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.
Building Services Management (January 2026 Edition)
The January 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses usage of "autonomous mobile robots" in the cleaning industry (P. 14-15), "cleaning and sanitation for odor control" (P. 16-17), usage of AI "in improving trash sorting" (P. 18-19), "mold cleanup methods" (P. 26-27), and usage of AI for energy optimization (P. 28-29).
Holiday Diagnostics: Using decreased occupancy to optimize facility performance
IFMA FMJ article on using the end-of-year holiday season to measure the "true performance baseline" of commercial facilities and "expose hidden inefficiencies"
Facility Executive (December 2025 Edition)
The December 2025 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses the importance of proper HVAC maintenance for the sake of indoor air quality (P. 8-9), usage of robotic cleaning equipment and smart sensors in facility cleaning "to enhance human efforts" (P. 10-11), "AI action plan for facilities management" (P. 12-14), usage of AI for energy management (P. 16-17), "how facility managers can spot IAQ issues before they impact business" (P. 18-19), and infrastructure in higher education (P. 24-25).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (December 2025 Interactive Edition)
The December 2025 interactive edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine focuses on the theme of "maintenance issues affecting FMs." Topics discussed include: "New-generation HVAC upgrades" and usage of indoor air quality sensors (P. 2-5), "touchless and sensor-based" restroom fixtures (P. 6-9), "trends and challenges" regarding grounds management (P. 14-17), and using LED retrofit projects as an "opportunity to install lighting control systems" (P. 18-20).
Human-centered AI: Transforming FM without losing trust
IFMA FMJ article on how to properly implement artificial intelligence in facility management in order to "keep people at the center of the journey"
Upgrade to First Class: Using FM to enhance airport experiences
IFMA FMJ article on the "crucial role" of facility management "in keeping airports operational while remaining flexible and adaptable to the ever-changing needs of airport infrastructure" (and possible options for "technology selection")
Integrating GenAI in Smart Buildings: Standards, Risks, and Readiness
Buildings.com article on the potential benefits of adopting "generative AI" and "digital twin" technology in facility management (and their possible cybersecurity risks)
Choosing the Right Floor Scrubber: A practical decision framework
IFMA FMJ article on choosing the type of floor machine to use based on various factors including "facility type," "floor type," "traffic volume," "coverage area," "power source," and "storage, access, and mobility"
The Clean Revolution: Chemical, Smart Tech, Biomes, and Robotic Forces Converge
This 14-minute ISSA interview discusses "the four major innovation forces that are transforming the cleaning industry: chemical innovation, smart technology, biome control, and robotics."
INCLEAN (November 2025 - January 2026 Edition)
The November 2025 - January 2026 issue of ISSA's INCLEAN magazine discusses innovations in water usage in cleaning equipment (P. 23-25), the cleaning industry's role in waste reduction (P. 36-38), "infection prevention strategies" (P. 39-41), and "access security controls" (P. 42-43).
Building Operating Management (December 2025 Edition)
The December 2025 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "AI utilization" in facilities management in the University of Maine System (P. 4-7), "renovating facilities to enhance resilience" (P. 8-10), and "compliance strategies and tactics" for "building performance standards" (P. 12-14).
The Predictive Edge: A roadmap for smarter FM
IFMA FMJ article on the adoption of a "predictive maintenance" strategy in order to avoid "unplanned downtime, costly emergency interventions, energy inefficiencies, and compliance violations"