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 2026 Edition)
The November/ December 2026 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "graffiti removal" (P. 10-11), "weighing in on ROI of new cleaning technology" (P. 12-15), "protect[ing] your facility from rodents and insects this winter" (P. 22-24), "prioritizing consistency in your cleaning program" (P. 28-29), "evidence-based cleaning" (P. 34-36), and "vacuum innovations" (P. 38-40).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (November / December 2026 Edition)
The November / December edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "the top infection prevention tools and training tips supporting frontline teams" (P. 6-8), "the benefits of advancements in floor pad technology" (P. 10-11), "top child-changing table considerations for facility cleaning managers" (P. 12-13), usage of "drones to clean windows and exterior facades" at Kent State University in Ohio (P. 14-15), "how schools can support custodial teams during extreme heat" (P. 16-17), and "how LA Metro uses high-profile events to improve cleaning programs" (P. 18-22).
ISSA Today (November / December 2026 Edition)
The November / December 2026 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "the business case" of sustainability (P. 28-29), "designing cleaning programs... for the 'always short-staffed reality'" (P. 30-31), and the implications of "AI for the C-suite" in the cleaning industry (P. 34-36).
Weighing in on ROI of Cleaning Technology
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "tech pros and cons and best implementation methods for new equipment"
Why AI Alone Won't Fix Your Facilities Program
Buildlings.com article on common mistakes and practical limitations related to the adoption of artificial intelligence in facility management
Contracting Profits (September / October 2026 Edition)
The September / October 2026 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses "the future of floor care" (P. 6-9), commercial cleaning in healthcare contexts (P. 14-17), "how to build a best-in-class safety program" (P. 18-19), and "how cleaning can improve occupants' first impressions" (P. 20-22).
Purchasing Cheap Machines Can Be an Expensive Decision
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on why facility managers should take into account the "total cost of ownership" for floor care equipment as opposed to only the "upfront cost"
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 Services Management (October 2026 Edition)
The October 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses the usage of autonomous cleaning equipment at LaGuardia Airport (P. 12-13), "best practices for waste disposal" at K-12 schools (P. 14-15), hand hygiene (P. 16-17), "physical AI" platforms for building management (P. 18-19), "proper procedures for cleaning architectural glass products" (P. 20-21), "graffiti removal and surface maintenance" (P. 26-27), and "fundamentals of electrical safety for maintenance" (P. 30-31)
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).
When AI Fails: Rebuilding a successful foundation
IFMA FMJ article on the "challenges [that may] arise when AI moves into live operations" in facility management
The True Cost of Deferred Cleaning: How Preventive Janitorial Programs Protect Building Assets
Buildings.com article on why "deferred cleaning" is not a viable "cost-saving measure" for commercial buildings because "microscopic contaminants accelerate structural wear and tear" over the long term