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 18, 2025

A printable version of our Weekly Project Updates is available.

Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

The punch list review for the link to the new addition and the auditorium is scheduled for mid-May. Mechanical & electrical commissioning continues. The architectural punch list continues as mechanical systems are not operational. Interior door and hardware installation is complete. Exterior soffit rework is complete. Exterior hardscaping is nearing completion. Planting is nearing completion. Site accessories installation has commenced. The punch list review for the building exterior and landscaping is complete. MSU Telecommunications cabling continues on all Levels. CRPM work has commenced. Ceiling work is complete. For the existing building renovation, mechanical and electrical work continues. Plumbing and hydronic piping is complete. Interior wall patching has commenced. Exterior concrete patching and cleaning continues.

Addition & Renovation, Kemper Hall

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

The Contractor is working through punch list items. Landscaping work is in progress. Furniture installation has begun. Epoxy terrazzo floors have been added to the project and the installation should begin soon.

Sidewalk Improvements, Springfield Campus

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

The Job Order Contractor has submitted their work plan for review.

Renovate Locker Room, Hammons Student Center

Tanya Garretson, Project Manager

The new locker room and weight room are complete. The four new lobby storage areas are substantially complete.  

Replace Roof, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The new roof has been installed. All roofs have been coated. There are some minor punch list items to be completed next week.

Renovate Classrooms and Hallways, Greenwood Laboratory School

Chelsea Beck, Project Manager

Work in the hallways is nearly complete. Wrapping up the current classroom renovation. The Contractor will begin work in the next classroom next week.

Third Floor Buildout, Jordan Valley Innovation Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Plumbing work continues above the ceiling on the 2nd floor for piping runs. Electrical overhead lines and lighting layout are progressing. HVAC spiral ductwork installation continues, and work on the installation for the VAV in the 2nd floor IT closet has begun.

Turf Replacement, Plaster Stadium

Bethany Henry, Project Manager

Construction is underway. The old turf has been removed. Underlayment installation will begin next, and new turf will be delivered.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Pier drilling is wrapping up. Concrete grade beam work will begin next week. The remaining piers are being poured this week. The Contractor poured another small concrete mockup wall to capture additional details, next step is wall framing. Craig Hall asbestos abatement and demolition will begin mid-May.

Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The Contractor is nearing completion of the demolition of the walls and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.  Work continues to remove the sounds booth and clear additional abandoned piping from the ceilings.

Replace Skylights, Plaster Student Union

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Skylights have been ordered, and a delivery date is not yet established.  Roofing and skylight work is to be completed simultaneously, with an anticipated start date to occur after spring commencement.

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Site excavation continues. Five feet of unsuitable soil must be removed at the building footprint. Underground electrical work has commenced. City Utilities has set up a temporary transformer for site power. The Contractor is preparing for underground chilled water work to start the beginning of May.  

Lighting Improvements, Plaster Stadium

Bethany Henry, Project Manager

Submittals for the project are in progress. Construction is anticipated to begin May 12.

 Printable weekly updates