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.
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
Ventilation 101 for Small and Mid-Size Commercial Buildings
Slipstream video on "the importance of proper ventilation and how to perform some simple tests on your system"
Indoor Air Quality 101 for Commercial Buildings
Slipstream video on the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) in commercial buildings and how to measure it
Infection Control: Compliance and Health Concerns of Electrostatic Spraying
Article from the June 2022 edition of the Building Services Management magazine (P. 16/18) that discusses safety considerations associated with electrostatic spraying
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
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
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.