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 August 7, 2026

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

For the building addition (Phase I):

  • Commissioning for Phase 1 & 1A is complete.
  • Warranty items:  Project team discussed remaining items last week.  Final warranty date for the mechanical system has been established.  Documents are being routed for signatures.

For the existing building renovation (Phase II):

  • Level 1, 2, 3, and 4: Mechanical/Electrical are complete. Final commissioning to commence next week. Card access installation on all floors is complete.  Fume hood certification is complete.  All offices, labs and support spaces are complete except for storage areas being utilized by construction.  A punchlist walk  was held this week.  Remaining items are being worked on this week and are scheduled to be done next week.
  • Exterior: Lot 18A rework has been rescheduled for August 14 and work will take at least a week to complete.
  • Other: Landscaping and irrigation system corrections are underway.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

In Craig Hall the interior acoustical wood panel installation continues.  The storage rack has been installed and equipment delivered to the building.  Coger Theatre ceiling painting is nearly complete and audio visual owner training for Room 206 has been performed.  The exterior concrete site wall formwork is nearly complete.  In the new building, terrazzo installation continues in the lobby.  Audio visual suspension grid is being installed in the Black Box Theatre.  Final wall painting continues at the second floor and exterior metal cladding installation continues.  Carrington Avenue sidewalk work is nearing completion in order to be open for fall semester.  The Grand Street crosswalk remains open.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The project is substantially complete.  We are pursuing some additional upgrades to the facility with remaining contingency funds.

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Exterior terracotta cladding installation remains to be completed at the courtyard.  Wood wall panel installation continues as well as the glass railing and handrail installation.  Terrazzo installation is nearing completion with the final grind and polishing yet to be completed.  The second-floor office suite is nearly complete.  Carpet installation is nearing completion at the first-floor office suite.  Office furniture installation is scheduled for August 17.  The new parking lot asphalt and striping is complete, and Lot 27 is open for use.  Site work continues around the Event Lawn.  The new concrete drive from Bear Boulevard is to be completed this week.  Formwork for the sidewalks around the site has been installed and awaiting concrete.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

The new heat exchanger was moved into the basement, and the new chilled water piping has been installed in the basement mechanical room. Wall framing is nearly complete on level 1, and drywall installation and MEP rough-in is underway. The two new air handler units have been installed in the level 2 mechanical room and steel installation for slab openings is complete. MEP rough-in on level 2 is nearly complete and ceiling grid installation is underway.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The elevator has passed inspection, and it will be available for use during move-in next week.  Work continues to troubleshoot issues with the phone lines, and the elevator cab finishes are to be installed after move-in.  Elevator 25 will be taken offline the week after school starts.

Kitchen Lighting & HVAC Upgrades, Blair-Shannon Dining Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Project is complete with minor punchlist items to address.

Correct Water Infiltration, Strong Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The Contractor continues work on Strong Hall.  They have completed the work on the roof and 4th floor and have made their way to the south side of the building.  They will continue working their way around the building utilizing smaller lifts.   The work is anticipated to be complete by October.

Renovate Rooms 422 & 424, Carrington Hall 

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

Abatement work continues.   Construction work is scheduled to begin on August 17.

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