Eaton and Preble County are experiencing significant manufacturing investment from world-class corporations. Progressive Processing transformed a facility that sat vacant for a decade into a $35 million, 190,000-square-foot high-performance steel coil processing center, creating 50 new jobs with support from the JobsOhio Revitalization Program. Royal Canin, backed by Mars Incorporated, is investing $450 million in the county, cementing the area as a top business destination.
Henny Penny, Preble County's foodservice equipment manufacturer, held a groundbreaking for a 150,000-square-foot expansion at its world headquarters in Eaton, with an additional 25,000 square-foot renovation creating approximately 70 new jobs. The county is home to diverse corporations including Silfex, Bullen Ultrasonics, Cargill, and Parker Hannifin. The Preble County Land Bank received nearly $2.3 million for brownfield demolition and site revitalization across multiple communities.
Whether you're expanding manufacturing operations to serve automotive or food processing sectors, developing industrial facilities, or renovating commercial property in this active market, Eaton projects benefit from experienced oversight. An independent Owner's Representative ensures that major investment activity doesn't squeeze your project's access to contractor resources and attention.
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 what we call the Leadership Vacuum, a gap where no one is accountable exclusively to the owner's budget and schedule.
DeVore Consulting fills this vacuum. We serve as your dedicated advocate throughout the construction process, from pre-design planning through final closeout. We attend every critical meeting, review every pay application, scrutinize every change order, and ensure that contractor performance meets your expectations.
Active markets reward those who move decisively but not recklessly. Our approach balances speed with discipline.
We never hold trade contracts or self-perform work. This means our recommendations are based solely on what's best for your project, not what's best for our margin.
We specialize in projects from $500K to $50M. While major corporations invest hundreds of millions in Preble County, your mid-market project receives the same professional oversight.
In a competitive market, every dollar counts. We verify that contractor bids are complete and comparable, review pay applications to ensure you're only paying for completed work, and analyze change orders rigorously.
Our expertise spans the project types driving Preble County's manufacturing economy:
Facility expansions and new construction for steel processing, food processing, and precision manufacturing.
Office and operational space for companies expanding regional presence.
New construction serving the growing workforce and regional economy.
Converting underutilized facilities into productive manufacturing and commercial space.
We serve communities throughout Western Ohio including Greenville, Richmond, and Hamilton.
In an active manufacturing market, timing matters. The ideal time to engage DeVore Consulting is during site selection and pre-construction planning, while you're still evaluating options and contractor capacity. We provide Fatal Flaw Analysis that identifies infrastructure constraints and market conditions before they become costly surprises.
If your Eaton 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 Eaton development.
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.
Royal Canin (backed by Mars) is investing $450 million in Preble County. Henny Penny is expanding its Eaton headquarters by 150,000 square feet plus a 25,000 square-foot renovation, creating 70 jobs. The county hosts major corporations including Silfex, Bullen Ultrasonics, Cargill, and Parker Hannifin. These investments create both opportunity and competition for contractors. We ensure mid-market projects receive professional oversight.
Progressive Processing transformed a facility vacant for a decade into a $35 million, 190,000-square-foot high-performance steel coil processing center, creating 50 new jobs. Backed by the JobsOhio Revitalization Program, this project represents significant manufacturing investment in Preble County. Such major developments absorb contractor capacity. We help mid-market projects compete for resources in this active manufacturing market.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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