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 March 6, 2026

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

For the building addition (Phase I):

Mechanical & electrical commissioning is scheduled to be complete this week. The Commissioning Agent is scheduling a final visit. Additional furnishings are scheduled for delivery next week and through mid-April. A warranty review was held this week and items to be resolved are in progress.

For the existing building renovation (Phase II):
  • Level 1: Mechanical/Electrical work is complete except for commissioning. Door/hardware is scheduled to be complete in one week with card access to follow.
  • Level 2: Card access installation is near completion. Door/hardware is near completion. Mechanical/Electrical work is complete except for commissioning.
  • Level 3 South: Card access installation commenced this week. Ongoing due to balance of door installation delays. Door/hardware installation is scheduled to be completed next week.
  • Level 3 North: Mechanical/Electrical work and room finishes continue.
  • Level 4 North: The punch list review is complete. Mechanical/Electrical work is near completion. Finish painting & ceilings are complete in rooms, except for the corridor which is pending. Lab & critical office moves have been completed. Other moves are scheduled in the coming weeks.
  • Level 4 South: Work has begun.
  • Roofing on the south side has commenced.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Craig Hall interior ramp work continues as well as terrazzo installation.  Craig Hall painting continues on the second floor. The new building drywall installation continues. The new building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in continues.  The new building masonry veneer installation continues at the north façade. The new building exterior soffit framing continues. Awaiting the remaining exterior glass units.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The first and fourth floors are complete. There is punch-list work occurring on the first floor. There are wall coverings that need to be installed due to a manufacturer’s error. The wall coverings will be delivered in early March. The air handling unit installation is complete, pending a test and balance.  Drywall work has begun on the new 2nd and 3rd floor offices.  

Replace Skylights, Plaster Student Union

Eric Easter, Project Manager

A final walk through will occur next week.

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Interior framing continues along the main first floor corridor and offices.  Drywall work continues throughout the Event Hall and at the second-floor offices.  The Event Hall acoustical ceiling panel installation is complete.  Interior electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough-in continue throughout the building.  Awaiting remaining exterior glass units for installation.  Exterior terracotta cladding sub framing installation continues around the building.

Replace Roof and Tuckpointing, Sunvilla Tower

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Work on the exterior is complete.  The roofing portion of the work started this week.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Ceiling and floor installation is ongoing in the lobby and common areas. Furniture installation will be complete next week in the Mathematics and Computer Science faculty offices. Fire alarm devices and networking jacks are being installed this week. Casework in the break rooms, copy rooms, conference rooms, and common areas are being installed this week. Framing and drywall for the Mezzanine corridor to the elevator is nearly complete.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The elevator contractor continues to make periodic site visits for verifications.  Submittal reviews continue.

Renovate Suite 113, Carrington Hall

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

The contractor is installing control valves to the hydronic piping, plumbing for the breakroom sink and refrigerator, and installing the fire suppression devices and wiring.  They are continuing electrical work and running condensate piping. The walls have been primed throughout, and the floor defect has been repaired. Coordination with JCI is ongoing in preparation for the suite pressure test.

Drago Hall Renovation, West Plains

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Door frames and drywall installations are in progress.  Project completion is anticipated for mid-May. 

Exterior Ledges Repair, Freudenberger and Blair-Shannon House

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Concrete patch and repair work on the west wing courtyard side and east wing east side of Freudenberger House is in progress.  The contractor will be proceeding with the painting portion of their work as temperatures allow.  The contractor has mobilized and is to begin work on the south elevation of Blair-Shannon House.  The work will continue into Summer 2026.

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