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 24, 2026

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

For the building addition (Phase I):

Mechanical & Electrical Commissioning is on track for completion. The final Commissioning Report has been issued and deficiencies are being addressed. Final furnishings will be installed by mid-May. A warranty review was held. A preliminary list of warranty items has been submitted by the consultants for review and is scheduled for completion mid-May.

For the existing building renovation (Phase II):
  • Level 1, 2, 3 (South), and 4 (North): Mechanical/Electrical work is complete except for commissioning. The Commissioning Agent was onsite last week, with corrections ongoing. Door/hardware is near completion. Card access to follow.
  • Level 3 North: A punch list review is scheduled for April 27. Mechanical/Electrical work is complete except for controls. Room finishes are complete. Final cleaning has commenced. Completion is scheduled for late April with room moves scheduled for the first two weeks of May.
  • Level 4 South: Mechanical/Electrical work continues. Completion is scheduled for early June with room moves scheduled for mid-June.
  • Atrium: The pit has been substantially cleared to begin carpeting.
  • Roofing: scheduled to be completed by the first of June (weather pending).
  • Exterior: Landscaping is scheduled to commence in May. Briggs Street final asphalt topping is scheduled for early June. 
  • Additional work: The replacement elevator is scheduled to commence early to mid-May. Fume Hood installation is scheduled for early June.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Craig Hall painting continues in the new student lounge, restrooms, and Box Office. Masonry veneer installation is wrapping up at the scene shop addition. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation continues in the scene shop addition. The new building drywall installation and finishing continue throughout. The new building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in continues. The new building exterior soffit sheathing installation and weather barrier continues. Work continues on the dumpster/electrical courtyard concrete walls.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Punch list items are being completed.  A punch list review for the second floor will occur next week.  

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Hard lid ceiling work has commenced at the north stairs. The remaining exterior glass units are being installed. Acoustical ceiling grid installation continues at the second-floor offices. Drywall installation and finishing continue throughout the building. Interior electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough-in continue throughout the building. Electrical finishes are being installed on the second-floor offices. Elevator installation is wrapping up. Exterior terracotta cladding installation continues at the north, south, and east facades. Exterior insulation is being installed around the Event Hall to prepare for conditioning that space. Exterior soffits at the Executive Board Room and Living Room are complete.

Replace Roof and Tuckpointing, Sunvilla Tower

Eric Easter, Project Manager

This project is substantially complete. There will be additional repairs to the awning.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Demolition work on level 2 is nearing completion. The walls and ceilings have been removed, and HVAC and electrical removal is wrapping up next week. A fully enclosed trash chute has been installed on the NW corner of the building to safely remove demolished materials from Level 2. Ductwork installation and wall layouts will begin on level 2 next week. Abatement work on Level 1 is complete and demolition on level 1 has begun in earnest.

Update Elevators 24, 25, & 26, Hammons House

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The elevator contractor continues to make periodic site visits for verifications.  Submittal reviews continue. The contractor plans to move onsite mid-May.

Renovate Suite 113, Carrington Hall

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

The installation of furniture is substantially complete with minor adjustments forthcoming.  Data installation is scheduled for completion this week. The contractor has completed most of the work and they’re now addressing anticipated punch list items, with painting scheduled this week. The breakroom flooring will be replaced prior to move-in due to damage that occurred during the HVAC start-up process. The punch list review is scheduled for April 27, and the department will move into their space the first week of May.

Drago Hall Renovation, West Plains

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Ceilings and new storefront glass are being installed this week. Plumbing fixtures installations are in progress, and asphalt repairs and patching have been completed. A punch list review is scheduled for May 7. 

Exterior Ledges Repair, Freudenberger and Blair-Shannon House

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Concrete patch and repair work, and painting are in progress on the west wing west side and north side of Freudenberger House. The Contractor continues work at Blair House on the north side, and the west side of Shannon House.  The work will continue into Summer 2026.

Kitchen Lighting & HVAC Upgrades, Blair-Shannon Dining Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Submittal reviews are in progress. Work is anticipated to begin mid-May. The anticipated project completion is mid-July.

Correct Water Infiltration, Strong Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The Contractor plans to mobilize in June.

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