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 October 30, 2026

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Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

In Craig Hall, the interior steel panel installation continues. Acoustical wood panel preparation continues in Coger Theatre. The exterior ramp and stair concrete have been poured, and exterior site work continues. In the new addition, wood cladding installation continues at the south side doors. In the new building, punch list work continues along with installation of audio-visual equipment in the Studio Theatre. Final handrail installation continues at the main stairway.

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

The display case installation is nearly complete. Lobby 109 feature wall installation continues as well as remaining punch list work.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Finishes such as flooring, paint, doors, lights and ceiling installation continue in the offices on level 1 and in the corridors on level 2. The new hydronic and steam piping is being installed this week and will be connected to the existing systems. Light fixtures are being installed this week in the corridors and casework installation is complete. The new plumbing fixtures have been installed in the restrooms, and the water fountain will be installed on level 2 next week.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Elevator 25 is still offline being retrofitted. Completion has been delayed until early November. Cab finishes will be installed in early November. The project is scheduled to be complete in January 2027.

Renovate Rooms 422 & 424, Carrington Hall

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

Painting and carpet installation are ongoing.

Exterior Renovation, Glass Hall

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Roof work and precast cleaning and caulking are anticipated to start in November. The window replacement scope of the project is anticipated to start in January, pending shipment of materials.

Install Cooling Tower & Process Piping, JVIC Building 6

Eric Easter, Project Manager

A project kick-off meeting was held last week, and there have been multiple trade site walks this week. The contractor has moved onsite. Exterior work will begin next week. We are currently reviewing the schedule for the interior work, and we have started to receive submittals for the project.

Renovation for Football Locker Room, McDonald Arena

Danielle Palmer, Project Manager

Construction fencing is in place, with fence screening still to be installed. Lead abatement is nearing completion, and interior demolition has begun in the new mechanical area and locker room. The Consultants have begun receiving product submittals for review.