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 July 10, 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 the remaining items has been circulated and is now under review.

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 installation has been rescheduled for completion next week. Card access installation on all floors is complete except for the remaining doors to be installed.  Fume hood installation and Pheonix are complete.  Owner required completion of offices and labs has been submitted.  All spaces are needed no later than August 7 in preparation for fall classes.

  • Exterior: Landscaping and irrigation are complete.  The Briggs Street final asphalt topping is scheduled for next week.

  • Other: The replacement elevator installation is complete, and the inspection has been rescheduled for the end of July.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

In Craig Hall, elevator installation is complete, awaiting inspection. The lobby light fixture installation continues. Interior acoustical wood paneling installation continues. Carpet installation in the student lounge is complete. In the Craig Hall addition, interior painting continues. For the exterior, concrete site wall formwork continues. In the new building, drywall installation, finishing and painting continue at the first floor. Ceiling tile, electrical and A/V fixtures installation is wrapping up at the second floor. Exterior metal soffit panel installation continues. Exterior metal cladding installation has commenced. Carrington Avenue underground storm water work is complete. Carrington Avenue sidewalk work has commenced. The Grand Street crosswalk is open.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

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 at the south face of the Event Center. Interior terracotta installation is complete. Phenix marble installation is complete. Painting continues throughout the first floor. Carpet installation is complete at the second floor offices. Wood ceiling installation continues at the main corridor. Terrazzo installation continues throughout the building. Wall tile installation continues in the first floor restrooms. Acoustical wood wall panel installation is complete at the Event Center. Lot 27 parking lot work continues. Site wall formwork continues around the Event Lawn.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

The re-route of the generator conduit is complete, and the fiber lines running from Cheek Hall to the Burgess House have been re-routed to the new data center room. Wall framing is nearly complete on level 1, and drywall installation continues this week. Drywall installation and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in on level 2 is complete and painting has begun this week. A new electrical closet is being constructed on level 3 and power is expected to be back on next week.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The chilled water lines are being insulated, and the fan coil unit startup is next week.  Electrical work in the hoist way was completed during the shutdown.  Additional electrical work continues in the penthouse. The elevator continues to be modernized. The anticipated completion of Elevator 24 is mid-August. 

Kitchen Lighting & HVAC Upgrades, Blair-Shannon Dining Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

The Contractor is wrapping up the major portion of their work and will have the kitchen and dining area open for a camp this weekend. They will finalize project work over the next two weeks in-between weekend camps.

Correct Water Infiltration, Strong Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The Contractor continues work on Strong Hall. They have completed work on the roof and 4th floor and will work their way around the building utilizing smaller lifts. 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 are Bear Park South and North.  Minor corrections are needed before the project is complete.  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.

Renovate Rooms 422 & 424, Carrington Hall 

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

Notices to proceed were issued on June 26 for construction and abatement work. Staff are scheduled to move out of this area the week of July 20 with abatement scheduled to begin at the end of July.  Construction work is scheduled to begin mid-August.                             

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