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 May 22, 2026

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

For the building addition (Phase I):

Mechanical & Electrical Commissioning is nearly complete. Office furniture installation is complete. Pit furniture is pending carpet installation. A preliminary list of warranty items has been submitted by the consultants for review and is scheduled for completion this month.

For the existing building renovation (Phase II):
  • Level 1, 2, 3 (South), and 4 (North): Mechanical/Electrical work is complete except for commissioning. The Commissioning Agent has been onsite, with corrections ongoing. Door/hardware and card access are nearly complete.
  • Level 3 North: The punch list walk through items have been issued. Mechanical/Electrical work is complete except for controls. Room moves are in progress.
  • Level 4 South: Mechanical/Electrical work continues. Completion is scheduled for early June with room moves scheduled for mid-June.
  • Atrium: Carpeting is scheduled to commence in early June.
  • Roofing: Scheduled to be completed by the first of June (weather pending).
  • Exterior: Landscaping is scheduled to commence in June. Briggs Street final asphalt topping is scheduled for early June. 
  • Additional work: The replacement elevator is scheduled to be completed early July. Fume Hood installation is scheduled for early June.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation continue in the scene shop addition. Terrazzo installation continues. Roller shade installation has commenced in the Student Lounge. Lobby light fixture installation continues. Painting continues throughout the second floor. Excavation for the new Craig Hall exterior ramp continues. Concrete site walls formwork continues. Storm water piping has been installed along Grand Street. The new building drywall installation and finishing continues at the first floor. The new building interior painting continues at the second floor. The new building ceiling grid installation continues at the second floor. The new building Phenix marble cladding installation has commenced at the west façade. Transformers have been installed, awaiting City Utilities to delivery meter for permanent power.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The contractor is working on completing punch list items. Additional upgrades to the facility will occur with project contingency.  

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Drywall installation and finishing are 85% complete throughout the building. Network cabling installation continues at the first floor. Exterior terracotta cladding installation continues at the Event Hall. Interior terracotta installation continues. Phenix marble installation has commenced at the east façade. Terrazzo installation has commenced on the second floor. Second floor office storefront installation is complete. Concrete site wall formwork installation continues at the north and south sides of the building. Awaiting roof and garage door for the golf cart storage building.

Replace Roof and Tuckpointing, Sunvilla Tower

Eric Easter, Project Manager

This project is substantially complete. Awning repairs are being scheduled.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Demolition of mechanical pipe in the basement is underway. Demolition is nearing completion on level 1 and wall framing has begun. Door frames and hydronic pipe installation will start soon on level 1. Demolition of restrooms on level 2 is complete. Drywall, ductwork, and door frames installation on level 2 is nearing completion and MEP rough-in has begun.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Demolition is underway, and Contractors are prepping for the installation of the new beam and column. The first crane pick will be next week to bring up new steel and other supplies.

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

Concrete patch and repair work, and painting continues on the west wing west side and north side of Freudenberger House. The Contractor continues to work at Blair House on the southeast side, and the north side of Shannon House.  The work will continue into Summer 2026.

Kitchen Lighting & HVAC Upgrades, Blair-Shannon Dining Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

The Contractor has mobilized and started demolition work. Anticipated project completion is mid-July.

Correct Water Infiltration, Strong Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The Contractor plans to mobilize in June.

FY26 Parking Lot Maintenance, Springfield Campus

Joey Hamm, Project Manager

All construction is still on schedule. The current weather forecast for next week could potentially cause delays.

  • Carrington Circle Drive - Existing concrete drive and a portion of the sidewalk have been removed. A new base layer of rock has been installed. Steel reinforcement will be set next week after the holiday, and concrete pouring will be determined by the weather.

  • Lot #21 - Work began today to remove portions of the existing asphalt. A new rock base and asphalt repair will follow.

  • Lot #35 - As divisions of work are completed on Lot #21, those crews will then shift to Lot #35.

  • Lot #44 - Asphalt repairs have been completed and need to be fully cured before allowing traffic. The contractor is finishing the new concrete curb and gutter along the perimeter.

Please do not move or drive around barricades at lot entrances. Refer to the Campus Closure Notifications for when impacted areas will be opened/closed.

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