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 November 6, 2026

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Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

In Craig Hall, the interior steel panel installation continues. Acoustical wood panel preparation continues in Coger Theatre. The exterior ramp and stair concrete have been poured, and exterior site work continues. In the new addition, wood cladding installation is nearly complete at the south side doors. In the new building, punch list work is nearly complete, along with installation of audio-visual equipment in the Studio Theatre.

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

The display case installation is nearly complete. Lobby 109 feature wall installation continues, as well as remaining punch list work. Preparations are being made for the grand opening events.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Finishes such as flooring, paint, doors, lights, and ceiling installation are nearly complete in all areas. The new hydronic and steam piping has been installed and will be connected to the existing building system. The new wayfinding and room signs are being installed next week. The new water fountain was installed on level 2 this week, and the new level 2 restrooms are nearing completion. The new Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) for emergency power will be installed over the weekend.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Elevator 25 is still offline, being retrofitted. Completion has been delayed until early November. Cab finishes will be installed in early November once the elevator is operational. Project is scheduled to be complete in January 2027.

Renovate Rooms 422 & 424, Carrington Hall

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

Painting is nearing completion, while carpet and wall base installation are ongoing. An initial punch meeting is scheduled for November 16. Furniture is scheduled for installation the week of November 9, with move-in to occur the following week.

Exterior Renovation, Glass Hall

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Roof work and precast cleaning and caulking are starting this week, with material deliveries and precast cleaning of the penthouses. The window replacement scope of the project is anticipated to start in February, pending shipment of materials.

Install Cooling Tower & Process Piping, JVIC Building 6

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The Contractor has moved on-site and is starting sitework, preparing to install the underground utilities. We are currently reviewing the schedule for the interior work, and we continue to receive submittals for the project.

Renovation for Football Locker Room, McDonald Arena

Danielle Palmer, Project Manager

Lead abatement is complete, and interior demolition is ongoing in the new mechanical and locker room areas. Product submittals continue to come in and are being reviewed by the consultants.