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 26, 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: Remaining items are ready for final testing by the commissioning agent.
    • Warranty items have been completed. A report on remaining items has been issued with a response requested for next week.
For the existing building renovation (Phase II):
  • Level 1, 2, 3, and 4: Mechanical/Electrical are complete except for commissioning. Corrections are ongoing.  Door/hardware near completion. Card access on all floors is scheduled to be complete by the end of next week.  Fume hood installation is complete and ready for calibration.
  • Atrium: New domes have been installed.
  • Roofing: The schedule has been delayed due to weather.
  • Exterior: Landscaping has commenced. The Briggs Street final asphalt topping is scheduled for mid-July.
  • Other: The replacement elevator installation is nearing completion, and the inspection has been scheduled for early July.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

In Craig Hall, elevator installation is near completion and lobby light fixture installation continues.  Second floor door and hardware installation is near completion.  Existing wood acoustical panel demolition is complete, and the interior acoustical wood paneling installation has commenced.  On the exterior, concrete site wall formwork installation for the new exterior ramp is complete.  Curb and gutter have been poured along Grand Street and sidewalk pour is planned for the end of this week, weather permitting.  New building drywall installation, finishing and painting continues on the first floor.  Elevator installation is complete and the ceiling tile, electrical and audio-visual fixtures installation is nearing completion on the second floor.  Phenix marble cladding installation is nearing completion, and the exterior metal soffit panel installation continues.

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

Exterior terracotta cladding installation continues in the Event Center.  Interior terracotta installation continues.  Phenix marble installation is nearing completion at the east façade.  Painting continues throughout the first floor.  Second floor office storefront glass installation is complete, and the storefront has been installed at the second floor conference rooms.  Cabinets have been installed in the Event Center catering kitchen.  Wood ceiling installation continues at the main corridor.  Acoustical wood panel installation continues in the Event Center.  Lot 27 work continues.  Excavation and underground storm water piping installation is complete at the Event Lawn.

Replace Roof and Tuckpointing, Sunvilla Tower

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The project is substantially complete.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

The intermediate slab (abandoned concrete roof deck) that was discovered between level 1 and level 2 has been removed. Wall framing continues on level 1 along with MEP rough-in, and drywall installation continues on level 1. Drywall installation on level 2 is complete and MEP rough-in is nearly complete. 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. Mechanical piping is being installed in the vertical chase near the elevator to serve several areas of renovation.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The new fan coil unit will be installed next week.  Elevator work continues and it will be shut down Monday through Wednesday of next week.

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 project is substantially complete.

Kitchen Lighting & HVAC Upgrades, Blair-Shannon Dining Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

The Contractor is working on ductwork installation, new lighting, control wiring, and painting.  Anticipated project completion is mid-July.

Correct Water Infiltration, Strong Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The Contractor continues work on the west side of Strong Hall.  It is anticipated that work will be completed by October.

FY26 Parking Lot Maintenance, Springfield Campus

Joey Hamm, Project Manager

Lots 21, 35 and 44 are substantially complete, as well as Bear Park South.  Bear Park North is currently being cleaned and is scheduled for new striping early next week.  All work is weather-dependent, and schedules may change.  Please do not move, walk, or drive around barricades, cones, or other traffic safety equipment.  Please refer to the Administrative Services Notifications Blog for more information on closures.

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