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 19, 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: Final commissioning items were discussed this week.
  • Warranty items have been completed. Items will be reviewed next week for compliance.
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 fourth floor is ongoing.  Fume hood installation is nearing completion.
  • Level 4 (South): Mechanical/Electrical punch list walk through is complete.
  • Atrium: New 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 and work will begin next week.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

An intermediate slab (abandoned concrete roof deck) was discovered between level 1 and level 2, and it is being removed. Wall framing continues on level 1 along with MEP rough-in, and drywall installation has begun on level 1. Drywall installation on level 2 is nearing completion 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. There will be a building wide cooling outage on June 23 to tie in the new hydronic piping.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The new fan coil unit is being prepared for installation.  Electrical and elevator work continues.

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, ceiling drywall and painting.  New roof curbs and roof top HVAC units were installed last week.  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.  The work is anticipated to be complete in October.

FY26 Parking Lot Maintenance, Springfield Campus

Joey Hamm, Project Manager

Lots 21 and 44 are substantially complete.  Lot 35 will be partially closed starting Sunday, June 21 at 5 PM. These parking spots will reopen the following day as work is completed.  Bear Park South is currently being cleaned and is scheduled for new striping early next week.  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, 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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