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 November 13, 2026

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Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

In Craig Hall, the interior steel panel installation continues. Acoustical wood panel preparation continues in Coger Theatre. The exterior ramp and stair concrete have been poured, and exterior site work continues. Remaining punch list items in the new building continue to be addressed.

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on November 11. Remaining punch list items will be completed after homecoming.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

A new service drive is being constructed between Cheek Hall and Wells House, and pavement is being poured this week and next. The new hydronic and steam piping has been installed and connected to the existing building system. Heating has been restored to the building, and controls are being adjusted to accommodate. The new wayfinding and room signs are being installed this week on level 1 and level 2. The new level 2 restrooms are nearing completion. The new Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) for emergency power was installed last weekend, and no issues were reported.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Elevator 25 is still offline, being retrofitted. Completion has been delayed until early November. Cab finishes will be installed in early November once the elevator is operational. Project is scheduled to be complete in January 2027.

Renovate Rooms 422 & 424, Carrington Hall

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

A second punch list session has been scheduled for November 16. The suite is projected to be complete at that time, except for the breakroom. Furniture installation is nearing completion, and audio-visual installation is ongoing. Move-in has been shifted to November 18 to accommodate department travel schedules

Exterior Renovation, Glass Hall

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Roof work and precast cleaning and caulking are in progress. The window replacement scope of the project is anticipated to start in February, pending shipment of materials.

Install Cooling Tower & Process Piping, JVIC Building 6

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The Contractor has mobilized on-site and begun sitework in preparation for the installation of underground utilities. Several underground obstructions have caused delays in the boring process. The Contractor anticipates transitioning to interior work next week. Meanwhile, the project team is reviewing project submittals.

Renovation for Football Locker Room, McDonald Arena

Danielle Palmer, Project Manager

Interior demolition continues in the project areas. Product submittals continue to be submitted and are under review by the design consultants and campus team.