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.
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (July / August 2025 Edition)
The July / August 2025 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "choosing the right data strategy for smart restrooms" (P. 8-9), using the summer break to plan for floor care in educational facilities (P. 16-17), "handling and disposal of biohazardous waste in restrooms" (P. 18-20), "tips to protect your facility's allergy and asthma sufferers" (P. 24-25), dispenser designs for restrooms "that meet both custodian and customer needs" (P. 26-27), choosing the correct chemicals and procedures for floor maintenance depending on the floor type (P. 28-29), and focusing on restrooms to "improve your facility's image" (P. 30-32).
Building Services Management (July 2025 Edition)
The July 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine includes the 2025 Buyers' Guide, which contains contact information for "products, services, and equipment for building and facility service professionals"; there is also a discussion on sustainability of restroom products and accessibility considerations of restroom fixtures (P. 34-35).
Building Operating Management (July 2025 Interactive Edition)
The July 2025 interactive edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "ground source heat pumps... as an answer to energy efficiency needs" (P. 6-8), "return-to-work's influence on restroom design" (P. 10-12), "protecting vulnerable populations during natural disasters" (P. 16-18), and "K-12 school safety concerns" (P. 19).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (July 2025 Edition)
The July 2025 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "equipment rental" for facility maintenance (P. 10-13), HVAC retrofits for the purpose of energy efficiency (P. 14-16), and "strategies and tactics for worker safety" in grounds management (P. 18-20).
Measurable Results: Transforming spaces through occupancy-based setbacks
IFMA FMJ article on using occupancy data to "address both sustainability and energy efficiency in buildings, especially office spaces" and "provide energy and cost savings over the short and long term"
Resilient Flooring: The optimal choice for health care environments
IFMA FMJ article on the usage of "resilient flooring materials... in health care settings" and why they could be more cost-effective (and safer and more durable over the long term "in high-traffic environments")
Around-the-Clock Floor Care: Maintaining Hard Floors in High-Traffic Facilities
This 59-minute ISSA webinar discusses "tips on keeping your facility’s floors in prime condition without significantly disrupting building needs," such as "scheduling the best times to clean and restore flooring in high-traffic areas" and "choosing equipment and accessories that simplify floor cleaning and restoration processes."
The Future of Facility Care: Integrating Automation & Sustainability
This 51-minute ISSA webinar discusses "the latest advancements in automated maintenance solutions" that "not only improve operational efficiency but also significantly reduce environmental impact," and "how to leverage data analytics to optimize resource usage, enhance indoor air quality, and ensure compliance with sustainability standards."
CleanTalk - Floor Care & Maintenance: Best Practices
This 63-minute CleanLink webinar discusses "the key differences between vinyl types," "how to avoid costly mistakes," "what to do when floors need restoration," and "the right tools, equipment, products, and daily maintenance techniques." (Note: A free registration is required to access the video.)
Cleanfax (Summer 2025 Edition)
The Summer 2025 edition of the Cleanfax magazine discusses "practical uses of AI... in cleaning and restoration operations" (P. 8-9), the results of the 2025 Restoration Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 10-15), strategies for odor control (P. 20-22), and "the business case for adding IAQ [indoor air quality] to cleaning services" (P. 24-25).
Facility Executive (June 2025 Edition)
The June 2025 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "making occupant wellness accessible through workplace design" (P. 14-15), how "workplace analytics help companies balance operational goals with employee needs" (P. 16-17), "healthcare restroom design" (P. 20-21), "finding tech-savvy contractors" in the context of facility management (P. 24-25), "cloud-based physical security platforms" for higher education (P. 26-27), and "protecting facilities against severe storm threats" (P. 28-29).
Sanitary Maintenance (May / June 2025 Edition)
The May / June 2025 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine mentions the cleaning products that won the 2025 Distributor Choice Award (P. 6-13); there were also discussions on "how handwashing products helped drive product innovation in a post-pandemic setting" (P. 14-16) and "strategies for managing the effect of floor care on IAQ" (P. 18-20).