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 July 31, 2026

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

For the building addition (Phase I):

  • Mechanical and Electrical Commissioning for Phase 1 & 1A: One item regarding a fan louver remains to be clarified.
  • Warranty items have been completed. A meeting with the Consultant and CMAR occurred this week.  CMAR to verify outstanding items.

For the existing building renovation (Phase II):

  • Level 1, 2, 3, and 4: Mechanical/Electrical are complete. Final commissioning to commence next week. Door/hardware installation has been rescheduled for completion. Card access installation on all floors is to be completed this week.  Fume hood certification is to take place next week.  Owner required completion of offices and labs has been submitted.  All spaces are needed no later than August 7 in preparation for fall classes.  Levels 2, 3 and 4 are complete.
  • Exterior: Lot 18A rework is scheduled for August 3.
  • Other: The replacement elevator installation is complete and has passed inspection.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

In Craig Hall work continues throughout the work zone including the interior acoustical wood paneling.  Carpet installation at the second-floor corridor is virtually complete. Interior painting of the addition and Coger Theatre is also near completion, this is highlighted by the recent completion of the interior lighting.  Exterior concrete site wall formwork continues, and the sitework excavation has commenced at the northwest corner of Craig Hall. In the new building, drywall installation, finishing and painting continue at the first floor. Installation of the exterior metal soffit panel and the maroon metal cladding continues. Carrington Avenue sidewalk work continues, and the Grand Street crosswalk remains open.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The project is substantially complete.  We are pursuing some additional upgrades to the facility with remaining contingency funds.

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Construction activities continue to progress across multiple areas of the project at a very consistent pace. Exterior terra cotta cladding installation is ongoing along the south elevation of the Event Center and is nearing completion.  Interior finishes continue to advance.  The second-floor office spaces are in the final phase of finish.  An architectural punch occurred in the event space this week.  Installation of Phenix marble, wood ceilings in the main corridor, wood wall panels at the north stair, and terrazzo flooring continue throughout the facility.  Final site improvements continue, with continued construction of Parking Lot 27 and site retaining walls surrounding the Event Lawn.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

The new chilled water piping has been installed in the basement mechanical room and will be tied into the building system in the coming weeks. The new heat exchanger was installed in the basement this week. Wall framing is nearly complete on level 1, and drywall installation and MEP rough-in is underway. Structural steel installation in the level 2 mechanical room for slab openings is complete. MEP rough-in on level 2 is nearly complete and ceiling grid installation is underway. The two new air handler units are being brought into the building from a second-floor window over the next week. This will require a crane and the west entrance to the building will be closed at times.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Chilled water lines are being insulated, and the fan coil unit startup is next week.  Electrical work in the hoist way was completed during shutdown. Access panels are being installed for the fire alarm installation. Additional electrical work continues in the penthouse and telecommunications.  The elevator continues to be modernized, and an elevator inspection will take place in early August.  The anticipated completion of elevator 24 is August 10.   

Kitchen Lighting & HVAC Upgrades, Blair-Shannon Dining Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Test and balance for the HVAC system is complete. A punchlist walkthrough is scheduled for July 30.

Correct Water Infiltration, Strong Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The Contractor continues work on Strong Hall.  They have completed the work on the roof and 4th floor and have made their way to the south side of the building.  They will continue working their way around the building utilizing smaller lifts.   The work is anticipated to be complete by October.

Renovate Rooms 422 & 424, Carrington Hall 

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

Containment structures are in place, and the abatement process is underway.  Construction work is scheduled to begin on August 17.

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