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.
DeWALT Recalls Push Mowers
FacilitiesNet article mentioning the recall of selected models of DeWALT's "Battery Push walk-behind mowers" and "Battery Self-Propelled walk-behind mowers" as of August 15, 2024 ( link to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Stanley-Black-Decker-Recalls-DeWALT-Battery-Walk-Behind-Mowers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard )
Facilities Evolution: Maintenance Technology Innovations
This 56-minute FacilitiesNet webcast discusses the usage of "digital and cloud-based tools to enhance predictive maintenance and operational efficiency" and "methods to enhance occupant satisfaction, balance security with convenience, and optimize both functionality and sustainability.
Sanitary Maintenance (July / August 2024 Edition)
The July / August 2024 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "innovations impacting the jan/san market" that were mentioned at Interclean Amsterdam 2024 (P. 8-11), "green and sustainable carpet care programs" (P. 12-15), and winter preparation in terms of determining the amount and type of ice melt to stock in advance (P. 20-24).
Health First: Cleaning for Health Versus Appearance and Smell
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses "a 'health-first' approach [to ensure] that building service contractors and in-house facility providers adopt cleaning strategies that protect building inhabitants."
EPA Proposes to Ban Chemical Used in Stain Removers
Cleaning Maintenance & Management report on the EPA's proposed rule "to ban the solvent 1-bromopropane (1-BP) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to safeguard public health and protect consumers and workers"
ISSA Today (July / August 2024 Edition)
The July / August 2024 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "data-driven cleaning" (P. 20-23), "how cleaning for health impacts occupant well-being" (P. 28-30), "artificial intelligence in professional cleaning" (P. 32-34), "reducing foodborne illnesses" (P. 36-37), adapting public restrooms for an "aging population" (P. 38-39), and the importance of indoor air quality (P. 40-42).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (July / August 2024 Edition)
The July / August 2024 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "poor air quality pitfalls and strategies for preventing them" (P. 4-7), usage of lithium-ion batteries in floor care equipment (P. 8-11), the risks related to "forever chemicals" such as PFAS [per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances] (P. 12-13), and the results of the 2024 Facility Cleaning Decisions Management Survey (P. 14-19).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (August 2024 Edition)
The August 2024 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses preventive and predictive maintenance (P. 4-6 / 12-15), "modern solutions" for pest control (P. 20-22), and "potential benefits" of computerized maintenance and management (CMMS) systems (P. 24-27).
Building Operating Management (August 2024 Edition)
The August 2024 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses the use of IoT (Internet of Things) technology for school safety (P. 14-17), reasons for considering smart restroom technology (P. 18-19), and emergency response for natural disasters (P. 23-25).
Building Services Management (August 2024 Edition)
The August 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "maintenance of coated concrete floors" (P. 12), "protection against graffiti" (P. 14-15), and "pest prevention tips for businesses" (P. 30-31).
Facility Executive (August 2024 Edition)
The August 2024 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "AI [artificial intelligence] in the fire and life safety domain" (P. 16-17), "workplace security" (P. 20-21), "curbing the growing rodent threat" (P. 22-23), and "5 tips for maintaining WELL certification in your buildings" (P. 26-27).
Maintenance Sales News (July / August 2024 Edition)
The July / August 2024 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses autonomous cleaning equipment (P. 8), "how to provide consistent, quality hand hygiene for all" (P. 9-10), and "understanding regulation and documentation for sanitizers and disinfectants" (P. 12-13); there are also listings of "mop, brush, and broom manufacturers" (P. 24-27) and suppliers of ice melt products (P. 28-33).