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 February 21, 2025

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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall

Laura Derrick, Project Manager

Mechanical & electrical finish work continues on all levels. The permanent transformer has been delivered. The outage for installation has been postponed until warmer weather. Gypsum board installation and finishing continues on all levels. Final painting continues on all levels. Guardrails installation continues. Interior Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete work is nearing complete. Interior door/hardware installation continues. Curtain wall installation is complete. Soffit installation has been delayed by the weather. Roofing for the new addition and auditorium is nearly complete. Exterior hardscaping continues while being delayed by the weather. Lab casework installation is nearing completion. Cabling continues on all levels. CRPM work continues. Mechanical and electrical rough-in continues. For the existing building renovation, mechanical & electrical rough-in continues. Plumbing and hydronic piping continues. Wall patching has begun.

Addition & Renovation, Kemper Hall

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

Miscellaneous work continues in preparation for the punch list walkthrough at the end of February. Supply chain issues have delayed some product installations. Landscaping is scheduled for early spring.

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. Schedule being issued.

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. The initial punch list review of the former concession stands has occurred with minor touch-ups required. At the racquetball court, work continues at the new doorway and ramp.

Refurbish and Renovate Main Elevator, Carrington Hall

Eric Easter, Project Manager

Final inspection and a punch list review occurred last week. Elevator is operational. There are a few punch list items to be completed.

Replace Roof, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

Eric Easter, Project Manager

The new roof has been installed. Other areas that have coatings being installed, have been delayed due to the cold weather. This will resume when the weather is above 50 degrees. The parapet cap is being installed.

Renovate Classrooms and Hallways, Greenwood Laboratory School

Chelsea Beck, Project Manager

Work in the hallways is nearly complete. Ceiling work is complete. Demolition is complete and drywall work has begun in the next classroom.

Renovation of Room 105, Meyer Library

Adam Shuler, Project Manager

Painting is underway and will be complete this week. The new wall framing, drywall, and electrical rough-in is complete. The existing carpet has been removed, and new carpet will be installed starting this week. The new interior storefront windows are being installed and nearly complete.

Third Floor Buildout, Jordan Valley Innovation Center

Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager

The Contractor has begun demolition of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing items. Material deliveries are arriving onsite, and then metal framing will begin.

Turf Replacement, Plaster Stadium

Bethany Henry, Project Manager

This project has been awarded. Submittals for the project are in progress.

Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex

Michael Mardis, Project Manager

There have been delays this week due to the weather. The tunnel remains closed, and the Grand Street crosswalk is open. The job site trailer arrived this week. Structural scaffolding installation around the Grand Street elevator building is complete. Networking and Telecommunications equipment is being installed in the elevator building electrical room. The electrical to the elevator building has been completed. All utilities feeding the Art Annex have been disconnected except electrical. Site camera installation is complete. The concrete pour for the new sidewalk on the east side of Craig Hall is delayed due to grading issues, options being discussed. The Art Annex demolition will tentatively begin next week.