As a Structural Engineer at OCI Group, Charly Massaad conducts forensic investigations to determine the cause and extent of structural failures and property damage across residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. His experience includes evaluating losses related to fire, water infiltration, building envelope deficiencies, structural failures, and code compliance.
Charly manages forensic engineering assignments from initial site inspection through to final reporting, coordinating with clients while conducting detailed structural assessments and analyses. He prepares repair recommendations, develops stamped engineering drawings, and performs site reviews to verify construction compliance and support rehabilitation projects.
In addition to his technical expertise, Charly reviews construction documentation, technical specifications, contracts, and applicable building codes to assess liability and identify contributing factors to structural failures. He delivers clear, evidence-based engineering reports and expert opinions to support insurance claims, legal proceedings, and dispute resolution.
Michael is a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) member of the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as well as a Registered Building Code Designer (BCIN) and has more than a decade of engineering experience working directly under the supervision of a Professional Civil Engineer across residential, commercial, institutional and agricultural projects. With advanced skills in AutoCAD, strong working knowledge of Revit, and a deep understanding of the Ontario Building Code, he specializes in producing precise architectural, structural and civil site drawings. Mike has led a wide range of projects and utilizing his skills with structural calculations, technical accuracy, client-focused solutions, strong problem-solving and efficient building permit packages as well as in depth knowledge for obtaining minor variance applications within several different municipalities.
Mesbah is a Civil Engineering Professional with nearly 10 years of demonstrated proficiency in the field of Structural Engineering. He specializes in structural analysis and design. His experience includes the design of low- and mid-rise steel and concrete residential buildings, as well as providing as-built plans for bridges and other infrastructure. He has analyzed and designed concrete and steel structural elements, examined bridges for structural deficiencies, and inspected steel framework, reinforcing steel mesh and rods, and concrete forms to ensure quality standards and to verify conformance to specifications and building codes. Mesbah has further experience developing concrete mix designs and is proficient in concrete technology. In addition, he has sound knowledge of safety standards which he is able translate onto construction sites. Mesbah is in expert in AutoCAD and structural design software such as ETABS and SAP.
Adam specializes in structural forensic investigation and holds a Master of Engineering degree from the University of Alberta. He is a licensed professional engineer in Ontario, BC, Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, PEI, and Nova Scotia. To date, Adam has investigated over 800 structural losses and has been qualified as an expert in structural engineering three times in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Adam’s background includes work as a structural engineer providing service for new building construction, personal fall arrest systems, roll-over protection systems, structural assessments, repairs, and failure investigations. He also has experience teaching engineering labs and conducting research on building envelopes, structural health monitoring, and masonry walls at the University of Alberta.