Portsmouth and Scioto County serve as a strategic gateway for business along the Ohio River, with access to river transport reaching the Gulf of Mexico, rail service from CSX and Norfolk Southern, and a well-designed highway network. The area's two-state workforce of over 208,000 people brings experience in steel, manufacturing, chemicals, wood products, and other industries. Shawnee State University fosters innovation and workforce development.
A greenfield site offers a 50,000 square-foot spec building with 2.2 bcf of natural gas from Spectra Energy, access to the Ohio River and Norfolk Southern's Heartland Corridor, significant water and sewer capacity, and 30-foot ceiling height designed for crane operations. Vinyl Kraft Acquisition invested $2.25 million in operations, working with JobsOhio and OhioSE. The Southern Ohio Aeronautical Regional Airport Business Park received state funding for an industrial service building.
Whether you're developing industrial property with river or rail access, expanding manufacturing facilities, or constructing commercial space to serve the regional economy, Portsmouth projects benefit from experienced oversight. An independent Owner's Representative ensures that infrastructure complexity doesn't compromise your budget and timeline.
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 Scioto County.
Industrial projects with river and rail access 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 out-of-state industrial developers.
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 Scioto County's river and rail economy:
Facilities capitalizing on river and rail access for heavy industry, steel, chemicals, and wood products.
Distribution and transload facilities leveraging multimodal transportation infrastructure.
New construction and renovation serving the regional economy.
Supporting Shawnee State University and healthcare providers with specialized facility construction.
We serve communities throughout the Ohio River Valley including Gallipolis, Ironton, and Pomeroy.
The greatest value we provide comes from early engagement, before you've committed to a property or finalized designs. Our Fatal Flaw Analysis investigates river access, rail connectivity, environmental considerations, and site conditions while there's still time to negotiate or walk away.
If your Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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.
Scioto County offers a two-state workforce of over 208,000 people with experience in steel, manufacturing, chemicals, and wood products. Shawnee State University provides workforce development and innovation support. For construction projects, this experienced labor pool means access to workers familiar with industrial environments and heavy construction requirements.
Portsmouth offers rare multimodal access: Ohio River transport reaching the Gulf of Mexico, rail service from CSX and Norfolk Southern, and highway connectivity. A spec building with 30-foot ceilings, crane capability, and 2.2 bcf natural gas access is available. Industrial projects can capitalize on these logistics advantages. We help coordinate construction with transportation infrastructure requirements.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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