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.
Contracting Profits (May / June 2026 Edition)
The May / June 2026 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses selecting cleaners and disinfectants (P. 6-8), dual-bucket mopping systems (P. 9-11), and the results of the 2026 Building Service Contractor Market Study (P. 16-19).
Robotics Are Changing the Landscape of K-12 Schools
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on how "autonomous cleaning robots support school staff and enhance learning environments"
Facility Maintenance Decisions (May 2026 Interactive Edition)
The May 2026 interactive edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "how to build the next facilities management workforce" (P. 2), "effective pest prevention" (P. 4), sustainability efforts at Harvard Business School (P. 6-9), grounds management equipment at Purdue University (P. 10-12), the importance of a "backup power plan" for facilities management (P. 17), the usage of drones for building condition assessment (P. 18-20), and exterior lift safety (P. 22-23).
Facility Maintenance Goes Underfoot
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "carpet-care tips for high traffic areas"
Put It Away Every Time
CleanLink article on the importance of "putting products away immediately after use" in the context of "commercial cleaning operations"
How Cleaning Improves Indoor Air Quality
CleanLink article on the "vital role that cleaning can play to positively impact indoor air quality before it even reaches the HVAC system"
Sustainable Strategies for Public Restrooms
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "reduc[ing] environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and performance" in the context of public restrooms
What Facility Managers Should Look for in a Preventive Floor Maintenance Program
Buildings.com article on how to conduct "preventive floor maintenance"
Q&A with the Experts in Healthcare: Solutions and Innovation Meet Healthcare Surfaces
This 51-minute ISSA interview discusses the interaction between surfaces and disinfectants, with a focus on chemical compatibility, new technology, and training and communication (such as setting realistic expectations regarding antimicrobial films that claim to provide continuous protection)
ISSA Convenes Global Experts to Advance Safer Healthcare Environments at 2026 Healthcare Surfaces Summit
ISSA report on the upcoming 2026 Healthcare Surfaces Summit ( https://events.issa.com/events/hsi-summit-2026/ ) on May 5-6, which will focus on "surface selection, cleaning, and infection prevention by recognizing the critical role surfaces play in patient safety and the need to rethink traditional surface-care practices"
The Rise of the Robotic Workforce: Who Will Manage the Machines?
This 25-minute ISSA interview discusses "how to balance technology with people" when "robotics is being integrated into cleaning operations"
Sanitary Maintenance (April 2026 Edition)
The April 2026 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "floor safety" (P. 10-12), "current trends in dilution control in the commercial cleaning industry" (P. 13-15), and "more sustainable" cleaning systems (P. 16-19).