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 December 20, 2024

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

Mechanical & electrical rough-in and 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 all levels. Preliminary and final painting continues on all levels. Curtain wall installation and Metal & Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete work is scheduled to be complete by the end of December. 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 level two and three continues. Cabling continues on level two. The Dean’s Suite and Student Success Suite furniture installation and move-in is complete. 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 toilet partitions and accessories have been installed and the interior glazing installation is nearly complete. Flooring installation is complete, and door hardware is being installed this week. The ceiling grid, acoustic baffles, and lights installation is nearly complete. The installation of exterior stone and brick cladding will be complete this week.

Addition & Renovation, Kemper Hall

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Acoustical tile ceiling grid installation has begun. Painting and tile work continues. Electrical work installing lights, HVAC control work, and fire sprinkler head drops are progressing. Ductwork insulation is wrapping up. Interior concrete floor grinding and sealing is nearly complete. Stairwell block wall installation is complete and being cleaned this week. The north sidewalk is installed, and the high-performance concrete building panel installation has commenced.

Agricultural Innovation Hub, Darr Agricultural Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

A punch list walkthrough occurred this week.

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. Drywall installation is mostly complete pending receipt of the new doors. Mudding is to occur this week. No work will occur during Commencement. Some work may occur over winter break and will fully resume after the break.

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 are currently removing ceiling tiles and bringing piping in to connect to the new controllers. The controller equipment has been installed and a large portion of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing has been completed.  Over the break, contractors will focus on removing the cab and finishes as well as continual work to connect the new equipment.

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

Yo Satake, Project Manager

For Roof C, the contractor has finished putting down the 2-ply membranes. Final coating with gravel to be applied when the temperature allows next year. For the low roofs, insulation replacement work is in progress. Final coating will occur when the temperature allows next year.

Renovate Classrooms and Hallways, Greenwood Laboratory School

Chelsea Beck, Project Manager

Drywall and painting continue. Hallway and ceiling work has commenced. Work will continue over winter break.

Renovation of Room 105, Meyer Library

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Construction started this week, and a dust barrier has been installed. Demolition in the existing space will start this week, and wall framing will begin next week. Plumbing installation for a new water fountain will occur this week.

Third Floor Buildout, Jordan Valley Innovation Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

The contractor plans to mobilize after winter break. Submittals are in progress.

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