QK4, INC.
LOUISVILLE, KY

Established in 1974, QK4, Inc. is a seasoned engineering firm headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, with additional branch offices in Frankfort and Somerset (Kentucky), Norcross (Georgia), and Knoxville and Bristol (Tennessee). The company is renowned for offering professional advice and creative solutions tailored to the distinct needs of its clients. By leveraging extensive experience and sustainable forward-thinking in engineering, QK4 delivers multidisciplinary services that result in thoughtfully planned projects synergizing with surrounding environments. Qk4's expertise prominently features in their role as lead engineer for key sections of The Parklands of Floyds Fork, one of the most ambitious urban park developments globally. This renowned project spans 3,800 acres and offers a myriad of visitor experiences such as trails through dense forests and over waterways, under trestles, and along unique structures like the Great Wall of Distillery Bend. Key projects undertaken by QK4 include the design and engineering for recent phases of The Parklands, providing civil and structural engineering solutions, surveying services, construction inspections, and even managing specialty consultants for an iconic catenary bridge structure in Phase 4. Their work spans comprehensive responsibilities including overseeing contractors to ensure compliance with project specifications and addressing field issues effectively. The firm also played a critical role in the creation of the Humana Grand Allee within Louisville, engineering its unique man-made wetland which serves as both a recreational site and ecological preserve. Inspired by Frederick Law Olmsted’s heritage, The Parklands project not only enhances urban nature integration but also echoes historical legacies to uplift community value. QK4 remains committed to high standards and innovative solutions in civil, environmental, and structural engineering. Their operations are guided by a skilled leadership team including President & CEO Taylor M Kelly, Vice President David J Reed, and Director Susan M Newman. The corporate headquarters is located at 9920 Corporate Campus Drive, Louisville, KY, with a registration number F94000005639 since its founding dated October 28, 1994. For more details, visit their website at qk4.com.