Fremont and Sandusky County are positioned for significant growth as a business hub in Northwest Ohio. EPC-Columbia announced a $13.5 million expansion creating 150 new jobs, including upgrades to facilities, additional machinery, and workforce development. The new 300,000 square-foot facility will support emerging technologies including electric vehicles, with operations scheduled for January 2026. The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved a Job Creation Tax Credit, recognizing the project's significance.
The Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation focuses on workforce development, business retention and expansion, and recruitment. Vanguard-Sentinel Career and Technology Centers partners on initiatives including student bootcamps, job fairs, and talent attraction. Company officials highlighted the strong talent pool in the Fremont area and collaboration with local economic development groups, the Regional Growth Partnership, and JobsOhio.
Whether you're developing manufacturing facilities for emerging technologies like EVs, expanding logistics operations, or constructing commercial property to serve the growing workforce, Fremont projects benefit from experienced oversight. An independent Owner's Representative ensures that industrial complexity and aggressive timelines don't compromise your budget.
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 industrial and commercial projects in Sandusky County.
Manufacturing projects with emerging technology components 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 are often too complex for business owners to oversee part-time but may not attract attention from Toledo-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 Sandusky County's industrial economy:
Facilities for injection molded products, EV components, and other manufacturing serving emerging technology sectors.
Warehouse and distribution facilities capitalizing on Northwest Ohio's transportation access.
New construction serving the workforce and regional economy.
Supporting Vanguard-Sentinel and other career training organizations with specialized construction.
We serve communities throughout Northwest Ohio including Sandusky, Tiffin, and Norwalk.
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, utility requirements, and site conditions while there's still time to negotiate or walk away.
If your Fremont 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.
Reach out to explore how independent oversight can protect your Fremont investment.
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.
EPC-Columbia's facility will support emerging technologies including electric vehicles, indicating Sandusky County's position in the EV supply chain. Companies entering this sector may find opportunities for supplier development and supporting services. We help clients position construction projects to serve emerging technology markets with appropriate facility specifications.
Vanguard-Sentinel Career and Technology Centers partners with economic development on student bootcamps, high school job fairs, and talent attraction. This workforce pipeline supports manufacturing and technical employers. For construction projects, this infrastructure means access to trained workers and potential partnerships for specialized training programs post-construction.
EPC-Columbia's $13.5 million expansion creating 150 jobs represents significant construction activity. The 300,000 square-foot facility supporting electric vehicle technologies will absorb contractor capacity. Mid-market commercial and industrial projects compete for the same subcontractors. We help ensure your project receives professional attention despite competition from larger developments.
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.
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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