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 Executive (April 2023 Edition)
The April 2023 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses indoor and outdoor lighting (P. 14-17), indoor air quality improvements and floor maintenance in schools (P. 20-21 / 24-25), and compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (P. 37-38).
Maintenance Sales News (March / April 2023 Edition)
The March / April 2023 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine includes listings of odor control products (P. 10-11) and "equipment and supplies" for cleaning in the food service industry (P. 32-36); there are also discussions on "proper care of commercial carpet in high-traffic areas" (P. 12) and the importance of "entry matting" (P. 27-28).
Higher Education Case Study: Lehigh University
Case Study: Outsourcing for Lehigh University in 2023
ICC Releases Building Security Report and Guidance
FacilitiesNet article on the release of the 2022 Building Safety and Security Report by the International Code Council (ICC), which provides guidance on risk assessment and preparation for potential threats to public facilities. ( Direct link: https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/22-21727_COMM_Building_Security_RPT_FINAL.pdf )
ACI Launches C3 for Ingredient Cleaning Safety
"The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) kicked off National Cleaning Week by launching a redesigned database for its Cleaning Chemistry Catalog (C3), a resource that provides information related to the safety of ingredients used in household cleaning products." ( Direct link: https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/industry-priorities/science/cleaning-chemistry-catalog )
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (March / April 2023 Edition)
The March / April 2023 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses the results of the 2023 CMM In-House / Facility Management Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 10-15), "six simple steps to implement green cleaning within your facility (P. 17-18), promoting environmental sustainability in the context of educational facilities (P. 20-23), and EPA recommendations for implementing recycling programs (P. 26-29).
Candida auris Oubtreaks: What You Need to Know
CleanLink article on the CDC advisory regarding the spread of the Candida auris (C. auris) fungus as of March 2023
Bowling Green State University Adopts Robots to Support Custodians
Cleaning Maintenance & Management report on the recent addition of nine "autonomous cleaning robots" at Bowling Green State University "to help support its custodian staff"
Fast Facts: Breaking Down the Basics of Robots and Cobots
FacilitiesNet article on 5 common questions related to the usage of "automated devices" by the cleaning industry
How Building User Occupancy Affects the Cleaning Industry
In this 11-minute ISSA video, DCS Global representative Randy Burke "discusses how building owners and managers can do to handle the low occupancy issue [since the COVID pandemic] and create a plan that works."
3 Maintenance Benefits of 3D Cameras and Imaging in Facilities
FacilitiesNet article on how 3D cameras and imaging technology can "optimize building operations and maintenance"
Contracting Profits (March / April 2023 Edition)
The March / April 2023 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses the usage of electrostatic sprayers for infection control (P. 8-9), carpet cleaning strategies (P. 10-11), and the results of the 2023 Building Services Contractor (BSC) Market Report (P. 16-20).