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 8, 2026

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

For the building addition (Phase I):

Mechanical & Electrical Commissioning is on track for completion. The final Commissioning Report has been issued and deficiencies are being addressed. Final furnishings will be installed by mid-June. A warranty review was held. A preliminary list of warranty items has been submitted by the consultants for review and is scheduled for completion mid-May.

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 was onsite last week, with corrections ongoing. Door/hardware and card access are nearly complete.
  • Level 3 North: the architectural punch list review occurred on May 4th. Mechanical/Electrical work is complete except for controls. Room moves are scheduled for the first two weeks of May.
  • Level 4 South: Mechanical/Electrical work continues. Completion is scheduled for early June with room moves scheduled for mid-June.
  • Atrium: The pit has been substantially cleared to begin carpeting.
  • Roofing: scheduled to be completed by the first of June (weather pending).
  • Exterior: Landscaping is scheduled to commence in May. Briggs Street final asphalt topping is scheduled for early June. 
  • Additional work: The replacement elevator is scheduled to commence next week. Fume Hood installation is scheduled for early June.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation continues in the scene shop addition. Terrazzo installation continues. Lobby light fixture installation continues. A/V installation in Room 206 has commenced. Painting continues throughout the second floor. Excavation for the new Craig Hall exterior ramp has commenced. New building drywall installation and finishing continues on the first floor. New building interior painting continues at the 2nd floor. New building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing is wrapping up. New building exterior soffit panel sub structure is wrapping up. New building ceiling grid installation continues at the 2nd floor. The dumpster/electrical courtyard concrete walls are complete. The contractors are preparing to install the new transformers for permanent power.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The 2nd floor punch list review has been completed. The Contractor is working on correcting deficient items.  

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Acoustical ceiling grid installation is wrapping up on the second floor. Drywall installation and finishing continue at the first-floor main corridor. Painting continues at the first-floor offices. Network cabling installation continues at the second floor. Exterior terracotta cladding installation continues at the north, east, and west facades. Interior terracotta installation continues. The golf cart storage enclosure masonry is wrapping up.

Replace Roof and Tuckpointing, Sunvilla Tower

Eric Easter, Project Manager

This project is substantially complete. The contractor is preparing costs for awning repairs.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Work is limited this week for finals and commencement. Demolition on level 1 continues with overhead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing and walls being removed this week. Demolition work on level 2 is complete and new wall framing is underway. Drywall, ductwork, and door frames are being installed on level 2 this week and mechanical room demolition has begun.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The elevator contractor continues to make periodic site visits for verifications. A kickoff meeting was held this week. Submittal reviews continue. The contractor plans to move on site next week.

Renovate Suite 113, Carrington Hall

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

This project is substantially complete, and the department moved into the space this week.  Remaining punch list items will be addressed.

Drago Hall Renovation, West Plains

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Cabinets and countertop installation is in progress. HVAC, plumbing, and electrical finish work continues. Owner furnished equipment is being installed. The punch list review is scheduled for May 13th. 

Exterior Ledges Repair, Freudenberger and Blair-Shannon House

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Concrete patch and repair work, and painting are in progress 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

Submittal reviews are in progress. Work is anticipated to begin mid-May. The 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

This project has been awarded, and work is scheduled to begin next week.

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