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 (December 2025 Edition)
The December 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "anti-bacterial paint" as "hygienic wall coatings" in healthcare settings (P. 20-21), autonomous mobile robotic (AMR) cleaning equipment (P. 22-23), "winter pest control" (P. 26-27), and "scientific principles of odor control" (P. 28-29).
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"
Beyond Comfort: FM’s role in workplace ergonomics & injury prevention
IFMA FMJ article on the facility manager's "role in supporting injury prevention by coordinating ergonomics initiatives"
Deep Cleaning Demystified: When & Why Your Business Needs It
Faciility Executive article on "understanding when a facility needs a thorough clean"
Facility Management Challenges, Trends, and Predictions with IFMA’s Michael Geary
In this 16-minute Buildings.com podcast, IFMA President and CEO Michael V. Gear discusses "top trends and challenges facing FM and how to stay on top of them" and "predictions for the next 5-10 years of facility management"
Human vs The Machine
This 20-minute ISSA interview discusses emphasizing the "human" elements (such as "curiosity," critical thinking, and empathy) while using AI tools to work more efficiently
Cleaning Schedules Set by Plants
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on the emerging technology of using "sensor-equipped plants" for the purpose of "predictive cleaning"
Cleanfax (Winter 2025 Edition)
The Winter 2025 edition of the Cleanfax magazine discusses "carpet fiber durability" (P. 6-7), "carpet maintenance to reduce allergens" (P. 8-9), "mold assessment" (P. 12-14), the results of the 2025 Carpet and Floor Cleaning Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 16-21), and common "carpet cleaning myths" (P. 28-29).
60 Seconds to Competent: Why Microlearning Beats the 3-Hour Training Session
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses how the "microlearning" approach (short-form and often in an electronic format) approach might make sense for training in the cleaning and restoration industry.
9 Dirtiest Surfaces in Public Restrooms
CleanLink article on a list from Hand Dryer USA "of the top nine germiest surfaces in restrooms, demonstrating where users should be wary and cleaners should focus their efforts"
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (November / December 2025 Edition)
The November / December 2025 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses the results of the 2025 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 8-12), "mold remediation protocols" (P. 14-16), "three ways to make hygiene training engaging and effective" (P. 22-23), "connect[ing] cleaning and air quality for healthy indoor spaces" (P. 24-26), "look[ing] beyond price when choosing a pest control service" (P. 35-37), safety and health concerns for cleaning staff working the night shift (P. 38-41), the importance of odor control in facilities (P. 42-43), and "welcoming the next generation of cleaners" (P. 46-48).
ISSA Today (November / December 2025 Edition)
The November / December 2025 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses the subtle difference between "sustainability" and "green cleaning" (P. 4-5 / 24-26), how "touchpoints... drive transmission" of respiratory illnesses (P. 20-22), "holistic strategies for healthy buildings" by "connect[ing] cleaning and air quality" (P. 28-30), "smart" restroom technology (P. 42-43), and "robotic floor cleaning" (P. 46-48).