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.
Building Services Management (June 2025 Edition)
The June 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "preferred upgrades" for "public restrooms in the U.S." (P. 10-11), cleaning and disinfection protocols in healthcare environments (P. 14-15), how "indoor chemistry influences the indoor environment" and the health of building occupants (P. 18-19), application of AI "in floor machines" (P. 20-21), and mold prevention through moisture monitoring (P. 26-27).
Building Operating Management (June / July 2025 Edition)
The June / July 2025 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses sustainability efforts in the restrooms of the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA (P. 8-11) and in energy use by the Osceola County School District in Florida (P. 12-15), how Baltimore City "uses a methodical approach for identifying and disposing of unwanted buildings" (P. 16-19), "preventing slips and falls" in healthcare facilities (P. I/6-8), and "dry surface biofilm" as a high-priority for removal during the disinfection process (P. I/10).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (May / June 2025 Edition)
The May / June 2025 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "natural disaster preparation and recovery" (P. 6-8), "current trends and overcoming... challenges" for the cleaning industry (P. 12-15), how to "improve cleaning performance while contending with staff and budget issues" in the context of floor maintenance (P. 16-18), and "making the case for SOP [standard operating procedure] development" when managing educational facilities (P. 20-21).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (May / June 2025 Edition)
The May / June 2025 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "implementing autonomous mobile robots into your cleaning program" (P. 8-10), "protecting women from cleaning chemical hazards" (P. 12-14), "maintaining niche sustainable flooring" (P. 22-25), "mitigating hearing loss risks for facility service workers" (P. 26-28), "navigating the challenges of school floor care" (P. 36-37), "preventive cleaning strategies and floor renewal systems" to "extend the life of flooring" (P. 40-41), and "data-driven workloading" (P. 42-44).
ISSA Today (May / June 2025 Edition)
The May / June 2025 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "digital product passports" for managing data associated with cleaning products (P. 8-10), usage of AI "in sales and marketing for the cleaning industry" (P. 18-19), "women in leadership... in facility solutions" (P. 20-21), and "understanding climate risk reporting and transparency" (P. 22-23).
Harnessing the Power of Steam
Cleanfax article on "using super-hot steam to clean, sanitize, and disinfect surfaces"
The Hidden Costs of Conventional Cleaning
IFMA FMJ article on "the risks of hazardous exposure" of "traditional chemical-based cleaning methods" and "why sustainable solutions are the future"
Contracting Profits (May / June 2025 Edition)
The May / June 2025 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses "navigating the green cleaning landscape" (P. 6-8), "modernizing mopping" (P. 9-11), and the results of the 2025 Building Services Contractor Market Study (P. 16-20).
Cleaning with Purpose: Ergonomics, ESG, and Results that Matter
This 25-minute ISSA interview discusses "how facility managers can protect frontline workers from preventable injuries through ergonomic best practices," "the shift from task-based to results-based cleaning," "how cleaning is valued in different parts of the world," and "environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals in cleaning operations."
Building Operating Management (May 2025 Edition)
The May 2025 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses post-COVID "health and safety certifications" for the Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center) in Los Angeles (P. 8-11), "maximizing building automation systems" (P. 16-19), and "the benefits of emergency drills" (P. 20-23).
Facility Executive (April 2025 Edition)
The April 2025 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "improving building operations with cloud-based applications" (P. 6-8), "ensuring fire extinguishers evolve with building needs" (P. 14-15), "investing in resilient and sustainable building envelope solutions" in educational facilities (P. 16-18), "how facilities can ensure operation resilience" (P. 21-22), and "best practices for video surveillance cybersecurity and management" (P. 24-25).
Facilities Management's AI-Powered Revolution
2025 Buildings.com White Paper by Yardi on "the promise AI-enabled software offers to facilities managers," such as preventive maintenance, energy optimization, and automation of routine tasks