As George Mason University’s engineering programs expanded, the need for a modern academic facility became urgent, but the state’s multi-step approval process made delivery nearly impossible within the desired timeframe, so the university turned to Edgemoor for a creative solution. 

 

Through an unsolicited public-private partnership proposal —  the first of its kind for a Virginia university — we streamlined the entire process, integrating design, construction, and financing into a single package. The result was a state-of-the-the-art engineering facility delivered years ahead of schedule, enabling George Mason to meet growing demand for high-tech education and research. 

 

This groundbreaking partnership helped establish a model that continues to shape how Virginia delivers complex higher-education facilities today.