Zanesville and Muskingum County are experiencing renewed industrial momentum. Plaskolite recently announced an $11.9 million expansion creating 38 new jobs, supported by a state tax credit. Sterling Teal International expanded into the county, creating 30 new positions for automotive air freshener manufacturing. The National Road Business Park broke ground on a new speculative building with $2 million JobsOhio support, while the Eastpointe Rail Transload Station, currently operating at capacity, is expanding to double its transload capabilities.
The Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority has been actively developing infrastructure since 1987, with the Rural Industrial Park Loan Program providing $4 million for industrial park development. Educational institutions including Muskingum University, Zane State College, and Ohio University's Zanesville Campus maintain workforce training programs that support local industries. This combination of investment and workforce development creates steady construction activity across manufacturing, logistics, and commercial sectors.
Whether you're expanding a manufacturing facility, developing industrial property near rail infrastructure, or constructing commercial space to serve the regional economy, Zanesville projects benefit from experienced oversight. An independent Owner's Representative ensures that infrastructure complexity and industrial project demands don'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 Muskingum County.
Industrial projects demand precise budget control. We verify that pay applications reflect work actually completed, analyze change orders to separate legitimate costs from contractor overreach, 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 larger metropolitan developments.
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 Muskingum County's industrial growth:
Facility expansions for plastics, automotive suppliers, and other manufacturers that must proceed without disrupting ongoing operations.
Distribution facilities capitalizing on rail and highway access, requiring coordination with transload infrastructure.
Providing budget protection for new construction and renovation projects serving the regional economy.
Converting and renovating buildings in Zanesville's historic core while navigating preservation considerations.
We serve communities throughout Eastern Ohio including Cambridge, Coshocton, and New Philadelphia.
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, rail access requirements, and site conditions while there's still time to negotiate or walk away.
If your Zanesville 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 Zanesville 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.
National Road Business Park was developed with $3 million in JobsOhio support and $4 million through the Rural Industrial Park Loan Program. The park broke ground on speculative buildings with $2 million JobsOhio grants. Available infrastructure and development incentives may benefit your project. We help navigate available programs and ensure construction meets park requirements.
The Eastpointe Rail Transload Station is operating at capacity and expanding to double transload capabilities. This infrastructure improvement supports manufacturers and logistics operations requiring rail access. For construction projects, we help coordinate with rail infrastructure requirements and ensure facilities are designed to capitalize on expanded transload capacity.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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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