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 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).
Designing Safe, Sustainable, and Innovative Learning Environments: Strategies for K-12 and Higher Education
2024 Buildings.com E-Book on "the latest design and facility management trends in educational settings"
ISSA Today (November / December 2024 Edition)
The November / December edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "how biofilms affect surface cleaning" (P. 22-24), "leadership in facility management" (P. 26-28), the upcoming Version 5 revision of the LEED green building certification (P. 30-31), and various approaches for "measuring cleaning performance" (P. 32-34).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (November / December 2024 Edition)
The November / December 2024 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses proposed changes to the LEED green building certification in the upcoming Version 5 revision (P.10-11), adoption of autonomous cleaning equipment (P. 12-13), what biofilms are and how to remove them from surfaces (P. 14-16), waste disposal and reduction (P. 18-24), "best practices for snow and ice removal" (P. 40-43), "real-life training with virtual reality" (P. 46-48), and how facility managers can "assess... cleaning performance" (P. 52-54).
Building Services Management (November 2024 Edition)
The November 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "tips to avoid damage from de-icing chemicals" to concrete and other infrastructure (P. 12), "concrete maintenance in wet environments" (P. 22-23), "restroom cleaning" (P. 28-29), and surface disinfection with "dry hydrogen peroxide" (P. 30-31)
Chlorine Bleach Does Not Kill Mold
Cleanfax article on why using chlorine bleach alone for mold remediation of surfaces is insufficient for addressing the root cause of fungal growth
Sanitary Maintenance (October 2024 Edition)
The October 2024 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses innovations in cleaning carts "for ergonomics and efficiency" (P. 12-16), "how distributors can help customers keep facilities clean and odor-free this winter" (P. 18-20), and the ISSA Show North America 2024 conference (P. 32-36).
Taking It Outside: Best Practices for Exterior Maintenance
This 57-minute ISSA webinar discusses "strategies for keeping up with routine exterior tasks, as well as tips on common repairs and best practices for preventative maintenance."
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).
CleanTalk: Mastering Infection Control
This 63-minute CleanLink webinar discusses "strategies, technologies, and best practices for effective infection control." (Note: A free signup is required to access the video.)
Hospital Rooms Get Nearly 70% Cleaner With Visual Cue
Report on a September 2024 article in the American Journal of Infection Control on "impact of a color additive for disinfectant wipes on room cleanliness and turnaround time"; the conclusion was that "the use of a color additive may be a viable solution for reducing infection risk."
Disinfection Decoded: Exploring the Evolution and Importance of Surface Disinfection & Compatibility
In this 56-minute ISSA webinar, representatives from PDI discuss "how proper practices can help ensure surface and patient protection" in healthcare facilities and "the importance of adopting effective and compatible products, as well as embracing innovation and technology." Specific approaches such as hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and UV-C were mentioned.