James Scales
Building and Construction Consultant
- Department
- Construction Monitoring
- Location
- Dayton, OH
- jamess@kowbc.com
Construction & real estate due diligenceNational Reach. Local Insight.
Request a proposal In the field. In the documents. On the record.Midwest · KOW satellite office
Columbus,
OH
Local building-consulting support for Ohio and neighboring Midwest markets, backed by KOW professionals and technical resources nationwide.
Local judgment.
National resources.
Central Ohio supports active development across multifamily, industrial and logistics, education, healthcare, office, and mixed-use properties. Site infrastructure, specialized users, project phasing, and regional portfolio growth can create different technical priorities from one assignment to the next.
KOW supports lenders, owners, developers, and investors in Columbus and neighboring Midwest markets with defined scopes and consistent reporting. Our local market work is connected to a national team of construction and building specialists.
Common assignments
Where clients bring KOW into the work.
- 01
Pre-construction and recurring progress review
- 02
Industrial and commercial property diligence
- 03
Environmental site assessment
- 04
Capital planning across single assets and portfolios
Priority expertise
Services frequently used in this market.
01
Pre-Construction Plan & Cost Review
Pre-closing review of plans, specifications, budgets, schedules, contracts, approvals, and the assumptions supporting a construction loan.
Explore service 02Construction Loan Monitoring
Independent site observations and draw review for lenders tracking work in place, requested funds, remaining cost, schedule, and change activity.
Explore service 03Property Condition Assessments
Property condition reporting that identifies material deficiencies, immediate repairs, and expected replacement needs for financing, acquisition, and capital planning.
Explore service 04Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Environmental due diligence that reviews property history, regulatory information, site observations, and interviews for recognized environmental conditions.
Explore serviceProject experience
Technical context for the assets behind the assignment.
Industrial & Logistics
Warehouses, distribution facilities, manufacturing assets, and last-mile projects where site and building functionality matter.
Explore project typeMultifamily
Ground-up, rehabilitation, and operating apartment assets across market-rate and mixed-income portfolios.
Explore project typeEducation
Schools, higher-education facilities, and campus assets across new construction and long-range capital planning.
Explore project typeClient perspectives
The scope and report follow the reader.
Construction Lenders & Equity Partners
Independent review of the plans, budget, draw, work in place, accessibility, schedule, and money left to complete the project for debt and equity capital teams.
See how we helpOwners & Developers
Technical support from acquisition and feasibility through design, accessibility, construction, compliance, capital work, and operations.
See how we helpInvestors & Asset Managers
Independent condition, environmental, construction, and capital information for acquisitions, business plans, and operating portfolios.
See how we helpStart with the assignment
What do you need to know?
- Is the project ready to close and fund?
- Does observed progress support the current draw?
- What physical or environmental risks affect the property?
- Which capital needs should be planned first?
- What building-performance requirements shape the next move?
Your KOW team
People serving the Columbus region.
For proposals, scheduling, and new assignments, contact incoming@kowbc.com or (855) 966-5888. Our team will coordinate the appropriate local inspector and technical specialists.
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Discuss an assignment in Columbus.
Tell us what you’re working on. Our team will help define the right scope and get a proposal moving.
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