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 January 17, 2025

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

Mechanical & electrical finish work continues on all levels. The permanent transformer is scheduled to be on site in the upcoming weeks. The outage for installation will not occur until Spring. Gypsum board installation and finishing continues on levels one, two, three, and four. Preliminary and final painting continues on all levels. Curtain wall installation and Metal & Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete work is scheduled to be complete by late January. Roofing work for the new addition is nearly complete. The auditorium roof is scheduled to be complete as the curtain wall is completed. Exterior hardscaping continues. Lab casework installation on levels three and four continues. Cabling continues on level two and three. CRPM work has commenced. For the existing building renovation, mechanical & electrical rough-in continues. Plumbing and hydronic piping continues. 

Autism Student Support Center, West Plains Campus

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

The project is substantially complete.

Addition & Renovation, Kemper Hall

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

The latest installations include cloud ceilings, ceiling tiles, carpet and vinyl base, room signs, corner guards, concrete stair treads, stair handrails, and lighting. Miscellaneous painting throughout the project continues. Electrical and HVAC controls work is progressing. Block wall mortar joint repairs and staining continues. The high-performance concrete building panel installation is on hold until the final delivery of materials is received.

Agricultural Innovation Hub, Darr Agricultural Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

This project is substantially complete, and the contractor is working on punch list items.

Sidewalk Improvements, Springfield Campus

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

Campus Construction Team has completed their work. The Job Order Contractor has submitted final documents for the remainder of the work.

Renovate Locker Room, Hammons Student Center

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

The primary renovation work has been completed. Work is underway to convert three unused concession stands and one racquetball court into storage space. The door frames have arrived and are being installed.  The focus in the coming days will be the installation of the final section of drywall, mud work, and painting.

Refurbish and Renovate Main Elevator, Carrington Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The elevator has been taken out of service and will be out until mid-February. The contractors have demolished the existing components to be removed. The piping and electrical to the new controller is complete. The new rails are being installed.  Installation of the new cab will occur when the hoist way work is complete. The controller equipment has been installed and a large portion of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing has been completed.

Renovation of First and Second Floors, Kings Street Annex

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The contractor is completing punch list items as well as a few additional changes to the project.  Faculty have moved in.

Replace Roof, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The new roof has been installed. Other areas that have coatings being installed, have been delayed due to the cold weather. This will resume when the weather is above 50 degrees. The parapet cap is being installed.

Renovate Classrooms and Hallways, Greenwood Laboratory School

Chelsea Beck, Project Manager

Work in the hallways is nearly complete. Demolition has begun on the next classroom and observation room.

Renovation of Room 105, Meyer Library

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Wall framing is complete, and the ceiling modifications are underway. Plumbing piping for the new water fountain is installed. Drywall installation has begun and will continue for a few weeks. Electrical rough-in started last week and is on-going.

Third Floor Buildout, Jordan Valley Innovation Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

The contractor plans to mobilize in February and begin work. Submittals for the project are in progress.

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