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.
Q&A with the Experts in Healthcare: Disinfectant and Surface Compatibility
This 45-minute ISSA interview discusses "surface disinfection compatibility" (the need to clean various surface materials differently because of the chemistry involved).
Building Services Management (September 2025 Edition)
The September 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "best practices for snow and ice removal" (P. 12-14), "IAQ strategies for commercial HVAC" regarding "common pollutants" (P. 16-18), "effective inventory control" for restrooms (P. 20-21), prevention of healthcare-acquired infections (P. 22-23), safety considerations related to "mobile elevated work platforms" (P. 24-25), "carpet care tips" for "bodily fluids" (P. 28-29), and "chemical dilution control" for cleaning chemicals and disinfectants (P. 32-33).
Charting the Course: The Future of Environmental Services
This 27-minute ISSA interview discusses using automation and sensor technology to solve problems in the cleaning industry.
Resilient Flooring: The optimal choice for health care environments
IFMA FMJ article on the usage of "resilient flooring materials... in health care settings" and why they could be more cost-effective (and safer and more durable over the long term "in high-traffic environments")
Facility Executive (June 2025 Edition)
The June 2025 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "making occupant wellness accessible through workplace design" (P. 14-15), how "workplace analytics help companies balance operational goals with employee needs" (P. 16-17), "healthcare restroom design" (P. 20-21), "finding tech-savvy contractors" in the context of facility management (P. 24-25), "cloud-based physical security platforms" for higher education (P. 26-27), and "protecting facilities against severe storm threats" (P. 28-29).
Building Services Management (June 2025 Edition)
The June 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "preferred upgrades" for "public restrooms in the U.S." (P. 10-11), cleaning and disinfection protocols in healthcare environments (P. 14-15), how "indoor chemistry influences the indoor environment" and the health of building occupants (P. 18-19), application of AI "in floor machines" (P. 20-21), and mold prevention through moisture monitoring (P. 26-27).
Building Operating Management (June / July 2025 Edition)
The June / July 2025 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses sustainability efforts in the restrooms of the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA (P. 8-11) and in energy use by the Osceola County School District in Florida (P. 12-15), how Baltimore City "uses a methodical approach for identifying and disposing of unwanted buildings" (P. 16-19), "preventing slips and falls" in healthcare facilities (P. I/6-8), and "dry surface biofilm" as a high-priority for removal during the disinfection process (P. I/10).
Building Services Management (May 2025 Edition)
The May 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "concrete floor maintenance" (P. 12-13), smart restroom fixtures such as dispensers with "internet-enabled" sensors (P. 16-17), "maintenance recommendations for common floor types" (P. 18-19), "restoration of water-damaged property" (P. 20-21), and "disinfectants in health care settings" (P. 30-31).
Seven Aspects of Surface and Product Selection: A Comprehensive Approach
This 59-minute ISSA webinar "offers a comprehensive examination of the essential process of selecting surfaces and products for healthcare settings."
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).
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).