The New Philadelphia-Dover area was ranked third in the nation in Site Selection's Government Cup ranking of U.S. Micropolitans in 2024, ascending from 17th to 3rd within just one year. The area recorded 15 significant business investments that added 20 or more jobs, 20,000+ square feet of space, or invested at least $1 million. Schaeffler, a motion technology company, announced plans to build a new production facility in Dover bringing 450 jobs and $27 million in payroll for Tuscarawas County.
The Joy Development Site, the former Howden Buffalo industrial site, received six diverse proposals for new uses after the plant closed in 2014. Vienna Beef was welcomed to Newcomerstown, purchasing a vacant building that will bring long-term employment. The Tuscarawas Valley Industry Sector Partnership received Ohio Manufacturers' Association endorsement for workforce development in 2024. The city completed its first zoning code update in 37 years and finished the three-mile Kent State Connector Trail linking the Kent State-Tuscarawas campus to downtown.
Whether you're developing manufacturing facilities, repurposing brownfield sites, or constructing commercial property to serve the growing regional economy, New Philadelphia projects benefit from experienced oversight. An independent Owner's Representative ensures that development complexity doesn't compromise your budget and timeline.
Architects design. Contractors build. But who protects your budget and schedule? In most projects, no one fills this role with the owner's interests as their sole focus. Architects are primarily concerned with design intent and code compliance. General Contractors focus on their own means, methods, and profit margins. This leaves what we call the Leadership Vacuum where the owner's financial interests go unprotected.
DeVore Consulting fills this gap. We work exclusively for you, attending critical meetings, reviewing every pay application, scrutinizing change orders, and ensuring that what gets built matches what you're paying for.
We bring disciplined methodology to industrial and commercial projects in Tuscarawas County.
We specialize in projects from $500K to $50M, the range where most New Philadelphia commercial development occurs. These projects need professional oversight but may not attract attention from firms focused on major investments like Schaeffler.
We never hold trade contracts or self-perform construction work. This means our recommendations are based solely on what's best for your project.
Industrial and brownfield redevelopment projects demand precise budget control. We verify pay applications and analyze change orders to separate legitimate costs from contractor overreach.
Our expertise spans the project types driving Tuscarawas County's economic growth:
Facility construction and expansion for motion technology, food processing, and other manufacturers.
Repurposing former industrial sites for new commercial and manufacturing uses while navigating environmental and site conditions.
New construction and renovation serving the regional economy and growing workforce.
Supporting Kent State-Tuscarawas and career centers with specialized facility construction.
We serve communities throughout Eastern Ohio including Canton, Zanesville, and Cambridge.
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, environmental conditions for brownfield sites, and site constraints.
If your New Philadelphia 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 New Philadelphia 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 Tuscarawas Valley Industry Sector Partnership received Ohio Manufacturers' Association endorsement in 2024 for addressing workforce development in manufacturing. This partnership connects employers with training resources and workforce pipeline development. For construction projects, this infrastructure means access to trained manufacturing workers and coordination opportunities with workforce programs.
The Joy Development Site, former Howden Buffalo industrial property, received six diverse redevelopment proposals after the plant closed in 2014. Brownfield sites offer development potential but require environmental assessment and may involve remediation. We help clients evaluate brownfield opportunities, conduct Fatal Flaw Analysis, and manage the complexity of site conditions.
New Philadelphia-Dover recorded 15 significant business investments in 2024, including Schaeffler's announcement of a new facility bringing 450 jobs. Vienna Beef's relocation to Newcomerstown and other expansions contributed to the ranking jump. This active development market creates contractor demand. We help mid-market projects compete for attention in this growing economy.
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. 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.
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. 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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