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Qk4 in top 500

hwhite — Thu, 10 May 2012 21:07:34 +0000

Engineering News Record (ENR) ranked Qk4 one of the top 500 Design firms. Published annually, the ENR ranks the 500 largest U.S.-based engineering, architectural and environmental design firms, both public and private.

Every year for the past sixteen years Qk4 has made the list except for three years. Congratulations Qk4!

Over $300,000 raised for local Boy Scouts at last year’s Al J. Schneider Leadership Luncheon

hwhite — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:24:29 +0000

This year’s annual Al J. Schneider Leadership Luncheon took place March 6, 2011 at the Galt House, it was hosted by the Lincoln Heritage Council. Former University of Louisville head football coach Lee Corso of ESPN and University of Louisville’s current head football coach Charlie Strong, were featured speakers at the luncheon. This luncheon is expected to raise another $300,000.

The Lincoln Heritage Council began in 1912, it has eight geographical districts and three service areas. The Boy Scouts of America Lincoln Heritage Council is one of the oldest local councils serving both urban and rural areas in the United States. Lincoln Heritage Council #205 is composed of 25 counties—19 in North Central Kentucky and 6 in South Central Indiana.

Qk4 is a long time supporter of the Boy Scouts of America. Our contribution and involvement with the Annual Al J. Schneider Leadership Luncheon marks 16 years of consecutive support of local Boy Scouts. Nearly half of our employees participated in Boy Scouts, and some are current leaders in scouting.

Scouting research shows that one in four boys in America will become Scouts; and, it is interesting to note, three out of four of this nation’s leaders in business, religion, and politics were Boy Scouts. Numbered among the alumni of the Boy Scouts of America are (this information is published on www.scoutingaround.com):

64% of Air Force Academy graduates.
58% of West Point graduates.
70% of Annapolis graduates.
72% of Rhodes scholars.
85% of FBI agents.
26% of the 29 U.S. astronauts.

Shepherdsville Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Wins Engineering Excellence Grand Award

hwhite — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:21:26 +0000

Qk4 and the City of Shepherdsville received the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Grand Award for the City of Shepherdsville wastewater treatment plant expansion and Integrated Fixed Film/Activated Sludge (IFAS) process implementation, Tuesday, March 6, 2012 during the annual Engineering Excellence Award (EEA) ceremony. Qk4 lead the design for the city of Shepherdsville’s wastewater treatment plant expansion. Qk4 was responsible for planning, design, approval and construction oversight. Qk4 also performed all process design, and construction plan and specification production.
For more detailed information and photographs of the Shepherdsville wastewater treatment plant expansion and IFAS process implementation click here.

Qk4 helps St. Rose with Renovation

hwhite — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:06:28 +0000

February 25, 2012, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz rededicated the newly renovated sanctuary, “What a beautiful job you have done,” he said to the parish filled to capacity.
Qk4 prepared construction documents for the structural improvements of the sanctuary. The entire platform was removed and replaced, new concrete grade beams were placed for supporting the new floor, the crawl space walls were tuck pointed, and new finishes were added. Ancillary work included the replacement of the existing furnaces, the addition of lights and receptacles, reconfiguration of furnishings, installation of a new wood floor with marble inlay, and interior painting.
St. Rose is a historic church that has occupied a hilltop in Washington County since 1809 and is ready for another 200 years!

After renovation_St. Rose Church

St. Rose Church, Washington County, Kentucky

The Thinker Statue Restored

hwhite — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:29:52 +0000

The Thinker statue has been installed at University of Louisville at the head of the circle off Third Street since 1949. Two months ago The Thinker statue was removed to be restored and placed on a new limestone pedestal. Qk4 reviewed the contractor’s plans for moving The Thinker to a location where the remedial work took place (pictures below). Qk4 also reviewed the proposal for reinstalling the statue on the new limestone pedestal. “…The Thinker is back at his post, all cleaned up and ready for another 100 years of service,” said U of L President James Ramsey in an interview with the Courier-Journal.

The Parklands of Floyds Fork

hwhite — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:27:26 +0000

The Parklands of Floyds Fork is unlike any public open space currently being developed anywhere in the country. Four major parks that trace Floyds Fork will be linked by a rural park road and a multi-use trail, known locally as the Louisville Loop. Floyds Fork, a tributary of the Salt River, originating from the northeast and flowing southwest to the Salt River, provides a unique and invaluable natural resource to the region. Characterized by scenic views, riparian vegetation, wildlife, fossils, historic and archaeological sites, the Floyds Fork watershed provides opportunities for recreation and an increased quality of life for local residents and visitors.

Qk4 has been selected for the design and construction-engineering phase of this exciting effort. This phase of the project includes 220 acres of land, a Park Road, the Louisville Loop trail (see below for photograph of a small portion of the Louisville Loop in the construction phase), two bridges over the Floyds Fork tributary (see below for photograph of one bridge in the construction phase), bioengineering and abutment protection for each bridge, retaining walls and parking lots.

Bridge over Floyds Fork Creek in Construction Phase

Switchback on the Louisville Loop in Construction Phase

Qk4 Team - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

hwhite — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:12:03 +0000

Qk4 employees walked in the 2011 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk, Sunday October 24, 2011. Though not all employees walked, everyone participated in helping to raise the money for the cause . The Qk4 Team had bake sales, raffles and maintained a website for donations. This was a successful team building experience for a great cause. Qk4 contributed to the nearly $700,000 that was raised during the 13th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event which was held at Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville.

Qk4 Project Will Compete in National America’s Transportation Awards’ Program

hwhite — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:25:47 +0000

US 68/KY 80 through Land Between the Lakes will compete nationally, in America’s Transportation Awards, in October of this year. This year, 40 projects were submitted by 29 states, competing for national America’s Transportation Awards. US 68/KY 80 through Land Between the Lakes project was a regional winner in the Innovative Management/Medium Project category. The project satisfied unique requirements and created improved visitor access, context-sensitive design, and a hike-and-bike trail through Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. KYTC, Roger’s Group Contractor, and Qk4 worked together to bring in this project under budget and on time, using innovative management.

Qk4 is providing Cost-Saving Alternatives

hwhite — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:49:54 +0000

Qk4 has helped provide cost-saving alternatives for the reconstruction of the Kennedy Interchange. In a press release Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear said, “We are committed on both sides of the river to build these bridges as quickly as we can, at the lowest cost possible. The project team’s detailed analysis showing a much higher estimated savings is great news for our citizens.” The Qk4 team has been looking for ways to reduce the cost of the interchange, but still improve safety and reduce congestion. The project team has considered design modifications, and reduced land acquisition to help tally up the savings. These and other cost-saving changes would reduce the estimated cost of the project from $4.1 billion to $2.9 billion.

2003 Selected Alternative

2011 Modified Alternative

KENNEDY INTERCHANGE RECONSTRUCTION

hwhite — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:25:49 +0000

The reconstruction of the Kennedy Interchange in downtown Louisville, Kentucky is the largest of six sections of the Louisville Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project (LSIORBP). The image depicts the Kennedy Interchange 2011 Modified Alternative. This reconstructed junction of I-65, I-64, and I-71 will serve some 300,000 vehicles per day. Qk4 is the prime consultant for the Kennedy Interchange Reconstruction 1 Design Team.
The primary goal of the LSIORBP is to improve cross-river mobility for the Louisville-Southern Indiana region. Examination of alternatives to define and evaluate impacts of options to address the region’s cross-river transportation demands was initiated in 1997. These investigations culminated in the Federal Highway Administration’s September 2003 Record of Decision (ROD) for the LSIORBP.
Lately, the Qk4 team has been looking for ways to reduce the cost of the interchange, but still improve safety and reduce congestion. For more information on this project contact Mr. Glen Kelly, PE, at (800)928-2222.