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 3, 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 remaining items has been issued with a response requested by the end of this week.

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 is complete and Pheonix near completion.  Owner required completion of offices and labs has been submitted.  All spaces are needed no later than August 7 in preparation for fall classes.

  • Roofing: Complete.

  • Exterior: Landscaping to be complete next week. The Briggs Street final asphalt topping is scheduled for mid-July.

  • Other: The replacement elevator installation is complete, and the inspection has been scheduled for early July.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

In Craig Hall, elevator installation is near completion.  Installation of the lobby light fixture and the interior acoustical wood paneling continues.  Exterior concrete site wall formwork continues, and the sidewalk has been poured along Grand Street.  New building drywall installation, finishing and painting continues on the first floor.  Ceiling tile, electrical and audio-visual fixtures installation is nearing completion on the second floor.  Phenix marble cladding installation is complete and grouting continues.  Exterior metal soffit panel installation continues.  The Carrington Avenue stormwater work has commenced.  The Grand Streed pedestrian underpass is closing, and the crosswalk will be in place next week.

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

Installation of the exterior terracotta cladding continues in the Event Center.  Interior terracotta installation is nearing completion.  Phenix marble installation is nearing completion at the east façade.  Painting continues throughout the first floor.  Second floor office storefront glass installation is complete, and wood doors have been installed at the second-floor offices.  Cabinets have been installed in the second-floor workroom and carpet installation continues at the second-floor offices.  Installation of the wood ceiling continues at the main corridor.  Terrazzo stair treads have been installed, and terrazzo installation continues throughout the building.  Wall tile installation continues in the first-floor restrooms.  Acoustical wood wall panel installation is nearing completion in the Event Center.  Lot 27 work continues and site walls foundation work continues around the Event Lawn.

Replace Roof and Tuckpointing, Sunvilla Tower

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The project is substantially complete.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

The re-route of the generator conduit is being completed this week from level 1 to the basement. Fiber and copper lines running from Cheek Hall to the Burgess House are being re-routed to the new data center room. Wall framing is nearly complete on level 1, and drywall installation has begun. Drywall installation on level 2 is complete and MEP rough-in is wrapping up. Power has been turned off on level 3, and a new electrical closet is being constructed.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

A new chilled water line has been installed to the new fan coil unit and installation of the unit continues.  The elevator shut down is complete.  New conduits have been installed in the hoistway, and elevator installation 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, and painting.  Anticipated project completion is mid-July.

Correct Water Infiltration, Strong Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The Contractor continues work on Strong Hall.  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 Bear Park North.  Only 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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