Industry Trends
Elliott’s Industry Trends features forward-thinking ideas on where the industry is heading, including addressing best practices, design considerations, productivity enhancements, and other ideas that will shape how owners and occupiers of commercial real estate plan their best practices. These articles are intended to stimulate ‘out of the box’ thinking about how to deliver the optimum environment for each industry’s unique needs.
ISSA Today (September / October 2026 Edition)
The September / October 2026 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses the ISSA Show North America 2026 conference (P. 10-15), "what research says about cleaning products and respiratory health" (P. 16-19), "building sustainable success through best practices" (P. 20-22), "out-innovating rising costs in facility cleaning" (P. 26-28), "cleaning in the age of real-time data" (P. 30-32), "how physical AI can drive productivity and profitability" (P. 34-36), and the "TIME" (Total Integrated Measurement of the Environment) Framework cleaning model (P. 38-40).
Building Services Management (September 2026 Edition)
The September 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses common restroom issues to avoid (P. 20-21), "infection control procedures for healthcare facilities' HVAC" (P. 22-23), "VCT floor care plan" (P. 28-29), and water / moisture detection systems as a prevention measure (P. 26-27, 34-35).
Cleanfax (Fall 2026 Edition)
The Fall 2026 edition of the Cleanfax magazine discusses "carpet care" (P. 16-18), smoke contamination as an often overlooked aspect of fire damage (P. 20-22), and maintenance of ceramic and porcelain tiles (P. 26-27).
Why “Self-Cleaning” Restrooms Still Need Human Expertise to Deliver Real Hygiene
Buildings.com article on the practical limitations of "self-cleaning" restroom technology and why management and "human judgment" are still crucial
Think You Don’t Have Lone Workers? Think Again.
Facility Executive article on the concept of "lone workers" (defined as "anyone who cannot be seen or heard by a colleague if they need assistance") in facility management and how to reduce the safety risks involved
Sanitary Maintenance (July / August 2026 Edition)
The July / August 2026 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "common chemical wipe questions" (P. 8-9), "inventory planning" in advance for the winter season (P. 10-13), when to consider AI usage and automation (P. 14-17), and "assessing hand hygiene programs" (P. 18-20).
The True Cost of Deferred Cleaning: How Preventive Janitorial Programs Protect Building Assets
Buildings.com article on why "deferred cleaning" is not a viable "cost-saving measure" for commercial buildings because "microscopic contaminants accelerate structural wear and tear" over the long term
Hybrid Work Changed Building Operations. Restroom Strategies Need to Change Too.
Buildings.com article on how hybrid work schedules affect the way that restrooms should be cleaned for commercial office environments (and the role of smart restroom technology for "plan[ning] for variable occupancy")
Biofilm: The Invisible Barrier to a Clean Healthcare Environment
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on what biofilms are, how they form on surfaces, and the implications on the cleaning and disinfection process
The Global Self-cleaning Restroom Trend: Why technology still needs human expertise
IFMA FMJ article on the practical limitations of "self-cleaning restroom" technology (and how technology could help human cleaners do their job as opposed to replacing them)
Building Services Management (August 2026 Edition)
The August 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses the role of automatic doors for accessibility and security (P. 18-19), the role of lighting for workplace safety (P. 20-21), "engineering surfaces for cleanliness and longevity" (P. 22-23), "concrete parking structure maintenance" (P. 26-27), and "exclusion" as a "proactive control method" for pests (P. 30-31).
Good AI Comes From Good Data: Without data discipline, even the smartest AI is bound to fail
IFMA FMJ article on why "data [is] the real AI bottleneck" regarding the adoption of AI and automation "in maintenance and asset management" (and what organizations could do "before investing in AI")