Gallipolis and Gallia County are positioned for significant growth as major economic development projects transform the Ohio Valley region. Four individual projects in Gallia County were selected for a total of $21.9 million in grant funding through the Appalachian Community Grant Program, spanning childcare, behavioral and mental health, community health, and downtown and riverfront development.
The Gallia County Commissioners announced a new Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) tax abatement program in 2024, offering substantial property tax savings for residential, commercial, and industrial projects in exchange for job creation and investment commitments. A 2024 Housing Study identified significant need for multi-family developments to address workforce housing shortages. JB-Nets, LLC announced plans to expand broadband access, constructing new infrastructure and expanding headquarters to serve 800 additional businesses and residents.
Whether you're developing commercial property to serve the growing regional economy, expanding manufacturing operations, or participating in downtown and riverfront development, Gallipolis projects benefit from experienced oversight. Business owners in smaller communities deserve the same professional oversight as those in major metros. Your project may be one of the most significant commercial developments Gallia County sees this year.
Architects design buildings. Contractors build them. But who protects your budget and schedule? In most projects, the answer is no one with the owner's interests as their sole focus. This creates the Leadership Vacuum where your financial interests go unprotected while architects focus on design intent and contractors focus on their own profitability.
DeVore Consulting fills this gap. We bring Columbus-level expertise to Gallia County projects while providing the hands-on attention that smaller communities deserve. We work exclusively for you, attending critical meetings, reviewing pay applications, and scrutinizing change orders.
We bring the same rigorous methodology to a Gallipolis project that we would apply to a multimillion-dollar development in downtown Columbus.
We have no financial stake in your project beyond our fee. We don't bid on construction work or hold trade contracts. When we identify a problem, it's because it affects you.
Every dollar matters, especially on projects where budgets are tight. We verify that pay applications reflect work actually completed, analyze change orders, and model the financial impact of decisions before they're made.
We specialize in projects from $500K to $50M. Your project isn't too small for our attention; it's exactly the kind of work we do best.
We support the project types driving Gallia County's economic growth:
Commercial and mixed-use projects capitalizing on Appalachian Community Grant investments.
New construction and renovation serving the local and regional economy.
Medical and community service facilities addressing regional needs.
Workforce housing projects addressing identified market needs.
We serve communities throughout the Ohio River Valley including Pomeroy, Portsmouth, and Athens in Southeast Ohio.
The ideal time to engage DeVore Consulting is before you've committed, while you're still evaluating sites, considering designs, or reviewing contractor proposals. Our Fatal Flaw Analysis investigates infrastructure capacity, grant requirements, and site conditions while there's still time to negotiate or adjust your approach.
If your Gallipolis project is already underway and facing challenges, we can help stabilize the situation through rigorous change order review and contractor accountability.
Reach out to explore how independent oversight can protect your Gallipolis or Gallia County investment.
We provide comprehensive project oversight for business owners and developers who need expert guidance through the construction process. With 20+ years overseeing the design and construction of residential and commercial, we know where problems hide and how to prevent them.
These FAQs are a starting point, but your project has specific goals, risks, and financial stakes. My role is to be your trusted guide.I protect your time and money by simplifying the process, providing experienced oversight, and preventing costly mistakes before they happen.
Four projects in Gallia County were selected for a total of $21.9 million through the Appalachian Community Grant Program. These projects span childcare, behavioral and mental health, community health, and downtown and riverfront development. This investment creates opportunities for commercial and community development. We help clients navigate grant-funded construction requirements and documentation.
The Gallia County Commissioners announced a new CRA tax abatement program in 2024, accepting applications starting December 2024. The program offers substantial property tax savings for residential, commercial, and industrial projects in exchange for job creation, wage, and investment commitments. A 2024 Housing Study identified significant need for multi-family developments to address workforce housing shortages.
Yes. An owner's rep with a strong financial background is invaluable here. With an MBA in Real Estate Finance, we help you prepare the realistic, bank-ready documents lenders need to see. We create defensible pro formas, validate construction budgets, and manage the loan draw process, which builds essential trust and credibility with your lender.
Absolutely. While we add the most value by being involved from pre-construction through closeout , we can tailor our services to your specific needs. We are often brought in just for pre-construction planning, to help with contractor selection, or to get a troubled project that's already underway back on track.
Of course. We'll provide you with all the free advice you can handle. But to get started formally, we'll have to make sure our services align with you needs. We'll get to know your project aspirations and put together a proposal. Until we have an agreement no payment is expected.
Yes. Our service doesn't end when the contractor hands over the keys. Our "Phase 4: Closeout" process includes comprehensive warranty management and post-occupancy support to ensure your building functions as intended. We ensure all final documentation and manuals are collected, which is the foundation for your long-term facility management.
Depending on scope, fees typically range from 0.5% to 1% of the total construction cost, depending on the project's complexity, timeline, and the specific scope of services you need . Studies have shown this investment typically saves clients 3-5% on total construction costs through rigorous contractor management, change order review, and problem prevention, meaning the service more than pays for itself.
Yes. While some firms only focus on large institutional projects, we specialize in guiding small business owners and first-time developers. The need for an owner's rep depends more on your project's complexity than its size. A complex $2M restaurant renovation often has more risk than a simple $5M warehouse. We can help you assess if professional oversight makes financial sense for your specific project .
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