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.
The Importance of Hygiene in Higher Education
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on how to maintain a "hygienic-focused campus"
Need-to-Know Carpet Equipment Components that Affect IAQ
CleanLink article on the possible implications of carpet care equipment and methods on indoor air quality
Building Operating Management (September 2023 Edition)
The September 2023 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses emergency preparedness (P. 6-9), "how to improve the restroom experience" (P. 16-18), and "8 benefits of artificial intelligence in facility management" (P. 19-21).
Building Services Management (September 2023 Edition)
The September 2023 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "snow and ice management" (P. 12-13), maintaining indoor air quality in the event of wildfire smoke (P. 14-15), "cleaning and disinfecting for health" in the context of restrooms (P. 16-17), health risks of cleaning chemicals (P. 18-19), and carpet cleaning (P. 24-25).
Keeping Indoor Air Good When Outdoor Air Is Bad
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on how to maintain indoor air quality when ventilation with outside air is unsuitable due to pollution
Sanitary Maintenance (July / August 2023 Edition)
The July / August 2023 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "effective training programs" in the janitorial / sanitation industry (P. 6-9), "how equipment selection affects indoor air quality" in the context of carpet care (P. 15-16), and planning ahead for weather events such as winter storms (P. 18-20).
Hard Floor Maintenance Tips for Educational Facilities
In this 5-minute ISSA video, Spartan Chemical representative Becky Kaufold "shares strategies for educational facilities to consider as they tackle challenging hard floor care issues."
Facility Cleaning Decisions (July / August 2023 Edition)
The July / August 2023 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses the mitigation of healthcare-acquired infections (P. 6-8), maintenance of batteries used in cleaning equipment (P. 10-11), and the results of the 2023 Facility Cleaning Decisions Management Survey (P. 14-18).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (August 2023 Edition)
The August 2023 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses security in the context of facilities (P. 6-10), lessons learned since the COVID pandemic regarding HVAC upgrades for the purpose of improving indoor air quality (P. 12-14), adoption of "smart" restroom fixtures (P. 16-18), and "choosing the right sealants for parking garages" (P. 24-27).
Facility Executive (August 2023 Edition)
The August 2023 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "integrating artificial intelligence in building operations" (P. 14-16), "a multi-layered approach to school safety" (P. 18-19), "the types of pests that linger within commercial buildings in warmer weather" (P. 26-27), and the usage of "mobile CMMS" in "maintenance operations" (P. 38-39).
Maintenance Sales News (July / August 2023 Edition)
The July / August 2023 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine includes listings of suppliers of ice melt products (P. 14-19) and "mop, brush, and broom manufacturers" (P. 32-41); there is also a discussion on "the proper use and importance of disinfectants and sanitizers" (P. 28-30).
Adapting to New Restroom Solutions
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on selecting "smart restroom technology" solutions