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.
Touchless Paper Towel, Soap Dispensers Lead the Way in Restroom Trends in 2023
CleanLink article on the potential benefits of using touchless dispensers in restrooms
11 Cleaning Technologies Every FM and BSC Should Consider
CleanLink article on 11 low-cost technologies to consider for the cleaning industry
Facility Maintenance Decisions (April / May 2023 Edition)
The April / May 2023 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses the usage of numerical metrics in facility management (P. 6-7), energy savings with lighting controls (P. 22-25), lessons learned from the COVID pandemic regarding indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools (P. 26-27), and considerations for selecting and using CMMS (Computerized maintenance management systems) software for facility management (P. 28-29).
Indianapolis International Airport Installing 50 Pluie Self-Sanitizing Changing Tables
CleanLink report on the planned installation (as of March 2023) of "self-sanitizing diaper changing tables" at Indianapolis International Airport that apply UV-C to the surface after use
Germ Busters: Ongoing Strategies for Clean & Healthy Facilities
This 58-minute ISSA webinar discusses the strategies for "protecting facility inhabitants from infectious diseases."
Handwashing Remains Important Post-Pandemic
Facilities article on the 2023 Healthy Handwashing Survey conducted by Bradley Corporation (which includes breakdowns for typical behavior and shows a preference for touchless restroom fixtures)
The Toronto Zoo's Restrooms Renovated with Sloan Fixtures
FacilitiesNet article on the adoption of touch-free restroom fixtures by the Toronto Zoo
Sanitary Maintenance (January / February 2023 Edition)
The January / February 2023 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses autonomous floor cleaning equipment (P. 8-9) and sustainability considerations for paper tissue products (P. 10-13).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (February / March 2023 Edition)
The February / March 2023 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses the "green roof" at the Javits Convention Center in New York City (P. 8-13), the transition to electric vehicles for grounds maintenance (P. 14-17), addressing staffing challenges for maintenance and engineering at educational facilities (P. 22-24), and the evolution of restroom products (P. 25-27).
Building Services Management (February 2023 Edition)
The February 2023 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses routines in vacuum cleaning (P. 18-19), action plans for improving indoor air quality (P. 20-21), and floor cleaning equipment (P. 26-27).
How Product and Process Innovations Will Tackle Restroom Hotspots in 2023
This CleanLink article argues for the usage of touchless fixtures and people counters in restrooms for potential cost savings and efficiency gains
Building Operating Management (December 2022 Edition)
The December 2022 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses the usage of UV technology in the municipal buildings of Santa Clarita, CA "to improve air quality" (P. 14-15), other benefits of "sustainable buildings" beyond environmental considerations (P. 16-17), and recent "trends in restroom design" (P. 18-19).