Schrenk Hall East Renovation

Executive Summary Project Goals

Project Drivers & Goals

The Schrenk East Renovation is the final step in the renewal Master Plan for the Schrenk complex. The primary project driver is to improve and increase research laboratory space to support the growth of both the Biological Sciences and Chemistry Departments at Missouri S&T, while improving teaching labs, office space, and the overall facility condition of an aging facility on campus. These improvements and the resulting growth in enrollment and retention will contribute to the University’s 2030 North Star Goals: Attain Carnegie R1 Classification, Grow enrollment to 12,000 students, and Achieve a Top 100 Ranking.

Project Goals

  • Determine the Highest and Best Use of Schrenk East in context with current and future Biological Sciences and Chemistry buildings.
  • Elevate and Reflect an R-1 University.
  • Enhance the interdisciplinary collaboration between Biological Sciences and Chemistry Departments.
  • Aspire to capture the essence of sustainability within reason.
  • Flexible to adapt to future growth and support of faculty at a high level.

Project Schedule and Budget

Project Schedule


A summary of the proposed project schedule is outlined below. A detailed project schedule is included
in Chapter 05 of this document.

  • Board of Curators Approval September, 2023
  • Schematic Design Documents Complete December, 2023
  • Design Development Documents Complete April, 2024
  • Guaranteed Maximum Price Approval September, 2024
  • 100% Construction Documents Complete October, 2024
  • Phase 1A Complete November, 2025
  • Phase 1B Complete November, 2026
  • Phase 2 Complete (could be concurrent with 1B) October, 2027
  • Occupy (contingent on phasing strategy) December, 2026 or 2027


Project Budget


The project will be delivered using a construction manager at risk (CMAR) delivery process. The total
construction cost assessed for the project is $31,600,000. At the time of this report, Phase 1A and 1B
has been established at $23,028,10. The detailed project opinion of cost is included in Chapter 05 of this
document.

Schrenk Hall
Schrenk Hall East
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View of Schrenk Hall from the East

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Auditorium View

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Lobby View

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View of Schrenk Hall from the South

Schrenk Hall

Project Schedule


A summary of the proposed project schedule is outlined below. A detailed project schedule is included
in Chapter 05 of this document.

  • Board of Curators Approval September, 2023
  • Schematic Design Documents Complete December, 2023
  • Design Development Documents Complete April, 2024
  • Guaranteed Maximum Price Approval September, 2024
  • 100% Construction Documents Complete October, 2024
  • Phase 1A Complete November, 2025
  • Phase 1B Complete November, 2026
  • Phase 2 Complete (could be concurrent with 1B) October, 2027
  • Occupy (contingent on phasing strategy) December, 2026 or 2027


Project Budget


The project will be delivered using a construction manager at risk (CMAR) delivery process. The total
construction cost assessed for the project is $31,600,000. At the time of this report, Phase 1A and 1B
has been established at $23,028,10. The detailed project opinion of cost is included in Chapter 05 of this
document.