Spinghar + Zidan Engineers
In a sector dominated by non-specialists, SZE stands apart as Forensic Masters.

The forensic industry is currently manual, fragmented, and slow. We are changing that. SZE isn‘t just an engineering firm; we are a tech-enabled platform for structural resolution. By combining deep specialist expertise with proprietary workflows, we produce defensible reports with a speed and consistency that generic engineering firms simply cannot match.

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Industrial facility audit and structural assessment context
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Heritage building retrofit and structural remediation
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Melbourne CBD and Yarra River from Southbank promenade
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Urban rooftops and modern apartments with city skyline
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Forensic Engineering

SZE is a specialist structural and civil forensic engineering firm. We help insurers, homeowners, and commercial clients respond to building damage, defects, and complex engineering issues with clear causation, practical reporting, and confident next steps.

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About Spinghar + Zidan Engineers

Built on a single, clear principle: structural issues must be properly understood before they can be resolved.

Spinghar + Zidan Engineers was founded to close a persistent gap in the industry: misdiagnosis, unclear direction, and opinions issued without a defined path forward. Our focus is not only on identifying the cause of structural distress, but on delivering clear, practical rectification strategies that ensure issues are resolved correctly the first time.

The practice brings together extensive experience across hundreds of residential and commercial investigations, with a dedicated focus on forensic assessment. Paired with a deep understanding of Australian conditions, including reactive soils, drainage behaviour, and local construction practices, this specialisation allows us to accurately diagnose issues and deliver structured, outcome-driven solutions that builders and contractors can confidently implement.

We work alongside homeowners, property owners, builders, insurers, and commercial stakeholders who require clarity, confidence, and a defined path forward. Our reports don't just explain what is happening; they provide a clear rectification scope that acts as a blueprint for repair, reducing ambiguity, minimising errors, and supporting the right solution efficiently.

Our Difference

Credentialed, insured, and uncompromising in how we work.

Your matter is in safe, accountable hands. Every engagement is delivered by credentialed professionals backed by comprehensive insurance cover, and guided by principles that keep our work clear, certain, and actionable.

Credentials & Assurance

Qualified Engineers

Tertiary-qualified structural and civil engineers with the technical depth to stand behind every finding.

Registered Engineers

Formally registered professionals operating within recognised regulatory and industry frameworks.

Public Liability Insurance

Comprehensive public liability cover protecting clients, sites, and third parties on every engagement.

Public Indemnity Insurance

Full professional indemnity cover safeguarding the integrity of our advice, reports, and recommendations.

Proudly Affiliated With

Forensic Engineering Society of Australia
National Engineering Register
Registered Building Practitioner
Association of Consulting Structural Engineers Victoria
Foundation & Footings Society (VIC)
Engineers Australia
Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland

Our Principles

Principle 01
Transparently Clear

No gatekeeping. Just the truth.

Principle 02
Engineering Certainty

We cut through the noise of competing opinions.

Principle 03
Actionable

We don't just observe damage; we define the fix.

Experience

When the stakes are high, our work holds up.

From high-volume insurance portfolios to one-off heritage investigations, our engineering standard stays consistent. Every engagement receives the same forensic rigour, the same documentation discipline, and the same clarity in reporting.

Insurance Sector

Trusted by major insurance carriers to handle volume surges without compromising on quality.

Matter after matter, our specialist expertise is built to hold up under scrutiny.

Property Portfolio

From heritage properties to industrial warehouses, we deliver the 'Engineering Certainty' required to settle claims.

Restoring confidence matter by matter, whatever the asset class or level of complexity.

Sectors We Serve

Insurance portfoliosHeritage propertiesIndustrial & commercialResidential investigationsCatastrophe responseExpert witness & disputes

Our Process

A disciplined approach, from brief to resolution.

The forensic industry is currently manual, fragmented, and slow. We are changing that. SZE isn't just an engineering firm; we are a tech-enabled platform for structural resolution. By combining deep specialist expertise with proprietary workflows, we produce defensible reports with a speed and consistency that generalist firms simply cannot match.

01

Receive & Triage the Brief

Every engagement begins with a thorough review of the claim details, policy context, and available documentation. We assess urgency, scope, and site access requirements before mobilising.

02

Forensic Site Investigation

Our engineers attend site to conduct a detailed forensic inspection, capturing photographic evidence, measurements, and material observations to establish the full picture of the structural issue.

03

Analysis & Causation Reporting

We apply root cause analysis methodologies to determine the precise mechanism of failure. Our reports clearly link damage to specific events, timelines, or maintenance deficiencies with defensible conclusions.

04

Engineered Resolution

We deliver a detailed scope of works and remediation design, giving all parties a clear, costed pathway from damage to resolution. No ambiguity, no delays, just actionable engineering outcomes.

Our Team

Specialists, not generalists. Our team is comprised of industry leaders.

Every engineer on our team is individually qualified and purposefully selected for the expertise they bring. Below, we outline the credentials and forensic specialisation of each member, so you know exactly whose judgment stands behind every report we deliver.

Bari Spinghar

Bari Spinghar

Forensic Inspections Engineer

Qualifications

MSc Eng ScienceBSc Civil Eng (Hons)BSc Business Mgmt

Expertise

Structural distress investigation · Residential & commercial

Bari brings a rare blend of civil engineering expertise, commercial understanding, and operational discipline to complex projects and client needs. He excels in forensics, engineering management, process improvement, and research-led problem solving, while developing and delivering polished, dependable services for business clients. He is particularly effective at translating technical capability into clear, well-managed outcomes that build confidence and strengthen client relationships.

Omar Abu-Zidan

Omar Abu-Zidan

Structural Rectification Engineer

Qualifications

NER Structural & CivilBSc Arch Eng (Hons)MSc Sustainable Building

Expertise

Rectification design · Load-path assessment · Defect diagnosis

A highly technical registered engineer with a multidisciplinary background across engineering, architecture, MEP, sustainability and construction management, Omar is uniquely positioned to assess buildings through a broader forensic lens. His cross-disciplinary perspective supports more thorough inspections, sharper diagnosis of defects and failures, and clear, well-founded advice that considers how buildings perform as complete systems, not just as isolated elements.

Hamed Fayeghi

Hamed Fayeghi

Consultant

Qualifications

Registered Building Practitioner (VIC, QLD, WA)BSc, MScNER Structural (PE)

Expertise

Structural design · Timber, concrete & steel · Residential, commercial & industrial

With more than 20 years of experience across residential, commercial, and industrial projects, Hamed brings exceptional depth to complex engineering challenges. Well versed in timber, concrete, and steel design, as well as in broader building and infrastructure systems, he combines technical precision with strong analytical and leadership capabilities. A registered Professional Engineer, he is a trusted practitioner highly capable of resolving complex problems with clarity and confidence.