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 August 14, 2026

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

For the building addition (Phase I):

  • The project is complete.

For the existing building renovation (Phase II):

  • Level 1, 2, 3, and 4: Mechanical/Electrical are complete. Remaining reported issues are being addressed.  Final commissioning was rescheduled for next week.
  • Existing fume hood controls updates will be completed this week and then all fume hoods in the addition and existing building will be fully functional.
  • All offices, labs and support spaces are complete except for storage areas being utilized by construction.
  • Work continues on the remaining punchlist items and they are expected to be complete by the end of next week, if not before.
  • Exterior: Lot 18A rework has commenced and work will take two to three weeks to complete.
  • Other: Landscaping is complete and irrigation system corrections are underway.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

In Craig Hall the interior acoustical wood panel installation continues at Coger Theatre as well as the box office.  New exterior door installation is nearing completion at the north entrance.  Second floor work is nearly complete in preparation for the start of school.  Casework and countertop installation continues in the student lounge and box office and terrazzo floor polishing has commenced.  The exterior concrete site wall formwork is nearly complete.  Topsoil and landscape installation has commenced on the west side of the new building.  In the new building, terrazzo installation is complete in the lobby.  Casework installation has commenced in the Design Studio classroom.  Audio visual suspension grid installation continues in the Black Box Theatre.  Final wall painting continues on the second floor, and floor prep is nearly complete for the new sprung dance floors.  Exterior metal cladding installation continues, and the Grand Street Underpass will reopen on August 14.

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

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 continues.  Final terrazzo grind and polishing remain to be completed.  First and second floor office desk and cubicle installation starts on August 17.  Exterior wood soffit panel installation has commenced.  The new Bear Boulevard south parking lot entrance reopened on August 13.  Irrigation installation is complete at the event lawn and topsoil has been laid along the Bear Boulevard parking lot.  Pavers have been installed at the northeast corner of the building.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Wall framing and drywall installation is on-going on level 1, and MEP rough-in is underway. The two new air handler units have been installed in the level 2 mechanical room and ductwork is being adjusted to fit the layout. MEP rough-in on level 2 is nearly complete and ceiling grid installation is underway. Signage in phase 1 areas is being installed this week.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The elevator has passed inspection and is in use.  The cab finishes are to be installed after move-in.  They will take Elevator 25 offline the week after school starts.

Correct Water Infiltration, Strong Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The Contractor continues work on Strong Hall.  They have completed work on the roof and 4th floor and 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

Abatement work is complete and construction is scheduled to begin on August 17.

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