Spinghar + Zidan Engineers
Forensic Engineering Done Properly.

Forensic Engineering Done Properly.

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Specialist Forensic Analysis.

Don't let vague reporting stall your settlement. We pinpoint causation and provide actionable scopes of work that withstand scrutiny.

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Technical Certainty at Scale.

Technical Certainty at Scale.

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Decisive Outcomes.

From complex single-asset failures to high-volume portfolios, we provide the forensic evidence required to settle claims with absolute confidence.

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Built for Speed. Engineered for Precision.

Built for Speed. Engineered for Precision.

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Expedite Claims Lifecycles.

We replace fragmented manual reporting with a tech-enabled forensic process designed to move files from first notice of loss to final resolution on a fast-tracked basis.

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Accreditations

Registered with Australia's
leading engineering bodies.

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
BPC
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
BPC

HOW WE CAN HELP

Claims move forward when the engineering is clear.

Complex claims stall when engineering findings are ambiguous. We deliver forensic clarity — the hard data, defensible conclusions, and engineered remediation your teams need to close files with confidence.

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Engineering issues often lead to complex claims, but they should not be allowed to drag on. See how we help insurers reach resolution sooner, with defensible findings and scopes that builders can action.

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We are not broad-bush engineers. We are specialists in building forensics.

In insurance, uncertainty is the enemy of progress. We provide rigorous forensic analysis that stands up to scrutiny, ensuring every claim is backed by defensible data and clear, objective reporting. From root cause analysis to expert witness support, we give you the technical certainty required to close files with confidence.

Forensic examination of structural and civil elements to establish failure mechanism, progression, and timing with engineering-grade certainty your claims team can rely on.

A fully specified, buildable scope that translates findings into a quote-ready rectification plan, so panel builders price accurately and files settle without ambiguity.

Targeted assessments framed around policy-relevant questions: causation, sudden-event analysis, and coverage-aligned engineering conclusions purpose-built for claims workflows.

Pre-works and post-works condition records documented to an evidentiary standard, protecting insurers and insureds against disputed damage claims.

On-site assessment of immediate structural risk with recommendations for temporary stabilisation, prioritising safety, evidence preservation, and rapid file progression.

Determines whether damage stems from a sudden event, gradual deterioration, or lack of maintenance, clarifying responsibility with defensible engineering evidence.

Traces symptoms back to the underlying structural, geotechnical, or environmental driver, separating primary cause from secondary effects so policy response is grounded in fact.

Forensic breakdown of how elements failed, in what sequence, and why, including load-path analysis and construction-compliance review suitable for complex file review.

Locates water entry points, tracks moisture pathways, and identifies the building elements driving water-related damage, so repair scope targets the real source.

Rapid, portfolio-scale engineering response following storm, flood, fire, or seismic events with consistent reporting standards across every file.

Court-ready engineering evidence, expert reports, and testimony prepared to meet evidentiary standards and hold up under cross-examination.

Independent technical review of contested reports and competing engineering opinions, delivering the clarity required to resolve disputed files.

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Our figures

State-Based Building Coverage

VIC100%
NSW72%
SA70%
QLD61%

Active panel footprint across Australia.

Surge Capacity

20/ week

Reports handled during CAT events without quality loss.

Turnaround Time

4days

Average from site inspection to final report.

Report Revision Rate

1.2%

Across more than 1,200 engagements annually.

Capabilities

Built for claim velocity. Tailored to every panel.

Reports shaped to your reporting standards and claims workflow, backed by an engineering team built for panel volume, portfolio engagements, and catastrophe surges.

Reporting tailored to your team

  • Formats fit your reporting standards.
  • Executive summary on every file.
  • Annotated photo and evidence.

Defensible engineering

  • Findings tied to on-site evidence.
  • Holds up under peer review.
  • Court-ready expert testimony.

Built for claim velocity

  • Reports in days, not weeks.
  • Triage on intake by urgency.
  • One standard, any file volume.

Panel and portfolio scale

  • Panel SLAs and pricing in place.
  • Surge capacity for CAT events.
  • National mobilisation capability.

Panel onboarding begins with a joint review of your reporting standards, claims workflow, SLA expectations, and escalation triggers, so the reports we deliver land in exactly the format your assessors and auditors expect.

Talk to us about panel arrangements, SLAs, and portfolio-scale engagements, and we will scope the relationship around the way your claims team already works.

Our Process

A disciplined approach, from brief to resolution.

Every engagement follows the same structured process: triage, site investigation, causation analysis, defensible reporting, and engineered remediation. Consistent at scale, tailored to every brief, and delivered on timelines your claims team can plan around.

Step 01

Brief & Triage

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

Step 02

Forensic Site Investigation

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

Step 03

Root Cause & Causation

Root cause methodology applied to determine the precise failure mechanism. Findings link damage to specific events, timelines, or maintenance deficiencies with defensible conclusions.

Step 04

Defensible Engineering Report

Plain-English findings structured around the questions your claims team needs answered, ready to action without translation or internal re-work.

Step 05

Engineered Scope of Works

A detailed, sequenced scope of works your panel builders can quote and deliver against, removing ambiguity from the remediation phase.

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Ready to transform
your claims response?

Don't let technical ambiguity stall your resolution process. See how our specialist forensic approach provides the clear, actionable data your team needs to close files accurately.

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CASE STUDIES

Proven across claims files like yours. From causation to closure, we combine deep forensic analysis with practical construction knowledge to deliver claim-ready structural resolution.

Structural Causation Claim Review

Structural Causation Claim Review

South Yarra, Victoria
High-Volume Claim Support

High-Volume Claim Support

Victoria Wide
Flood Damage Claim Response

Flood Damage Claim Response

Maribyrnong, Victoria

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FAQs

Questions insurers commonly ask

From panel arrangements to catastrophe surge capacity, here are the answers to the questions we hear most from insurance partners.

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Yes. Our tech-enabled workflow and specialist team are built for scale. We routinely manage portfolio-wide engagements and catastrophe event surges without compromising on quality or turnaround.
For standard engagements, we typically attend within 48 to 72 hours of receiving the brief. Emergency make-safe and triage inspections can be arranged within 24 hours where required. From site inspection to final report, our average turnaround is four business days, with expedited timelines available for urgent or CAT event claims.
Absolutely. Our reports are prepared to meet evidentiary standards for dispute resolution, peer review, and court proceedings. We also provide expert witness testimony when required.
Every report includes a detailed engineered scope of works. We provide clear specifications that builders can quote directly, removing ambiguity from the remediation process.
Yes. We work with insurers on both ad-hoc and panel arrangements. Contact us to discuss service level agreements, pricing structures, and integration with your claims workflow.
Our coverage is Australia-wide. We mobilise nationally across every state and territory for panel engagements, catastrophe events, and large-scale portfolio work, with established capacity in VIC, NSW, SA, and QLD. Reach out to discuss your geographic requirements.