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 Maintenance Decisions (December 2025 Interactive Edition)
The December 2025 interactive edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine focuses on the theme of "maintenance issues affecting FMs." Topics discussed include: "New-generation HVAC upgrades" and usage of indoor air quality sensors (P. 2-5), "touchless and sensor-based" restroom fixtures (P. 6-9), "trends and challenges" regarding grounds management (P. 14-17), and using LED retrofit projects as an "opportunity to install lighting control systems" (P. 18-20).
How to Reduce Accessibility Deficiencies in Commercial Facilities
Buildings.com article on "common areas of deficiency and... practical solutions" for ADA compliance in commercial facilities
Integrating GenAI in Smart Buildings: Standards, Risks, and Readiness
Buildings.com article on the potential benefits of adopting "generative AI" and "digital twin" technology in facility management (and their possible cybersecurity risks)
INCLEAN (November 2025 - January 2026 Edition)
The November 2025 - January 2026 issue of ISSA's INCLEAN magazine discusses innovations in water usage in cleaning equipment (P. 23-25), the cleaning industry's role in waste reduction (P. 36-38), "infection prevention strategies" (P. 39-41), and "access security controls" (P. 42-43).
Building Services Management (October 2025 Edition)
The October 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "hazardous material handling in schools and class labs" (P. 12-14), "best practices for cleaning in healthcare settings" (P. 16-18), "emergency planning" for potential security incidents in schools (P. 22-23), "multi-risk smart monitoring" for maintenance issues in facilities (P. 24-25), how to "clean, sanitize, and disinfect high-touch surfaces" (P. 28-29), and illness prevention through hand hygiene (P. 30-31).
Construction Firms Advance AI and Cybersecurity but Struggle with Integration, Wipfli Reports
Buildings.com article on the challenges faced by construction firms regarding the "integrat[ion] of AI into core decision-making" and concerns about cybersecurity breaches
Facility Maintenance Decisions (September 2025 Edition)
The September 2025 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "data-driven facility management" (P. 4-5), the evolution of "door hardware and access control" and their security and accessibility implications (P. 13-15), and "touch-free" restroom fixtures (P. 16-17).
How Intelligent Are Your Facilities?
Buildings.com article on how facilities can improve their "digital infrastructure" through "aggregation and centralization of disparate information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems and data"
3 Non-Negotiables for Effective AI Adoption in Building Management
Buildings.com article on proper implementation of artificial intelligence in smart building systems (extent of automation, proper data management, and human oversight)
Staffing Strategies that Meet Cleaning Needs
This CleanLink article discusses "a practical approach to making agency staffing work."
How to Build a Unified Data Ecosystem
Buildings.com article on how to integrate "siloed data systems" for "remote control and real-time monitoring" via "smart building platforms powered by AI"
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