CTBUH Mentorship Program

The CTBUH Mentorship Program connects emerging professionals with seasoned industry leaders to foster career growth, build professional skills, and exchange valuable insights. This voluntary partnership is guided by clear goals and objectives to ensure a meaningful and productive experience for both mentors and mentees.

The CTBUH Mentoring Program is available exclusively to members. Not a member? Contact [email protected] to learn more and join today.

Who are our mentors?

CTBUH mentors are respected professionals with 20+ years of industry experience who serve as positive role models and trusted guides. They are passionate about supporting the next generation of leaders and are committed to meaningful, two-way mentorship. An ideal mentor:

- Shares personal experiences and lessons learned to inspire growth
- Communicates with empathy, honesty, and openness to new perspectives
- Listens actively, asks thoughtful questions, and offers constructive feedback
- Is available to provide consistent support, guidance, and encouragement

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What our mentors say:

"Aspiring and talented individuals require dedicated guidance and support to maintain focus, motivation, and unwavering determination to succeed. In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Built Environment, continual upskilling and development are of paramount importance. These mentoring programs can play a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of leaders of the built environment who not only excel but also make a meaningful impact in finding innovative solutions and making the construction/ real estate industry better.” - Nic Di Santo, Turner & Townsend alinea (Mentor, 2023)

"Mentoring is a strange process as there are no rules. The intent is to gently push the mentee in a direction that provides unknown information and opens doors to further information, that can be used in their daily tasks. There is no better satisfaction than seeing a mentee open up and smile when they say ‘okay I get it now’." - Peter Simmonds, PhD, Fellow Life Member ASHRAE, FIBSA (Mentor, 2023)

Who are our mentees?

CTBUH mentees are emerging professionals—typically with fewer than 10 years of experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry—who are eager to grow, learn from experience, and build meaningful professional relationships. An ideal mentee:

- Asks thoughtful questions and clearly communicates the type of support they need
- Is open to receiving constructive feedback and learning from it
- Takes initiative in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and following up

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What our mentees say:

"Participating in this program has been an immense pleasure for our team. It has provided us with a unique platform to expand our knowledge, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and grow both personally and professionally. We are genuinely grateful for this opportunity and extend our heartfelt thanks to you and the entire mentoring program team. As we conclude this year's program, we eagerly anticipate the prospect of participating again next year." - Frank Geng (Mentee, 2023)

"Despite the vast difference from my daily work in steel structural research, delving into the world of net-zero tall buildings through this CTBUH mentoring program has been an enlightening experience. Not only did it broaden my understanding of sustainable architecture, but the friendly and clear manner in which my mentor explained every aspect made it an enjoyable journey of learning and growth." - Omer Anwaar (Mentee, 2023)

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Guided by a Mentoring Framework

The mission of the CTBUH Global Future Leaders Committee is to share knowledge, experience, and skills with the next generation of leaders within the CTBUH network to help improve connections, cross-industry communication, and performance.

To help guide participants through a structured and meaningful experience, the CTBUH Mentorship Program follows a suggested timeline. This framework outlines key milestones—from your first meeting to program wrap-up—ensuring that both mentors and mentees stay aligned, focused, and on track for success throughout the journey.

Remember, goals can evolve—be open to adjusting them, and share feedback regularly to keep the relationship strong and beneficial for both parties.

Preparing for your mentorship journey

Ongoing sessions & communication

Wrap-up and reporting

Your first mentoring session is a chance to get to know one another, establish mutual expectations, and begin building a foundation of trust. Conversations can be broad and exploratory—confidentiality is essential to fostering an open and honest relationship.

To support a productive start, mentees will receive a pre-session worksheet to help identify key discussion topics and goals in advance.

Schedule regular sessions. We recommend monthly meetings. At the conclusion of your first session, set clear goals using the program-provided goal-setting template as a guide.

Mentee-led coordination. Mentees are responsible for arranging and confirming each meeting.

Stay intentional. To encourage meaningful dialogue, use the meeting notes template during each session and share the notes with your mentor afterward.

At the end of the program, mentees will complete a brief final report using the provided template to summarize the experience and outcomes.

We also encourage mentorship pairs to meet at the CTBUH 2025 International Conference, "From the Ground Up: Tall Buildings and City-Making," is 6-9 October 2025, in Toronto.