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Our Accomplishments

3,300,000

HOUSING UNITS INSPECTED

14,500

HOUSING PROFESSIONALS TRAINED

2800

CUSTOMERS SERVICED

21

YEARS IN BUSINESS

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UPCS TRAININGS

The UPCS protocols are the defect definitions used during HUD REAC PASS inspections. Our two-day training classes present UPCS in simple terms which will enable your staff personnel to not only conduct your own annual UPCS inspections, but also interpret the resulting data to prioritize, plan, and budget in a pro-active manner. Realistic and economical REAC PASS & UPCS suggestions and recommendations that are invaluable information for your staff to implement immediately in both daily and long term functions.

UPCOMING TRAININGS

Uniform Physical Conditions Standards Class by The Inspection Group

May 9-10, 2019 – Arlington, TX

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April 26, 2019 – Westerville, OH

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Rated R for REAC by The Inspection Group

Online Training

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Learn about our Online UPCS training!

The content of this course is equivalent to our two-day, live classroom training in scope and content, but can be self-paced in increments over a period of weeks.
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Expert REAC Advice

You Can Count On

With 21 years of experience in the field of REAC inspections, you can count on our experience and expertise to help you work your way through REAC inspections. From pre-REAC inspections to appeals after the inspection is done, we have you covered from A to Z.

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We can answer any questions you have about recent changes in the REAC Inspection process!
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our History

The Inspection Group, Inc. was founded in 1998 to provide HQS and UPCS inspection services to public housing agencies and affordable housing management companies.

Over the years, The Inspection Group has put its unmatched experience to use in developing new inspection­related consulting and training services. We have grown to become a "full­ service" company serving the needs of the Public and Affordable Housing Industry with a wide range of field data collection and analysis tools and services, including:

Appeal Success Rate 92%

Private Client Repeat Business85%

Public 90%

Improved on past performance95%

  • REAC report reviews and score appeals
  • Energy Audits (EA)
  • Physical Needs Assessments (PNA)
  • Green Physical Needs Assessments (GPNA)
  • New UPCS inspection systems installation (including software and procedures)
  • Inspect5 Inspection Software
  • PHAS annual inspections per UPCS
  • HQS inspections
  • UPCS protocol training
  • REAC inspection preparation consulting
  • REAC inspection shadows

The Inspection Group, Inc. continues to grow by offering innovative solutions and developing effective new field data collection and analysis tools for both the Public and Private Housing Industry.

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Blog

February 2018
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Statement from NCSHA Interim Executive Director Garth Rieman Following the State of the Union Address

Statement from NCSHA Interim Executive Director Garth Rieman Following the State of the Union...
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12th Feb 18
December 2017
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Know Your Rights – REAC Consulting Services NOT Prohibited by HUD

In early 2016, REAC’s Inspector Administration office released new “business rules” for REAC inspectors;...
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26th Dec 17
October 2017
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REAC Compilation Bulletin 4.0

Documentation of REAC inspection policy clarifications and changes has slowly broken down over the...
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4th Oct 17
April 2017
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PHADA Seeks Feedback from Members on UPCS REAC Inspections

Over the last few months, a number of questions and concerns related to the...
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26th Apr 17
December 2016
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Introducing Detroit Inspection Group

For Rental Property Owners to Meet the Requirements of the City of Detroit Buildings,...
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22nd Dec 16
October 2016
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4 Components of REAC Consulting

What sets apart Expert REAC Consulting from the competition? We suggest that the following...
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20th Oct 16
September 2016
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Who Benefits from Housing Subsidies?

We all hear politicians talk about housing subsidies fairly frequently. Some have very negative...
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1st Sep 16
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Streamline Housing Policy

How best to streamline housing policy reform in 2017? David Stevens, writing for The...
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1st Sep 16
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UPCS-V Update

As of August 26, there are 195 Housing Authorities currently signed up for the...
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1st Sep 16
May 2016
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New REAC Clarifications for 2016

REAC has issued a new document titled UPCS Guidance & Protocol Clarifications which is...
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20th May 16
April 2015
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Worth Appealing

One of the “sneaky” REAC defects we often see in larger buildings is the...
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8th Apr 15
March 2015
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Arlene’s Attic: Will the REAC Inspector Go On the Roof?

REAC inspectors have unambiguous instructions from HUD to inspect “All flat roofs that have...
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2nd Mar 15

Floor Drain Deficiencies are High Scoring

During our Pre-REAC inspections, we remind you that each selected Unit has a limited...
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2nd Mar 15

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