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.
ISSA Today (November / December 2026 Edition)
The November / December 2026 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "the business case" of sustainability (P. 28-29), "designing cleaning programs... for the 'always short-staffed reality'" (P. 30-31), and the implications of "AI for the C-suite" in the cleaning industry (P. 34-36).
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"
Why AI Alone Won't Fix Your Facilities Program
Buildlings.com article on common mistakes and practical limitations related to the adoption of artificial intelligence in facility management
Contracting Profits (September / October 2026 Edition)
The September / October 2026 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses "the future of floor care" (P. 6-9), commercial cleaning in healthcare contexts (P. 14-17), "how to build a best-in-class safety program" (P. 18-19), and "how cleaning can improve occupants' first impressions" (P. 20-22).
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"
Facility Cleaning Decisions (September / October 2026 Edition)
The September / October 2026 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses preparing facilities for winter precipitation (P. 6-8), infection prevention in healthcare facilities (P. 9-11), making a financial case for the cleaning department (P. 12-15), and "essential elements facilitating floor safety" (P. 20-21).
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)
ISSA Show North America Preview Series: Flooring Identification Categories & Classifications
This 72-minute ISSA webinar discusses "how different flooring types... vary in density, porosity, and texture, and how those differences determine the right care approach."
How Allan Industries Brought Robots to Work in a Union Town
in this 22-minute ISSA interview, "two leaders from Allan Industries discuss the company's implementation of robotic technology at a substantial, newly constructed facility in the Philadelphia market" (and how this benefited both the company and the workforce by automating the more repetitive tasks without laying off anyone).
From Opinion to Evidence: The Next Era of Professional Cleaning
This 34-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).