Cherise Lakeside

Gābl Media Main Menu My Dashboard Membership Resources All Access Series Courses CE Sessions | LYNES Presents: Going Green Gābl Media EXCHANGE Post + Beam Gābl Events Contact Podcasts Partners Start ARCAT Experts Mark R. LePage Dimitrius Lynch Kari Sebern PE Nakita Reed Jeff Echols Katie Kangas Jessica Rogers NOMA Norgerie Rivas AIA, NCARB, NOMA Elizabeth Raar RA Cherise Lakeside FCSI, SCIP Patrick MacLeamy Karen A.D. Burton Saundra Little Doug Patt Be a Guest Login Logout 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. Podcast Series 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. Featured Content Design and Delivery: Bridging the Gap with Cherise Lakeside Maximizing Urban Density: Creative Solutions in Small Lot Housing Belvedere Castle Restoration: Expert Tips on Solving Moisture and Algae Problems Designing Within Context Streamlining Processes: The Case for Integrating Design, Engineering, and Construction Inside the Serena Williams Building at Nike Campus Connect with Cherise COME BACK SOON! Doug Patt Saundra Little Karen A.D. Burton Patrick MacLeamy Jeff Echols Cherise Lakeside Elizabeth Raar Norgerie Rivas Jessica Rogers Katie Kangas Nakita Reed Kari Sebern Mark R. LePage Dimitrius Lynch SEE MORE EXPERTS Main Menu Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Terms of Service © 2026 Gābl Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. A digital media network for the AEC Industry

Detailed

DETAILED: An original podcast by ARCAT Every building has a story. Along the process of design and construction, incredible stories of conflict and triumph emerge in pursuit of the broad vision for a building. Detailed is a series that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered, and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Join host, Cherise Lakeside, aka CSI Kraken, a Senior Specification Writer at RDH Building Science, as she uncovers lessons learned to help you navigate similar challenges that may arise in your next project. Meet the Host Cherise Lakeside