At Black Powder Consulting, we provide independent, defensible expertise across construction, engineering, and project management. Our services are designed to support property owners, contractors, and legal teams in resolving disputes, ensuring compliance, and protecting investments.

General Services

• Site Inspection and Documentation – Field measurements, photo evidence, and condition assessments.

• Contract Compliance and Change Order Review – Independent analysis of contract performance and scope modifications.

• Project Cost Estimating – Evaluation of cost accuracy, overruns, and budget controls.

• Project Schedule Analysis – Critical path review, delay evaluation, and timeline compliance.

• Expert Reports and Testimony – Clear, defensible reports and professional testimony for litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution.

Specialty Services

• Regulatory and Code Compliance

• OSHA 1910 Compliance

• City, State, and Federal Codes

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards

• Homeowner Association (HOA) Requirements

• Safety & Best Practices

• Site Safety Reviews

• Evaluation of Construction Best Practices

• Engineering Analysis

• Civil Engineering: Flooding & hydrology infrastructure, erosion control planning

• Structural Engineering: Demolition planning, structural plan analysis

• Process Safety Engineering: Hazard identification, compliance review

• Process Control Engineering: Evaluation of control systems for efficiency and safety

• Mechanical Systems Engineering:

• Static Equipment – Pressure vessels

• Rotating Equipment – Pumps and compressors