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 June 5, 2026

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

For the building addition (Phase I):
  • Mechanical & Electrical Commissioning for Phase 1 & 1A: Consistent issues persist. Three items remain on the punch list, as well as completing deliverables.
  • Pit furniture installation is scheduled for next week.
  • Warranty items have been completed.
For the existing building renovation (Phase II):
  • Level 1, 2, 3, and 4 (North): Mechanical/Electrical are complete except for commissioning. Corrections are ongoing.  Door/hardware near completion. Card Access on fourth floor is ongoing.
  • Level 4 South: The punch list walk through is complete. Mechanical/Electrical punch list walk through is scheduled for mid-June.
  • Atrium: Pit carpet and base are complete. The bookshelf refresh is complete. New dome lighting and domes are pending completion.
  • Roofing: The schedule has been delayed to mid-June due to weather.
  • Exterior: Landscaping is to commence next week. The Briggs Street final asphalt topping is scheduled for mid-July.
  • Other: The replacement elevator installation has commenced, and the inspection has been scheduled for early July. Fume Hood installation has commenced. Fourth floor is complete and is being connected to services.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation continues in the scene shop addition. Terrazzo installation is complete and polishing remains. Roller shade installation continues in the Student Lounge. Light fixture installation in the lobby continues. Painting continues throughout the second floor. Scaffolding installation is nearly complete in Coger Theatre for fire restoration work. Plumbing fixtures installation has commenced in the new restrooms.  The concrete site wall is being formed for the new exterior ramp.  Storm water piping installation continues along Grand Street.  New building drywall installation and finishing continues on the first floor.  New building interior painting continues on the second floor.  New building ceiling grid installation is nearing completion on the second floor.  New building Phenix marble cladding installation continues at the south and west façades.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The Contractor is working on completing punch list items. We are pursuing some additional upgrades to the facility with remaining contingency funds.

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Drywall installation and finishing are nearly complete. Network cabling installation continues on the first floor. Exterior terracotta cladding installation continues at the Event Hall. Interior terracotta installation continues. Phenix marble installation continues at the east façade. Terrazzo installation is complete on the second floor and polishing remains. Second floor office storefront glass installation continues.  The fireplace has been installed.  Wood ceiling installation commenced at the south second floor conference room.  Roof installation on the golf cart storage building is nearly complete.  Lot 27 underground utility work continues.

Replace Roof and Tuckpointing, Sunvilla Tower

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The project is substantially complete. We have added additional upgrades to the awning. Color selection to match the existing awning, and fabrication will begin soon.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Demolition of piping in the basement mechanical rooms will continue for several weeks. Wall framing and MEP rough-in has started on level 1. Framing and MEP rough-in on level 2 is complete and wall insulation is being installed. Intermediate slab removal and structural framing will start next week. Drywall installation on level 2 will continue for the next few weeks. Power has been turned off on level 3, and a new electrical closet is being constructed.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The new beam is installed, and the elevator has now been taken offline.  The next crane pick is scheduled for the middle of next week.  Electrical and fire alarm work continues.

Drago Hall Renovation, West Plains

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

The Contractor is working on punch list items. This project is substantially complete. 

Exterior Ledges Repair, Freudenberger and Blair-Shannon House

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

The Contractor is completing patching and painting on the last sections of Blair House and Shannon House with an anticipated completion within the next two weeks.

Kitchen Lighting & HVAC Upgrades, Blair-Shannon Dining Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Demolition work is complete. The Contractor is installing new ductwork and new electrical for the new HVAC units.  Anticipated project completion is mid-July.

Correct Water Infiltration, Strong Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The Contractor will be onsite next week.

FY26 Parking Lot Maintenance, Springfield Campus

Joey Hamm, Project Manager

Carrington Circle Drive work is complete and the concrete is curing.  This portion of the project is set to be completed this week.  Lots 21, 35 and 44 asphalt repairs have been completed, and the parking surface has been resealed.  New parking line striping has commenced.  All lots will be open after striping is complete and has cured.  Remaining work includes installation of new concrete wheel stops, new ADA signs and other miscellaneous items.  Work may require portions of the lots to be closed in the future.  Bear Park North is tentatively scheduled to be closed June 17 through June 26 for cleaning, restriping and safety painting.  Bear Park South is tentatively scheduled to be closed June 24 through July 3 for cleaning, restriping and safety painting.  Please do not move or drive around barricades at lot entrances. Refer to the Administrative Services Notifications Blog for more information on closures.


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