Industry Trends
Elliott’s Industry Trends features forward-thinking ideas on where the industry is heading, including addressing best practices, design considerations, productivity enhancements, and other ideas that will shape how owners and occupiers of commercial real estate plan their best practices. These articles are intended to stimulate ‘out of the box’ thinking about how to deliver the optimum environment for each industry’s unique needs.
ISSA Today (September / October 2022 Edition)
The September / October 2022 edition of the ISSA Today digital magazine discusses PPE programs for workers (P. 8-11), considerations for selecting the right disinfectant for surfaces (P. 34-37), and the usage of robotics in the cleaning industry (P. 40-41).
Cybersecurity Threats Make Their Way Through Facilities
FacilitiesNet report on handling the potential cybersecurity threats related to buildings
What Facilities Should Do About Monkeypox
FacilitiesNet report on how facility managers can respond to the 2022 Monkeypox outbreak
How Hybrid Workplaces Put Employers At Risk
FacilitiesNet report on how hybrid and remote working arrangements may expose the employer to additional liabilities
Restroom Care Truths
Cleaning Maintenance & Management report on the protocol for cleaning restrooms
LAX Upgrades Indoor Air Quality with Ultraviolet Light
FacilitiesNet report on how Los Angeles International Airport was able to address indoor air quality with UV systems
LAX Upgrades Indoor Air Quality with Ultraviolet Light
FacilitiesNet report on how Los Angeles International Airport attempts to address indoor air quality with UV light systems
Smart Bathrooms Gain Traction Post-COVID
FacilitiesNet report on how "smart" restrooms can "ensure a positive experience" for building occupants
Managing Air Quality During the Pandemic: How K-12 Schools Addressed Air Quality in the Second Year of COVID-19
May 2022 report from ASHRAE regarding the strategies taken by K-12 schools in the US for the purpose of mitigating airborne infections
Addressing Potential Viral Infection Risk in the Workplace
How can organizations create a safe environment during and after the COVID pandemic as people gradually return to working in-person? This white paper discusses how a focus on indoor quality can help achieve this goal.
Inactivate Airborne Pathogens with UV Airstream Disinfection
White paper from UV Resources (uvresources.com) regarding how the usage of UVC within HVAC systems can achieve additional disinfection
Field Usage of Alternative Deicers for Snow and Ice Control
2017 report from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) on non-chloride deicers