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 Maintenance Decisions (January 2024 Edition)
The January 2024 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "aligning maintenance and engineering activities... with core business objectives" (P. 4-5), restroom "renovations that deliver efficiency and savings" (P. 10-11), and balancing indoor air quality improvements with sustainability goals (P. 16-19).
Building Services Management (January 2024 Edition)
The January 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "avoid[ing] carbon monoxide exposure when using heat" (P. 12-13), guidelines from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) regarding "why and how to disinfect" (P. 14-15), and using "technology and data analytics" in facility management (P. 16-17).
Class A Office Case Study
Case Study: Performance Improvement Program for a Class A Commercial Office in 2023
Pressure Washers Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
FacilitiesNet article mentioning the recall of FNA Group's "Simpson Gas Pressure Washers line of products" as of December 28, 2023
Examine Your Battery Options
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "battery selection for your floorcare equipment"
Facility Management Journal (November / December 2023 Edition)
The November / December 2023 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine focuses on the theme of "real estate & property management" and "occupancy." Topics discussed include: Smart building technology (P. 36-40), "five ways AI can prevent cyberattacks" (P. 46-49), maintenance checklists (P. 56-60), "safeguarding IAQ [indoor air quality] amidst outdoor air challenges" such as wildfires (P. 62-66), and "using apps to save FM institutional knowledge" (P. 68-70).
Facility Executive (December 2023 Edition)
The December 2023 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "how spatial analytics can shape the workplace" (P. 8-9), monitoring indoor air quality to reduce viral transmission risk (P. 10-11), optimization of "energy systems" (P. 12-13), and succession planning in facility management (P. 23-24).
Building Services Management (December 2023 Edition)
The December 2023 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "specialized PPE" for "extreme conditions" (P. 20-21) and "floor maintenance for slip and fall prevention" for "winter safety" (P. 32-33).
Maintenance Sales News (November / December 2023 Edition)
The November / December 2023 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses restroom care and odor control (P. 8-12) as well as the evolution of the cleaning industry in terms of products and systems (P. 26-27).
The Down and Dirty on Cleaning in Virus Season
CleanLink article on disinfecting "high-contact areas" during the "annual outbreak season"
Spread Cleanliness, Not Germs
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "best practices for preventing cross-contamination"
Building Services Management (November 2023 Edition)
The November 2023 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "winter maintenance... for commercial properties" (P. 14-16), recent research from Tork showing "a link between clean, well-functioning workspaces and employee satisfaction" (P. 20-21), "how to keep temporary workers safe" (P. 22-23), and "four considerations" for cleaning small spaces in restrooms (P. 32-33).