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.
Why Building Maintenance Teams Keep Fixing the Same Problems
Buildings.com article on dealing with "recurring maintenance issues" in facility management (and the importance of recordkeeping and interoperability of data sources for preventive maintenance)
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (September / October 2026 Edition)
The September / October 2026 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses the results of the 2026 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 10-14), the ISSA Show North America 2026 conference (P. 16-22), "the culprits behind poor indoor air" (P. 24-27), "proper decontamination [of] narcotic hazards" (P. 28-30), and "best practices for facility winterization" (P. 31-33).
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).
Building Services Management (September 2026 Edition)
The September 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses common restroom issues to avoid (P. 20-21), "infection control procedures for healthcare facilities' HVAC" (P. 22-23), "VCT floor care plan" (P. 28-29), and water / moisture detection systems as a prevention measure (P. 26-27, 34-35).
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
Biofilm: The Invisible Barrier to a Clean Healthcare Environment
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on what biofilms are, how they form on surfaces, and the implications on the cleaning and disinfection process
Building Services Management (August 2026 Edition)
The August 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses the role of automatic doors for accessibility and security (P. 18-19), the role of lighting for workplace safety (P. 20-21), "engineering surfaces for cleanliness and longevity" (P. 22-23), "concrete parking structure maintenance" (P. 26-27), and "exclusion" as a "proactive control method" for pests (P. 30-31).
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")
Building Operating Management (July / August 2026 Edition)
The July / August 2026 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "IAQ management" (P. 4-5), security camera upgrades for the Portland Public Schools system in Oregon (P. 6-8), usage of AI for predictive maintenance (P. 10-12), "designing for accessibility" for "neurodivergent employees" (P. 14-16), and the "rent vs. buy" decision for equipment (P. 18).
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).
The Shift Away From PFAS: What FMs should know
IFMA FMJ article on the phaseout of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) used in facility management applications such as "cleaning products, floor care solutions, coatings, adhesives and maintenance materials"