Troy occupies one of Ohio's most strategic locations for manufacturing and distribution, just 9 miles from the intersection of Interstate 75 and Interstate 70, the Crossroads of America. This positioning enables overnight delivery to Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, and Pittsburgh while placing Troy minutes from Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus. The result is a concentration of major manufacturers and corporate facilities that drives sustained construction activity.
Clopay Corporation, headquartered in Troy, operates as North America's largest garage door manufacturer with two local facilities. Collins Aerospace maintains its wheels and brake systems division headquarters here, serving commercial, regional, business, and military aircraft. Hobart, founded in Troy and now part of Illinois Tool Works, manufactures professional food equipment. American Honda chose Troy for its LEED-certified parts distribution hub spanning over 549,000 square feet. Most recently, Pella Corporation selected Troy for a new 324,000 square-foot manufacturing facility producing vinyl windows and doors, creating 428 jobs by 2025.
Whether you're expanding a manufacturing facility, developing distribution space to capitalize on Troy's logistics advantages, or constructing commercial property to serve the workforce, projects here benefit from experienced oversight. An independent Owner's Representative ensures that the demands of working in an active industrial market don't compromise your budget and timeline.
An Owner's Representative is the only party on a construction project with a fiduciary-style commitment to the owner's interests. In the traditional "triangle" of construction, the Architect focuses on design intent and code compliance, while the General Contractor focuses on means, methods, and their own profitability. This creates what we call the Leadership Vacuum where the owner's budget and schedule go unprotected.
DeVore Consulting fills this void. We work exclusively for you, attending every critical meeting, reviewing every pay application, and scrutinizing every change order. In a manufacturing-focused market like Troy, having an experienced advocate ensures your project receives professional attention and contractor accountability.
We bring disciplined methodology to industrial and commercial projects in Miami County.
We never hold trade contracts or self-perform work. Our recommendations are based solely on what serves your interest, not what improves our margin. When we flag a problematic change order, it's because it affects your bottom line.
Industrial projects demand precise budget control. We verify that pay applications reflect work actually completed, analyze change orders to separate legitimate costs from contractor errors, and model the financial impact of decisions before they're made.
We specialize in projects from $500K to $50M, the range where most Troy commercial development occurs. These projects need professional oversight but may not attract attention from firms focused on major corporate headquarters expansions.
Our expertise spans the project types driving Miami County's economy:
Facility expansions, equipment installations, and production line modifications for manufacturers that must proceed without disrupting ongoing operations.
Distribution facilities capitalizing on Troy's strategic interstate access, requiring precise coordination and often aggressive timelines.
Professional office construction and headquarters facilities for companies operating in Troy's concentrated business environment.
Providing budget protection for new construction serving the workforce and regional economy.
We serve the I-75 corridor including Sidney, Greenville, and other Western Ohio manufacturing communities.
The ideal time to engage DeVore Consulting is during site selection and pre-construction planning, before you've committed to land or locked in designs. We provide Fatal Flaw Analysis that evaluates infrastructure availability, transportation access requirements, and site conditions.
If your Troy project is already in motion, we can still add value through rigorous contractor oversight and change order management. But the earlier we're involved, the more problems we can prevent.
Contact DeVore Consulting to discuss your Troy project.
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.
American Honda's LEED-certified parts distribution hub spanning 549,000 square feet demonstrates Troy's appeal for logistics facilities. Distribution center construction often involves aggressive timelines to meet operational deadlines, specialized equipment installation, and coordination with transportation infrastructure. We ensure these projects proceed on schedule while managing the complexity of large-scale facility construction.
Troy hosts diverse manufacturing from Clopay's garage door production to Collins Aerospace's aircraft components and Hobart's food equipment. The area's labor pool of over 700,000 workers includes skills in automation, additive manufacturing, robotics, CNC machining, and industrial networking. We support facility construction across these sectors, ensuring projects meet the technical requirements of modern manufacturing while controlling costs.
Pella Corporation's new 324,000 square-foot manufacturing facility, creating 428 jobs by 2025, absorbs significant contractor capacity in Miami County. When major industrial projects are underway, smaller commercial and industrial projects compete for the same trades. An Owner's Representative helps mid-market projects secure contractor attention and maintain schedules despite competition from larger developments.
Troy sits just 9 miles from the Interstate 75 and Interstate 70 interchange, enabling overnight delivery to Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, and Pittsburgh. This positioning attracted headquarters and manufacturing operations from Clopay, Collins Aerospace, Hobart, and American Honda. For construction projects, this strategic location means a competitive market where professional project management helps capture opportunities.
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. 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.
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