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 December 19, 2025

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

For the building addition (Phase I):

Mechanical and electrical commissioning continues to be on hold due to graphics issues.  The process to complete commissioning has been established but no dates have been confirmed yet.  Final Link furnishings installation is complete. Monument signage lighting final installation is pending.  A short list of items remain and are currently being addressed and scheduled.  Remaining project items are forecasted to be complete by the end of December except for additional items to be funded by remaining project budget.

For the existing building renovation (Phase II):

Level 1 mechanical/electrical work is nearly complete. Level 1 lab shifts are complete. The next shift is scheduled for next week.  Level 1 door/hardware has commenced and is ongoing.  Level 2 South is substantially complete except for lab entry painting and tackboard.  Level 2 South door/hardware installation commenced and is ongoing. Level 2 North mechanical/electrical work is near completion.  Level 2 North office moves have commenced. Lab moves are scheduled for next week.  Level 2 North corridors are near completion. Level 3 South is substantially complete except for lab entry painting, tackboard and doors/hardware.  Level 3 North demolition is scheduled to commence next week.  Level 4 North room demolition continues.  Level 4 North mechanical/electrical work has commenced.  Roofing work commenced this week.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

The Craig Hall addition concrete block installation continues.  The Craig Hall interior MEP rough-in is wrapping up.  Exterior framing and sheathing continue around the perimeter of the new building.  Overhead mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-in continues in the new building.  The second-floor interior framing continues in the new building.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The 4th floor is complete.  Ceramic tile and LVT is completed. Floor prep is complete. Carpet is being installed. Glass doors have been installed. The contractor continues to touch up paint on all areas.   The Fry Reglet’s have been installed, and they are working on installing the wall coverings.  They have started demo on the 3rd floor offices.  Anticipated move in date for 1st floor is mid-January.

Replace Skylights, Plaster Student Union

Eric Easter, Project Manager

All Skylight and roof work had been completed.  Drywall repairs have started. 

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

The exterior framing is wrapping up, and sheathing installation continues throughout building.  Interior framing continues.  Drywall installation in the Event Center continues.  Interior electrical, mechanical and plumbing rough-in continues throughout building.  Roof installation continues at the eastern side of the building.  Curtainwall installation is wrapping up at the north and south entry and west along the event lawn.  Exterior weather barrier and liquid flashing installation continue around building.

Replace Roof and Tuckpointing, Sunvilla Tower

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The crews have moved to the last section on the North side and West side.  All previous work on the North and West is completed.  They continue to work on resealing the windows and construction joints and each floor, recent rain has slowed their progress on these sides.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

The ceiling grid and light fixture installation on the mezzanine level is on-going and installation started this week on the Level 1. Wall framing for the basement electrical room is complete, and ceilings have been removed to install piping over the basement classroom. The overhead piping, HVAC, and in-wall piping installation is nearly complete on Level 1. Drywall finishing and painting will continue for several weeks. Shoring and demolition for the lobby area will begin next week.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The elevator contractor continues to make site visits for verifications.   We are currently working on reviewing submittals from the contractor. Selective demolition will take place over winter break to determine if concrete masonry unit walls will need reinforcing for installation of new hoist beam.

Renovate Suite 113, Carrington Hall

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

The demolition of ceiling grid, soffit, and millwork has been completed.  Mechanical, electrical, and ductwork demolition are underway and will continue through the end of the year.  Rough-in has started in selective areas and will be the focus beginning in January.  

Drago Hall Renovation, West Plains

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

The project construction kick-off meeting was held on December 4th. The contractor is scheduled to mobilize and begin demo of walls and floors starting the week of December 8th and then proceed with demo of plumbing and electrical. Submittal reviews are in progress. Anticipated project completion is the end of the Spring 2026 semester.

Exterior Ledges Repair, Freudenberger and Blair-Shannon House

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

The project construction kick-off meeting was held on December 3rd. The contractor is scheduled to mobilize the week of December 22nd. The project will continue into summer 2026.

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