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.
U.S. Janitorial Services Market to Reach $100B by 2033
CMM article discussing the future market of U.S. janitorial services based on their current statuses
3 Non-Negotiables for Effective AI Adoption in Building Management
Buildings.com article on proper implementation of artificial intelligence in smart building systems (extent of automation, proper data management, and human oversight)
Staffing Strategies that Meet Cleaning Needs
This CleanLink article discusses "a practical approach to making agency staffing work."
The Power of IoT in Facility Services
This 47-minute ISSA podcast (Episode 23 of the "Hard Refresh" series) discusses "how IoT is reshaping janitorial services—from demand-driven cleaning to real-time proof of service."
Misunderstanding pH
This article from the Fall 2025 edition of the Cleanfax magazine (P. 32-33) discusses the the common pitfall of assuming that the pH of a cleaning solution is the main factor that determines its strength, reactivity, and/or relative safety
Busyness vs. Business in the Age of AI
This 19-minute ISSA interview discusses "the difference between being busy and building a business that lasts" and the role of AI in business operations
How to Build a Unified Data Ecosystem
Buildings.com article on how to integrate "siloed data systems" for "remote control and real-time monitoring" via "smart building platforms powered by AI"
ISSA Show North America 2025 Emphasizes Technology & Innovation
Cleanfax article on the upcoming ISSA Show North America 2025 conference
Get the Most Out of Your Security Technology Investment
Buildings.com article on "recent developments in the security tech space" and how security in business buildings should be applied
Facility Executive (August 2025 Edition)
The August 2025 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "how modern CMMS platforms can be the key to optimizing workplace efficiency for employees and maintenance teams" (P. 6-7), the usage of IoT (Internet of Things) technology in "groundskeeping and outdoor maintenance equipment" (P. 10-12), a "layered approach" to cybersecurity (P. 14-16), and "how facility managers can avoid greenwashing" in its sustainability claims (P. 27-29).
INCLEAN (July / August 2025 Edition)
The July / August of 2025 edition of ISSA's INCLEAN magazine discusses "low-impact" cleaning equipment (P. 28-30), things to consider before adopting "AI, IoT, and automation" in cleaning operations (P. 34-36), proper handling of cleaning chemicals (P. 37-39).
The ABCs of Back-to-School Cleaning
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on how schools can prepare for the upcoming academic year by "conduct[ing] a top to bottom cleaning"