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.
Fast Facts: Ergonomics Factors into Physical and Mental Health for Workers
CleanLink article on ergonomic considerations of cleaning equipment for janitorial workers
ISSA Today (January / February 2023 Edition)
The January / February 2023 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses training cleaning workers "to protect human health" (P. 18-21), the importance of cybersecurity for the cleaning industry (P. 22-24), financial forecasting in the cleaning industry (P. 25-26), and the management of storage areas for cleaning supplies and equipment (P. 28-33).
Sanitary Maintenance (January / February 2023 Edition)
The January / February 2023 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses autonomous floor cleaning equipment (P. 8-9) and sustainability considerations for paper tissue products (P. 10-13).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (January / February 2023 Edition)
The January / February 2023 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses cleaning in K-12 schools (P. 8-9), infection prevention in healthcare facilities (P. 14-18), "how to use your cleaning products to their fullest extent" (P. 20-23), using spraying drones for exterior cleaning (P. 26-28), and surface disinfection with UV light (P. 29-31).
Wet Dry Vacuums Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
FacilitiesNet article mentioning the recall of three models of BISSELL wet / dry vacuums as of January 12, 2023
Facility Maintenance Decisions (February / March 2023 Edition)
The February / March 2023 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses the "green roof" at the Javits Convention Center in New York City (P. 8-13), the transition to electric vehicles for grounds maintenance (P. 14-17), addressing staffing challenges for maintenance and engineering at educational facilities (P. 22-24), and the evolution of restroom products (P. 25-27).
Building Services Management (February 2023 Edition)
The February 2023 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses routines in vacuum cleaning (P. 18-19), action plans for improving indoor air quality (P. 20-21), and floor cleaning equipment (P. 26-27).
Maintenance Sales News (January / February 2023 Edition)
The January / February 2023 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine includes the 2023 Buyers' Guide, which contains a "directory of supplies involved in the jan/san and related industries."
Overcoming Facility Maintenance Challenges With Technology
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on the applications of technology in facility maintenance
Contracting Profits (January / February 2023 Edition)
The January / February 2023 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses the selection of floor cleaning equipment (P.6-9), usage of sealed hand sanitizer dispensers (P. 10-11), and sustainability considerations with facility management (P. 16-19).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (January 2023 Edition)
The January 2023 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses a Michigan high school's adoption of 405nm lighting for continuous disinfection (P. 8-11; note that the reference to "UV" in the original print version is technically a misnomer, as 405nm is in the visible range); "operator safety and comfort" considerations when selecting grounds maintenance equipment (P. 12-15); and building automation systems (P. 16-18).
Facility Management Journal (November / December 2022 Edition)
The November / December 2022 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine focuses on the theme of "FM finance and strategy." Topics discussed include: "The role of predictive maintenance" (P. 40-43), "why commercial cleaning remains essential" after the COVID-19 pandemic (P. 56-58), preparedness for "severe conditions" and other emergencies (P. 63-65 / 87-90), "planning for equipment upgrades" (P. 72-76), "frontline defense for flood-prone infrastructure" (P. 83-86), and "FM metrics and strategies for building health" (P. 91-95).