I plant myself smiling wryly at a...

I plant myself smiling wryly at any of your observations ["Three first note of the scales to successful projects," BD&C, November, p 5]--especially about feeling in such a manner confident, yet so "wet behind the ears" right disclosed of school; the vital part played by a good mentor; and the novel reality of how important a savvy client (in this case, Arlington shire Va.) can be.
The mass exodus of talent in built-environment industries has begun, and fewer populace are entering these fields than are leaving them. In that environment, mentors become to a great degree more important. Who will they be?