Urbana and Champaign County offer a strategic location along the US-68 corridor connecting the Columbus and Dayton metropolitan areas. The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce and Champaign Economic Partnership work to attract and retain business investment. Major employers include KTH Parts Industries (automotive stamping), Rittal Corporation (enclosure systems), and Mercy Health-Urbana Hospital.
The county's location provides access to the US-33 automotive corridor and proximity to Honda's manufacturing complex, creating opportunities for automotive suppliers. Traditional agricultural strength combines with manufacturing and healthcare to create a diversified economy. The Champaign County Community Improvement Corporation maintains available industrial sites and supports business development initiatives.
Whether you're expanding manufacturing facilities to serve the automotive sector, developing industrial property, or constructing commercial space for the regional economy, Urbana projects benefit from experienced oversight. An independent Owner's Representative ensures that development complexity doesn'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.
We bring disciplined methodology to manufacturing and commercial projects in Champaign 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.
Automotive supplier and manufacturing facilities demand precise budget control. We verify that pay applications reflect work actually completed, analyze change orders, and model the financial impact of decisions.
We specialize in projects from $500K to $50M, the range where most Urbana commercial development occurs.
Our expertise spans the project types driving Champaign County's diverse economy:
Automotive stamping, enclosure systems, and related manufacturing serving regional and national markets.
Supporting Mercy Health-Urbana Hospital and healthcare providers with specialized construction.
New construction serving the regional economy and workforce.
Facilities supporting Champaign County's agricultural sector.
We serve communities throughout the US-33 and US-68 corridors including Bellefontaine, Springfield, and Marysville.
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, zoning constraints, and site conditions.
If your Urbana 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.
Let's discuss how independent oversight can benefit your Urbana 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.
Champaign County offers enterprise zone and community reinvestment area agreements reviewed by the Tax Incentive Review Council. CEP provides access to JobsOhio, Dayton Development Coalition, and SBDC resources. We help clients understand which programs apply to their projects and ensure construction documentation meets incentive requirements.
CEP has overseen transformative projects including Sutphen's new manufacturing plant, ORBIS expansion and warehouse, ColePak expansion, Ultra-Met expansion, and two KTH expansions. The organization connects businesses with commercial real estate, workforce resources, and incentive programs. We work with economic development partners to leverage available resources for your project.
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.
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 .
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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