Sidney and Shelby County have earned the distinction of having more manufacturing jobs per capita than any other county in Ohio. Site Selection Magazine ranked the area #12 among U.S. Micropolitans in 2024, the 14th consecutive year in the top 100. Honda of America Manufacturing employs 3,200 in automotive production. Copeland (formerly Emerson Climate Technologies), Sidney's largest employer with 1,572 employees, initiated a four-year, $100 million expansion of labs and offices to enhance air conditioning compressor production.
The EV supply chain is driving new investment. SEMCORP's $916 million facility for battery separator film production will generate 1,200 jobs upon completion. Airstream maintains RV manufacturing with over 1,000 employees, while NK Parts Industries provides logistics support to the automotive sector. This concentration of manufacturing creates sustained demand for facility construction, equipment installation, and supporting commercial development.
Whether you're expanding a manufacturing facility, developing logistics infrastructure to serve the automotive supply chain, or constructing commercial property to support the workforce, Sidney projects require experienced oversight. An independent Owner's Representative ensures that industrial 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 Shelby County.
Manufacturing projects demand precise budget control. We verify that pay applications reflect work actually completed, analyze change orders to separate legitimate costs from contractor errors, 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 firms focused on headline investments like SEMCORP.
We never build; we only manage. This means our advice is never influenced by a desire to self-perform work or protect a margin. When we flag a problem, it's because it affects your outcome.
We support the project types driving Shelby County's manufacturing-focused economy:
Facility expansions, equipment installations, and production line modifications for manufacturers serving automotive, HVAC, and other sectors.
Distribution facilities supporting the automotive supply chain with precise coordination and aggressive timelines.
New construction serving the manufacturing workforce and regional economy.
Supporting Wilson Health and other healthcare providers with construction meeting regulatory standards.
We serve the I-75 manufacturing corridor including Troy, Celina, and Wapakoneta.
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 Sidney 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 Sidney 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.
Sidney offers City Income Tax Abatement, Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) property tax abatement for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, and Enterprise Zone tax abatement for manufacturing, warehousing, and R&D facilities. We help clients understand which programs apply to their projects and ensure construction documentation meets incentive requirements.
SEMCORP's $916 million battery separator film facility will create 1,200 jobs, representing major industrial construction activity. Combined with Copeland's $100 million expansion, significant contractor capacity is absorbed by headline projects. Mid-market commercial and industrial projects need professional organization to compete for contractor attention. We help ensure your project receives appropriate priority.
Shelby County has more manufacturing jobs per capita than any other Ohio county, with nearly 9,000 manufacturing employees. Honda, Copeland, Airstream, and dozens of suppliers create a concentrated industrial economy. For construction projects, this means contractors experienced with manufacturing requirements but also competition for their services among established employers.
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.
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. 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 .
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