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Brian Dugan

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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."

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PARTNER,
EDGEMOOR INFRASTRUCTURE & REAL ESTATE

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We couldn't have done this without Brian"
-Calvin Ball, Howard County Executive

Read the Howard County Courthouse Case Study

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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.

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SNAPSHOT

12+ years with Edgemoor

20+ years in real estate development

Areas of Expertise

  • Project finance and development strategy

  • Alternative delivery and procurement

  • Complex deal structuring

  • Stakeholder and political alignment

  • Early feasibility and program leadership

  • Operations planning and long-term performance

Sectors

  • Civic Centers

  • Schools

  • 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.

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TRACK RECORD

  $1.5B  
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS

 500K SF 
CIVIC & INSTITIONAL FACILITIES

 20+ YRS  COMPLEX CIVIL DEVELOPMENT

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The Work

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.

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Every project starts with a community need and ends long past the ribbon-cutting”

Brian's Journey

1999

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CARLSBAD DESALINATION PROJECT
Helps develop the $1B Carlsbad Seawater Desalination Plant, a landmark public-private partnership

2013

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UNIVERSITY OF VIGINIA

Brian earns his B.S. in Finance & Marketing

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JOINS EDGEMOOR

Bringing experience in complex financing and alternative delivery to public infrastructure projects.

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ARTICLES, INSIGHTS & MORE

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Helping cities move critical infrastructure forward through innovative partnerships and long-term stewardship"

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Approaches to Financing

A public-private partnership (P3) or turnkey project delivery approach allows for tailored financing solutions...

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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...

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INSIGHT

Edgemoor Takes P3 Award

Edgemoor Recognized for Industry Leadership and Sustainable Development at Annual P3 Awards

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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...

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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 ...

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CASE STUDY

Howard County Courthouse

Howard County’s 175-year-old courthouse no longer met modern requirements for space, security, technology, or operations...

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Approach

START WITH PEOPLE

Clarity comes from understanding the people, priorities, and constraints at the table. That foundation guides every decision that follows.

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  • Senior presence from day one

  • Translation of complexity into clarity

  • From start through operations

  • Relationship-first project delivery

  • Steady hand in complex financing

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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.

BRIAN IN ACTION

There every step of the way.

Featured Projects

HOWARD COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE

Brian led the Howard County Courthouse from early strategy through delivery, helping structure one of the nation’s first availability-payment courthouse P3s outside California. The project was delivered on time and on budget and now serves as a modern, high-performing anchor for the County’s justice system.

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We couldn't have done this without Brian"
-Calvin Ball, Howard County Executive

GARDEN GROVE
REVITALIZATION PROJECT

Brian helped lead Garden Grove’s Civic Center revitalization, aligning public safety, civic space, and delivery strategy to move a complex municipal project forward with clarity and fiscal discipline.

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A much-needed reinvigoration of the city’s civic core."
-Steve Jones, Former Mayor of Garden Grove

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Awards & Recognition

Brian has played a key role in many of Edgemoor’s nationally recognized civic partnerships and award-winning projects.​

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"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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Brian has played a key role in many of Edgemoor’s nationally recognized civic partnerships and award-winning projects.​

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FEATURED PROJECTS

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CASE STUDIES

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