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 October 16, 2026

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Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

In Craig Hall, interior steel panel installation continues.  In Coger Theatre, acoustical wood panel preparation continues.  The exterior ramp, stair and site work continues.  In the new addition, wood cladding preparation at the south elevation continues.  In the new building, punch list work continues along with installation of the 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.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

The cooling shutdown that occurred last week was successful to connect the new hydronic piping. Carpet, doors, and ceiling grid installation has begun on level 1. Flooring and ceilings have been installed in classrooms and labs on level 2. Sheetrock and wall base were installed in level 2 restrooms last week. Casework installation is complete on both level 1 and level 2.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Elevator 25 is still offline, being retrofitted.  New motors, cabling and controllers have been installed. The Contractor is coordinating efforts to complete this elevator by the end of October.

Correct Water Infiltration, Strong Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The Contractor is complete on all sides but has touch-up work to be completed on the north side. This work is dependent on weather.  Anticipated completion is for the end of October. 

Renovate Rooms 422 & 424, Carrington Hall 

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

Ceiling tile installation is complete, and the walls have been prepared for painting.  Painting is underway and is scheduled to be complete by October 18.  Carpet installation is to begin next week, while Telecom installs the final data connections and cover plates.

Exterior Renovation, Glass Hall 

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Submittals are in progress for the project. 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 late December, pending shipment of materials. 

Install Cooling Tower & Process Piping, JVIC Building 6

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The project kickoff meeting is scheduled for next week. Equipment procurement is complete, and coordination with the contractor is underway to finalize the project schedule.

Renovation for Football Locker Room, McDonald Arena

Danielle Palmer, Project Manager

Installation of construction fencing will begin this week north of McDonald Arena, and the Kings Street pedestrian walkway will be closed. Please refer to the closure notice for additional details. Lead abatement is ongoing.

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