Circleville and Pickaway County are strategically positioned along US-23 south of Columbus, one of the fastest-growing commercial corridors in Ohio. Amazon has established major fulfillment center operations in the county, anchoring a growing logistics sector. The Circleville Municipal Airport and proximity to the Columbus region provide businesses with multimodal transportation access and a large labor pool.
The Pickaway County Community Improvement Corporation actively works to attract and retain business investment. The county offers significant industrial land availability, competitive utility rates, and a central Ohio location that places businesses within 60% of the U.S. population within a day's drive. Traditional manufacturing employers like DuPont and PPG Industries maintain significant presence alongside newer logistics and distribution operations.
Whether you're developing distribution facilities along the US-23 corridor, expanding manufacturing operations, or constructing commercial property to serve the growing regional economy, Circleville projects benefit from experienced oversight. An independent Owner's Representative ensures that growth-market pressures 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.
We bring disciplined methodology to industrial and commercial projects in Pickaway 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.
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.
We specialize in projects from $500K to $50M, the range where most Circleville commercial development occurs.
Our expertise spans the project types driving Pickaway County's growth:
Warehouse and fulfillment facilities capitalizing on US-23 access and Columbus market proximity.
Facility expansions for chemical, industrial, and specialty manufacturers.
New construction serving the growing population and business community.
Facilities supporting Pickaway County's significant agricultural sector.
We serve communities throughout Central Ohio including Lancaster, Washington Court House, and London.
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 Circleville 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 Circleville 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 1,777-acre Rickenbacker Global Logistics Park can accommodate 30 million square feet of development, with the Norfolk Southern intermodal facility driving growth. This creates opportunities for logistics, distribution, and manufacturing development throughout Pickaway County while absorbing contractor capacity. We help mid-market projects compete effectively.
Located on Ohio Christian University's campus, the Southern Gateway Center provides incubator space for agricultural, technology, and logistics startups. This creates opportunities for specialized facility development serving emerging businesses. We support projects requiring coordination with educational institutions and specialized construction requirements.
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. 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.
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 .
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.
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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