As the seat of Adams County, West Union serves as the commercial and governmental hub for a region with strengths in agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The Adams County Board of Commissioners purchased and are renovating a 15,100 square-foot building for use as the Adams County Training Center, designed to support the local economy and attract new development through workforce development.
Adams County has been awarded $200,000 from the Ohio Development Services Agency through the Abandoned Gas Station Cleanup Grant, plus $250,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission. Midwest Air LLC announced a $430,000 investment creating jobs in agricultural drone services. Mirac Tabronics announced an investment of over $2.69 million in collaboration with JobsOhio and Ohio Southeast Economic Development. The county offers fertile farmland, a strong agribusiness sector, and natural attractions including the Edge of Appalachia Preserve and Serpent Mound.
Whether you're expanding agricultural commercial operations, developing manufacturing facilities, or constructing commercial property to serve the local and regional economy, West Union projects benefit from experienced oversight. Business owners in smaller communities deserve the same professional oversight as those in major metros.
In the traditional construction model, Architects focus on design, General Contractors focus on execution and their own profitability, and the Owner is left hoping everyone else protects their interests. They rarely do. This creates the Leadership Vacuum where no one is accountable exclusively to the owner's budget and schedule.
DeVore Consulting fills this vacuum. We bring Columbus-level expertise to Adams County projects while providing the hands-on attention that smaller communities deserve. We work exclusively for you, never holding trade contracts or self-performing work.
We bring disciplined methodology to commercial and agricultural projects in Adams County.
Every dollar matters, especially in smaller markets where budgets are tight. We verify that pay applications reflect work actually completed, analyze change orders, and model the financial impact of decisions before they're made.
We have no financial stake in your project beyond our fee. When we identify a problem, it's because it affects your bottom line.
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.
We support the project types serving Adams County's economy:
Facilities supporting the agribusiness sector and related industries.
New construction and expansion for manufacturers serving regional and national markets.
New construction and renovation serving the local and regional economy.
County seat buildings and public facilities requiring accountability and transparency.
We serve communities throughout Southern Ohio including Hillsboro, Portsmouth, and Ironton in the Appalachian region.
The ideal time to engage DeVore Consulting is during project planning, before you've finalized designs or committed to contractor relationships. We provide Fatal Flaw Analysis that evaluates site conditions, infrastructure requirements, and realistic project timelines.
If your West Union project is already underway, we can still add value through rigorous contractor oversight and documentation management.
Contact DeVore Consulting to discuss your West Union or Adams County 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.
The Adams County Board of Commissioners purchased and are renovating a 15,100 square-foot building in West Union for use as the Adams County Training Center. The facility will support the local economy and attract new development through workforce development programs. This investment in workforce infrastructure creates conditions for business growth and commercial development.
Midwest Air LLC announced a $430,000 investment in Adams County, creating jobs in agricultural drone services to improve crop yield and efficiency. Mirac Tabronics announced an investment of over $2.69 million in collaboration with JobsOhio and Ohio Southeast Economic Development. The county also received $200,000 for abandoned gas station cleanup and $250,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission.
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.
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 .
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. 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.
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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