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 September 4, 2026

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Building Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

  • Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4: Mechanical/Electrical are complete. Final commissioning should be able to commence next week for most items, pending new programming which was discussed during the commissioning meeting this week.  All offices, labs and support spaces are complete except for one storage area being utilized by construction. Punchlist items are near full completion.
  • Exterior: Lot 18A rework is complete.
  • Other: Landscaping is yet to be completed. Irrigation system corrections are now complete.
  • The project is substantially complete effective 8/31/2026.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

In Craig Hall, the interior acoustical wood panel installation in Coger Theatre continues.  Terrazzo floor polishing continues.  The exterior concrete ribbon wall installation continues throughout the site.  The sidewalk has been poured between the new building and Craig Hall, and the ramp grading at Craig Hall is underway.  Casework installation in the new building is nearly complete, and audio-visual installation continues in the Black Box Theatre.  The new sprung dance floor installation continues on the second floor, and the main exterior metal cladding installation is complete, awaiting final closure pieces.  Interior wood panel installation continues, and the performance classroom mirror installation has commenced.  Storefront and glass have been installed at the second-floor classrooms, and concrete slab polishing has commenced.

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.  The contractor has been making repairs for reported items identified in recent weeks.

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

The maroon exterior terracotta cladding installation is nearing completion at the south elevation.  Wood wall panel installation continues in Traditions Hall.  Glass railing and handrail installation are nearly complete.  Final terrazzo grind and polishing is nearly complete.  The lobby, Room 109 feature wall installation continues, and the carpet installation is nearing completion in the Event Center.  The Ursa Major light fixture has been installed, and the bear head light fixture in the Bears Den is being installed.  First-floor and second-floor office desk and cubicle installation continues.  Exterior wood soffit panel installation is complete.  Topsoil is now in place at the Event Lawn and irrigation installation continues at the East Lawn.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

The new heat exchanger installation is underway in the basement mechanical room along with hydronic pipe installation. Wall framing on level 1 is nearly complete, and ceiling grid installation has begun. Drywall installation continues on level 1, and MEP rough-in is underway. The new data racks and cable installation have started in phase 2 areas. MEP rough-in on level 2 is ongoing, and ceiling grid installation is complete.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Elevator 25 has been taken offline. The contractor will continue demolition of the elevator, prepping for a crane pick next week to remove the old elevator and bring up the associated new assemblies.

Correct Water Infiltration, Strong Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The Contractor continues work on Strong Hall.  Work on the roof and 4th floor are complete, and they are now working on the 3rd floor elevations.  They will work 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

Ceiling tile removal and electrical work are ongoing.  Walls are being patched.  Telecommunications demolition work may begin as early as next week.

Exterior Renovation, Glass Hall 

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

The Contractor is working on submittals and a logistics schedule for the building. Field verification and measurements for glass replacement started this week. Roof work and precast cleaning and caulking are anticipated to start in October. The window replacement scope of the project is anticipated to start in December, pending shipment of materials. 

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