Hillsboro and Highland County are experiencing significant revitalization investment. The Hillsboro Business Complex, which opened in March 2024, represents over $1 million invested to redevelop three adjacent buildings in the historic uptown district. The completed facility now houses the Highland County Chamber of Commerce, the Highland County Visitors Bureau, and several businesses. Governor DeWine attended the opening, stating the complex can be transformative for Hillsboro and Highland County.
The state of Ohio announced a $12.6 million investment in Highland County through the Appalachian Community Grant program. The Village of Greenfield received $5.37 million for Felson Park renovation, while the City of Hillsboro received $5.2 million for Crossroads Park development. Leesburg and Lynchburg received over $1 million each for downtown park upgrades. The Willowbrook Solar I project started commercial operation in 2024, and Hope House Christian Counseling received a $100,000 Rural Changemaker Grant.
Whether you're renovating uptown commercial property, developing new facilities, or participating in park and community improvement projects, Hillsboro projects benefit from experienced oversight. An independent Owner's Representative ensures that grant requirements and revitalization complexity don't compromise your project's success.
Every construction project involves three core parties: the Architect, focused on design and code compliance; the General Contractor, focused on means, methods, and their own profitability; and the Owner, who funds everything but often lacks technical expertise to protect their investment. This creates the Leadership Vacuum where no one is truly accountable for the owner's budget and schedule.
DeVore Consulting fills this vacuum. We work exclusively for you, never holding trade contracts or self-performing work. Our role is to translate your business objectives into construction outcomes, providing a single point of accountability from pre-design through project closeout.
Revitalization projects require attention to funding requirements and project coordination. Our approach addresses both.
Grant-funded and revitalization projects demand precise documentation and budget control. We verify that pay applications meet funding requirements, analyze change orders, and model the financial impact of decisions before they're made.
We specialize in projects from $500K to $50M, the range where most downtown renovation and commercial development occurs in Highland County.
We never build; we only manage. This means our advice is never influenced by competing interests. When we identify a problem, it's because it affects your project.
We support the project types driving Highland County's revitalization:
Converting historic uptown buildings into modern commercial, office, and mixed-use space.
Public improvement projects requiring accountability, documentation, and coordination with grant programs.
New construction and renovation serving the local and regional business community.
Medical and professional office construction serving the county seat market.
We serve communities throughout Southern Ohio including Washington Court House, Wilmington, and West Union.
The ideal time to engage DeVore Consulting is during project planning, before you've finalized designs or submitted grant applications. We provide Fatal Flaw Analysis that evaluates site conditions, funding requirements, and realistic project timelines.
If your Hillsboro project is already underway, we can still add value through rigorous contractor oversight and documentation management. But the earlier we're involved, the more problems we can prevent.
Let's discuss how independent oversight can benefit your Hillsboro development.
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.
The state announced $12.6 million in Appalachian Community Grant investment in Highland County. Greenfield received $5.37 million for Felson Park renovation. Hillsboro received $5.2 million for Crossroads Park development. Leesburg and Lynchburg each received over $1 million for downtown park upgrades. These grant-funded projects require careful documentation and coordination. We help clients navigate funding requirements and construction management.
The Hillsboro Business Complex opened in March 2024 after over $1 million was invested to redevelop three adjacent buildings in the historic uptown district. The facility houses the Highland County Chamber of Commerce, Highland County Visitors Bureau, and several businesses. Governor DeWine attended the opening, stating the complex can be transformative for Hillsboro and Highland County. This represents downtown revitalization creating new commercial opportunities.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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