Napoleon and Henry County anchor a manufacturing economy that includes some of the nation's most recognizable brands. The region is home to the largest Campbell Soup plant in the world, alongside plastics manufacturers like Old Castle, HPJ, and Triple Diamond Plastics. Metal fabrication and machinery companies including Automatic Feed, Napoleon Machine, and Koester Corp produce components for agriculture, construction, and military applications.
Community leaders and Keller Logistics have invested in a new $6.5 million, 150,000-square-foot speculative building to attract new employers. The Henry County Community Improvement Corporation operates as a dually authorized economic development organization advancing industrial, commercial, and research development throughout the region. Napoleon's location provides one-hour access to both Fort Wayne, Indiana and downtown Toledo, Ohio.
Whether you're expanding plastics or food processing operations, developing industrial facilities to serve the agricultural sector, or constructing commercial property in this diverse manufacturing market, Napoleon projects benefit from experienced oversight. An independent Owner's Representative ensures that contractor relationships 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. 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 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 so you can make informed decisions.
We bring disciplined methodology to manufacturing and industrial projects in Henry County.
We specialize in projects from $500K to $50M, the range where most commercial and industrial development occurs. Your project receives dedicated attention, not secondary priority behind larger deals.
Manufacturing facilities demand precise budget control. We verify that contractor bids are complete and comparable, 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, not because it impacts our margin.
We support the project types driving Henry County's manufacturing economy:
Facility expansions and new construction for plastics, food processing, and metal fabrication operations.
Specialized facilities serving the regional agricultural industry and equipment manufacturing sector.
Build-to-suit and spec building construction attracting new employers to Henry County.
Professional office and commercial construction serving the manufacturing workforce.
We serve communities throughout Northwest Ohio including Ottawa, Van Wert, and Findlay.
The single most expensive mistake owners make is waiting until construction begins to hire an advocate. By the time a shovel hits the ground, 80% of your project's costs are already locked in.
The ideal time to engage DeVore Consulting is during pre-construction planning or even site selection. We provide Fatal Flaw Analysis that evaluates infrastructure availability, utility capacity, and site conditions before you commit.
Schedule a consultation to ensure your Napoleon 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.
Community leaders and Keller Logistics invested in a new $6.5 million, 150,000-square-foot speculative building to attract new employers to the Napoleon area. Keller Logistics, expanding from logistics services into real estate development, funded the building to help grow the regional economy. This spec development addresses demand for ready-to-occupy industrial space while absorbing contractor resources.
Henry County hosts the world's largest Campbell Soup plant and diverse manufacturing including plastics (Old Castle, HPJ, Triple Diamond Plastics) and metal fabrication (Automatic Feed, Napoleon Machine, Koester Corp) serving agriculture, construction, and military applications. This manufacturing base creates ongoing facility development needs. We support mid-market projects competing for contractor attention in this industrial market.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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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