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 August 29, 2025

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

Mechanical and electrical commissioning is complete except for two items which will be completed in the next two weeks. Final furnishings installation continues next week. Furniture installation for the graduate student office is to be completed in September. Interior building signage has been removed due to fabrication issues. The monument sign is pending. For the existing building renovation, mechanical and electrical work continues on Level 2 and 3 South, Level 1 and Level 4 North. Air handling unit’s start-up and commissioning have commenced. Wall patching and painting is complete except for the corridors on Level 2 and 3 South. Phase 2B (Levels 2 & 4 North and Level 1) are progressing.

Third Floor Buildout, Jordan Valley Innovation Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Working on solutions for the concrete floor cracks in the labs. A new substantial completion date and punch list walkthrough date will be established once a solution is determined.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Steel erection will continue through September. Craig Hall addition foundation work continues. Craig Hall interior demolition is complete. Craig Hall underslab mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in continues. Framing has commenced in the second floor acting studio and costume storage area.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The exterior windows are being installed. Electrical/conduit work is complete. Work is in progress with the lighting fixtures. Ceiling dry fall is complete.  Painting is progressing on the first floor. The cable trays are installed. The fourth floor walls are being painted. The drop ceiling is being installed. Store fronts have been installed. 

Replace Skylights, Plaster Student Union

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The new skylights have arrived on campus. Work will occur in the evening while Plaster Student Union is closed through the Labor Day weekend. Any work not completed will be finished the following weekend. The new roof has been installed. The capstones have been sealed. The gravel flood coat has been completed. An additional flood coat will be applied after the skylights are installed.

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Steel erection will continue through mid-September. Second floor concrete and exterior wall framing will follow structural steel.

Lighting Improvements, Plaster Stadium

Bethany Henry, Project Manager

The field lights are operational, and training has been completed. Minor adjustments to the egress fixtures are currently in progress.

Replace Roof and Tuckpointing, Sunvilla Tower

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The Contractors will mobilize in September.

Infrastructure Support for Broadcasting, Plaster Stadium

Bethany Henry, Project Manager

The new entry sign at Grand Street and John Q. Hammons Parkway is currently being installed and is expected to be completed by the end of the week. Parking lot sealing and striping are scheduled to begin the end of next week, weather permitting. Installation of broadcasting equipment is ongoing throughout the Stadium. New countertops have been installed in the press box. Work on the new power feeds east of the Stadium continues as vaults and cabinets arrive.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Demolition on the first floor is nearly complete besides the existing stairs between the Lobby and Mezzanine Level. Additional abatement on the first floor will be completed at the end of this week and then plumbing rough-in will occur. South Mezzanine framing and overhead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in is wrapping up with inspections starting early next week. The North Mezzanine is next for framing and overhead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in. The basement floor and wall refinish is complete and classrooms are being used this semester.

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