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 (November / December 2026 Edition)
The November/ December 2026 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "graffiti removal" (P. 10-11), "weighing in on ROI of new cleaning technology" (P. 12-15), "protect[ing] your facility from rodents and insects this winter" (P. 22-24), "prioritizing consistency in your cleaning program" (P. 28-29), "evidence-based cleaning" (P. 34-36), and "vacuum innovations" (P. 38-40).
Severe Weather Prep
CleanLink article on "prepar[ing] commercial cleaning operations for extreme weather"
Building Services Management (November 2026 Edition)
The November 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "winter care for different types of commercial properties" (P. 12-14), "emergency readiness" for the communication systems of K-12 schools (P. 24-25), "proper fastening tools for concrete" (P. 26-27), and "inclusive hygiene" in public restrooms (P. 32-33).
Small Snowfalls Create Plenty of Issues
FacilitiesNet article on why "a relatively small snowfall" can still pose potential challenges for facilities (and how to prepare for the snow and ice removal aspect)
Facility Cleaning Decisions (September / October 2026 Edition)
The September / October 2026 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses preparing facilities for winter precipitation (P. 6-8), infection prevention in healthcare facilities (P. 9-11), making a financial case for the cleaning department (P. 12-15), and "essential elements facilitating floor safety" (P. 20-21).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (September / October 2026 Edition)
The September / October 2026 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses the results of the 2026 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 10-14), the ISSA Show North America 2026 conference (P. 16-22), "the culprits behind poor indoor air" (P. 24-27), "proper decontamination [of] narcotic hazards" (P. 28-30), and "best practices for facility winterization" (P. 31-33).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (September 2026 Interactive Edition)
The September 2026 interactive edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses the role of managers in facilities maintenance (P. 4-5), "the University of Maine System's snow and ice treatment program" (P. 6-9), the 2026 NFMT (National Facilities Management & Technology) West Conference (P. 10-11), and infection prevention through proper cleaning of floors in healthcare facilities (P. I/10-11).
Sanitary Maintenance (July / August 2026 Edition)
The July / August 2026 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "common chemical wipe questions" (P. 8-9), "inventory planning" in advance for the winter season (P. 10-13), when to consider AI usage and automation (P. 14-17), and "assessing hand hygiene programs" (P. 18-20).
The Winter to Spring Transition: Why Facilities Teams Need Proactive Property Assessment
Buildings.com article on assessing building exteriors for possible "winter property damage" as a result of "freeze-thaw cycles"
Building Services Management (April 2026 Edition)
The April 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "mold remediation and disposal of damaged materials" (P. 18-19), "establish[ing] a preventive maintenance program" (P. 22-23), "dumpster safety guidelines" (P. 24-25), "after-winter parking lot maintenance" (P. 26-27), "resilient flooring" (P. 28-29), and potential cybersecurity risks from abuse of AI tools (P. 30-31).
The Productivity Killers Lurking in Hard Floor Care
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses "where hard floor care workflows often break down," "ways teams can regain control without adding staff or complicating processes," and "how small inefficiencies can slowly reduce productivity."
After the Thaw: Post-winter ground restoration
IFMA FMJ article on proper maintenance of building exteriors after winter