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.
Q&A with the Experts in Healthcare: Solutions and Innovation Meet Healthcare Surfaces
This 51-minute ISSA interview discusses the interaction between surfaces and disinfectants in healthcare applications, with a focus on chemical compatibility, new technology, and training and communication (e.g. setting realistic expectations about antimicrobial films that claim to provide continuous protection)
From Cleaning to Disease Intervention
Cleanfax article on treating professional cleaning as a "core public health intervention" for "interrupt[ing] disease transmission"
Five Technologies That Clean the Air
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on the advantages and disadvantages of five common approaches of air purification technology
Navigating the Hybrid Workplace: Evolving FM strategies for remote & on-site teams
IFMA FMJ article on how to deal with the "variability" of hybrid work environments
The Rise of the Robotic Workforce: Who Will Manage the Machines?
This 25-minute ISSA interview discusses "how to balance technology with people" when "robotics is being integrated into cleaning operations"
Sanitary Maintenance (April 2026 Edition)
The April 2026 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "floor safety" (P. 10-12), "current trends in dilution control in the commercial cleaning industry" (P. 13-15), and "more sustainable" cleaning systems (P. 16-19).
The Winter to Spring Transition: Why Facilities Teams Need Proactive Property Assessment
Buildings.com article on assessing building exteriors for possible "winter property damage" as a result of "freeze-thaw cycles"
Earth Day 2026: Highlighting Sustainable Practices and Green Cleaning
This 57-minute ISSA webinar discusses "how sustainable cleaning practices [are] good for business," "essential strategies to create healthier spaces," "improv[ing] indoor air quality while reducing chemical exposure and health risks," and "lower[ing] ower operational costs through smarter chemical, energy, and water use."
Building Operating Management (April 2026 Interactive Edition)
The April 2026 interactive edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses potential legal liabilities associated with building security issues (P. 4), sustainability-related facility upgrades with UCI Health in Irvine, California (P. 8-11), "4 steps for improving facilities efficiency" (P. 12), a recap of the 2026 NFMT East (National Facilities Management & Technology) Conference (P. 18-19), and "how building technologies [can] become cyberattack vectors" (P. 20).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (March / April 2026 Edition)
The March / April 2026 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses the importance of hand hygiene for infection prevention (P. 6-9), "factors to consider before purchasing floor cleaning equipment" (P. 10-12), "how facilities teams can fight against pest infestations" (P. 13), women in leadership in "large-scale custodial operations" (P. 14-17), "turning facility evaluations into tools for continuous improvement" (P. 18-19), and "strategies for minimizing disruptions and improving reliability" for cleaning operations (P. 24).
Building Services Management (April 2026 Edition)
The April 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "mold remediation and disposal of damaged materials" (P. 18-19), "establish[ing] a preventive maintenance program" (P. 22-23), "dumpster safety guidelines" (P. 24-25), "after-winter parking lot maintenance" (P. 26-27), "resilient flooring" (P. 28-29), and potential cybersecurity risks from abuse of AI tools (P. 30-31).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (April / May 2026 Edition)
The April / May 2026 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses security as an "operational mandate" (P. 4-5), "modern grounds management [that] blends traditional equipment, robotics, and data-driven tools to boost efficiency" (P. 6-8), "balancing water savings with real-world performance" in the context of restroom fixtures (P. 16-18), and "the challenges facing institutional and commercial facilities" in 2026 such as staffing (P. 24-26).