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.
From Opinion to Evidence: The Next Era of Professional Cleaning
This 19-minute ISSA interview discusses "why cleaning is a public health issue, how the industry can move beyond visual inspections, and why measurable results matter."
Facility Maintenance Decisions (September 2026 Interactive Edition)
The September 2026 interactive edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses the role of managers in facilities maintenance (P. 4-5), "the University of Maine System's snow and ice treatment program" (P. 6-9), the 2026 NFMT (National Facilities Management & Technology) West Conference (P. 10-11), and infection prevention through proper cleaning of floors in healthcare facilities (P. I/10-11).
Why “Self-Cleaning” Restrooms Still Need Human Expertise to Deliver Real Hygiene
Buildings.com article on the practical limitations of "self-cleaning" restroom technology and why management and "human judgment" are still crucial
Think You Don’t Have Lone Workers? Think Again.
Facility Executive article on the concept of "lone workers" (defined as "anyone who cannot be seen or heard by a colleague if they need assistance") in facility management and how to reduce the safety risks involved
The True Cost of Deferred Cleaning: How Preventive Janitorial Programs Protect Building Assets
Buildings.com article on why "deferred cleaning" is not a viable "cost-saving measure" for commercial buildings because "microscopic contaminants accelerate structural wear and tear" over the long term
Hybrid Work Changed Building Operations. Restroom Strategies Need to Change Too.
Buildings.com article on how hybrid work schedules affect the way that restrooms should be cleaned for commercial office environments (and the role of smart restroom technology for "plan[ning] for variable occupancy")
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (July / August 2026 Edition)
The July / August 2026 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "redefining the restroom experience through functional modernization" (P. 10-12), why "employee retention goes beyond financial compensation" for building service contractors (P. 20-23), "protecting long-term care residents" through the cleaning and disinfection process (P. 24-28), "how to create a restrooms older adults want to revisit" (P. 30-31), and "bridging the generational gap in facility management" (P. 32-34).
Building Operating Management (July 2026 Interactive Edition)
The July 2026 interactive edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses how the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee "operates with a lean facilities staff" (P. 8-11), "sustainable initiatives" by the Menasha Joint School District in Wisconsin (P. 12-16), the importance of access control systems (P. 18), and "tapping into building automation for energy efficiency" (P. 20-23).
Facility Executive (June 2026 Edition)
The June 2026 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "managing safety and mitigating risk in cleaning robotics" (P. 12-14), "leveraging operational intelligence" related to smart building systems (P. 25-26), why AI integration is important in facility management (P. 27-29), "vapor intrusion" as an "emerging threat to indoor air quality" (P. 30-31), and "when restroom wear signals bigger facility problems" (P. 38-39).
Preparing for the Surge: Facility readiness lessons from the 2026 FIFA World Cup
IFMA FMJ article on how facility managers can prepare for the "operational readiness challenge" from the "demand surge" associated with major events
Addressing Commercial Cleaning Safety Blind Spots
CleanLink article on the "safety blind spot" regarding janitorial staff working in less-visible areas (and how to build "safety systems... for real-time response")
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"