning chemicals (P. 37-39).
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."
Building Services Management (August 2025 Edition)
The August 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "cleaning for wellness" (P. 14), "technology standard for fire and life safety" (P. 16-17), new guidelines for automatic doors in K-12 schools in the context of access control and security (P. 18-19), worker safety considerations in the event of heat (P. 24), maintenance of external concrete (P. 26-27), and protection of "boiler and fuel systems" from potential damage in the event of natural disasters (P. 28-29).
From Acid to AI: 60 Years of Cleaning Innovation
This 29-minute ISSA podcast (Episode 20 of the "Hard Refresh" series) discusses the evolution of cleaning technology "from hydrochloric acid to AI-powered operations" and how to promote and implement technology in the janitorial industry.
The AI Advantage
IFMA FMJ article on possible applications of AI tools in facility management, such as predictive / preventive maintenance, energy optimization, routine task automation, safety / security enhancements, space utilization, and indoor air quality
Unlocking Savings and Improving Cleaning Performance: The Importance of Accurate Chemical Dilutions
In this 57-minute ISSA webinar, representatives from 3M discuss "the importance of accurate chemical dilutions" for "cleaning performance."