by Brianna Crandall — February 19, 2014—Elliott Affiliates Ltd., a Baltimore-based consulting firm that develops and manages custom cleaning programs and contracts, recently announced the launch of Spec Optimizer, a new software suite that will help building managers achieve a higher quality clean at a potentially lower cost. To be launched formally at the National Facilities Management and Technology Conference (NFMT) in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 4, the new software suite offers an easy-to-use tool that allows building managers to develop customized specifications for cleaning requests for proposals (RFPs).
According to the company, Spec Optimizer is free to use, with hundreds of options for users to quickly optimize task and frequency specifications with a simple-to-use Web application. By using the software’s advanced slider concept, users can do away with arduous spreadsheets and instantly create and select between task-based or performance-based specifications.
The Spec Optimizer empowers facilities managers to determine which specific areas and tasks are most important, somewhat important and less important, in achieving a consistent cleanliness goal. This optimizing approach focuses on results and creates a clear definition of strategic, tactical and operational goals, assuring alignment at all levels of the buyer and contractor organizations and allowing FMs to easily specify and communicate what is important and what is not.
“No longer will building managers be forced to choose between quality cleaning services and affordability. With Spec Optimizer, they can create the perfect balance in a fast and simple tool,” says Vince Elliott, President and CEO of Elliott Affiliates Ltd.
Too often, cleaning contracts are not given a significant amount of time and thought, generally resulting in a lower level of quality at a potentially higher cost, notes the company. Spec Optimizer reverses that by making it easy for building managers to develop a customized cleaning program, ensuring that they get a higher quality in areas that need it most. A customized cleaning program helps facilities managers proactively manage their cleaning budget, potentially resulting in significant savings.
Since 1973, Elliott Affiliates has focused on consulting to the building support services industry. With a commitment to creating sustainable results, Elliott Affiliates pioneered performance-based cleaning methodology and has reviewed, created or modified over 530 of these contracts over the years. Elliott Affiliates has created a systematic consulting framework that offers proactive, green, results-oriented, best-in-class cleaning performance for universities, airports, rail stations, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, office buildings, government facilities and other facilities.
