Lyle Charles

Lyle Charles Consulting, Inc.

Serving Alabama, Florida & Georgia
Columbus, Georgia 31900

334-798-2527

Commercial, Construction


40 Years Construction Experience

Since 1967, Lyle Charles has been involved with the construction industry in a variety of roles. From his 18-year tenure with Joe Brashears Steel to his 25-year history of owning and managing major subcontracting companies to his 16+ years spent serving as a construction consultant for companies all over the world, Lyle has gained a tremendous amount of experience. That experience runs the gamut from subcontracting work on commercial construction projects such as stadiums, arenas, schools, hospitals, and large shopping malls to consulting work for the construction of bridges, airports, fossil fuel power plants, and more. In addition, Mr. Charles is a construction claims consultant. He has testified in a number of large construction trials, prepared and analyzed numerous construction claims, and has participated in several arbitration and private mediation cases.

Seasoned Executive, Coach & Mediator

With a B.A. from Emory University and his 30 years of experience in facilitating significant construction projects, Mr. Charles is also a dedicated business advisor/coach; his business coaching has helped many companies grow and manage large-scale projects. In addition, his interim short term management services have assisted troubled companies and companies in turnaround situations. Besides offering management and business coaching services, Mr. Charles is a trained arbitrator/mediator and a member of American Arbitration Association (A. A. A.) National Panel for Alternate Dispute Resolution on Large Construction Projects.

Structural & Steel Fabrication Expert

Among his many other skills, Mr. Charles is a structural steel expert and has been for many years. His experience and knowledge encompasses everything from fabricating, detailing, estimating, cleaning, and erecting structural steel to testifying on design issues, business valuations, extended overtime costs, lost revenue and profit calculations, and more. That experience has led to involvement in the construction of a number of stadiums and arenas such as the Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, and several NFL stadiums in Tennessee, Florida, and Texas. Mr. Charles often serves as a construction expert witness in large construction trials as well.

Education & Certification

Lyle Charles graduated from internationally respected Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, with a B.A. degree. Since completing his education, his work in the fields of construction, alternative dispute resolution, and construction mediation has earned him membership in the following prestigious professional associations:
  • American General Contractor Association (A.G.C.)
  • American Subcontractors Association (A. S. A.)
  • American Institute of Steel Construction (A. I. S. C.) (Past Regional Advisory Board Member)
  • Southern Association of Steel Fabricators (Past President)
  • Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (C. R. S. I.)
  • American Welding Society (A. W. S.)
  • American Arbitration Association (A. A. A.) National Panel for Alternate Dispute Resolution on Large Construction Projects)
  • Villanova University—Essentials of Project Management (October-November 2008)
  • Villanova University—Mastering Project Management (December-January 2009)
  • Villanova University—Applied Project Management (February-March 2009)
  • Villanova University—Strategic Project Management Professional (May-June 2009)
  • Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute (PMI) July 2009
Work History
  • July 1967—September 1985: Joe Brashears Steel, Inc., Albany, Georgia
  • September 1985—December 2001: Lyle Charles/Lyle Charles, Inc., Tampa, Florida
  • January 1990—January 1992: Tyson Bolt & Supply (co-owner), Tampa, Florida
  • January 2002 to August 2008 (retired): Management at E & H Steel Corp., Midland City, Alabama
  • August 2008 to Present: Lyle Charles Consulting, Inc.
Specific Experience & Knowledge
  • Structural Steel (41 years): estimating, detailing, fabricating, cleaning, painting and erecting of structural steel, light gage metals, miscellaneous and ornamental metals, bar joist, form/roof deck and pre-engineered metal buildings.
  • Large Construction Project Management (30 years): organizing, managing and completing significant construction projects.
  • Reinforcing Steel (30 Years): estimating, detailing, fabrication and supervision of installing reinforcing steel and bar placing accessories.
  • Construction Claims Preparation (23 years): preparation of construction claims and damages.
  • Turnaround & Crisis Management (20 years): working with companies in trouble or in turn around situations.
  • Claims Analysis (18 years): analyzing of construction claims and damages.
  • Concrete Formwork (30 years): estimating, design, fabrication and supervision of installing concrete formwork.
  • Concrete Additives (18 years): pricing and selling of concrete additives, curing compounds, form oils, etc.
  • Precast Concrete (12 years): estimating and installing of architectural, precast and prestressed concrete.
  • Materials, Tools, Equipment (7 years): buying and selling of industrial and construction bolts and fasteners, small electrical and plumbing supplies, epoxies, small construction tools and equipment.

The dynamic field of construction demands timely, effective solutions. Lyle Charles Consulting, Inc. provides them. While there are many construction consultants advertised online, Lyle Charles is an exceptional structural steel fabrication expert. Mr. Charles is one of the few consultants in the country who specializes in all phases of structural steel fabrication and erection. For more than 47 years, Mr. Charles has been involved with almost every aspect of the construction industry, including working with structural & reinforcing steel fabricators/erectors, along with those in the poured in place concrete industry, analyzing construction claims, preparing expert reports and testifying in arbitration and litigation, offering crisis management consulting services, and providing construction mediation and commercial & construction arbitration services.


Lyle's thorough knowledge and extensive experience have made him an asset to many businesses and firms. Lyle's crisis management services have helped businesses small and large become more efficient. His professional construction advisory services have helped facilitate the completion of numerous multi-million dollar construction projects all over the world, including several major stadiums and arenas.


In addition to serving as a construction consultant and expert witness, Mr. Charles is a trained arbitrator/mediator who has participated in many successful million-dollar dispute resolutions during his long tenure in the industry. With his knowledge of the construction industry and impartiality, he has served as a sole arbitrator, panel member arbitrator, and party-appointed arbitrator for more than 17 years. His arbitration and mediation services are provided through the American Arbitration Association and Mediation.org.


Whether you need advice on a project or a construction claim analysis, are struggling through market fluctuations and require guidance with a business turnaround situation, or simply want someone with structural steel expertise, Lyle Charles can help. Contact Lyle Charles Consulting, Inc. today for comprehensive solutions to your biggest project completion and management challenges.

107 North Roberts Avenue

Dothan, AL 36303

P: 334-798-2527

F: 334-671-7152

E: [email protected]