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 March 20, 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 visit with the Commissioning Agent is being scheduled. Final furnishings will be installed by the middle of May. A preliminary list of warranty items has been submitted by consultants for review. The schedule for completion is pending.

For the existing building renovation (Phase II):
  • Level 1, 2, & 3 South: Mechanical/Electrical work is complete except for commissioning. Door/hardware is still pending due to door delays. Card access to follow. 
  • Level 3 North: Mechanical/Electrical work continues. Room finishes continue. Ceiling grid work has commenced. Completion is scheduled for late April with moves scheduled for the first two weeks of May.
  • Level 4 North: Mechanical/Electrical work is complete except for commissioning. Preliminary checklists are underway.
  • Level 4 South: Demolition is near completion. Electrical/Mechanical work has commenced.
  • Atrium: Work on the ceiling is complete. Scaffolding has been removed and replaced at the south window wall to complete work.
  • Roofing: the south side roofing has commenced.
  • Exterior: Landscaping is scheduled to commence mid-April/May. Briggs Street final asphalt topping is scheduled for June.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Craig Hall interior ramp work continues. Craig Hall terrazzo installation continues. Craig Hall painting is wrapping up at the second floor. Craig Hall drywall installation continues at the first floor. The new building drywall installation continues throughout the building. The new building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in continues. The new building masonry veneer installation continues at the north façade. Awaiting remaining exterior glass units for the new building.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The punch list items are being completed. The 3rd floor is almost complete, and the 2nd floor is wrapping up.   The Contractor will be removing the construction fencing and will be reseeding next week.  A punch list review will occur later in April.  

Replace Skylights, Plaster Student Union

Eric Easter, Project Manager

This project is complete.

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Drywall installation and finishing continue throughout the Event Hall and at the second-floor offices. Interior mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in continue throughout the building. Awaiting the remaining exterior glass units. Exterior terracotta cladding sub framing installation continues. Window trim/flashing installation continues at the east façade.

Replace Roof and Tuckpointing, Sunvilla Tower

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The work on the exterior is complete.  The roofing portion of the work is continuing as planned.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Phase one is substantially complete, and the Mathematics Department and Computer Science Department moved into their new offices this week. The fire alarm was successfully tested and the HVAC testing and balancing is underway. Minor work in the basement and classroom 151 will be complete by the end of this week. Painting and flooring installation is nearly complete in the lobby and common areas. Furniture installation in the lobby and common areas will occur next week.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The elevator contractor continues to make periodic site visits for verifications.  Submittal reviews continue.

Renovate Suite 113, Carrington Hall

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

Hydronic pipe insulation work continues.  Wall patching and corrective plaster work around the windows is in progress.  A portion of the delayed control valves arrived on site this week.  These valves are scheduled for installation, and there will be a pressure test upon installation.  Next week, work will include the installation of the ceiling grid, further electrical work, painting, and tentatively the installation of the millwork and fire alarm.

Drago Hall Renovation, West Plains

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Overhead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work and drywall is completing this week, and painting has begun.  Project completion is anticipated for mid-May. 

Exterior Ledges Repair, Freudenberger and Blair-Shannon House

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Concrete patch and repair work continues on the west wing courtyard side and east wing east side of Freudenberger House. The Contractor continues to have good weather for painting. The Contractor continues to work at Blair-Shannon House on the south elevations.  The work will continue into Summer 2026.

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