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 11, 2025

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

Punch list review for the link to the new addition and the auditorium is scheduled for mid-May. Mechanical & electrical commissioning continues. The architectural punch list is nearing completion. Interior door and hardware installation is nearing completion. Exterior soffit rework is nearing completion. Exterior hardscaping is nearing completion. Topsoil installation is complete. Planting and mulching have commenced. MSU Telecommunications cabling continues on all Levels. CRPM work has commenced. Ceiling work has commenced. For the existing building renovation, mechanical and electrical work continues. Plumbing and hydronic piping is complete. Interior wall patching has commenced. Exterior concrete patching and cleaning continues.

Addition & Renovation, Kemper Hall

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

The project punch lists have been issued to the contractor. Owner walkthroughs and corrective work is in progress.  Landscaping work has begun.  Furniture installation is scheduled for this month.

Sidewalk Improvements, Springfield Campus

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

The Job Order Contractor has submitted their work plan for review.

Renovate Locker Room, Hammons Student Center

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

Work at the locker room and weight room has been completed. Construction at the three lobby storage areas is complete, pending keying.  A few punch list items remain for the fourth storage area in addition to keying.  

Replace Roof, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The new roof has been installed.  All other roofs that were to have a fluid applied coating have been completed except for roof G.  Minor touch-ups will be completed this week along with roof G, weather permitting.

Renovate Classrooms and Hallways, Greenwood Laboratory School

Chelsea Beck, Project Manager

Work in the hallways is nearly complete. Wrapping up the current classroom renovation. The contractor will begin work on the next classroom next week.

Third Floor Buildout, Jordan Valley Innovation Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Drywall finishing is in progress. Work continues with electrical overhead rough-in, plumbing in-wall rough-in and above ceiling piping installation on the second floor, and HVAC spiral ductwork installation.

Turf Replacement, Plaster Stadium

Bethany Henry, Project Manager

Construction is anticipated to begin next week. Construction will begin with removal of the existing turf and delivery of materials to the project site.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Pier drilling continues. Two drill rigs are being utilized. Pier rebar cages are being fabricated onsite. Fourteen of the fifty-one piers have been poured. The building mockup board formed concrete wall has been poured. Wall framing will proceed next. Craig Hall asbestos abatement and demolition will begin mid-May.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Demolition of the walls and electrical is nearly complete. Demolition of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing has begun. Removal of the sound booths will begin next week.

Replace Skylights, Plaster Student Union

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Skylights have been ordered, and a delivery date is not yet established.  Roofing and skylight work is to be completed simultaneously, with an anticipated start date to occur after spring commencement.

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Asphalt removal at the building footprint is complete. Excavation continues. The contractor is preparing for underground chilled water work to begin in early May. The contractor is preparing for underground electrical work to begin in late April.  

Lighting Improvements, Plaster Stadium

Bethany Henry, Project Manager

Submittals for the project are in progress. Construction is anticipated to begin May 12.

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