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 July 18, 2025

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

Mechanical & electrical commissioning is nearing completion. The installation of the auditorium instructor tables is complete, and the seats are scheduled for next week. Final furnishings have been ordered. Furniture installation for the graduate student office is upcoming. For the existing building renovation, mechanical and electrical work continues. Interior wall patching and painting is complete. Ceiling patching and painting have begun. Exterior concrete patching and cleaning are nearing completion. Move-in for the first phase renovation has commenced.

Sidewalk Improvements, Springfield Campus

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

The Job Order Contractor work continues. Sections of sidewalk to be replaced 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 continues throughout the project, cabinets and countertops are installed in the kitchenette and conference room, and carpet installation is in progress in the office suites. Lights, cover plates, and occupancy sensors are installed in the office suites. The HVAC system and thermostats are energized and programmed. Doors and hardware are being installed. Lighting installs are starting in the corridors and lab spaces.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Concrete block installation continues at the northwest stairs, elevator shaft, and south elevation of the building. Unforeseen Craig Hall foundation conditions were discovered while excavating for the addition, consultants are working on solutions. Renovation work has commenced within Craig Hall; demolition underway.

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. Framing on the 4th floor has begun. Drywall is being finished on the first floor.  The drop ceiling is being installed. New exterior windows continue to be installed. Painting will begin next week. Store fronts will be installed later this month.

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 Contractor will finish sealing the capstones this week. The gravel flood coat will begin next week, with additional flood coat being applied after the skylights are installed.

Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

Underslab plumbing and electrical installation continues. The building foundation work is complete while concrete walls continue. Elevator shaft concrete block work has commenced. Foundation waterproofing continues. Installation of the fiber optic pathway from the Monroe Apartments is underway. 

Lighting Improvements, Plaster Stadium

Bethany Henry, Project Manager

The field lights are operational. Programing for the emergency lights and security lights continues. Light levels on the field will be tested next week.

Renovate Chick-Fil-A, Plaster Student Union

Chelsea Beck, Project Manager

Flooring and wall tile work is nearing completion. Equipment will arrive this week. Painting and wall base will commence next week.

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 to the east of the stadium has begun. Footings and rebar for the new concrete sign wall are in place. Installation of new underground conduits for power continues in parking lot 4. New roofing has been installed on the press box roof. Paint and new light installation in the press box is complete. The majority of the new conduits for the broadcasting infrastructure within the stadium have been installed. Installation of new AV wiring in these conduits will begin in the next couple of weeks.

Renovation, Cheek Hall

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Construction in phase 1 areas (basement, east side of first floor, and mezzanine) is underway and will continue until Spring of 2026. Demolition of flooring in the basement and on the mezzanine level is complete. The demolition of flooring on the first floor (under the mezzanine and in the lobby) will be complete. The full demolition of the mezzanine level started this week and demolition below the mezzanine will begin soon. Construction in phase 2 areas (west side of first floor and second floor) will begin in Spring of 2026.

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