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 1, 2026

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

For the building addition (Phase I):

Mechanical & Electrical Commissioning is on track for completion. The final Commissioning Report has been issued and deficiencies are being addressed. Final furnishings will be installed by mid-May. A warranty review was held. A preliminary list of warranty items has been submitted by the consultants for review and is scheduled for completion mid-May.

For the existing building renovation (Phase II):
  • Level 1, 2, 3 (South), and 4 (North): Mechanical/Electrical work is complete except for commissioning. The Commissioning Agent was onsite last week, with corrections ongoing. Door/hardware is complete. Card access is near completion.
  • Level 3 North: the punch list review was postponed to May 4. Mechanical/Electrical work is complete except for controls. Room finishes are complete. Final cleaning has commenced. Completion is scheduled for late April with room moves scheduled for the first two weeks of May.
  • Level 4 South: Mechanical/Electrical work continues. Completion is scheduled for early June with room moves scheduled for mid-June.
  • Atrium: The pit has been substantially cleared to begin carpeting.
  • Roofing: scheduled to be completed by the first of June (weather pending).
  • Exterior: Landscaping is scheduled to commence in May. Briggs Street final asphalt topping is scheduled for June. 
  • Additional work: The replacement elevator is scheduled to commence mid-May. Fume Hood installation is scheduled for early June.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Craig Hall painting is wrapping up in the new student lounge, restrooms, and Box Office. Wall tile and ceiling grid has been installed in the new restrooms. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation continues in the scene shop addition. Terrazzo installation continues. The new building drywall installation and finishing continue throughout. The new building interior painting continues on the 2nd floor. The new building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing are wrapping up. The new building exterior soffit panel sub structure is being installed. The new building remaining glass unit installation continues. The new building ceiling grid installation continues on the 2nd floor. The dumpster/electrical courtyard concrete walls continue.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Punch list items are being completed.  A punch list review for the second floor will occur next week.  

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

The hard lid ceiling work has commenced at the north stairs. The remaining exterior glass installation is wrapping up. Painting continues on the 2nd floor. Acoustical ceiling grid installation continues on the second-floor offices. Drywall installation and finishing continue throughout the building. Projectors and screens have been hung in the Event Hall. Interior mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in is wrapping up throughout the building. Electrical finishes are being installed in the second-floor offices. The exterior terracotta cladding installation continues at the north, south, east, and west facades. Interior terracotta cladding installation has commenced. Exterior insulation is wrapping up at the Event Hall. Jobsite trailers have been removed.

Replace Roof and Tuckpointing, Sunvilla Tower

Eric Easter, Project Manager

This project is substantially complete. There will be additional repairs to the awning.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Demolition work on level 2 is almost complete and new wall framing has begun. Ductwork and door frames are being installed on level 2 this week and mechanical room demolition will begin next week. Demolition on level 1 continues with overhead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing and walls being removed this week.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The elevator contractor continues to make periodic site visits for verifications. A kickoff meeting was held this week. Submittal reviews continue. The contractor plans to move onsite mid-May.

Renovate Suite 113, Carrington Hall

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

The punch list review occurred this week and the department move-in is scheduled for next week. The contractor is working on punch list items, to include replacing the breakroom flooring.

Drago Hall Renovation, West Plains

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

HVAC, plumbing, and electrical finish work are in progress. Fire alarm has been installed and tested. Cabinets and countertops will be installed next week. A punch list review is scheduled for May 7. 

Exterior Ledges Repair, Freudenberger and Blair-Shannon House

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

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

Kitchen Lighting & HVAC Upgrades, Blair-Shannon Dining Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Submittal reviews are in progress. Work is anticipated to begin mid-May. The anticipated project completion is mid-July.

Correct Water Infiltration, Strong Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The Contractor plans to mobilize in June.

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