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 10, 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 Commissioning Agent is onsite this 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 is onsite this week. 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.
  • Roofing: Work is scheduled to be completed by the first of June.
  • 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

Craig Hall painting continues in the new student lounge, restrooms, and Box Office. Masonry veneer installation continues at the scene shop addition. New building drywall installation and finishing continue throughout. The new building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in continues. The new building exterior soffit sheathing installation continues.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The first-floor punch list items are being completed.  The third-floor punch list review has occurred, and the contractor is working through those items. The second-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

Painting continues at the Event Hall and second floor offices. Acoustical ceiling grid installation has commenced on the second-floor offices. Drywall installation and finishing continue throughout the building. Interior mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in continue throughout the building. Elevator installation continues. Exterior terracotta cladding installation continues at the north, south, and east facades. Exterior insulation continues at the south façade. The trash enclosure and golf cart storage building foundation work is complete and slabs have been poured. The new sidewalk on the west side of the building is partially poured. Exterior soffits are being installed at the executive board room and living room.

Replace Roof and Tuckpointing, Sunvilla Tower

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Work on the building exterior is complete.  The roofing portion of the work is complete. The contractor is working on completing the lightning protection this week.

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 will begin 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

Recently completed work includes control work, insulation installation, above ceiling inspection items, fire alarm testing, fire alarm labels set, patched CMU walls, painting in the hallway, millwork installation, and putting power to the lights and testing outlets.  Ongoing tasks that are near completion include electrical work, ceiling grid installation, light fixture installation, wall paint, flooring install, and the installation of ceiling registers and grilles.  Upcoming work includes the installation of ceiling tiles, the startup of fan coil units and testing and balancing, and the final installation of countertops and associated plumbing fixtures.  The installation of furniture is set to begin next week with data and electrical work.

Drago Hall Renovation, West Plains

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Epoxy floor work is in progress. 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

Submittal reviews are in progress. Work is anticipated to begin mid-May. The anticipated project completion is mid-July.

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