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 May 29, 2026

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

For the building addition (Phase I):

Mechanical & Electrical Commissioning is nearly complete. Pit furniture is pending carpet installation. A final warranty review is scheduled for next week.

For the existing building renovation (Phase II):
  • Level 1, 2, 3, and 4 (North): Mechanical/Electrical work is complete except for commissioning. The Commissioning Agent has been onsite, with corrections ongoing. Door/hardware is nearly complete.
  • Level 4 South: A punch list walk through is scheduled for next week.
  • Atrium: Carpeting is scheduled to commence in early June.
  • Roofing: Scheduled to be completed by the first of June (weather pending).
  • Exterior: Landscaping is scheduled to commence in June. Briggs Street final asphalt topping is scheduled for early July. 
  • Additional work: The replacement elevator installation has commenced and is scheduled for completion early July.  Fume Hood installation is scheduled for early June.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation continue in the scene shop addition. Terrazzo installation continues. Roller shade installation continues in the Student Lounge. Light fixture installation in the lobby continues. Painting continues throughout the second floor. Door and hardware installation continues at the second floor. Concrete site walls formwork and pouring continue. Concrete removal continues along Grand Street. New building drywall installation and finishing continues at the first floor. New building interior painting continues at the second floor. New building ceiling grid installation is wrapping up on the second floor. New building Phenix marble cladding installation continues at the south and west facades.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The contractor is working on completing punch list items. Additional upgrades to the facility will occur with project contingency.  

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Drywall installation and finishing are 85% complete throughout the building. Network cabling installation continues at the first floor. Exterior terracotta cladding installation continues at the Event Hall. Interior terracotta installation continues. Phenix marble installation has commenced at the east façade. Terrazzo installation continues on the second floor. Second floor office ceiling tile installation continues. First floor ceiling grid installation is wrapping up. Concrete site wall formwork installation continues at the south side of the building. The roof has been installed at the golf cart storage building. Underground electrical work has begun in Lot 27.

Replace Roof and Tuckpointing, Sunvilla Tower

Eric Easter, Project Manager

This project is substantially complete. Awning repairs are being scheduled.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Demolition of the mechanical pipe in the basement will continue for several weeks. Demolition is completed on level 1 and wall framing has begun. Door frames and hydronic pipe installation will start soon on level 1. Door frames installation on level 2 is complete and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in has begun. Drywall installation on level 2 will continue for the next few weeks. Fire alarm device installation is completed on level 3 and will continue in the non-renovation areas of the building.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Contractors continue demolition work. A crane was onsite this week. Contractors are installing the new beam and column. Electrical demolition continues as well as preparations for the elevator removal.

Drago Hall Renovation, West Plains

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

The Contractor is working on punch list items. This project is substantially complete. 

Exterior Ledges Repair, Freudenberger and Blair-Shannon House

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Concrete patch and repair work, and painting continues on the west wing west side and north side of Freudenberger House. The Contractor continues to work at Blair House on the southeast side, and the north side of Shannon House.  The work will continue into Summer 2026.

Kitchen Lighting & HVAC Upgrades, Blair-Shannon Dining Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

The Contractor has mobilized and started demolition work. Anticipated project completion is mid-July.

Correct Water Infiltration, Strong Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The Contractor plans to mobilize in June.

FY26 Parking Lot Maintenance, Springfield Campus

Joey Hamm, Project Manager

Parking lot maintenance is underway. The current weather forecast could potentially cause delays. Please do not move or drive around barricades at lot entrances. Refer to the Administrative Services Notification Blog for when impacted areas will be opened/closed.

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