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.
Hospital Rooms Get Nearly 70% Cleaner With Visual Cue
Report on a September 2024 article in the American Journal of Infection Control on "impact of a color additive for disinfectant wipes on room cleanliness and turnaround time"; the conclusion was that "the use of a color additive may be a viable solution for reducing infection risk."
ISSA Today (September / October 2024 Edition)
The September / October 2024 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses the ISSA Show North America 2024 conference (P. 10-15), the GBAC STAR accreditation for facilities (P. 16-18), "best practices for bidding and estimating commercial floor cleaning" (P. 28-29), infection prevention in healthcare facilities (P. 30-31), and "misleading or exaggerated claims about... the effectiveness of products and services designed to improve indoor air quality" (P. 32-34).
Sanitary Maintenance (September 2024 Edition)
The September 2024 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses proper labeling of hazardous materials such as certain cleaning chemicals (P. 12-15) and the usage of lithium-ion batteries in floor care equipment (P. 16-19).
Disinfection Decoded: Exploring the Evolution and Importance of Surface Disinfection & Compatibility
In this 56-minute ISSA webinar, representatives from PDI discuss "how proper practices can help ensure surface and patient protection" in healthcare facilities and "the importance of adopting effective and compatible products, as well as embracing innovation and technology." Specific approaches such as hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and UV-C were mentioned.
Calculating the Cost of Space Inefficiencies
Buildings.com article on how facility managers can optimize the "allocation and usage" of their office space
Facility Management Journal (September / October 2024 Edition)
The September / October 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses hybrid working environments (P. 16-20), "facility cybersecurity" (P. 28-33), "the underestimated role of air filters in facility operations" (P. 52-56), "implementing robotic cleaners" (P. 58-63), "hidden sources [of] indoor air pollution... and mitigation measures" (P. 66-71), "inclusive hygiene in public restrooms" (P. 96-100), and the importance of proper maintenance of parking lots (P. 142-144).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (September / October 2024 Edition)
The September / October 2024 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses the results of the 2024 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 12-16), "staff training" for cleaning service providers (P. 18-20), the importance of drying hands after washing them (P. 28-30), the ISSA Show North America 2024 conference (P. 32-37), and dust removal protocols (P. 54-55).
Biofilms: Miss Them and They Will Cause Trouble
In this 10-minute ISSA video, Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) discusses "what you need to know to combat biofilms in your cleaning and disinfecting process."
Beyond the Myths: The Real Science of Cleaning
In this 17-minute ISSA video, Brandon Beyer of Univar Solutions discusses common myths regarding the science behind various cleaning products.
Building Services Management (September 2024 Edition)
The September 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "innovations in snow removal" (P. 12), indoor air quality (IAQ) improvements at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul, South Korea (P. 14-15), restrooms in "high-traffic venues like sports arenas and ballparks" (P. 16-17), "disinfection compatibility issues... in healthcare settings" (P. 18-19), and "effective carpet care" (P. 24-25).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (September 2024 Edition)
The September 2024 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses water bottle filling stations (P. 10-14), "security" and "energy efficiency" efforts of K-12 schools (P. 16-19 / 20-23), and safety considerations for "mobile elevated work platforms" (MEWPs) and telehandlers (P. 24-27).
Building Operating Management (September 2024 Edition)
The September 2024 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses electric vehicle (EV) charging stations (P. 8-11), sustainability efforts at the Citi headquarters in New York City (P. 12-15) and the State Farm Arena of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks (P. 16-18), and the impact of facility management on "customer experience and occupant productivity" (P. 19-21).