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 November 15, 2024

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

Mechanical & electrical rough-in work continues on all levels. Finish work is occurring on level zero and level one. Gypsum board installation continues on level one and level four. Final painting in select locations continues on level one, and four. Curtain wall installation and Metal & Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete work is scheduled to be completed the beginning of December. Roofing work is scheduled to be complete by the end of November. Exterior hardscaping has commenced. Lab casework installation on level two continues. Networking and Telecommunications is installing cabling. For the existing building renovation, mechanical & electrical rough-in continues. Plumbing and hydronic piping has commenced.

Autism Student Support Center, West Plains Campus

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Interior painting continues and is approximately 90% complete. The interior doors, sidelites, and other interior glazing installation will be complete next week. The interior finishes, ceiling grid, acoustic baffles, and lights are currently being installed. The installation of exterior stone and brick cladding is ongoing, and exterior handrails have been installed. The asphalt paving has been installed and the concrete site work is complete.

Addition & Renovation, Kemper Hall

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Interior wall framing is nearly complete and drywall installation and finishing continues. Electrical work continues on raceways and wire pulling. Ductwork installation, plumbing piping, air compressor line, insulation, and fire sprinkler piping is nearing completion. Painting continues on the ceilings and stairs. HVAC control work is in progress. Roofing at the stairwell is nearing completion. Concrete drive paving continues on the west side of the building.

Agricultural Innovation Hub, Darr Agricultural Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Lighting and plumbing fixture installations continue. HVAC start-up is planned for next week pending power to panels this week, and controls work is in progress. Overhead doors have been installed. Door hardware installation and specialty installations continue. Welding booths are installed and ready for paint. Site concrete pours are scheduled for next week.

Sidewalk Improvements, Springfield Campus

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

Campus Construction Team has completed their work. The Job Order Contractor will be preparing a new schedule for the remainder of the work.

Renovate Locker Room, Hammons Student Center

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

The primary renovation work has been completed. Additional work to convert three unused concession stands and one racquetball court into storage space is expected to begin this month.

Refurbish and Renovate Main Elevator, Carrington Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The new fan coil unit has been installed. The new electrical panel has been re-fed, and the new fire rated door has been installed. The hoist way work has been completed. The contractor will begin to move some of the elevator equipment into the room. The main elevator replacement will occur in December.

Renovation of First and Second Floors, Kings Street Annex

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The second-floor punch list items are to be completed by next week. Furniture installation on the second floor has been delayed due to pending punch list items. The first-floor carpet installation is complete. Miscellaneous items, door hardware, and painting has commenced. Another punch list review will occur this week. Furniture installation will continue next week for the first floor and remaining portion of the second floor.

Replace Roof, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

Yo Satake, Project Manager

Roofing work has begun. The contractor is removing most of the existing roof from the main auditorium roof and coating the low roofs.

Renovate Classrooms and Hallways, Greenwood Laboratory School

Chelsea Beck, Project Manager

Materials are being ordered. Work is anticipated to begin in late November.

Renovation of Room 105, Meyer Library