Designing in a Shifting Elevator Industry: What the KONE-TK Elevator Merger Means for New Construction
article | 2026
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Walker Consultants
Chicago, IL
Bringing Life to the Built Environment
- Services
- 38
- Offices
- 26
- Founded
- 1965
- Size Estimate
- 500+ employees
Overview
Specializing in parking design and consulting, planning and mobility, forensics and restoration, building envelope, structural engineering, MEP consulting, and vertical transportation consulting, Walker has been ranked in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 design firms for more than 40 years. With 30 offices across the United States, Walker serves aviation, education, healthcare, government, retail, entertainment, and developer clients nationwide.
- Founded
- 1965
- Size Estimate
- 500+ employees
Services
Parking Design
Planning, design, and architecture of new and renovated parking structures, including adaptive reuse, lighting, wayfinding, signage, and design-build delivery.
Parking Consulting
Strategic parking and transportation consulting covering demand studies, operations reviews, technology systems, and financial feasibility.
Planning, Operations & Technology
Multi-modal access planning, parking operations reviews, curb management, technology upgrades, data science, and financial feasibility studies.
Solutions for Structures
Comprehensive services for the life extension, investigation, and restoration of existing structures, including building envelope, forensic investigation, and property condition assessment.
Parking Access & Revenue Control Systems (PARCS)
Technology consulting and design for parking access, revenue control, and payment systems.
Electric Vehicle Charging (EVCS)
Design and consulting for electric vehicle supply equipment and EV-ready parking infrastructure.
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Publications
A Changing Elevator Landscape for Existing Buildings: What the KONE-TK Elevator Acquisition Means for Building Owners
article | 2026
View publicationHistoric Preservation Month: What's the Difference? Historic Preservation Landmarks vs. Old Buildings
article | 2026
View publicationWhen Pools Crack: Understanding ASR and Why It Matters
article | 2026
View publicationTestimonials
What I loved best about working with Walker was their honest feedback, quick responses, professional demeanor, and incredible patience.
Walker has been an invaluable member of our team. Each member has been personable, helpful, and timely. They consistently went over and above.
Walker Consultants' expertise, depth of resources, and industry partnerships have made the Town of Breckenridge a trusted client for many years.
The Walker staff assigned to our projects have been very knowledgeable and paid close attention to detail, from the initial condition assessment through the project close-out.