Pomeroy and Meigs County received substantial investment through Governor DeWine's initiatives. Pomeroy, Middleport, and Racine received a combined $21.9 million through the Appalachian Community Grant Program and Ohio's Wonderful Waterways Initiative. According to County Commissioner Jimmy Will, this investment will increase economic standards and bring positive changes to the community.
Meigs County offers diverse economic opportunities with strengths in agriculture, manufacturing, and energy production, plus growing focus on tourism and outdoor recreation. The county provides access to more than 160 million consumers within a one-day truck drive, with the Watco/Kanawha River Railroad offering a state-of-the-art transload facility. DPC Pipe Fabrication and Reliability Inspections LLC have announced investments in collaboration with JobsOhio and the Meigs County Economic Development Office. The region boasts a workforce of more than 293,000 people with trade and manufacturing skills.
Whether you're developing manufacturing facilities, expanding commercial operations, or constructing waterfront and tourism-related projects, Pomeroy projects benefit from experienced oversight. Business owners in smaller communities deserve the same professional oversight as those in major metros.
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. This creates the Leadership Vacuum where no one is accountable exclusively to the owner's budget and schedule.
DeVore Consulting fills this vacuum. We bring Columbus-level expertise to Meigs County projects while providing the hands-on attention that smaller communities deserve. We work exclusively for you, never holding trade contracts or self-performing work.
We bring disciplined methodology to commercial and industrial projects in Meigs County.
Grant-funded and development projects demand precise documentation and budget control. We verify that pay applications meet requirements, analyze change orders, and model the financial impact of decisions.
We have no financial stake in your project beyond our fee. When we identify a problem, it's because it affects your bottom line.
We specialize in projects from $500K to $50M. Your project isn't too small for our attention; it's exactly the kind of work we do best.
We support the project types serving Meigs County's diverse economy:
Projects capitalizing on Appalachian Community Grant and Wonderful Waterways investments.
Facility expansions and new construction leveraging rail and transportation access.
Facilities supporting energy production and related industries.
New construction and renovation serving the local and regional economy.
We serve communities throughout the Ohio River Valley including Gallipolis, Marietta, and Athens.
The ideal time to engage DeVore Consulting is during project planning, before you've finalized designs or committed to contractor relationships. We provide Fatal Flaw Analysis that evaluates site conditions, grant requirements, and infrastructure capacity.
If your Pomeroy project is already underway, we can still add value through rigorous contractor oversight and documentation management.
Let's discuss how independent oversight can benefit your Pomeroy or Meigs County 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.
Meigs County provides access to more than 160 million consumers within a one-day truck drive. The Watco/Kanawha River Railroad offers a state-of-the-art transload facility. The region boasts a workforce of more than 293,000 people with trade and manufacturing skills. DPC Pipe Fabrication and Reliability Inspections LLC have announced investments in collaboration with JobsOhio and local economic development.
Pomeroy, Middleport, and Racine received a combined $21.9 million through the Appalachian Community Grant Program and Ohio's Wonderful Waterways Initiative. County Commissioner Jimmy Will stated this investment will increase economic standards and bring positive changes to the community. These grants create opportunities for waterfront and community development projects.
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. 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.
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.
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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