Bureau of State Office Buildings

The Bureau of State Office Buildings is here to serve you through its management of important building resources including:the State House, John W. McCormack, Charles F. Hurley and Erich Lindemann buildings. Three other buildings are found elsewhere in the Commonwealth: Springfield Office Building; Pittsfield Office Building and the Allen Russell House (currently on the National Register of Historic Places and unoccupied due to the need for renovations).
BSBs charter and mission is described in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 8. It is the specific responsibility of the Bureau to provide a safe, secure workplace/visitor destination for both employees and customers ensuring that all users of Bureau facilities have a pleasant secure, safe and healthy environment. The Bureau continues to efficiently maintain and manage State assets within budget, recognizing that they function as places of business, museums of art and history, and sites for public congregation.
Seven buildings are officially included in the domain of BSB four of which are located in the Government Center Complex in Boston: The Bureau is organized around eight functional areas: Administration, Finance; Planning & Engineering; Security, Safety & Parking; Building Operations; ADA Compliance; Event Planning and the Arts Commission.
We are here to serve you. Please call us and let us know how we can assist you.

Cordially,
Superintendent,
John Billera

BSB Operations oversees the operation of State Office Buildings under BSB management: monitors performance of and manages private contractors for cleaning, mechanical maintenance, grounds, pest control and life safety systems.

If you are interested in scheduling an event in the public space of the Massachusetts State House you have come to the right place. This section will introduce you to our Events Department and how to go about scheduling an event or art exhibit.

The BSB Security Department ensures a safe and secure environment for visitors, state building customers, and employees. The Security Department establishes and implements security and safety policies and procedures, provides for emergency response planning, manages contracts for security services and equipment maintenance and repair, provides Photo ID/Access Cards for employees working in Bureau facilities, maintains strict key control, and manages employee parking operations. The best way to contact the BSB Security Department regarding security, safety, or employee parking issues is via the following e-mail BSB Security

This is the go-to person within the Executive Branch Entity to answer disability related questions from staff and citizens with whom the Executive Branch Entity interacts. In order to do this job effectively the person designated as the ADA/504 Coordinator must have knowledge of state and federal disability laws.

The Mission of the Art Commission is to preserve, restore, and interpret the Massachusetts State House Art Collection, review and approve plans for new acquisitions, and foster appreciation for the people and organizations that have made lasting contributions to the Commonwealth and Nation.