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.
Health First: Cleaning for Health Versus Appearance and Smell
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses "a 'health-first' approach [to ensure] that building service contractors and in-house facility providers adopt cleaning strategies that protect building inhabitants."
ISSA Today (July / August 2024 Edition)
The July / August 2024 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "data-driven cleaning" (P. 20-23), "how cleaning for health impacts occupant well-being" (P. 28-30), "artificial intelligence in professional cleaning" (P. 32-34), "reducing foodborne illnesses" (P. 36-37), adapting public restrooms for an "aging population" (P. 38-39), and the importance of indoor air quality (P. 40-42).
Building Services Management (August 2024 Edition)
The August 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "maintenance of coated concrete floors" (P. 12), "protection against graffiti" (P. 14-15), and "pest prevention tips for businesses" (P. 30-31).
Getting the Full Story on Product Safety: Separating Myths from Facts
This 50-minute ISSA webinar discusses "critical information cleaning professionals need to know about the products they use," "what makes a study worthy of attention or concern for product users and building occupants," and "understanding a cleaning product label and safety data sheet details."
Hard Floor Heroes: Take on the Challenges of Hard Floor Maintenance
This 63-minute ISSA webinar discusses "identification and maintenance procedures for hard floors," "the top floor care challenges and how to address them," "steps to protect surfaces through the power of floor finishes and sealants," "tips to help you tackle scratches, scuffs, and stains with confidence," and "strategies to increase productivity and do more with modern tools and processes."
Dry Hydrogen Peroxide Effective in Managing Infection Transmission
Cleaning Maintenance & Management report on a study showing that "using dry hydrogen peroxide on surfaces" is strongly correlated with reductions of "surface microbial load" and "volatile organic compound (VOC) levels"
Synbiotic Cleaning Products: A Game-Changing Moment for Cleaning?
In this 11-minute ISSA video, Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) discusses "synbiotic" cleaning products.
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).
Building Services Management (April 2024 Edition)
The April 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses mold remediation (P. 16-17), "sustainable landscape management" (P. 22-23), and "asphalt parking lot maintenance and repairs" (P. 26-27).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (March / April 2024 Edition)
The March / April 2024 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses various environmental sustainability strategies (P. 8-17), the results of the 2024 CMM In-House / Facility Management Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 20-25), "selecting a pressure washer for your facility" (P. 30-32), and "mak[ing] daily vacuuming part of your routine" (P. 34-35).
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"
Building Services Management (March 2024 Edition)
The March 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses the "perceived cleanliness" of ceilings (P. 14-15), the usage of security robots for surveillance (P. 18-19), and maintenance of concrete surfaces (P. 22-23).