Jackson and Jackson County are positioned for continued industrial and business growth. Buckeye Construction & Restoration announced a $928,000 investment to expand operations in Jackson County, creating 40 new jobs. The company acquired an industrial park in Wellston and is revitalizing three primary buildings to establish its new headquarters, with increased office and warehouse capacity plus future workforce training space. The investment is supported by a $500,000 JobsOhio Revitalization Grant.
Grandview Builders and the Jackson County Economic Development Partnership held a groundbreaking ceremony in September 2024 for a speculative building project at Salt Creek Industrial Park. The Partnership, a non-profit organization founded in 1989, focuses on business retention, expansion, and attraction projects. Jackson County offers affordable sites, robust transportation infrastructure including Interstate-quality highways and rail, and a labor shed that puts 291,000 workers within 90 minutes of operations.
Whether you're developing industrial facilities at Salt Creek, expanding manufacturing operations, or constructing commercial property to serve the regional economy, Jackson projects benefit from experienced oversight. An independent Owner's Representative ensures that contractor performance and project complexity don't compromise your budget and timeline.
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. Architects focus on design intent while contractors focus on their profitability. This leaves the Leadership Vacuum where your financial interests go unprotected.
DeVore Consulting fills this gap. We work exclusively for you, attending critical meetings, reviewing every pay application, scrutinizing change orders, and ensuring that what gets built matches what you're paying for. We translate construction complexity into clear business terms.
We bring disciplined methodology to industrial and commercial projects in Jackson County.
We specialize in projects from $500K to $50M, the range where most commercial and industrial development occurs. These are often too complex for business owners to oversee part-time but may not attract the attention of national firms.
Industrial projects demand precise budget control. We verify that contractor bids are complete, review pay applications against work in place, and analyze change orders to separate legitimate costs from scope creep.
We never hold trade contracts or self-perform construction work. When we identify a problem, it's because it affects your bottom line.
Our expertise spans the project types driving Jackson County's industrial economy:
New construction and facility expansion serving manufacturing and food processing sectors.
Build-to-suit and spec building construction at Salt Creek Industrial Park and other locations.
Facilities leveraging Jackson County's transportation infrastructure and regional workforce.
Professional and commercial space serving the local and regional business community.
We serve communities throughout Southern Ohio including Portsmouth, Waverly, and Logan.
The best time to bring us in is before you've committed, while you're still evaluating sites, considering designs, or reviewing contractor proposals. Early engagement allows us to conduct Fatal Flaw Analysis that can identify infrastructure constraints and site conditions before they become costly surprises.
If your Jackson project is already underway and experiencing problems, we can help stabilize the situation through rigorous contractor accountability. But prevention is always less expensive than repair.
Schedule a consultation to ensure your Jackson project starts on solid footing.
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.
Grandview Builders and the Jackson County Economic Development Partnership held a groundbreaking ceremony in September 2024 for a speculative building project at Salt Creek Industrial Park. This spec building addresses demand for ready-to-occupy industrial space. Jackson County offers affordable sites, robust transportation infrastructure including Interstate-quality highways and rail, and access to 291,000 workers within 90 minutes. We support clients navigating industrial development opportunities.
Buckeye Construction & Restoration announced a $928,000 investment to expand operations in Jackson County, creating 40 new jobs. The company acquired an industrial park in Wellston and is revitalizing three buildings to establish new headquarters with increased office and warehouse capacity. The project is supported by a $500,000 JobsOhio Revitalization Grant plus local gap funding and tax abatement. This expansion demonstrates ongoing industrial investment in the region.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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