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 (March 2026 Edition)
The March 2026 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "empowering maintenance teams" (P. 12-13), using "smart building" data to make management decisions (P. 14-15), "how IoT and AI are reshaping facilities" (P. 16-17), and "universal design" for accessibility (P. 18-20).
INCLEAN (February - April 2026 Edition)
The February - April 2026 issue of ISSA's INCLEAN magazine discusses women in leadership in facilities management (P. 12-15), using "usage data" for "procurement in the cleaning and hygiene sector" (P. 18-20), "the cost case for going green" (P. 21-23), "psychosocial safety" in "facility management workplaces" (P. 34-35), and the importance of clean restrooms because they affect people's perception of the organization as a whole (P. 36-37).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (March / April 2026 Edition)
The March / April 2026 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "how to address dispenser requirements for multiple stakeholders" (P. 8-10), "overcoming entry-level staffing challenges... in the commercial cleaning industry" (P. 16-17), "why sustainability matters for K-12 schools" (P. 18-20), "myths and facts about green cleaning products" (P. 22-24), how to "turn your paper trash into a sustainable cleaning tool" (P. 26-27), the results of the 2026 CMM In-House / Facility Management Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 28-31), and "tips for relieving warm-weather pest pressures" (P. 34-36)
Contracting Profits (March / April 2026 Edition)
The March / April 2026 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses how to "extend carpet life with interim cleaning" (P. 6-7), "what building occupants want from hand hygiene products" (P. 8-10), "5 ways contract cleaning pros are using AI for their business" (P. 14-15), "how prominent women are transforming contract cleaning" (P. 16-19), and "how improving training programs can reduce turnover" (P. 20-21).
ISSA Today (March / April 2026 Edition)
The March / April 2026 edition of the ISSA Today magazine focuses on the theme of leadership in the cleaning industry. Topics discusses include: The "ESG" (environmental, social, and governance) framework for the cleaning industry (P. 14-16), "balancing intuition with data in hiring decisions... in the cleaning and facility solutions industry" (P. 22-23), the importance of delegation for leadership "in the facility services industry" (P. 24-25), and trends in adoption of robotic cleaning (P. 28-29).
Sustainability That Actually Works: Practical, Safe, Cost-Effective Green Cleaning Methods
CleanLink article on how to implement "sustainable cleaning methods [that] can improve safety, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and enhance both employee and guest satisfaction" in a manner that is "practical, measurable, and aligned with operational excellence"
Maintenance Sales News (March 2026 Edition)
The March 2026 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses retention of cleaning staff (P. 8-9), the "refinish vs. replacement" question for flooring (P. 14), "the hidden cost of inefficient dispensers" in restrooms (P. 16-17), bamboo-based toilet paper as a possible alternative to wood-based products (P. 18-19), and possible benefits of "entry matting" (P. 20-21). There is also a listing of "floorcare, carpet equipment & supplies" (P. 26-36).
Use Audits, Data, and Communication to Improve a Commercial Cleaning Business
CleanLink article on how commercial cleaning companies can approach complaints proactively via a "preventive cleaning" approach
Building Operating Management (March / April 2026 Edition)
The March / April 2026 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses accessibility considerations for restrooms (P. 8-10), improvements in air filtration and indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring by the the Los Angeles Unified School District after the Southern California wildfires of 2025 (P. 12-15), and the expected impact on energy management for facilities caused by increased adoption of AI (P. 16-18).
How Facility Manager’s Workflows Have Changed in the Technology Age
FacilitiesNet article on "how AI and soft skills are reshaping facilities management and making education and training more vital than ever"
Facility Maintenance Decisions (February / March 2026 Edition)
The February / March 2026 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses possible applications of AI in facility management (P. 4-5), usage of CMMS data for "maximizing performance" within the Baltimore City Public Schools system (P. 6-8), "panic system preparedness" (P. 10-12), and fire safety (P. 17-19).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (January / February 2026 Edition)
The January / February 2026 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "cleaning for sensitive populations" (P. 8-9), "cleaning for health in winter" (P. 12-14), "tech solutions" for avoiding "healthcare-associated infections" (P. 16-19), "how improved cleaning protocols are winning the fight against antimicrobial resistance" (P. 20-23), and avoiding cross-contamination in facility cleaning (P. 28-29).