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 12, 2026

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

For the building addition (Phase I):
  • Mechanical and 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 complete.
  • 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.  Fume hood installation is nearing completion.
  • Level 4 (South): Mechanical/Electrical punch list walk through is scheduled for mid-June.
  • Atrium: New dome lighting and domes are pending completion.
  • Roofing: The schedule has been delayed to mid-June due to weather.
  • Exterior: Landscaping has commenced. 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.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation is nearing completion in the scene shop addition.  In Craig Hall, interior storefront and glass has been installed at the student lounge.  Elevator installation continues.  Terrazzo installation is complete and polishing remains.  Lobby light fixture installation continues.  Second floor door and hardware installation continues.  Existing wood acoustical panel demolition in Coger Theatre continues.  On the exterior, concrete site wall formwork installation for the new exterior ramp continues.  Excavation and grading along Grand Street continues.  New building drywall installation and finishing continue on the first floor.  Elevator installation is complete.  Ceiling tile, electrical and audio/visual fixtures are being installed.  Phenix marble cladding installation continues at the south façade as well as the interior lobby.

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 is nearing completion on the first floor.  Network cabling installation is nearing completion.  Exterior terracotta cladding installation continues at the Event Center.  Interior terracotta installation continues.  Phenix marble installation continues on the east façade.  Terrazzo installation is complete on the second floor, and polishing remains.  Painting continues throughout the first floor.  Second floor office storefront glass installation is nearing completion.  Wood ceiling installation continues on the second floor conference room.  The Event Center air handling unit is operational.  Acoustical wood wall panel installation continues in the Event Center.  Lot 27 underground utility work continues.  Excavation and underground storm water piping installation has commenced at the Event Lawn.

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

Wall framing continues on level 1 along with MEP rough-in. An intermediate slab (abandoned concrete roof deck) was discovered between level 1 and level 2, and it is being removed. Drywall installation on level 2 is nearing completion and MEP rough-in is underway. This includes overhead ductwork, VAV box installation, mechanical piping, and electrical work. 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 crane pick was successful.  The Contractor continues to demolish the elevator and they have completed the installation of the structural supports.

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 remaining work this week.

Kitchen Lighting & HVAC Upgrades, Blair-Shannon Dining Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

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 has started work on the west side of Strong Hall.  The work is anticipated to be complete in October.

FY26 Parking Lot Maintenance, Springfield Campus

Joey Hamm, Project Manager

Work is still progressing with the majority now complete.  In Lots 21, 35 and 44 asphalt repairs have been completed, the surface resealed and painted. Remaining work includes installing concrete wheel stops, new ADA signs, and other miscellaneous items. Portions of the lots will need to be closed for this work to take place. Lot 21 work is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 15 and Lot 35 work is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 22.  Bear Park South is scheduled to be closed June 15 through June 25 for cleaning, restriping and safety painting.  Bear Park North is scheduled to be closed June 24 through July 3 for cleaning, restriping and safety painting.  All work is weather dependent and schedules may change.  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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