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.
Human-robot Collaboration 2.0: Precision partnerships for future-ready FM
IFMA FMJ article on how robots could be used in facility management in a collaborative manner alongside human workers
Sanitary Maintenance (March 2025 Edition)
The March 2025 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine includes the 2025 Buyers' Guide, which contains "contact information for over 500 suppliers" in the janitorial / sanitation industry.
Healthy Schools: A Cleaning Primer
This 53-minute CleanLink webinar "review[s] best practices and strategies for maintaining a clean and healthy education environment, and the importance of applying effective cleaning techniques to reduce the spread of germs and allergens, improve indoor air quality, and create a safer, more welcoming space for students and staff." (Note: A free registration is required to access the video.)
Building Services Management (March 2025 Edition)
The March 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "adjust[ing] a facility's operations and procedures to prepare for warmer weather" (P. 16-17), security plans for college campuses (P. 18-19), "carpet care and maintenance" (P. 22-23), and "sources of office air pollution" (P. 24-25).
Building Operating Management (March / April 2025 Edition)
The March / April 2025 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "all-in-one sink and hand drying stations" in restrooms (P. 8-10), how a "Kentucky school district realizes massive energy savings [and] building upgrades with performance contracting" (P. 12-15), and "green roof systems" (P. 16-18).
Cleanfax (Spring 2025 Edition)
The Spring 2025 edition of the Cleanfax magazine discusses "flooring issues" that are not necessarily "related to cleaning" (P. 6-7), "mold remediation mistakes" (P. 20-21), and proper assessment of "water damage categories" (P. 22-24).
AI and Facility Management: How to Avoid Potential Pitfalls
Buildings.com article on "where to use AI" in "facility management and building operations" and "where not to use AI"
Associations Provide Risk Analysis for Microbial-Based Cleaning Products
CleanLink report on a February 2025 publication from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and AISE (International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products) that provides guidance on the "risk assessment and management" of "microbial-based cleaning products (MBCPs)"
The Key to Extending Carpet Life
CleanLink article on "preserving the lifespan as well as maintaining appearance" of carpets
Facility Executive (February 2025 Edition)
The February 2025 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "cybersecurity plans and training" (P. 6-7), "innovations to save time, energy, and resources" for "cleaning equipment for custodial services" (P. 12-13), "infection prevention for senior facilities" (P. 14-15), "decarbonization strategies" (P. 16-19), and "effective outdoor lighting controls" (P. 24-25).
Sanitary Maintenance (January / February 2025 Edition)
The January / February 2025 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "adapting to autonomous floor equipment" (P. 12-14), "adapting to ADA" regulations in the context of restrooms (P. 15-17), and expected labor supply challenges in the jan/san industry (P. 18-19).
Productive Cleaning: Ensuring Satisfaction While Maintaining Efficiency
IFMA FMJ article on how "machine design" via an "ergonomics-first approach" and "proactive maintenance" can lead to "a better user experience" for the cleaning staff