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.
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (November / December 2025 Edition)
The November / December 2025 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses the results of the 2025 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 8-12), "mold remediation protocols" (P. 14-16), "three ways to make hygiene training engaging and effective" (P. 22-23), "connect[ing] cleaning and air quality for healthy indoor spaces" (P. 24-26), "look[ing] beyond price when choosing a pest control service" (P. 35-37), safety and health concerns for cleaning staff working the night shift (P. 38-41), the importance of odor control in facilities (P. 42-43), and "welcoming the next generation of cleaners" (P. 46-48).
Building Operating Management (November 2025 Interactive Edition)
The November 2025 interactive edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "how smart sensors and connected systems are changing the way facility managers work every day" (P. 2), WELL certification at the Student Health Care Center of the University of Florida (P. 6-8), "how to mitigate and manage flooding" (P. 9), and "how to leverage CMMS in capital planning" (P. 26-27).
Predictive Intelligence in Smart Buildings: Transforming Restroom Management
This 47-minute ISSA webinar discusses "how smart building technologies are revolutionizing facility operations," "how restrooms ... are becoming a strategic asset in the smart building ecosystem," and "how predictive restrooms management ... help[s] facilities move from reactive maintenance to proactive maintenance."
How to Identify Authentically Botanical Disinfectants
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "bio-based" claims of disinfectants such as those containing thymol
Researchers Improve IAQ With Upgrades to Sensors That Detect Formaldehyde
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "new, low-cost technology designed by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)" that can be used in indoor air quality (IAQ) sensors for detecting "unsafe formaldehyde levels"
Building Services Management (October 2025 Edition)
The October 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "hazardous material handling in schools and class labs" (P. 12-14), "best practices for cleaning in healthcare settings" (P. 16-18), "emergency planning" for potential security incidents in schools (P. 22-23), "multi-risk smart monitoring" for maintenance issues in facilities (P. 24-25), how to "clean, sanitize, and disinfect high-touch surfaces" (P. 28-29), and illness prevention through hand hygiene (P. 30-31).
Preparing for Cold and Flu Season
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "best practices for effective disinfection" during the "cold and flu season"
Protect Your Building from Mold After a Wet Summer
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "inspect[ing] properties ... [a]fter above-average precipitation levels this summer ... for potential moisture damage and prevent mold growth before it escalates into costly repairs"
How Smart Paper Dispensers Are Improving Hygiene and Reducing Waste
Buildings.com article on the ways that smart paper dispensers can "reduce germ spread," "demonstrate environmental responsibility," and "[allow] for better maintenance scheduling, inventory management, and targeted cleaning"
Restroom Transformation Tips: What Message Is Your Space Sending?
Buildings.com article on maintaining the appearance of restrooms in facilities for the sake of "occupant well-being, safety, and brand integrity"
The Truth About Waterproof Flooring
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on possible pitfalls related to water-resistant flooring options (moistures issues for the layer underneath it / exposure to contaminated water)
IAQ Bill Proposed to Establish Nationwide Assessments in Schools
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article about the bipartisan "Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act" being proposed to establish "a nationwide assessment in indoor air quality... in schools and childcare facilities" throughout the US