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.
Core Concepts of Disinfection: A Layered Approach to Break the Chain of Transmission in Facilities
This 56-minute ISSA webinar includes "latest guidance from experts dedicated to helping fight infectious issues in facilities... with a focus on procedures and best practices, partnered with proven technology and products"
Green Does Not Necessarily Mean Safe
FacilitiesNet article on the distinction between "green" cleaning products and safety from a chemistry standpoint (e.g. pH and corrosivity)
Facility Management Journal (May / June 2023 Edition)
The May / June 2023 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine focuses on the themes of "risk management" and "health & safety." Topics discussed include: "FM's role in people's well-being" (P. 12-17), security technology for higher education campuses (P. 20-24), risk mitigation in the event of severe weather / natural disasters (P. 40-42 / 75-78), "cybersecurity in the era of smart building" (P. 44-46), "using data management to maintain aging infrastructure" (P. 54-58), lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic regarding cleaning, disinfection, and indoor air quality (P. 60-63 / 84-88), "protective strategies to prevent slips and falls" (P. 64-68), "facility condition assessments" (P. 67-71), and preventive / predictive maintenance (P. 89-92).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (June 2023 Edition)
The June 2023 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "centralizing maintenance activities" (P. 4-5), improving energy efficiency (P. 6-11), battery-powered equipment (P. 12-14), and CMMS upgrades (P. 20-22).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (May / June 2023 Edition)
The May / June 2023 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "tips for finding the best cleaning service for your facility" (P. 8-9), "resilient flooring technology" (P. 10-11), allergen prevention strategies related to floor surfaces (P. 12-13), hard flooring options for public buildings (P. 14-17), and choosing water-resistant flooring systems and minimizing flood damage (P. 24-28).
Building Services Management (April 2023 Edition)
The April 2023 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses emergency response (P. 12-15), mold control (P. 18-19), waste management (P. 24-25), and occupational exposure to dermal allergens (P. 26-27).
ICC Releases Building Security Report and Guidance
FacilitiesNet article on the release of the 2022 Building Safety and Security Report by the International Code Council (ICC), which provides guidance on risk assessment and preparation for potential threats to public facilities. ( Direct link: https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/22-21727_COMM_Building_Security_RPT_FINAL.pdf )
ACI Launches C3 for Ingredient Cleaning Safety
"The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) kicked off National Cleaning Week by launching a redesigned database for its Cleaning Chemistry Catalog (C3), a resource that provides information related to the safety of ingredients used in household cleaning products." ( Direct link: https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/industry-priorities/science/cleaning-chemistry-catalog )
Germ Busters: Ongoing Strategies for Clean & Healthy Facilities
This 58-minute ISSA webinar discusses the strategies for "protecting facility inhabitants from infectious diseases."
EPA Safer Choice Program and the Cleaning Industry: The Next Big Move
In this 17-minute ISSA video, EPA representatives Jennie Romer (Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pollution Prevention) and David Widawsky (Division Director, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention) discuss "the U.S. EPA's Safer Choice program and what it means to the cleaning industry."
Fast Facts: Ergonomics Factors into Physical and Mental Health for Workers
CleanLink article on ergonomic considerations of cleaning equipment for janitorial workers
Pro Tips on How to Care for and Maintain Hard Floors in Commercial Buildings
In this 13-minute ISSA video, Spartan Chemical representative Andrew Wolfe discusses "hard floor care best practices."