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Missouri State University Debuts Construction Education Center

  • By Matt Jones
  • 10/23/25

Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo., recently opened a new 10,000-square-foot addition and renovation to support the School of Construction, Design, and Project Management, according to university news. The Construction Education Success Center, built onto the existing Kemper Hall, provides academic space for the school’s construction managers and cost $9.6 million. Funding came through the MoExcels Workforce Initiative and private donations.

“This center positions Missouri State as a leader in preparing the next generation of construction professionals,” said Dr. David Meinert, College of Business Dean. “We’re committed to equipping our students with the skills employers need while driving regional economic growth.”

The space features a 3,200-square-foot, high-bay training lab with an almost 30-foot ceiling for student experience with construction activities like crane safety and aerial lift training, university news reports. It will also feature a construction management computing lab, a surveying technology lab, a rooftop terrace and study lounge, and three collaborative spaces.

“I’m most excited about the new opportunities this space will give us to build our industry and community partnerships,” said Dr. Richard Gebken, School Director.

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Matt Jones is senior editor of Spaces4Learning. He can be reached at [email protected].

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