Coshocton and Coshocton County maintain a strong manufacturing heritage with major employers including Kraft Heinz (700 employees), ACCO Brands, Wiley Companies, and Morton Salt. The county's location at the confluence of the Muskingum, Tuscarawas, and Walhonding rivers provides scenic beauty while its industrial base creates steady employment across food processing, consumer products, and specialty manufacturing.
The Coshocton Port Authority and Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce promote economic development, offering available industrial sites, workforce development programs, and business support services. The county's location between Columbus and the Wheeling/Pittsburgh corridor provides market access while maintaining lower operating costs than metropolitan areas.
Whether you're expanding food processing or consumer products manufacturing, developing industrial property, or constructing commercial space for the regional economy, Coshocton projects benefit from experienced oversight. An independent Owner's Representative ensures that industrial project 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 Coshocton 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.
Food processing 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 Coshocton commercial development occurs.
Our expertise spans the project types driving Coshocton County's manufacturing economy:
Facilities for food and beverage manufacturing with specialized environmental controls and regulatory compliance.
Consumer products, specialty chemicals, and related manufacturing serving national markets.
New construction serving the regional economy and workforce.
Supporting Coshocton Regional Medical Center and healthcare providers with specialized construction.
We serve communities throughout Eastern Ohio including Zanesville, New Philadelphia, and Mount Vernon.
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, utility capacity, and site conditions.
If your Coshocton 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 Coshocton 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.
Fox Tank Company's $7.9 million investment creating 89 jobs serves oil and gas production from Marcellus and Utica shale formations. The county's manufacturing base includes plastics, metal fabrication, and food production. Central Ohio Technical College provides workforce training. We support projects serving these diverse industrial sectors.
Conesville Industrial Park is being developed on 2,400 acres of the former Conesville Power Plant site. Over $60 million in private funds have been invested, with a $58 million application for water, sewer, and road infrastructure through the All Ohio Future Fund. This brownfield redevelopment creates opportunities for manufacturing, data centers, and power generation.
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.
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. 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.
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