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.
Robotics Are Changing the Landscape of K-12 Schools
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on how "autonomous cleaning robots support school staff and enhance learning environments"
Facility Maintenance Decisions (May 2026 Interactive Edition)
The May 2026 interactive edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "how to build the next facilities management workforce" (P. 2), "effective pest prevention" (P. 4), sustainability efforts at Harvard Business School (P. 6-9), grounds management equipment at Purdue University (P. 10-12), the importance of a "backup power plan" for facilities management (P. 17), the usage of drones for building condition assessment (P. 18-20), and exterior lift safety (P. 22-23).
Building Operating Management (May 2026 Edition)
The May 2026 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "access control strategies" (P. 4), "7 steps to success" for "facilities executives" (P. 8-11), "resilient design" in the School District of Palm Beach County, Florida (P. 14-16), how the Milwaukee area responded to the flash floods of August 2025 in terms of infrastructure (P. 18-20), and "NFPA 70B requirements" for electrical systems in commercial facilities (P. 22-23).
Facility Executive (March 2026 Edition)
The March 2026 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "empowering maintenance teams" (P. 12-13), using "smart building" data to make management decisions (P. 14-15), "how IoT and AI are reshaping facilities" (P. 16-17), and "universal design" for accessibility (P. 18-20).
Ready for What's Next: Building Better Cleaning Practices for the Next School Year
This 59-minute CleanLink webinar discusses "proven methods and emerging technologies that focus on high-touch areas and help minimize health risks for students and staff," "improved ventilation and air filtration to enhance indoor air quality," and "cleaning products and procedures designed to protect both people and the environment." (Note: A free registration is required to access the video.)
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (March / April 2026 Edition)
The March / April 2026 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "how to address dispenser requirements for multiple stakeholders" (P. 8-10), "overcoming entry-level staffing challenges... in the commercial cleaning industry" (P. 16-17), "why sustainability matters for K-12 schools" (P. 18-20), "myths and facts about green cleaning products" (P. 22-24), how to "turn your paper trash into a sustainable cleaning tool" (P. 26-27), the results of the 2026 CMM In-House / Facility Management Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 28-31), and "tips for relieving warm-weather pest pressures" (P. 34-36)
Building Operating Management (March / April 2026 Edition)
The March / April 2026 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses accessibility considerations for restrooms (P. 8-10), improvements in air filtration and indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring by the the Los Angeles Unified School District after the Southern California wildfires of 2025 (P. 12-15), and the expected impact on energy management for facilities caused by increased adoption of AI (P. 16-18).
Building Services Management (March 2026 Edition)
The March 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses reducing packaging and water usage in cleaning operations (P. 12-13), "early spring" grounds maintenance tasks (P. 16-17), "campus security" (P. 18-19), the importance of "moisture control" to maintain proper humidity levels (P. 20-21), "vinyl floor care" (P. 22-23), "restroom cleaning and disinfection guidelines" (P. 28-29), and worker safety considerations for graffiti removal (P. 30-31).
How Facility Manager’s Workflows Have Changed in the Technology Age
FacilitiesNet article on "how AI and soft skills are reshaping facilities management and making education and training more vital than ever"
Facility Maintenance Decisions (February / March 2026 Edition)
The February / March 2026 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses possible applications of AI in facility management (P. 4-5), usage of CMMS data for "maximizing performance" within the Baltimore City Public Schools system (P. 6-8), "panic system preparedness" (P. 10-12), and fire safety (P. 17-19).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (January / February 2026 Edition)
The January / February 2026 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses size considerations in carpet care equipment (P. 6-7), "how to teach frontline workers to use correct chemistry" in cleaning and disinfection tasks (P. 8-10), "why scent matters when building an odor control procedure" (P. 11), avoidance of healthcare-associated infections via "smarter cleaning, better training, and new tech" (P. 12-15), "disaster preparedness" for schools (P. 16-17), and "process improvements" for "improving productivity" in cleaning (P. 18-20).
Building Operating Management (January / February 2026 Edition)
The January / February 2026 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses facility maintenance at Stanford University (P. 4-7), how to select access control systems (P. 16-18), and "adaptive reuse" of commercial buildings in New York City (P. 19-21).