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.
Building Operating Management (May 2025 Edition)
The May 2025 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses post-COVID "health and safety certifications" for the Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center) in Los Angeles (P. 8-11), "maximizing building automation systems" (P. 16-19), and "the benefits of emergency drills" (P. 20-23).
Facility Executive (April 2025 Edition)
The April 2025 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "improving building operations with cloud-based applications" (P. 6-8), "ensuring fire extinguishers evolve with building needs" (P. 14-15), "investing in resilient and sustainable building envelope solutions" in educational facilities (P. 16-18), "how facilities can ensure operation resilience" (P. 21-22), and "best practices for video surveillance cybersecurity and management" (P. 24-25).
Integrating Smart Tech: Revolutionizing Your Cleaning Practice with AI
This 57-minute ISSA webinar discusses "strategies for cleaning companies and facilities to consider when integrating new technologies" related to AI and automation in general
Facilities Management's AI-Powered Revolution
2025 Buildings.com White Paper by Yardi on "the promise AI-enabled software offers to facilities managers," such as preventive maintenance, energy optimization, and automation of routine tasks
Facility Maintenance Decisions (April / May 2025 Edition)
The April / May 2025 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses the trend toward "Facilities Performance Management" (P. 4-5), usage of autonomous mowers in Amarillo, Texas (P. 6-8), and usage of CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems) in commercial facilities (P. 14-16).
Human-robot Collaboration 2.0: Precision partnerships for future-ready FM
IFMA FMJ article on how robots could be used in facility management in a collaborative manner alongside human workers
AI and Facility Management: How to Avoid Potential Pitfalls
Buildings.com article on "where to use AI" in "facility management and building operations" and "where not to use AI"
Facility Executive (February 2025 Edition)
The February 2025 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "cybersecurity plans and training" (P. 6-7), "innovations to save time, energy, and resources" for "cleaning equipment for custodial services" (P. 12-13), "infection prevention for senior facilities" (P. 14-15), "decarbonization strategies" (P. 16-19), and "effective outdoor lighting controls" (P. 24-25).
Sanitary Maintenance (January / February 2025 Edition)
The January / February 2025 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "adapting to autonomous floor equipment" (P. 12-14), "adapting to ADA" regulations in the context of restrooms (P. 15-17), and expected labor supply challenges in the jan/san industry (P. 18-19).
Go on Pathogen Patrol: Arm Yourself with Cleaning and Disinfecting Tips to Combat Facility Germs
This 60-minute ISSA webinar discusses how "your approach to cleaning and disinfection can make the difference between an outbreak and a healthy environment."
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (January / February 2025 Edition)
The January / February 2025 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "emergency eyewashes and showers" (P. 8-10), usage of artificial intelligence in infection prevention (P. 12-14), "usage directions and safety protocols for popular disinfecting products" (P. 16-17), "ergonomic vacuuming practices" (P. 18-20), how "clean spaces equals healthier lives" (P. 24-27), and disinfection protocols for "college campuses" during the "cold and flu season" (P. 28-30).
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).