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 31, 2025

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

Mechanical and electrical commissioning is complete except for two items which are in process of completion. The Project Engineer is working with the Commissioning Agent and JCI to identify the issues with completion. Final furnishings installation is complete. Interior building signage and monument signage lighting final installation are scheduled for mid-November. Strobic fan silencers are scheduled to be installed the week of Thanksgiving. Remaining items are currently being addressed and are near completion. Phase I is scheduled to be complete by the end of December. For the existing building renovation (Phase II):

  • Level 1: Mechanical/electrical work is nearly complete.
  • Level 1: Rooms are nearing completion, pending the lab moves.
  • Level 1: Floor polishing has commenced. Scheduled to be completed this week.
  • Level 2 South: Substantially complete except for ceiling tile placement and doors/hardware.
  • Level 2 North: Mechanical/electrical work near completion.
  • Level 2 North: Rooms near completion.
  • Level 2 North: Corridors near completion. Floor polishing is scheduled to commence next week.
  • Level 3 South: Substantially complete except for ceiling tile placement and doors/hardware.
  • Level 4 North: Corridor ductwork demolition is complete. Room demolition continues.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Floor leveling in the new Craig Hall Student Lounge continues. Craig Hall addition under slab MEP rough-in is complete. Craig Hall interior MEP rough-in continues. Excavation continues within Craig Hall for the new ADA ramp on the north side of Coger Theatre. The second-floor concrete pour is complete. Exterior framing and sheathing have commenced.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The 4th floor is complete. The punch list inspection will occur next week.  Ceramic tile and LVT are completed. Additional floor prep is needed in some areas where the carpet is being installed. Glass doors will arrive this week, and installation will occur next week. All the wooden doors have been painted and installed. The remaining sound booth was installed last week.  Painting on the 1st floor will be finished next week. 

Replace Skylights, Plaster Student Union

Eric Easter, Project Manager

All skylight and roof work is complete. Drywall repairs are being scheduled.

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Steel detailing and decking are wrapping up. Framing and sheathing installation continues throughout the building. Roof drain piping installation is complete. Interior framing continues. Interior electrical wall rough-in continues. Roof installation has commenced at the Event Center. MEP rough-in continues in the mechanical room.

Replace Roof and Tuckpointing, Sunvilla Tower

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Work crews have been delayed by the rain. Stucco columns on the North side have been painted.  The center section has been resealed. Crews are continuing their work on the Northeast section.  The second crew on the west side has completed the Northwest corner section of the building and continues to work on the center section between the stucco columns.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

The old stairs from the Lobby to the Mezzanine have been removed and the new stairs are being installed this week. Drywall installation is complete, and finishes will begin next week on the Mezzanine Level. Vertical stud framing is almost complete at Level 1 and MEP rough-in has started. Duct penetrations are complete on the Mezzanine Level and steel supports will be installed soon. Door frames are starting to be installed on Level 1 and FCU installation has begun. The level 1 concrete pour will occur this week at the existing pipe trench.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The elevator Contractor has conducted their preliminary field survey. We are working on getting submittals from the Contractor. 

Renovate Suite 113, Carrington Hall

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

The removal of mobile shelving, shelving track, and panel furniture is scheduled to be completed this week.  Abatement work will resume next week to include the removal of carpet and two layers of VCT. Further asbestos testing is ongoing to ensure that all materials are appropriately addressed.  

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