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.
Keeping Indoor Air Good When Outdoor Air Is Bad
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on how to maintain indoor air quality when ventilation with outside air is unsuitable due to pollution
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."
Health Benefits vs. Disbenefits from Indoor Air Cleaners
This 90-minute webinar by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discusses the effectiveness of various strategies used by commercial air cleaners that claim to improve indoor air quality.
Hard Floor Maintenance Tips for Educational Facilities
In this 5-minute ISSA video, Spartan Chemical representative Becky Kaufold "shares strategies for educational facilities to consider as they tackle challenging hard floor care issues."
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).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (July / August 2023 Edition)
The July / August 2023 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses the mitigation of healthcare-acquired infections (P. 6-8), maintenance of batteries used in cleaning equipment (P. 10-11), and the results of the 2023 Facility Cleaning Decisions Management Survey (P. 14-18).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (August 2023 Edition)
The August 2023 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses security in the context of facilities (P. 6-10), lessons learned since the COVID pandemic regarding HVAC upgrades for the purpose of improving indoor air quality (P. 12-14), adoption of "smart" restroom fixtures (P. 16-18), and "choosing the right sealants for parking garages" (P. 24-27).
Facility Executive (August 2023 Edition)
The August 2023 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "integrating artificial intelligence in building operations" (P. 14-16), "a multi-layered approach to school safety" (P. 18-19), "the types of pests that linger within commercial buildings in warmer weather" (P. 26-27), and the usage of "mobile CMMS" in "maintenance operations" (P. 38-39).
Maintenance Sales News (July / August 2023 Edition)
The July / August 2023 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine includes listings of suppliers of ice melt products (P. 14-19) and "mop, brush, and broom manufacturers" (P. 32-41); there is also a discussion on "the proper use and importance of disinfectants and sanitizers" (P. 28-30).
Adapting to New Restroom Solutions
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on selecting "smart restroom technology" solutions
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"