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 Cleaning Decisions (January / February 2022 Edition)
The January / February 2022 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses robotic vacuums (P. 10-12), "the difference between cleaners, disinfectants, and sanitizers, and when and how to use them" (P. 13-15), and "managing expectations of cleaning and indoor air quality as facilities reopen" (P. 16-17).
Building Services Management (February 2022 Edition)
The February 2022 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "IAQ and radon mitigation" (P. 12-13), "solutions to monitor and verify status on indoor spaces" (P. 20-21), "how to clean and disinfect" to reduce infection risk (P. 22-23), "propane-powered floor maintenance" (P. 26-27), and "physical and human factors in slip and fall prevention" (P. 30-31).
Higher Education Case Study: UMass Boston
Case Study: Outsourcing for UMass Boston in 2022
Building Services Management (January 2022 Edition)
The January 2022 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "how and when to" clean and disinfect (P. 12-13), "vacuum cleaner essentials for proper carpet care" (P. 14), and "restroom upgrades and cleaning tips" (P. 20-21).
Transportation Case Study: BWI Airport
Case Study: QA Inspections for BWI Airport since 2019
CDC COVID-19 Guidance for Workplaces and Businesses
Oct. 2021 CDC Guidance "to prevent and reduce transmission and maintain healthy business operations in non-healthcare workplaces"
Space / Resource Utilization
Suppliers of facility mapping software platforms that focus on space planning and resource utilization (e.g. energy usage optimization)
Customer Feedback Systems
Suppliers of cleaning / maintenance feedback systems (e.g. customer satisfaction surveys and maintenance requests)
Asset / Maintenance Management
Suppliers of facility management software platforms that focus on asset mapping and maintenance management
Occupancy Sensors
Suppliers of occupancy / traffic monitoring sensors
Occupancy / Traffic Monitoring
Suppliers of occupancy / traffic monitoring systems
How to Implement Performance-Based Contracting for Janitorial Services
Best practices for the outsourcing process