What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead.
.established
2021
Jordan J Karantonis — Managing Director & Senior Forensic Engineer
RPEng (VIC – Structural & Civil) | NER | MIEAust | AiBEC (IFM) | FESA Committee Member | BEng (Hons) | BBus | Dip PM
“What sets us apart isn’t just our process, it’s the intention behind it.
We take time to understand, explore, and respond with purpose at every turn. ”
.expertise
Specialising in damage assessments, specialist insurance reporting, and remedial design.
.the story of DORSIA
The story of DORSIA ENGINEERING begins long before the company itself. It starts in 1964 when a 17 year old boy named George Karantonis arrived at Port Melbourne from Mithymna, a village on the the island of Lesvos in Greece. He came with determination and the belief that a better life could be built through work, commitment and character.
In the years that followed, George worked wherever opportunity existed. He tried his hand in fruit shops, drove taxis, worked in factories and even assisted during the construction of the West Gate Bridge. Eventually, this led to his true found path in the construction industry. He established a concreting business that shaped much of Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs. Many footpaths, driveways and slabs poured during that time still support homes and families today. He built with purpose and he built to last.
His sons, Nicholas and Roger, continued this legacy. Concreting and working for several of the big builders at the time before together founding NRK Builders, a home building company that supplied new homes across Victoria for more than two decades. Their work delivered close to one hundred homes each year and contributed to the growth of many communities across the state.
Growing up within this environment, Jordan developed both a love and a respect for the construction industry. From a young age, he understood buildings not just as structures, but as something that holds meaning for the people who live within them. With a strong natural ability in mathematics and problem solving, engineering was an easy decision coming out of school.
From then on, Jordan discovered a strength in communication which set the foundation for a career in the insurance and forensic engineering sector. This area of engineering relies on evidence and explanation. It requires the ability to diagnose the cause of damage and guide people through complex decisions. Jordan gained deep experience working with respected firms including Crawfords (CRD), Silver Wolf Projects, Barrasons Engineers and Lambert & Rehbein (L+R). These years formed the technical and professional foundation that would lead to the establishment of DORSIA.
DORSIA ENGINEERING began in 2021 as a continuation of a family story. A story of migration, building, learning, responsibility and care. Today, DORSIA provides forensic engineering, insurance engineering assessments, structural and civil design, project management and remedial strategy advice. We work with insurers, loss adjusters, builders, lawyers, body corporates and property owners to bring clarity where certainty is required.
Our approach is grounded in respect for the history of the building, the evidence in front of us and the people affected by the issue. The goal is always the same. Understand the problem clearly. Communicate it simply. Resolve it properly.
DORSIA is built on the same values that began in Port Melbourne in 1964.
Work with integrity.
Stand by your word.
Leave things better than you found them.
