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 2024 Edition)
The March / April 2024 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses disinfection via UV-C light in healthcare settings (P. 8-9), "green" or "sustainable" cleaning products (P. 12-15), hand hygiene (P. 16-18), and ergonomic considerations for the cleaning process (P. 19-21).
ISSA Today (March / April 2024 Edition)
The March / April 2024 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "cleaning for health" (P. 12-14), "four strategies for embracing technology and preparing your workforce for tomorrow" (P. 18-19), the usage of "smart labels" such as QR codes in the janitorial industry (P. 24-26), and "killing germs with UV-C light" (P. 30-33).
Fire Alarms Recalled Due to Failure to Alert to a Fire
FacilitiesNet article mentioning the recall of selected models of Honeywell's "System Sensor L-Series" fire alarms as of March 14, 2024
Strengthen the Synergy of Cleaning & Disinfection: Discover Strategies to Safeguard Public Health
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses "cleaning for health": "How to identify the germiest areas in facilities"; "How to effectively use cleaning and disinfecting products on surfaces"; "How to justify increased frequency of cleaning and disinfecting"; "Why a focus on improving indoor air quality is critical today"; and "How to build confidence in the staff cleaning your buildings"
Facility Management Journal (March / April 2024 Edition)
The March / April 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses "advanced IAQ management systems" (P. 17-20), "mitigating the effects of severe weather" (P. 38-40), "enhancing workplace experiences through content management" (P. 48-52), "reducing noise with retrofits" (P. 90-93), and "volatile organic compounds impairing indoor air quality" (P. 94-97).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (January / February 2024 Edition)
The January / February 2024 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses ASHRAE's "Control of Infectious Aerosols" Standard 241 (P. 10-12), general considerations for choosing and using disinfectants (P. 14-18), disinfection with UV-C light for improving indoor air quality (P. 20-24), and dealing with "organic stains from food and beverages" (P. 28-29).
Building Services Management (February 2024 Edition)
The February 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses ladder safety (P. 18-19), the "future of smart buildings" (P. 20-21), and "find[ing] and remov[ing] slip and fall hazards" (P. 30-31).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (January / February 2024 Edition)
The January / February 2024 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "why an integrated approach to IAQ [indoor air quality] provides a template for schools nationwide" (P. 6-7), "tools and tips for optimal cleaning and maintenance" of carpets (P. 16-19) and "what to know about bio-based cleaning chemicals" (P. 20-22).
Be Aware of VOCs in Cleaning Products
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on minimizing the risks from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) "often found in cleaning products"
Facility Management Journal (January / February 2024 Edition)
The January / February 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses "enhancing FM efficiency" via "standard communication protocols" (P. 20-23), downsizing the workplace "in the post-pandemic landscape" (P. 46-50), "restroom maintenance strategies" (P. 58-62), and choosing among the various options for improving indoor air quality (P. 87-88).
Contracting Profits (January / February 2024 Edition)
The January / February 2024 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses avoiding accidents and injuries related to floor maintenance (P. 6-8) and the 2024 Clean Buildings Conference and National Facilities Management & Technology (NFMT) Conference (P. 20-21).
Building Services Management (January 2024 Edition)
The January 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "avoid[ing] carbon monoxide exposure when using heat" (P. 12-13), guidelines from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) regarding "why and how to disinfect" (P. 14-15), and using "technology and data analytics" in facility management (P. 16-17).