Cambridge and Guernsey County are positioned at the intersection of Interstate 70 and Interstate 77, the only such crossroads in Ohio. This strategic location creates opportunities for logistics, manufacturing, and commercial development serving both the Columbus-Wheeling and Cleveland-Charleston corridors. The Cambridge-Guernsey County Community Improvement Corporation actively promotes economic development, offering competitive incentives and available industrial sites.
Major employers include manufacturing operations, healthcare facilities, and tourism-related businesses. Salt Fork State Park and Seneca Lake attract visitors to the region, supporting hospitality development. The county's location along major interstate corridors provides exceptional transportation access for distribution and logistics operations.
Whether you're developing logistics facilities at the I-70/I-77 interchange, expanding manufacturing operations, or constructing commercial or hospitality space, Cambridge projects benefit from experienced oversight. An independent Owner's Representative ensures that interstate corridor complexity doesn't compromise your budget and timeline.
Every construction project involves three core parties: the Architect, focused on design and code compliance; the General Contractor, focused on means, methods, and their own profitability; and the Owner, who funds everything but often lacks the technical expertise to protect their investment. This creates what we call the Leadership Vacuum, where no one is truly accountable for the owner's budget and schedule.
DeVore Consulting fills this vacuum. We work exclusively for you, never holding trade contracts or self-performing work. Our role is to translate your business objectives into construction outcomes, providing a single point of accountability from pre-design through project closeout.
We bring disciplined methodology to commercial and industrial projects in Guernsey County.
Logistics 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 before they're made.
Projects in the $500K to $50M range are our specialty. These projects need professional oversight but may not attract attention from Columbus-focused firms.
We never build; we only manage. This means our advice is never influenced by a desire to self-perform work or protect a margin.
We support the project types driving Guernsey County's economy:
Warehouse and distribution facilities capitalizing on I-70/I-77 access and central Eastern Ohio location.
Facility expansions serving regional and national markets.
Hotels, restaurants, and recreational facilities serving travelers and park visitors.
New construction serving the regional economy and workforce.
We serve communities throughout Eastern Ohio including Zanesville, New Philadelphia, and Wheeling.
The greatest value we provide comes from early engagement, before you've committed to a property or finalized designs. Our Fatal Flaw Analysis investigates infrastructure capacity, interstate access requirements, and site conditions while there's still time to negotiate or walk away.
If your Cambridge project is already underway and facing challenges, we can help stabilize the situation through rigorous change order review and contractor accountability. But prevention is always more cost-effective than cure.
Schedule a consultation to ensure your Cambridge 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.
The Midtown Market project represents $1.4 million investment to redevelop a historic 1920s building into a mixed-use marketplace and co-working space. The Cambridge Main Street program has leveraged investments since 1998 for preservation and economic growth. These projects create opportunities for downtown renovation and adaptive reuse development.
Cambridge's location at the I-70 and I-77 intersection provides exceptional east-west and north-south transportation access, making Guernsey County prime for manufacturing, logistics, and energy industries. This accessibility benefits materials delivery and product distribution. For construction projects, this means efficient logistics for equipment and materials.
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. 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 .
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