Columbus Construction Consultants
KOW Building Consultants provides trusted third-party oversight across Columbus’s growing construction and commercial real estate market. From the Arena District to suburban industrial parks, our team helps lenders, developers, and equity partners reduce risk, manage budgets, and improve project transparency.
We specialize in Construction Loan Monitoring, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), and Property Condition Assessments (PCA), serving Columbus, Central Ohio, and clients nationwide.
Trusted building consultants in Columbus.
KOW Building Consultants in Columbus
Our Services in Columbus
Construction Loan Monitoring
Loan draw inspections and monthly site observations for projects across Franklin County.
Plan & Cost Reviews
Budget and schedule evaluations for commercial, mixed-use, and multifamily projects.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
ASTM-compliant ESA reports for lenders and developers.
Property Condition Assessments
PCAs for acquisitions, refinancing, and insurance underwriting.
Sustainability Services
Green building support, LEED consulting, and energy efficiency compliance.
Additional Consulting
Construction Risk Management, Capital Needs Assessments, and more.
Who We Serve
Lenders & Banks
We help verify draw requests, analyze budgets, and identify environmental risks. Our trusted reports help reduce loan exposure and build confidence throughout the project lifecycle.
Developers & Owner-Builders
From plan reviews to PCA reports, we help developers ensure their projects meet financial, legal, and lender expectations.
Investors & Equity Partners
We provide milestone tracking, capital planning insights, and independent reporting to help protect investments and reduce risk.
Insurance Carriers and Sureties
KOW supports insurers and surety providers with third-party documentation, site inspections, and risk assessments that inform underwriting and limit liability.
Lenders & Banks
Developers & Builders
Investors & Equity Partners
Insurance Carriers & Sureties
Projects We Support in Columbus
Our expertise spans every major asset class in Ohio, including:
Multifamily Housing
We work with developers and lenders on both market-rate and affordable housing projects across Columbus, from modern apartments in the Short North to suburban communities in Dublin and Grove City. Our team provides the due diligence, reporting, and progress tracking lenders rely on to fund with confidence.
Life Science & Healthcare
Columbus is home to a fast-growing healthcare and research ecosystem anchored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Mount Carmel Health. We provide independent reporting and property assessments for life science labs, hospitals, and outpatient facilities throughout Central Ohio.
Office & Mixed-Use
From high-rise developments in Downtown Columbus to mixed-use projects in Polaris and Easton, our consultants support lenders and developers with plan reviews, environmental reporting, and cost evaluations that keep complex builds on track.
Warehouses & Industrial
Central Ohio’s strategic location makes it a logistics hub for national brands. We support warehouses, fulfillment centers, and industrial parks near Rickenbacker International Airport and along I-70 and I-71, helping owners and lenders mitigate risk at every phase.
Retail Developments
From new retail centers in New Albany to redevelopment projects across Grandview and Upper Arlington, we deliver PCA and ESA reporting that ensures transparency and confidence in retail and commercial investments.
Multifamily Housing
Data Centers
Life Science & Healthcare
Office Towers & Mixed-Use
Warehouses & Industrial
Retail Developments
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Local expertise, national reach
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We understand the nuances of Central Ohio’s construction and lending markets, from downtown redevelopment projects to large-scale industrial growth in surrounding suburbs.
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Standardized reporting
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Our documentation is trusted by banks, equity firms, and agency lenders throughout the Midwest for its clarity, consistency, and compliance with ASTM standards.
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End-to-end risk management
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From environmental due diligence to draw request verification, we provide complete transparency at every stage of construction.
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Cross-sector experience
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Our Columbus construction consultants bring deep expertise across multifamily, industrial, life science, mixed-use, and institutional sectors.
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