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.

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

3 Ways to Remove Handwashing Barriers Inside Public Restrooms

Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on making handwashing more accessible through the choice of restroom devices and supplies

Snow Throwers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

FacilitiesNet article mentioning the recall of selected models of Ariens "snow throwers" of February 6, 2025

Building Services Management (February 2025 Edition)

The February 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses ladder safety (P. 18-19), usage of far-UVC for air disinfection (P. 22-23), "integrated pest management for health care facilities" (P. 24-25), changing the power source of maintenance equipment from propane to lithium-ion batteries (P. 26-27), and avoiding "slips, trips, and falls" in the work place (P. 30-31).

Facility Maintenance Decisions (February / March 2025 Edition)

The February / March 2025 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "sustainability and efficiency" in water heating at Quinnipiac University (P. 6-9), industry trends in grounds management (P. 10-12) and restroom fixtures (P. 17-19), and "strategies for successful exterior inspections" (P. 14-16).

ISSA Today (January / February 2025 Edition)

The January / February 2025 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "the urgent case for safer cleaning practices" (P. 10-13), "the tech solution to advance green cleaning" (P. 20-21), and "aligning automation solutions" to "custodial productivity goals" (P. 22-25).

Contracting Profits (January / February 2025 Edition)

The January / February 2025 of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses "proper floor maintenance" for the purpose of avoiding "slips, trips, and falls" (P. 6-8) and the 2025 Clean Buildings Conference (P. 20-21).

Building Services Management (January 2025 Edition)

The January 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "when and how to clean and disinfect surfaces" (P. 14-15), "software for building services" (P. 16-17), usage of AI for distribution of cleaning supplies and building management (P. 20-21 / 28-29), post-flooding cleanup (P. 26-27), and exterior lighting (P. 30-31).

Building Operating Management (January 2025 Edition)

The January 2025 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "adaptive reuse" of "aging facilities" (P. 8-11), "how smart restrooms make facilities more efficient" (P. 12-13), usage of AI in facility management (P. 14-15), "space management with smart technology" (P. 18-19), and education sessions at the 2025 National Facilities Management & Technology (NFMT) Conference on "sustainability assessments" (P. 22-23).

Facility Maintenance Decisions (January 2025 Edition)

The January 2025 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "establishing and ensuring school safety" (P. 6-9), "renewable HVAC technology" (P. 10-13), and "education sessions" at the 2025 National Facilities Management & Technology (NFMT) Conference (P. 18-19).

The Hidden Dangers of Everyday Cleaning Products

IFMA FMJ article on "the harmful chemicals found in commonly used cleaning supplies," their negative side effects, and possible less-harmful "alternative cleaning solutions"

Applying Botanical Solutions for Effective Disaster Remediation

Cleanfax article on the usage of "green" cleaning solutions for post-disaster cleanup
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