Veteran-Owned. Mission-Driven.
ABOUT US
Black Knights Engineering & Development was founded with one mission: to deliver honest, defensible forensic engineering reports with the discipline and precision our military background demands.
Our Story
Black Knights Engineering & Development is a veteran-owned forensic engineering firm operating in Florida and Texas. Our licensed engineers specialize in structural inspections and defect analysis, with expertise spanning storm damage, structural failures, and due diligence investigations.
We apply precision and integrity to identify causes of structural issues. Trusted by insurance companies, legal professionals, homeowner associations, and developers — we deliver accurate, reliable engineering reports and expert testimony, ensuring structures are safe, compliant, and built to last.
Marcus Phillips, P.E.
Founder & Principal EngineerMarcus Phillips is a West Point graduate, U.S. Army veteran, and licensed Professional Engineer in Texas and Florida. As owner and principal of Black Knights Engineering & Development — an engineering company licensed to practice in both states — he provides forensic engineering and feasibility consulting to insurance carriers, public adjusters, and law firms. With experience spanning federal projects and ground-up residential construction, Marcus brings a builder's eye and engineer's precision to every evaluation.
Licensed in TX & FL
West Point Graduate
Expert Witnesses
48hr Turnaround
Our Core Values
Integrity
We call it like we see it. Our reports are objective, data-driven, and free from bias.
Precision
Every measurement, photo, and finding is documented with meticulous attention to detail.
Accountability
We stand behind every report and are prepared to defend our findings in any setting.
Work With BKE Services
Whether you need a structural evaluation, construction defect analysis, or expert testimony, our team is ready.

