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 April 2, 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 scheduled for next week. Final furnishings will be installed by mid-May. A warranty review was held this week. 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 will be on site next week to commence work. Door/hardware is still pending due to door delays. Card access to follow.
  • Level 3 North: Mechanical/Electrical work is near completion. Room finishes and ceiling grid installation continues. Completion is scheduled for late April with room moves scheduled for the first two weeks of May.
  • Level 4 South: Mechanical/Electrical work has commenced. Completion is scheduled for early June with room moves scheduled for mid-June.
  • Atrium: Scaffolding has been removed and replaced at the South window wall to complete sealing of glass gaps and is scheduled to be removed next week.
  • Roofing: South side roofing has commenced and is near completion. Work is scheduled to be completed at the end of April.
  • Exterior: Landscaping is scheduled to commence in May. Briggs Street final asphalt topping is scheduled for early June.  Completion of the building cleaning is scheduled for late April or early May.
  • Additional work: The replacement elevator is scheduled to commence early to mid-May. Fume Hood installation is scheduled for early June.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

The Craig Hall interior concrete ramp and walls have been poured. The Craig Hall drywall installation and finishing are wrapping up in the new student lounge, restrooms, and Box Office. The new building drywall installation continues throughout the building. The new building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in continues. Masonry veneer installation continues at the scene shop addition. Exterior soffit sheathing installation continues. Underground conduit has been installed for the new transformer.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

First floor punch list items are being completed.  A punch list review for the 3rd floor was conducted last week. The contractor is working on completing those punch list items. The 2nd floor punch list review will occur mid-April.   The contractor will be reseeding the laydown area this week.  

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Drywall installation and finishing are wrapping up at the Event Hall and continues throughout the second floor offices. Interior electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough-in continues throughout the building. Elevator installation continues. Exterior terracotta cladding installation continues at the east façade. Exterior insulation continues at the south façade. Window trim/flashing installation is wrapping up at the east façade. The trash enclosure and the golf cart storage building foundation work continues. The southeast landscape wall has been poured outside the executive board room.

Replace Roof and Tuckpointing, Sunvilla Tower

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Work on the building exterior is complete.  The roofing portion of the work continues.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Phase 2 began with demolition work on Level 2. A fully enclosed trash chute has been installed on the NW corner of the building to safely remove demolished materials from Level 2. Abatement work on Level 2 will be complete this week and they will start on Level 1 next week. On the Mezzanine Level, HVAC testing and balancing is finishing up. Furniture installation in the lobby and common areas is now complete.

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. The contractor plans to move onsite mid-May.

Renovate Suite 113, Carrington Hall

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

Above ceiling inspections have occurred with a few items to address.  Coordination discussions are ongoing for the fan coil unit test/start up and the fire alarm test.  The ceiling grid edge trim installation is ongoing.  Painting and floor installation is occurring this week.  Activities scheduled for next week are the installation of ceiling runners, ceiling tile, grilles, registers, diffusers, and lighting.

Drago Hall Renovation, West Plains

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Painting and wall panel installation will be complete this week. Flooring installation is scheduled for next week. Project completion is anticipated for mid-May. 

Exterior Ledges Repair, Freudenberger and Blair-Shannon House

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

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

Kitchen Lighting & HVAC Upgrades, Blair-Shannon Dining Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

The project construction kick-off meeting was held this week. Submittal reviews are in progress; work is anticipated to begin mid-May. The anticipated project completion is mid-July.

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