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		<title>Verity is an ENERGY STAR PARTNER!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:43:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maribeth</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy Audit]]></category>
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Verity Management Solutions DBA Verity Property Maintenance &#38; Inspections is now a HERS Energy Audit and Rater with Energy Star
Verity provides the Energy Star program audits for existing buildings and HERS Ratings for new construction.  We are a Women-owned and HUB-Zone designatd business.  Verity is CGC Certified.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES

Certified HERS Rater
Experienced with Energy Conservation
Program Management and [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Verity Management Solutions DBA Verity Property Maintenance &amp; Inspections is now a HERS Energy Audit and Rater with Energy Star</strong></p>
<p>Verity provides the Energy Star program audits for existing buildings and HERS Ratings for new construction.  We are a Women-owned and HUB-Zone designatd business.  Verity is CGC Certified.</p>
<p><strong>ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Certified HERS Rater</li>
<li>Experienced with Energy Conservation</li>
<li>Program Management and Evaluation services</li>
<li>Over 20 years of electric and gas utiltiy industry experience</li>
<li>Historic Building Preservation and Rating</li>
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<p><strong>HERS RATING SERVICES for Energy Star Complaince. </strong><em>The following outlines the main process  steps our Raters follows:<a href="http://veritypm.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/rater_seal_small1.gif"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-269" title="rater_seal_small" src="http://veritypm.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/rater_seal_small1.gif" alt="" width="113" height="102" /></a></em></p>
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<li>Pre-construction: Building plan and blueprint review with modeling services to determine potential Energy Star rating.</li>
<li>During Construction: Pre-drywall inspection to ensure energy conservation measures are installed properly in the building envelope and pockets.</li>
<li>Post construction: Full rating inspection and software modeling that produces a HERS Index Score. This score determines if the building is Energy Star compliant.</li>
<li>Customer assistance with completing forms for qualifying tax incentive and rebates.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Home Performance Energy Audit</strong></p>
<ul>
<li> Thermal imaging of building envelope and components to assess air-sealing opportunities<a href="http://veritypm.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Thermal-Image-of-a-house.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-270" title="Thermal Image of a house" src="http://veritypm.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Thermal-Image-of-a-house.jpg" alt="" width="121" height="92" /></a></li>
<li> HVAC and Lighting systems evaluations</li>
<li>Analysis of grant or rebate qualification</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Energy Efficiency Program Management</strong></p>
<ul>
<li> Program management for energy conservation measures such as:</li>
</ul>
<p>              Solar hot water</p>
<p>              Time-of-use metering</p>
<p>              CFL  retrofit</p>
<ul>
<li>Program evaluation for regulatory compliance</li>
<li>Smart grid end use technology conservation evaluation</li>
<li>Builders &amp; Sub-contractor training to achieve Energy Star program standards compliance</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Historic Building Preservation<a href="http://veritypm.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/inverted-bamboo.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-271" title="bamboo with new shoots" src="http://veritypm.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/inverted-bamboo.jpg" alt="" width="186" height="161" /></a></strong></p>
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<li> Restoration and Retrofit of building components as historically accurate repairs including -Reglazing windows and Proper insulation techniques</li>
<li>Reproducing historic building techniques</li>
<li>HERS Rating of historic buildings</li>
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<p>Verity Management Solutions LLC DBA Verity Property Maintenance and Inspections</p>
<p>Physical Address: 1675 Buck Thorpe Rd SW Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28470</p>
<p>phone (910)-575-6757 • fax (910) 575-6758•  email info@verityms.com  •  <a href="http://www.verityms.com">www.verityms.com</a> •  <a href="http://www.verityinspects.com">www.verityinspects.com</a></p>
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<p><strong>Insurance Documentation Verification</strong></p>
<p><strong>Homeowners Insurance Companies Take Note:</strong></p>
<p>Verity Property Maintenance &amp; Inspections has<strong> you covered </strong>when you need paperwork from potential customers verified.  Our experienced, licensed inspectors can provide a visual verification of what the homeowner has submitted on their application. We take high resolution digital pictures and follow your paperwork protocol. You get the information needed to process applications fast.</p>
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		<title>Why Audit?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:09:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Property Audits]]></category>
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Verity Property Maintenance is committed to bringing comprehensive audit services to property owners and associations of the Coastal Carolinas. 
This reserve study is meant to keep the complex and its surrounding property maintained in a operative manner, and to assist the property owners with managing their budgets. The functions requested are outlined below
1.      Building [...]]]></description>
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<p>Verity Property Maintenance is committed to bringing comprehensive audit services to property owners and associations of the Coastal Carolinas. <span id="more-22"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">This reserve study is meant to keep the complex and its surrounding property maintained in a operative manner, and to assist the property owners with managing their budgets. The functions requested are outlined below</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">1.      Building Component audit to assess current condition and remaining useful life</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">2.      Recommendations of replacement of components</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">Recommendations for the most prudent replacement of building systems and components; infrastructure and other amenities included in the audit will be made based on industry standards and practices. Some of the components to be included are:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 60pt; text-indent: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .75in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">· </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">Parking Lots</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 114pt; text-indent: -0.25in; tab-stops: list 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">o </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">Community building and its out lot</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 114pt; text-indent: -0.25in; tab-stops: list 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">o </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">Pool and tennis court</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 114pt; text-indent: -0.25in; tab-stops: list 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">o </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">Picnic tables and basketball courts</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 60pt; text-indent: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .75in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">· </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">Fencing</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 60pt; text-indent: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .75in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">· </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">Community</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;"> Building</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;"> and its components/systems including irrigation, security and fire protection systems)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 60pt; text-indent: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .75in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">· </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">Service building and its components/systems</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 60pt; text-indent: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .75in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">· </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">Pool area (whirlpool, decking, equipment and restrooms)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 60pt; text-indent: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .75in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">· </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">Roadway to pool complex</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 60pt; text-indent: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .75in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">· </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">Lighting</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 60pt; text-indent: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .75in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">· </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">Recreational facilities (bocce ball court, horseshoe pits, picnic tables, grills, tennis courts, basketball hoops etc.)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 60pt; text-indent: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .75in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">· </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">Signage</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 60pt; text-indent: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .75in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">· </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">Water handling systems for drainage and grounds</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">3.      Cost estimates of replacement recommendations. </span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">Estimates for replacement costs will be based on at least 2 bids for work. Verity will make every attempt to secure 3 bids for work from qualified vendors who have property documentation and are registered.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">4.      Schedule of replacements over next 20 years</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">A replacement schedule that shows what items are predicted to fail and need to be replaced by each year over the next 20 years will be provided. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">5.      Calculation of reserves requirements to meet recommendations</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">Item costs will be estimated in future dollars by year over the next 10 years. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">6.      Allocation of reserves over next 5 years</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">Allocation of reserve funds will be estimated using the cash flow method.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">Photographs to support the recommendations will be included as report artifacts. Graphical representations of calculation will also be supplied.</span></p>
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