As the seat of Morgan County, McConnelsville serves as the commercial and governmental hub for a community rooted in resilience, innovation, and natural beauty. The Morgan County Economic Development Office offers programs including Community Development Block Grants, Community Housing Improvement Program, and Revolving Loan Fund assistance for businesses.
In 2024, Buckeye Hills Regional Council hosted community workshops at the Twin City Opera House in McConnelsville to identify economic development opportunities and quality of life improvements for the region. Morgan County sought bids for Chesterhill Park Improvements and Embree Park Improvements, enhancing accessibility and community facilities. The county also pursued brownfield funding for assessment of the old landfill site, opening potential for future development. Morgan County features scenic natural assets including Burr Oak State Park, Jesse Owens State Park, and the nation's only hand-operated lock system on the Muskingum River.
Whether you're developing commercial property, expanding manufacturing operations, or constructing tourism and recreational facilities, McConnelsville projects benefit from experienced oversight. Business owners in smaller communities deserve the same professional oversight as those in major metros.
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.
DeVore Consulting fills this gap. We bring Columbus-level expertise to Morgan 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 McConnelsville project that we would apply to a multimillion-dollar development in downtown Columbus.
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.
Every dollar matters, especially on projects where budgets are tight. We verify that pay applications reflect work actually completed and analyze change orders rigorously.
We have no financial stake in your project beyond our fee. When we identify a problem, it's because it affects you.
We support the project types serving Morgan County's economy:
New construction and renovation serving the local and regional economy.
Facilities supporting the county's natural assets and heritage tourism opportunities.
County seat buildings and public facilities requiring accountability and transparency.
Facility expansions for businesses serving regional markets.
We serve communities throughout Southeast Ohio including Zanesville, Marietta, and Caldwell.
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 adjust your approach.
If your McConnelsville 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 McConnelsville or Morgan 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.
Morgan County features Burr Oak State Park, Jesse Owens State Park, and the Muskingum River State Park, home to the nation's only hand-operated lock system. These scenic natural assets and the location along the Muskingum River make the county a prime destination for outdoor recreation and heritage tourism. This creates opportunities for hospitality and tourism-related facility development.
The Morgan County Economic Development Office in McConnelsville offers Community Development Block Grants, Community Housing Improvement Program, Mobility Management, Fair Housing, Public Transit, Revolving Loan Fund, and Septic Improvement programs. In 2024, Buckeye Hills Regional Council hosted community workshops at the Twin City Opera House to identify economic development opportunities for the region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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