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.
Need-to-Know Carpet Equipment Components that Affect IAQ
CleanLink article on the possible implications of carpet care equipment and methods on indoor air quality
Sanitary Maintenance (July / August 2023 Edition)
The July / August 2023 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "effective training programs" in the janitorial / sanitation industry (P. 6-9), "how equipment selection affects indoor air quality" in the context of carpet care (P. 15-16), and planning ahead for weather events such as winter storms (P. 18-20).
Restroom Care Goes Smart: Increase Efficiency, Improve Hygiene, and Enhance User Experience
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses "internet-connected equipment and the actions involved in creating a smart restroom," "the most effective cleaning and inspection processes," "odor control tips," and "efficiency best practices that will enhance the restroom user’s experience."
Core Concepts of Disinfection: A Layered Approach to Break the Chain of Transmission in Facilities
This 56-minute ISSA webinar includes "latest guidance from experts dedicated to helping fight infectious issues in facilities... with a focus on procedures and best practices, partnered with proven technology and products"
5 Adjustments Cleaning Pros Make To Improve Restrooms
CleanLink article on addressing common mistakes in restroom cleaning
Facility Management Journal (May / June 2023 Edition)
The May / June 2023 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine focuses on the themes of "risk management" and "health & safety." Topics discussed include: "FM's role in people's well-being" (P. 12-17), security technology for higher education campuses (P. 20-24), risk mitigation in the event of severe weather / natural disasters (P. 40-42 / 75-78), "cybersecurity in the era of smart building" (P. 44-46), "using data management to maintain aging infrastructure" (P. 54-58), lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic regarding cleaning, disinfection, and indoor air quality (P. 60-63 / 84-88), "protective strategies to prevent slips and falls" (P. 64-68), "facility condition assessments" (P. 67-71), and preventive / predictive maintenance (P. 89-92).
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).
Trends in Hard Floors: What You Need to Know About Today’s Hard Floor Materials and Cleaning Systems
This 68-minute ISSA webinar discusses "best cleaning and care practices" for maintaining hard floors.
Facility Cleaning Decisions (May / June 2023 Edition)
The May / June 2023 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "emergency preparedness" (P. 10-13), "challenges and benefits of daytime vacuuming" (P. 14-16), and "re-evaluating any facility cleaning program" (P.18-19).
Crack the Code on Carpet Care: Creating a program to solve your toughest carpet cleaning challenges
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses "insights on carpet care trends, technology, chemistry, and best practices from leading industry experts."
Facility Cleaning Decisions (March / April 2023 Edition)
The March / April 2023 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "best practices [for] assessing custodial training for accuracy and retention" (P. 6-11), "preventing bird issues at commercial facilities" (P. 12-13), lessons learned from the COVID pandemic regarding "cleaning for health" (P. 14-17), and "assessing a cleaning program for areas of improvement" (P. 18-19).
Germ Busters: Ongoing Strategies for Clean & Healthy Facilities
This 58-minute ISSA webinar discusses the strategies for "protecting facility inhabitants from infectious diseases."