Mission

The mission of the University of Massachusetts Building Authority (UMBA) is to serve the University of Massachusetts and each of its five campuses through the planning, financing, design, construction, acquisition, capital maintenance, and replacement of University buildings, infrastructure, and real estate. The Building Authority has a broad mandate to provide facilities for the use by the University and by other entities affiliated or approved by the Trustees of the University.  UMBA will serve the University and its campuses by performing with the highest levels of integrity and professional quality; by promoting accountability and efficiency throughout the capital program; and by tailoring its services to the needs and capabilities of each campus.