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.
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (March / April 2025 Edition)
The January / February 2025 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses the results of the 2025 CMM In-House / Facility Management Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 12-15), "defining cleaning for health through metrics" (P. 16-17), "look[ing] beyond the 'spray-and-pray' model to eliminate pests" (P. 18-19), the ISSA "community of practice" initiative "to empower cleaning professionals" (P. 24-26), and "carpet fiber identification" via burn or chemical tests (P. 34-35).
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
Green Seal Prohibits PFAS in Cleaning and Personal Care Products
March 2025 announcement regarding the "prohibition on any per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in all Green Seal-certified cleaning and personal care products"
Building Operating Management (March / April 2025 Edition)
The March / April 2025 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "all-in-one sink and hand drying stations" in restrooms (P. 8-10), how a "Kentucky school district realizes massive energy savings [and] building upgrades with performance contracting" (P. 12-15), and "green roof systems" (P. 16-18).
Associations Provide Risk Analysis for Microbial-Based Cleaning Products
CleanLink report on a February 2025 publication from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and AISE (International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products) that provides guidance on the "risk assessment and management" of "microbial-based cleaning products (MBCPs)"
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).
Building Services Management (February 2025 Edition)
The February 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses ladder safety (P. 18-19), usage of far-UVC for air disinfection (P. 22-23), "integrated pest management for health care facilities" (P. 24-25), changing the power source of maintenance equipment from propane to lithium-ion batteries (P. 26-27), and avoiding "slips, trips, and falls" in the work place (P. 30-31).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (February / March 2025 Edition)
The February / March 2025 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "sustainability and efficiency" in water heating at Quinnipiac University (P. 6-9), industry trends in grounds management (P. 10-12) and restroom fixtures (P. 17-19), and "strategies for successful exterior inspections" (P. 14-16).
ISSA Today (January / February 2025 Edition)
The January / February 2025 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "the urgent case for safer cleaning practices" (P. 10-13), "the tech solution to advance green cleaning" (P. 20-21), and "aligning automation solutions" to "custodial productivity goals" (P. 22-25).
Building Operating Management (January 2025 Edition)
The January 2025 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "adaptive reuse" of "aging facilities" (P. 8-11), "how smart restrooms make facilities more efficient" (P. 12-13), usage of AI in facility management (P. 14-15), "space management with smart technology" (P. 18-19), and education sessions at the 2025 National Facilities Management & Technology (NFMT) Conference on "sustainability assessments" (P. 22-23).
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 Executive (December 2024 Edition)
The December 2024 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "AI adoption" (P. 6-8), the ASHRAE 241 indoor air quality standard (P. 10-11), "investing in sustainable infrastructure" (P. 18-20), and "what facility executives will be focused on in 2025" (P. 38).