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 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).
Sanitary Maintenance (May / June 2025 Edition)
The May / June 2025 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine mentions the cleaning products that won the 2025 Distributor Choice Award (P. 6-13); there were also discussions on "how handwashing products helped drive product innovation in a post-pandemic setting" (P. 14-16) and "strategies for managing the effect of floor care on IAQ" (P. 18-20).
Maintenance Sales News (May 2025 Edition)
The May 2025 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses "selecting the right chemical dilution control system for your custodial operation" (P. 8-9), "the often overlooked role of shoes in spreading pathogens" (P. 10-11), the importance of hand hygiene "for business success" and "in industrial settings (P. 12 / 22-23), and "winning strategies for selecting and using better cleaning chemicals and related supplies" (P. 14-15).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (March / April 2025 Edition)
The March / April 2025 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "improving efficiency with tools that are ergonomic and versatile" in the context of commercial cleaning (P. 6-8), accessibility of handwashing options such as no-touch solutions" (P. 9-11), "how Chicago Public Schools benefits from shifting to in-house cleaning programs" (P. 12-15), "how the labor shortage is impacting the cleaning industry" (P. 16-17), and Fairfield University's efforts to "stop waste at the source" (P. 20-22).
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."
Healthy Schools: A Cleaning Primer
This 53-minute CleanLink webinar "review[s] best practices and strategies for maintaining a clean and healthy education environment, and the importance of applying effective cleaning techniques to reduce the spread of germs and allergens, improve indoor air quality, and create a safer, more welcoming space for students and staff." (Note: A free registration is required to access the video.)
Building Operating Management (March / April 2025 Edition)
The March / April 2025 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "all-in-one sink and hand drying stations" in restrooms (P. 8-10), how a "Kentucky school district realizes massive energy savings [and] building upgrades with performance contracting" (P. 12-15), and "green roof systems" (P. 16-18).
3 Ways to Remove Handwashing Barriers Inside Public Restrooms
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on making handwashing more accessible through the choice of restroom devices and supplies
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 Techniques to Stop the Spread of Norovirus
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "prevent[ing] norovirus infection"
Maintenance Sales News (November / December 2024 Edition)
The November / December 2024 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses "zero-emission floor burnishers" (P. 20-22), "promoting effective hand and personal hygiene... to reduc[e] germ spread" (P. 32-33), and "how to effectively clean and restore water-damaged carpets" (P. 34-35).
Facility Management Journal (September / October 2024 Edition)
The September / October 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses hybrid working environments (P. 16-20), "facility cybersecurity" (P. 28-33), "the underestimated role of air filters in facility operations" (P. 52-56), "implementing robotic cleaners" (P. 58-63), "hidden sources [of] indoor air pollution... and mitigation measures" (P. 66-71), "inclusive hygiene in public restrooms" (P. 96-100), and the importance of proper maintenance of parking lots (P. 142-144).