EDGEMOOR PARTNER
Brian Dugan
Our Nation's public facilities and infrastructure are deteriorating and chronically underfunded.
I'm proud to be part of a talented team that works hard to innovatively address these challenges, pioneering cutting-edge public-private partnership solutions to develop lasting projects for our clients."
For Brian, every project starts with people.
Long before the Howard County Courthouse broke ground, Brian spent time inside the existing courtroom—observing how judges, staff, attorneys, and the public actually used the space. Those early insights shaped the project from the very beginning.
As the courthouse moved through design, financing, construction, and delivery, Brian remained involved at every stage—ensuring that real user needs stayed central to every decision.
The result was a courthouse delivered on time and on budget, designed to serve its community effectively from day one and for decades to come.
That is Concept Through Impact in action.
About
As a Partner and leading member of Edgemoor’s two-time P3 Developer of the Year team, Brian brings clarity and long-range perspective to projects that shape civic life for generations.
Brian leads complex civic and institutional development projects from concept through impact— work that takes years, sometimes a decade, to complete—creating environments where people and organizations can truly thrive, he provides steady leadership every step of the way.
SNAPSHOT
12+ years with Edgemoor
20+ years in real estate development
Areas of Expertise
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Project finance and development strategy
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Alternative delivery and procurement
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Complex deal structuring
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Stakeholder and political alignment
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Early feasibility and program leadership
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Operations planning and long-term performance
Sectors
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Civic Centers
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Schools
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Residential
Outside of Work
Dad of three · Youth basketball coach · Outdoors enthusiast · Foodie
IN A FEW PHOTOS
"In a Few Photos" captures Brian's personal and professional highlights, and how they intersect and inspire him each day.
In a Few Numbers
$1.5B
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS
500K SF
CIVIC & INSTITIONAL FACILITIES
20+ YRS COMPLEX CIVIL DEVELOPMENT
Brian's Library
ARTICLES, INSIGHTS & MORE
Helping cities move critical infrastructure forward through innovative partnerships and long-term stewardship"
ARTICLE
Approaches to Financing
A public-private partnership (P3) or turnkey project delivery approach allows for tailored financing solutions...
ARTICLE
Turnkey Delivery: What Is It and Why Use It?
Turnkey delivery typically means the development and delivery of a facility ready-for-use by the occupants...
INSIGHT
Edgemoor Takes P3 Award
Edgemoor Recognized for Industry Leadership and Sustainable Development at Annual P3 Awards
CASE STUDY
Garden Grove Civic Center
Garden Grove’s Civic Center no longer met the operational or public-facing needs of the city. Public safety facilities required modernization...
ARTICLE
Most Civic Projects Are Won or Lost Before Design Begins
Most civic projects don’t fail because of bad design. They struggle because the work that should happen ...
CASE STUDY
Howard County Courthouse
Howard County’s 175-year-old courthouse no longer met modern requirements for space, security, technology, or operations...
START WITH PEOPLE
Clarity comes from understanding the people, priorities, and constraints at the table. That foundation guides every decision that follows.
Every project starts with one question: What is the clearest, most responsible path forward for this community?”
My P3 Framework
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Senior presence from day one
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Translation of complexity into clarity
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From start through operations
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Relationship-first project delivery
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Steady hand in complex financing
BRIAN IN ACTION
There every step of the way.
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Start with Understanding
Gain clarity on the needs, priorities, and constraints.
Clarify the Path Forward
Financial, operational, and strategic.
Align the Team
Architects, agencies, advisors, and stakeholders.
Guide Delivery
Remove barriers and maintain momentum.
Support Long-Term Impact
Ensure the facility serves for decades.
Approach
Howard County Circuit Courthouse
Brian helped shape the financial and development strategy that enabled Long Beach to deliver a new city hall, library & park without raising taxes.
We couldn't have done this without Brian"
-Civic Leader
COST: N/A
SQUARE FEET: 237,000
SUSTAINABILITY: LEED GOLD
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Project Finance, Development Strategy, Alternative Delivery, Complex Deal Structuring
PROJECT GALLERY
Featured Projects
HOWARD COUNTY CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE
GARDEN GROVE
Garden Grove
Brian crafted financial structures supporting the university’s long-term vision for research, academic space, and student housing.
We couldn't have done this without Brian"
-Civic Leader
COST: N/A
SQUARE FEET: 103,000
SUSTAINABILITY: LEED SILVER
(anticipated)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Project Finance, Development Strategy, Alternative Delivery, Complex Deal Structuring
PROJECT GALLERY
Awards & Recognition
Brian has played a key role in many of Edgemoor’s nationally recognized civic partnerships and award-winning projects.
"Brian's financial rigor and calm leadership were exactly what we needed during a period of uncertainty."
Bill A. McGown
University of Kansas CFO
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