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 (September / October 2023 Edition)
The September / October 2023 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses developing the next generation of facility managers (P. 20-24), "capital planning technology" (P. 32-36), using technology to transfer institutional knowledge in facility management (P. 38-43), the usage of AI in facility management (P. 108-113), and elevator maintenance (P. 149-151).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (September / October 2023 Edition)
The September / October 2023 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "prioritiz[ing] high-touch disinfection through training and innovation" in the context of restrooms (P. 6-8), matting programs "for safety and cleanliness" (P. 10-12), preventing healthcare-associated infections in the context of long-term care (P. 16-19), and "executing a sustainable cleaning program" in higher education facilities (P. 20-21).
Facility Executive (October 2023 Edition)
The October 2023 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "green cleaning" since the COVID pandemic (P. 12-13), resilience of buildings during natural disasters (P. 16-18), and strategies for energy efficiency standards compliance of commercial buildings (P. 20-21).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (September / October 2023 Edition)
The September / October 2023 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "six steps to safely and efficiently remove water damage in buildings" (P. 20-21), severe weather preparedness (P. 24-26), the results of the 2023 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 41-44), and hand hygiene as an invention prevention strategy (P. 46-49).
Facility Management Journal (July / August 2023 Edition)
The July / August 2023 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine focuses on the theme of "technology." Topics discussed include: "Getting the most out of IoT [Internet of Things] in the workplace" (P. 26-31), the usage of artificial intelligence (AI) in facility management (P. 35-39), "how FMs can conquer digital transformation" (P. 42-45), "digital twins" for building operations" (P. 73-76), using technology to support a hybrid work model (P. 78-81), smart restroom technology (P. 98-100), and keeping as-built documentation up to date (P. 105-108).
ISSA Today (May / June 2023 Edition)
The May / June 2023 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses women in leadership in the cleaning industry (P. 12-21), "germs in buildings" (P. 28-31), "the potential of robotic automation and augmented reality in facility management" (P. 32-34), and environmental sustainability in the context of schools (P. 36-39).
Building Operating Management (June / July 2023 Edition)
The June / July 2023 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses the effect of "indoor environments" on "workforce productivity" (P. 10-11), water-conserving restroom fixtures (P. 16-18), and "emergency action plans" (P. 19-21).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (June 2023 Edition)
The June 2023 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "centralizing maintenance activities" (P. 4-5), improving energy efficiency (P. 6-11), battery-powered equipment (P. 12-14), and CMMS upgrades (P. 20-22).
Building Services Management (June 2023 Edition)
The June 2023 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses the importance of "clean restrooms" (P. 12), emergency response (P. 18), sensors for detecting unauthorized smoking (P. 20-21), and "malodor issues" associated with "no-water urinals" (P. 28-29).
11 Cleaning Technologies Every FM and BSC Should Consider
CleanLink article on 11 low-cost technologies to consider for the cleaning industry
Facility Maintenance Decisions (April / May 2023 Edition)
The April / May 2023 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses the usage of numerical metrics in facility management (P. 6-7), energy savings with lighting controls (P. 22-25), lessons learned from the COVID pandemic regarding indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools (P. 26-27), and considerations for selecting and using CMMS (Computerized maintenance management systems) software for facility management (P. 28-29).
Facility Management Journal (March / April 2023 Edition)
The March / April 2023 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine focuses on the theme of "sustainability" in facility management; there is also a discussion on indoor air quality (IAQ) on pages 34-37.