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 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 Operating Management (October 2026 Edition)
The October 2026 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses facilities management at Galveston College in Texas (P. 4-6), "fault detection and diagnostics" (FDD) systems (P. 8-11), using technology to manage "plumbing systems and restrooms" (P. 12-15), flexible workspaces (P. 16-18), and "critical event management... in institutional and commercial buildings" (P. 19-21).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (September / October 2026 Edition)
The September / October 2026 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "building high-performance facilities management teams" (P. 4-5), modernization of maintenance sheds along the Pennsylvania Turnpike (P. 6-9), "solving IAQ issues in K-12 schools" (P. 12-15), and "addressing the challenges facing healthcare facilities" (P. 25).
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."
ISSA Today (September / October 2026 Edition)
The September / October 2026 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses the ISSA Show North America 2026 conference (P. 10-15), "what research says about cleaning products and respiratory health" (P. 16-19), "building sustainable success through best practices" (P. 20-22), "out-innovating rising costs in facility cleaning" (P. 26-28), "cleaning in the age of real-time data" (P. 30-32), "how physical AI can drive productivity and profitability" (P. 34-36), and the "TIME" (Total Integrated Measurement of the Environment) Framework cleaning model (P. 38-40).
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).
Cleanfax (Fall 2026 Edition)
The Fall 2026 edition of the Cleanfax magazine discusses "carpet care" (P. 16-18), smoke contamination as an often overlooked aspect of fire damage (P. 20-22), and maintenance of ceramic and porcelain tiles (P. 26-27).
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
Good AI Comes From Good Data: Without data discipline, even the smartest AI is bound to fail
IFMA FMJ article on why "data [is] the real AI bottleneck" regarding the adoption of AI and automation "in maintenance and asset management" (and what organizations could do "before investing in AI")
Facility Cleaning Decisions (July / August 2026 Edition)
The July / August 2026 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "inclusive hygiene" in the context of public restrooms (P. 8-10), "how floor pads and brushes enhance floor care" (P. 11-13), how the Minnesota Zoo maintains its cleaning program (P. 14-17), and "employee retention... for facility cleaning managers" (P. 18-19).
ISSA Today (July / August 2026 Edition)
The July / August 2026 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "how clean air is becoming a product" (P. 4-5), "the human side of artificial intelligence" (P. 6-7), the importance of "evidence-based inclusion" of environmental services in healthcare settings (P. 18-21), "sustainability trends" in "US foodservice operations" (P. 22-25), and "continuous improvement" through "physical AI" (P. 26-27).