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.
Facility Cleaning Decisions (November / December 2026 Edition)
The November / December edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "the top infection prevention tools and training tips supporting frontline teams" (P. 6-8), "the benefits of advancements in floor pad technology" (P. 10-11), "top child-changing table considerations for facility cleaning managers" (P. 12-13), usage of "drones to clean windows and exterior facades" at Kent State University in Ohio (P. 14-15), "how schools can support custodial teams during extreme heat" (P. 16-17), and "how LA Metro uses high-profile events to improve cleaning programs" (P. 18-22).
Weighing in on ROI of Cleaning Technology
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "tech pros and cons and best implementation methods for new equipment"
Why AI Alone Won't Fix Your Facilities Program
Buildlings.com article on common mistakes and practical limitations related to the adoption of artificial intelligence in facility management
Facility Cleaning Decisions (September / October 2026 Edition)
The September / October 2026 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses preparing facilities for winter precipitation (P. 6-8), infection prevention in healthcare facilities (P. 9-11), making a financial case for the cleaning department (P. 12-15), and "essential elements facilitating floor safety" (P. 20-21).
From Opinion to Evidence: The Next Era of Professional Cleaning
This 34-minute ISSA interview discusses "why cleaning is a public health issue, how the industry can move beyond visual inspections, and why measurable results matter."
When AI Fails: Rebuilding a successful foundation
IFMA FMJ article on the "challenges [that may] arise when AI moves into live operations" in facility management
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).
Why Building Maintenance Teams Keep Fixing the Same Problems
Buildings.com article on dealing with "recurring maintenance issues" in facility management (and the importance of recordkeeping and interoperability of data sources for preventive maintenance)
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")
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")
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (July / August 2026 Edition)
The July / August 2026 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "redefining the restroom experience through functional modernization" (P. 10-12), why "employee retention goes beyond financial compensation" for building service contractors (P. 20-23), "protecting long-term care residents" through the cleaning and disinfection process (P. 24-28), "how to create a restrooms older adults want to revisit" (P. 30-31), and "bridging the generational gap in facility management" (P. 32-34).