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.
Integrating Smart Tech: Revolutionizing Your Cleaning Practice with AI
This 57-minute ISSA webinar discusses "strategies for cleaning companies and facilities to consider when integrating new technologies" related to AI and automation in general
Making Safer Choices With the Help of Artificial Intelligence
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "how to use ChatGPT to identify safer cleaning products"
A Step Up
IFMA FMJ article on "what FM teams should know about ladders"
Building Services Management (April 2025 Edition)
The April 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "facility management's important role in emergency" (P. 12-13), post-winter building maintenance and cleaning (P. 16-17), and safety regulations related to "indoor floor equipment" involving propane and lithium-ion batteries (P. 28-29).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (April / May 2025 Edition)
The April / May 2025 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses the trend toward "Facilities Performance Management" (P. 4-5), usage of autonomous mowers in Amarillo, Texas (P. 6-8), and usage of CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems) in commercial facilities (P. 14-16).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (March / April 2025 Edition)
The March / April 2025 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "improving efficiency with tools that are ergonomic and versatile" in the context of commercial cleaning (P. 6-8), accessibility of handwashing options such as no-touch solutions" (P. 9-11), "how Chicago Public Schools benefits from shifting to in-house cleaning programs" (P. 12-15), "how the labor shortage is impacting the cleaning industry" (P. 16-17), and Fairfield University's efforts to "stop waste at the source" (P. 20-22).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (March / April 2025 Edition)
The March / April 2025 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses the results of the 2025 CMM In-House / Facility Management Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 12-15), "defining cleaning for health through metrics" (P. 16-17), "look[ing] beyond the 'spray-and-pray' model to eliminate pests" (P. 18-19), the ISSA "community of practice" initiative "to empower cleaning professionals" (P. 24-26), and "carpet fiber identification" via burn or chemical tests (P. 34-35).
Seven Aspects of Surface and Product Selection: A Comprehensive Approach
This 59-minute ISSA webinar "offers a comprehensive examination of the essential process of selecting surfaces and products for healthcare settings."
Mastering Stone Floor Restoration and Maintenance
In this 62-minute CleanLink webinar, representatives from 3M discuss "the best practices, techniques, and products to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your stone floors and help you defer costly future project work." (Note: A free registration is required to access the video.)
Facility Executive (February 2025 Edition)
The February 2025 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "cybersecurity plans and training" (P. 6-7), "innovations to save time, energy, and resources" for "cleaning equipment for custodial services" (P. 12-13), "infection prevention for senior facilities" (P. 14-15), "decarbonization strategies" (P. 16-19), and "effective outdoor lighting controls" (P. 24-25).
Sanitary Maintenance (January / February 2025 Edition)
The January / February 2025 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "adapting to autonomous floor equipment" (P. 12-14), "adapting to ADA" regulations in the context of restrooms (P. 15-17), and expected labor supply challenges in the jan/san industry (P. 18-19).
Productive Cleaning: Ensuring Satisfaction While Maintaining Efficiency
IFMA FMJ article on how "machine design" via an "ergonomics-first approach" and "proactive maintenance" can lead to "a better user experience" for the cleaning staff