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 15, 2026

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

For the building addition (Phase I):

Mechanical & Electrical Commissioning remaining items are to be addressed next week. Final trend reports will be issued the following week for approval. Final furnishings will be installed by mid-June. A preliminary list of warranty items has been submitted by the consultants for review and is scheduled for completion this month.

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 and card access are nearly complete.
  • Level 3 North: The punch list walk through items have been issued. Mechanical/Electrical work is complete except for controls. Room moves are in progress.
  • 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. Work 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 June. 
  • Additional work: The replacement elevator is scheduled to commence next week. Fume Hood installation is scheduled for early June.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation continues in the scene shop addition. Terrazzo installation continues. Lobby light fixture installation continues. A/V installation in Room 206 continues. Painting continues throughout the second floor. Excavation for the new Craig Hall exterior ramp continues. The concrete site walls formwork continues. Sidewalk removal along Grand Street continues. The new building’s drywall installation and finishing continue at the first floor. The new building interior painting continues at the second floor. The new building ceiling grid installation continues at the second floor. Preparing to install the new transformers for permanent power.

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 continue at the first-floor main corridor. Network cabling installation continues at the second floor. Exterior terracotta cladding installation continues at the Event Hall. Interior terracotta installation continues. Second floor office storefront installation has commenced. Concrete site wall formwork installation continues at the north and south sides of the building. Golf cart storage masonry and steel is complete, awaiting roof and garage door.

Replace Roof and Tuckpointing, Sunvilla Tower

Eric Easter, Project Manager

This project is substantially complete. Costs for the awning repairs are being evaluated.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Demolition of walls and overhead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing is complete on level 1, and floor and ceiling removal has begun in the corridor next to the restroom. Demolition of restrooms on level 2 is underway and will be complete next week. Drywall, ductwork, and door frames are being installed on level 2 and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in has begun. There was an electrical shut-down this week to accommodate the connection of new electrical panels.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Contractors moved onsite this week.  Power was shut down and a new panel was installed. Contractors continue to work on electrical items. The elevator replacement will occur later in June.

Drago Hall Renovation, West Plains

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

The punch list review was performed this week, and substantial completion has been achieve. 

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

Submittal reviews are in progress. Work is anticipated to begin next week. The 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

Construction has begun on Lot #44 with the removal of portions of the asphalt surface. Construction on Lots #21 and #35 will begin next week. The first phase is estimated to take two weeks, weather permitting. A second phase of sealing and striping will be performed later in June.

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