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.
Human-robot Collaboration 2.0: Precision partnerships for future-ready FM
IFMA FMJ article on how robots could be used in facility management in a collaborative manner alongside human workers
Building Services Management (March 2025 Edition)
The March 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "adjust[ing] a facility's operations and procedures to prepare for warmer weather" (P. 16-17), security plans for college campuses (P. 18-19), "carpet care and maintenance" (P. 22-23), and "sources of office air pollution" (P. 24-25).
Facility Executive (February 2025 Edition)
The February 2025 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "cybersecurity plans and training" (P. 6-7), "innovations to save time, energy, and resources" for "cleaning equipment for custodial services" (P. 12-13), "infection prevention for senior facilities" (P. 14-15), "decarbonization strategies" (P. 16-19), and "effective outdoor lighting controls" (P. 24-25).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (January 2025 Edition)
The January 2025 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "establishing and ensuring school safety" (P. 6-9), "renewable HVAC technology" (P. 10-13), and "education sessions" at the 2025 National Facilities Management & Technology (NFMT) Conference (P. 18-19).
Facility Management Journal (November / December 2024 Edition)
The November / December 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses preservation of institutional knowledge (P. 12-15), "key measures to prevent post-COVID-19 school absenteeism" (P. 53-56), "how well-being can bring value back to in-office work" (P. 58-60), graffiti prevention and removal (P. 67-70), usage of AI in architectural design and facility management (P. 84-87), and "keeping elevators safe and compliant" (P. 92-94).
Facility Executive (October 2024 Edition)
The October 2024 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses the usage of sensors in facility management (P. 14-15), access control technology (P. 16-17), approaches to "green building certification" depending on the facility type (P. 18-19), and "cleaning up" and recovery after emergencies such as natural disasters (P. 20-23).
Building Services Management (October 2024 Edition)
The October 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "waste prevention and recycling practices" (P. 16), "targeting HAIs in healthcare settings" via "surface and air disinfection" (P. 18-19), usage of robots for cleaning building exteriors (P. 22-23), and "threat awareness and campus security" (P. 24-25).
Facility Management Journal (September / October 2024 Edition)
The September / October 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses hybrid working environments (P. 16-20), "facility cybersecurity" (P. 28-33), "the underestimated role of air filters in facility operations" (P. 52-56), "implementing robotic cleaners" (P. 58-63), "hidden sources [of] indoor air pollution... and mitigation measures" (P. 66-71), "inclusive hygiene in public restrooms" (P. 96-100), and the importance of proper maintenance of parking lots (P. 142-144).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (September 2024 Edition)
The September 2024 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses water bottle filling stations (P. 10-14), "security" and "energy efficiency" efforts of K-12 schools (P. 16-19 / 20-23), and safety considerations for "mobile elevated work platforms" (MEWPs) and telehandlers (P. 24-27).
Facilities Evolution: Maintenance Technology Innovations
This 56-minute FacilitiesNet webcast discusses the usage of "digital and cloud-based tools to enhance predictive maintenance and operational efficiency" and "methods to enhance occupant satisfaction, balance security with convenience, and optimize both functionality and sustainability.
Building Operating Management (August 2024 Edition)
The August 2024 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses the use of IoT (Internet of Things) technology for school safety (P. 14-17), reasons for considering smart restroom technology (P. 18-19), and emergency response for natural disasters (P. 23-25).
Facility Executive (August 2024 Edition)
The August 2024 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "AI [artificial intelligence] in the fire and life safety domain" (P. 16-17), "workplace security" (P. 20-21), "curbing the growing rodent threat" (P. 22-23), and "5 tips for maintaining WELL certification in your buildings" (P. 26-27).