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.
ISSA Today (May / June 2023 Edition)
The May / June 2023 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses women in leadership in the cleaning industry (P. 12-21), "germs in buildings" (P. 28-31), "the potential of robotic automation and augmented reality in facility management" (P. 32-34), and environmental sustainability in the context of schools (P. 36-39).
Study Shows Impact of Disinfectant Contact Time and Formulation
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on a 2023 Purdue University study regarding the effect of contact time on "disinfectant efficacy against Candida auris (C. auris) when using disinfectant towelettes on hard, non-porous surfaces"
Trends in Hard Floors: What You Need to Know About Today’s Hard Floor Materials and Cleaning Systems
This 68-minute ISSA webinar discusses "best cleaning and care practices" for maintaining hard floors.
Resilient Flooring Technology Delivers New Life to Old Floors
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "flooring renewal" as a possible cost-effective maintenance option
Building Operating Management (June / July 2023 Edition)
The June / July 2023 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses the effect of "indoor environments" on "workforce productivity" (P. 10-11), water-conserving restroom fixtures (P. 16-18), and "emergency action plans" (P. 19-21).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (June 2023 Edition)
The June 2023 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "centralizing maintenance activities" (P. 4-5), improving energy efficiency (P. 6-11), battery-powered equipment (P. 12-14), and CMMS upgrades (P. 20-22).
Building Services Management (June 2023 Edition)
The June 2023 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses the importance of "clean restrooms" (P. 12), emergency response (P. 18), sensors for detecting unauthorized smoking (P. 20-21), and "malodor issues" associated with "no-water urinals" (P. 28-29).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (May / June 2023 Edition)
The May / June 2023 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "emergency preparedness" (P. 10-13), "challenges and benefits of daytime vacuuming" (P. 14-16), and "re-evaluating any facility cleaning program" (P.18-19).
Facility Executive (June 2023 Edition)
The June 2023 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "HVAC technology... to provide better indoor air quality" (P. 12-13), "an alternative style of IoT device power generation" to avoid the need to replace batteries (P. 14-15), "5 security themes for facilities" (P. 20-21 / 39), and the importance of "keeping intended use in mind [when maintaining] parking lots and structures" (P. 36-37).
Maintenance Sales News (May / June 2023 Edition)
The May / June 2023 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses "floor disinfection vs. touch point disinfection" (P. 7-9), "finding the best hand hygiene dispenser for your wellness program" (P. 10-11), and "tips and hints to make your floor shine" (P. 22-24).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (May / June 2023 Edition)
The May / June 2023 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "tips for finding the best cleaning service for your facility" (P. 8-9), "resilient flooring technology" (P. 10-11), allergen prevention strategies related to floor surfaces (P. 12-13), hard flooring options for public buildings (P. 14-17), and choosing water-resistant flooring systems and minimizing flood damage (P. 24-28).
How to Prevent Cybersecurity Attacks in Facility Management
FacilitiesNet interview on operational technology (OT) systems in the context of facility management and possible ways to prevent cybersecurity attacks against OT systems