Weekly Project Updates

Weeky Project Updates

Planning, Design and Construction is pleased to share weekly project updates with the campus and community. While not a comprehensive list, the updates reflect our more substantial campus projects. Below are our most current updates, and previous updates are available at the bottom of this page.

If you would like additional details or information regarding a project not listed below, please contact our office at 417-836-5101 or email us at DesignAndConstruction@MissouriState.edu. Thank you for your interest in projects at Missouri State University.

Update for week ending September 11, 2026

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Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

In Craig Hall, the terrazzo floor polishing continues.  The exterior paver base installation continues, as well as ramp grading and topsoil installation throughout the site.  In the new building, the new sprung dance floor installation continues in the Black Box Theatre.  Exterior cladding closure panels are being installed.  Interior wood panel installation continues, and the performance classroom mirrors have been installed.  Carpet and base have been installed on the second floor, and the final painting is nearly complete on the second floor.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The project is substantially complete.  We are pursuing some additional upgrades to the facility with remaining contingency funds.  The contractor has been making repairs for reported items identified in recent weeks.

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Wood wall panel installation continues in Traditions Hall.  The Lobby 109 feature wall installation continues. Installation of the bear head light fixture as well as interior stone installation continues in the Bears Den.  Move-in is complete as furniture deliveries continue.  Audio-visual installation in the executive boardroom is nearly complete.  Installation of topsoil and landscaping continues throughout the site.  Stainless steel planters are being installed at the south end of the site.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

The new heat exchanger installation is underway in the basement mechanical room along with hydronic pipe installation. Wall framing on level 1 is nearly complete, and ceiling grid installation is ongoing. Drywall installation continues on level 1, and MEP rough-in is underway. The new data racks and cable installation have started in phase 2 areas. Plumbing installation for the level 2 restrooms has begun. MEP rough-in on level 2 is nearly complete, and ceiling tile installation will start next week.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Elevator 25 has been taken offline. The contractor will continue demolition of the elevator, prepping for a crane pick next week to remove the old elevator and bring up the associated new assemblies.

Correct Water Infiltration, Strong Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The Contractor continues work on Strong Hall.  They have completed the work on the roof, fourth and third floors.  They are now working on the second and ground floors.  Work is anticipated to be complete by October.

Renovate Rooms 422 & 424, Carrington Hall 

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

Ceiling tile removal and electrical work are ongoing.  Walls are being patched.  Telecom demolition began this week.

Exterior Renovation, Glass Hall 

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Submittals are in progress for the project. Field verification and measurements for glass replacement started last week. Roof work and precast cleaning and caulking are anticipated to start in October. The window replacement scope of the project is anticipated to start in December, pending shipment of materials. 

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