Edward is the founder and chief construction manager of NugentCM LLC, which he leads with over 40 years of general contracting and construction management experience. Edward’s focus over the past fifteen years has been developing and practicing sustainable construction methodologies. He is a PHIUS Certified Passive House Builder and a LEED AP and has completed certified projects using both green rating systems.

Earlier in his career, Edward was in-house construction manager for luxury good company Frette where he oversaw the design and construction of ten new stores throughout the US (Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills; South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA; Vail, CO; Chicago; among others), while simultaneously leading the design and build-out of new showrooms and offices in Midtown Manhattan. Prior to that he was a framer and site superintendent for several residential developments in Westchester County and a finish carpenter performing historic restoration to facilities such as Union Theological Seminary and the US Military Academy at West Point. He maintains a workshop that crafts custom furniture and fixtures upon commission.  

Edward is one of the founding members of the Hudson Valley Passive House Alliance and is a board member of the Center for Sustainable Development. He supports his local community as a member of the Town of Highlands Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee and as a founding member and former President of the Friends of Mine Dock Park. Edward was recently honored for serving as a Riverkeeper volunteer hosting the annual Riverkeeper Sweep clean up at Mine Dock Park for each of the 11 years the event has taken place.