Cherise Lakeside FCSI, SCIP
An AEC professional with over 30 years of comprehensive industry experience, Cherise Lakeside brings unparalleled expertise in specifications, business management, and contract administration. Affectionately known as the “CSI Kraken,” she continuously inspires practitioners by bridging the persistent gap between architectural design and technical execution.
Cherise leads the charge in improving project coordination and communication across all architectural disciplines. As a dedicated CSI Fellow and educator, she has mentored over a thousand students through the CSI CDT certification program, fiercely advocating for young professional development and sharing vital lessons learned.
The insightful host behind the ARCAT podcast DETAILED, Cherise shares engaging stories of project challenges and triumphs.
She uses this unique platform to bypass marketing hyperbole, extracting raw, honest insights from industry guests to help professionals mitigate risk.
Her critical work as a Senior Specification Writer at RDH Building Science Inc. demonstrates her deep commitment to technical rigor, high-quality execution, and practical problem-solving on complex building sites.
Cherise’s journey from leading local CSI chapters to conducting hundreds of educational speaking events showcases her dedication to the industry. She continually leverages her empathic curiosity to transform intricate technical hurdles into high-value educational resources for everyone.
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Cherise Lakeside is a Master of Specifications, Empowering AEC Professionals Through Technical Storytelling.
By producing authentic podcast content focused on conflict and triumph, Cherise believes we can enhance project collaboration and build a technically sound, communicative industry together.
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