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 February 6, 2026

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

For the building addition (Phase I):

Mechanical & electrical commissioning has resumed as the graphics issues have been resolved. Final testing is scheduled for mid-February. Final installation for the monument signage lighting is scheduled for mid-February. Additional items in progress include furnishings, auditorium lighting, and miscellaneous lab equipment. Delivery dates are scheduled throughout February and March.

For the existing building renovation (Phase II):

  • Level 1: Mechanical/Electrical are complete except for commissioning. The first air handling unit has been tested and is complete. All other units are to follow the same testing. Final room finishing is scheduled for completion in two weeks. Door/hardware is scheduled to be completed in the coming weeks.
  • Level 2: Card access installation is near completion and ready for testing. Door/hardware is near completion. Mechanical/Electrical work is complete except for commissioning.
  • Level 3 South: Card access installation commenced this week. Door/hardware installation is near completion.
  • Level 3 North: Demolition is near completion. Mechanical/Electrical work has commenced.
  • Level 4 North: Punch List Review is scheduled for mid-February. Mechanical/Electrical work is near completion. Finish painting & ceilings are near completion.
  • Level 4 South: Scheduled to commence in March.
  • Roofing: Work has commenced and near completion on the north side. Work has been delayed due to the weather.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

The Craig Hall under slab ductwork replacement is wrapping up at the north side of the lobby. Craig Hall terrazzo slab preparation work continues. The new building exterior water proofing continues. The new building interior framing 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 glass is being installed at the lobby curtainwall.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The 4th floor is complete and the office furniture has been installed. The 1st floor clinic area is complete. There are some wall coverings that need to be installed due to a manufacturer’s error. The wall coverings will be delivered mid-February. The air handling unit installation is complete. They are completing a test and balance. Demolition on the 2nd and 3rd floor offices has begun. The clinic is operational. Work on punch list items will continue while the clinic is operational.

Replace Skylights, Plaster Student Union

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The contractor is currently working on a few punch list items.

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Interior framing continues along the main first floor corridor and offices. Drywall work continues around the Event Hall. Interior electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough-in continues throughout the building. Glass installation continues around the building exterior. Exterior terracotta cladding sub framing installation continues around the building.

Replace Roof and Tuckpointing, Sunvilla Tower

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The weather has stalled work on the exterior. Work will resume on the last section on the North side and West side. The Contractor continues to work on real sealing the windows and construction joints on each floor. The remaining lighting protection will be installed this month, and the roof replacement will begin by late February.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Ceilings installation is nearing completion in all office areas. Fire alarm devices are installed in the office areas and painting in offices is almost complete. The storefront framing is being installed this week, and glass will be installed next week. The flooring installation is almost complete in office areas. The mezzanine wall in the lobby has been removed, and structural steel installation is nearly complete. Door and door hardware installation will be complete this week.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The elevator contractor continues to make site visits for verifications. Submittal review continues. Selective demolition has occurred.

Renovate Suite 113, Carrington Hall

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

The new column and lintel structure has been installed. Wall plaster repair, electrical, and hallway HVAC installation are ongoing.  Framing and sheetrock work began this week.

Drago Hall Renovation, West Plains

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Metal wall framing continues and drywall installation is starting. HVAC installation is in progress. Submittal reviews are in progress. Anticipated project completion is at the end of the Spring 2026 semester.

Exterior Ledges Repair, Freudenberger and Blair-Shannon House

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

The concrete path and repair work on the courtyard side of the east and south elevations of Freudenberger House continue. Contractors will be proceeding with the painting portion of their work as temperatures allow. Work will continue into the summer.

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