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.
Maintenance Sales News (October 2026 Edition)
The October 2026 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine focuses the ISSA Show North America 2026 conference, including a selected list of product vendors (P. 8-36). There are also discussions on determining whether quality issues in commercial cleaning are "a people problem or a process problem" (P. 48-50), the difference between "disinfectants" and "sanitizers" (P. 54), "rethink[ing] your floor care program... when market trends shift" (P. 60-61), autonomous equipment in floor cleaning (P. 62-63), and "maintaining restroom quality when foot traffic surges" (P. 64).
Weighing in on ROI of Cleaning Technology
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "tech pros and cons and best implementation methods for new equipment"
Purchasing Cheap Machines Can Be an Expensive Decision
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on why facility managers should take into account the "total cost of ownership" for floor care equipment as opposed to only the "upfront cost"
Building Services Management (October 2026 Edition)
The October 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses the usage of autonomous cleaning equipment at LaGuardia Airport (P. 12-13), "best practices for waste disposal" at K-12 schools (P. 14-15), hand hygiene (P. 16-17), "physical AI" platforms for building management (P. 18-19), "proper procedures for cleaning architectural glass products" (P. 20-21), "graffiti removal and surface maintenance" (P. 26-27), and "fundamentals of electrical safety for maintenance" (P. 30-31)
Don't Let Your Equipment Become the Weak Link
Cleanfax article on the importance of proper maintenance of floor care equipment
Building Operating Management (July / August 2026 Edition)
The July / August 2026 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "IAQ management" (P. 4-5), security camera upgrades for the Portland Public Schools system in Oregon (P. 6-8), usage of AI for predictive maintenance (P. 10-12), "designing for accessibility" for "neurodivergent employees" (P. 14-16), and the "rent vs. buy" decision for equipment (P. 18).
Building Services Management (July 2026 Edition)
The July 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine includes the 2026 Buyers' Guide, which contains contact information for "products and services for facility maintenance professionals."
Floor Care Basics and Beyond: Maintaining Natural and Manufactured Flooring
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses "the correct care strategy for stone, wood, resilient, and carpet floors," common mistakes to avoid, and choosing the right equipment and cleaning chemicals for various floor types.
Floor Care Strategies for Today's Commercial Spaces
This 63-minute CleanLink webinar discusses "the key differences among vinyl and laminate flooring types and how they impact maintenance practices," "the proper tools, equipment, products, and daily techniques to protect floors and prevent costly mistakes," and "strategies for floor restoration and long-term maintenance that safeguards both assets and operational efficiency." (Note: A free registration is required to access the video.)
Change for the Better: Promoting multipurpose floor equipment offers noteworthy benefits
This article from the May / June 2026 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine (P. 8-11) discusses the potential benefits of using "multipurpose floor equipment"
Facility Maintenance Decisions (June 2026 Edition)
The June 2026 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "strategic equipment planning and sustainability initiatives" in ground maintenance at Cornell University (P. 6-8), "making facility condition assessments work" (P. 10-12), and "parking structure maintenance tips" (P. 18-20).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (May / June 2026 Edition)
The May / June 2026 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine focuses on the theme of floor maintenance. Topics discussed include: "Flooring technologies and care strategies [that] support cleaner spaces" (P. 14-17), "proper wood floor care" (P. 18-21), "rethink[ing] the lifecycle of resilient flooring" (P. 22-24), and the usage of diamond floor pads for polishing floors (P. 28-30).