Expertise      John Gardner and Associates has wide experience over a broad range of different projects . Experience and expertise has been gained over the years in a broad number of areas including :   Buildings with basement carparks. Expertise has been gained in carpark layouts and geometries to optimise the structural efficiency of the building within the restraints imposed by the carpark layouts.              Boundary Construction techniques   Preliminary designs for costings and feasibility studies.   Innovative use of precast and other off site construction techniques to improve construction times and costs.       Post Tensioning to improve structure slenderness, creep control and crack minimisation.   Extensive knowledge of best current construction methods and materials   Thorough knowledge of BCA fire resistance requirements for differing construction types and the implications for structural member selection       Active participation and contribution to the design development process   Appreciation of architectural intent and its application to the structural design.   Concrete technology to improve concrete performance and characteristics   A thorough understanding of the interaction between structure and building Services. The practice endeavours to provide the highest levels of service, competence and accessibility at all stages of the project from design through to construction.