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 1, 2025

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

Mechanical & electrical commissioning is nearing completion. The installation of the auditorium seats has commenced. Final furnishings have been ordered. Furniture installation for the graduate student office is nearing completion. For the existing building renovation, mechanical and electrical work continues. Interior wall patching and painting is complete. Ceiling patching and painting are nearing completion. Exterior concrete patching and cleaning are nearing completion. Phase 2A teaching labs move-in has commenced.

Sidewalk Improvements, Springfield Campus

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

The Job Order Contractor work is nearing completion. Sections of sidewalk include Lot 25 at Bear Boulevard, Bear Shuttle Drive Bikeway at Scholars House and Harrison Street, Southeast Corner of Blair-Shannon House, South Side of West Mall at JQH Parkway, North Side of Ellis Hall, Lot 1 Center Sidewalk and Steps, Strong Hall Lot, Southwest Corner Plaster Stadium, and the East Side of Hill Hall.

Renovate Classrooms and Hallways, Greenwood Laboratory School

Chelsea Beck, Project Manager

Work in the hallways is nearly complete. Work continues on the current classroom renovation.

Third Floor Buildout, Jordan Valley Innovation Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Painting touch-ups are occurring throughout the project and carpet installation is complete. Lighting installation continues in the corridors, labs, and conference room. Door hardware installations are progressing.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

The concrete block installation continues at the northwest stairs and elevator shaft. The Craig Hall addition foundation work has begun. Renovation work has commenced within Craig Hall while demolition continues. The existing blinds on the third floor of Craig Hall have been removed, awaiting the installation of new roller shades.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Walls have been framed. Electrical/conduit work is complete. Work is in progress with the lighting fixtures. Mechanical ductwork is being installed. The fire sprinkler system has been installed. Demolition on the 4th floor office spaces is complete. Drywall has begun on the 4th floor. Drywall is being finished on the 1st floor. The drop ceiling is being installed. Painting has begun on the 1st floor. New exterior windows have been cut in, waiting on the frames. Store fronts will be installed mid-August.

Replace Skylights, Plaster Student Union

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The new skylights are expected to be delivered mid-August. 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

Underslab plumbing and electrical installation continues. Concrete wall installation is wrapping up. Elevator shaft concrete block installation is complete. Installation of the fiber optic pathway from the Monroe Apartments continues. Underground chilled water line work is almost complete. 

Lighting Improvements, Plaster Stadium

Bethany Henry, Project Manager

The field lights are operational. Light levels on the field will be tested next week.

Renovate Chick-Fil-A, Plaster Student Union

Chelsea Beck, Project Manager

Equipment is being installed. Work continues on punch list items, and signage installation is complete.

Replace Roof and Tuckpointing, Sunvilla Tower

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The Contractors are preparing to mobilize in August.

Infrastructure Support for Broadcasting, Plaster Stadium

Bethany Henry, Project Manager

Boring across Grand Street for new power east of the stadium is underway. Formwork for the new concrete sign wall will be completed next week. Electrical equipment is being set in lot 4. The new roofing system has been completed on the press box. Painting and light installation inside the press box are complete. Installation of new broadcasting equipment within the stadium is in progress. Pulling new AV wiring through the conduits and equipment will begin in the coming weeks.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Demolition on the mezzanine level is ongoing and most of the walls have been removed on the south end. Demolition of the area under the mezzanine has begun with ceilings being removed and will continue for several weeks. The basement floors are getting a grind and polish which is nearly complete. Wall patching and painting in the basement will occur next week. Construction in phase 1 areas (basement, east side of first floor, and mezzanine) is underway and will continue until Spring of 2026. Construction in phase 2 areas (west side of first floor and second floor) will begin in Spring of 2026.

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