PAST WORKSHOPS
Multiple Programs at CONSTRUCT in National Harbor, MD
Date: Wednesday, October 9
Location: CONSTRUCT, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St, Forest Heights, MD 20745
Emerging Professionals Day: 2019 sessions include 'How We Roll at CONSTRUCT', 'Networking at CONSTRUCT', 'Leadership has No Age Requirement' the ever-popular Speed Mentoring, 'Your Personal Brand - Build, Deploy and Win!' and 'Set Yourself Apart'
Product Rep University: 'Discipline Roles & Project Goals: How Do I Fit In?', 'Welcome to the “Vendor” Jungle!', 'Why You Need to Read Division 01 on Your Projects: The Rules of the Game', 'Substitutions and Submittals: Not So Dirty Words', 'Learn from Real Life Lessons and Stories from the Road', and 'Power 90 for Product Reps: Greetings, Meetings & More To Know'
Date: Wednesday, October 9
Location: CONSTRUCT, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St, Forest Heights, MD 20745
Emerging Professionals Day: 2019 sessions include 'How We Roll at CONSTRUCT', 'Networking at CONSTRUCT', 'Leadership has No Age Requirement' the ever-popular Speed Mentoring, 'Your Personal Brand - Build, Deploy and Win!' and 'Set Yourself Apart'
Product Rep University: 'Discipline Roles & Project Goals: How Do I Fit In?', 'Welcome to the “Vendor” Jungle!', 'Why You Need to Read Division 01 on Your Projects: The Rules of the Game', 'Substitutions and Submittals: Not So Dirty Words', 'Learn from Real Life Lessons and Stories from the Road', and 'Power 90 for Product Reps: Greetings, Meetings & More To Know'
"Up Front and Center: Public Speaking in Architecture" at Young Architect Conference in Portland, OR
Date: August 23, 2019
Location: The Redd, 831 SE Salmon St., Portland OR 97214 (Click for directions)
Attendees: 30
Presenter: Cherise Lakeside (Let's Fix Construction co-founder)
Summary: Unless asking the group she was addressing to hand in their trophy money, Cherise readily admits she just didn't do public speaking. But that was then. Barely 7 years ago. Today? She has 150+ public speaking presentations under her belt at local and regional events to national conferences with no slowing in sight.
Date: August 23, 2019
Location: The Redd, 831 SE Salmon St., Portland OR 97214 (Click for directions)
Attendees: 30
Presenter: Cherise Lakeside (Let's Fix Construction co-founder)
Summary: Unless asking the group she was addressing to hand in their trophy money, Cherise readily admits she just didn't do public speaking. But that was then. Barely 7 years ago. Today? She has 150+ public speaking presentations under her belt at local and regional events to national conferences with no slowing in sight.
Multiple Programs at AEC Next in Anaheim, CA
Date: Tuesday and Wednesday, May 21 - 22, 2019
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802
Attendees: 15
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Young Professionals Speed Mentoring: Mentors met with mentees in two-to-one or three-to-one groups so that mentees can learn about their career paths, challenges the mentors have overcome, and advice they have for those just starting out. Sessions are spent with half of the time with mentors asking questions and half of the time answering questions from mentees
Let's Fix Construction Workshop: This interactive AEC problem solving event strives to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams will be given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given AEC problem. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Date: Tuesday and Wednesday, May 21 - 22, 2019
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802
Attendees: 15
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Young Professionals Speed Mentoring: Mentors met with mentees in two-to-one or three-to-one groups so that mentees can learn about their career paths, challenges the mentors have overcome, and advice they have for those just starting out. Sessions are spent with half of the time with mentors asking questions and half of the time answering questions from mentees
Let's Fix Construction Workshop: This interactive AEC problem solving event strives to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams will be given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given AEC problem. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Multiple Programs at CSI Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN
Date: Thursday, November 15th, 2018
Location: Willows Conference Center, 6729 Westfield Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
She’s a Specifier, He’s a Product Rep: Different Roles, Same Goals Workshop: About 40 attendees explored the different perspectives of what product reps do right and wrong before, during and after a sales call, as recognized by an architectural specifier and an experienced rep. Discussion of specifications, sales practices, substitutions, social media, communication techniques and more will take place to improve the architectural sales call for both the specifier and the rep.
Let's Fix Construction Workshop: About 60 attendees were at this interactive AEC problem solving event which strives to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams were given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given AEC problem. Solutions were shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Date: Thursday, November 15th, 2018
Location: Willows Conference Center, 6729 Westfield Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
She’s a Specifier, He’s a Product Rep: Different Roles, Same Goals Workshop: About 40 attendees explored the different perspectives of what product reps do right and wrong before, during and after a sales call, as recognized by an architectural specifier and an experienced rep. Discussion of specifications, sales practices, substitutions, social media, communication techniques and more will take place to improve the architectural sales call for both the specifier and the rep.
Let's Fix Construction Workshop: About 60 attendees were at this interactive AEC problem solving event which strives to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams were given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given AEC problem. Solutions were shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Let's Fix Construction at CSI Cincinnati EduCon in Montgomery, OH
Date: Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
Location: The Original Montgomery Inn, 9440 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, OH 45242 (Click for Map)
Attendees: Approximately 35
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Let's Fix Construction Workshop: This interactive AEC problem solving event strived to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams were given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given AEC problem. Solutions were shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Date: Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
Location: The Original Montgomery Inn, 9440 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, OH 45242 (Click for Map)
Attendees: Approximately 35
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Let's Fix Construction Workshop: This interactive AEC problem solving event strived to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams were given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given AEC problem. Solutions were shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Multiple Programs at CONSTRUCT in Long Beach, CA
Date: Wednesday, October 3 to Friday, October 5, 2018
Location: CONSTRUCT, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Young Professionals Day: Twenty attendees joined Young Professionals Day 2018, which included Introductions and Goals, 'How We Roll at CONSTRUCT', 'Networking Tips', and Speed Mentoring with 20 hand-selected mentors
Let's Fix Construction Workshop: Seventy attendees joined this interactive AEC problem solving event, which strives to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry.
Facing Danger: Public Speaking for Non-Public Speakers: About 50 attendees joined this program where participants discussed common fears when it comes to public speaking and recognized ways to confront and overcome them. Traits were described that make a public speaker stand out and and break down your walls.
Date: Wednesday, October 3 to Friday, October 5, 2018
Location: CONSTRUCT, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Young Professionals Day: Twenty attendees joined Young Professionals Day 2018, which included Introductions and Goals, 'How We Roll at CONSTRUCT', 'Networking Tips', and Speed Mentoring with 20 hand-selected mentors
Let's Fix Construction Workshop: Seventy attendees joined this interactive AEC problem solving event, which strives to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry.
Facing Danger: Public Speaking for Non-Public Speakers: About 50 attendees joined this program where participants discussed common fears when it comes to public speaking and recognized ways to confront and overcome them. Traits were described that make a public speaker stand out and and break down your walls.
Let's Fix Construction PROSOCO Round Table Discussion at AIA Conference 2018 in New York, NY
Date: June 22, 2018
Location: Javits Center, 655 W 34th St., Room 1A18, New York, NY 10001
Attendees: Approximately 15
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Let's Fix Construction Workshop: This interactive AEC problem solving event strived to address some of the concrete construction industry’s biggest problems. Teams were given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given concrete industry problem. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Note: This was a private event held by PROSOCO. Interested in hosting Let's Fix Construction for a workshop or training? Contact us by email.
Date: June 22, 2018
Location: Javits Center, 655 W 34th St., Room 1A18, New York, NY 10001
Attendees: Approximately 15
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Let's Fix Construction Workshop: This interactive AEC problem solving event strived to address some of the concrete construction industry’s biggest problems. Teams were given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given concrete industry problem. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Note: This was a private event held by PROSOCO. Interested in hosting Let's Fix Construction for a workshop or training? Contact us by email.
Let's Fix Construction at CSC Conference 2018 in Edmonton, AB
Date: Thursday, May 24th, 2018
Location: The Westin Hotel, 10135 100 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0N7
Attendees: Approximately 50
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Let's Fix Construction Workshop: This interactive AEC problem solving event strives to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams will be given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given AEC problem. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Date: Thursday, May 24th, 2018
Location: The Westin Hotel, 10135 100 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0N7
Attendees: Approximately 50
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Let's Fix Construction Workshop: This interactive AEC problem solving event strives to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams will be given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given AEC problem. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Communication & Ramifications of Specifications (Part 2) WEBINAR for the FCICA
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018
Location: Online
Attendees: Approximately 20
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: We will be continuing the conversation that was started at the FCICA Annual Convention on March 20th in Biloxi, MI as Cherise, (a spec writer) and Eric (a flooring contractor and product rep) as they identify common issues in the documents, the office and on the jobsite. We will help flooring manufacturers and contractors demystify specifications and recognize contractual roles, responsibilities and requirements.
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018
Location: Online
Attendees: Approximately 20
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: We will be continuing the conversation that was started at the FCICA Annual Convention on March 20th in Biloxi, MI as Cherise, (a spec writer) and Eric (a flooring contractor and product rep) as they identify common issues in the documents, the office and on the jobsite. We will help flooring manufacturers and contractors demystify specifications and recognize contractual roles, responsibilities and requirements.
Multiple Programs at CSI Southwest Region Conference in Las Vegas, NV
Location: South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa, 9777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89183
Attendees: Approximately 80 at Conference
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Empowering Young Professionals: Impromptu roundtable discussion held on working with and empowering young professionals in the workplace
Specs 101: This session explored some of the basic principles of specification organization, language, procedures, general requirements and roles and responsibilities. This session is appropriate for any member of the AEC industry (architect, engineer, contractor, product representative, owner, etc.) who would like a better understanding of specifications and their role in the project delivery process as well as basic procedures to avoid conflicts.
She’s a Specifier, He’s a Product Rep: Different Roles, Same Goals Workshop: This session explored the different perspectives of what product reps do right and wrong before, during and after a sales call, as recognized by an architectural specifier and an experienced rep. Discussion of specifications, sales practices, substitutions, social media, communication techniques and more will take place to improve the architectural sales call for both the specifier and the rep.
Let's Fix Construction Workshop: This interactive AEC problem solving event strives to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams will be given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given AEC problem. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Download a PDF program and schedule of the conference
Location: South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa, 9777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89183
Attendees: Approximately 80 at Conference
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Empowering Young Professionals: Impromptu roundtable discussion held on working with and empowering young professionals in the workplace
Specs 101: This session explored some of the basic principles of specification organization, language, procedures, general requirements and roles and responsibilities. This session is appropriate for any member of the AEC industry (architect, engineer, contractor, product representative, owner, etc.) who would like a better understanding of specifications and their role in the project delivery process as well as basic procedures to avoid conflicts.
She’s a Specifier, He’s a Product Rep: Different Roles, Same Goals Workshop: This session explored the different perspectives of what product reps do right and wrong before, during and after a sales call, as recognized by an architectural specifier and an experienced rep. Discussion of specifications, sales practices, substitutions, social media, communication techniques and more will take place to improve the architectural sales call for both the specifier and the rep.
Let's Fix Construction Workshop: This interactive AEC problem solving event strives to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams will be given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given AEC problem. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Download a PDF program and schedule of the conference
Multiple Programs at CSI South Central Region Conference in Frisco, TX
Date: April 6, 2018
Location: Embassy Suites, 7600 John Q. Hammons Drive, Frisco, TX 75034
Attendees: Approximately 50 at Conference
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Let's Fix Construction Workshop (8:30): This interactive AEC problem solving event strived to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams will be given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given AEC problem. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Social Media & the AEC Industry (1:30): Are you intimidated by social platforms outside of Facebook and Linked? Attendees of this session got a better understanding on the basics of Twitter and Instagram and make your self comfortable in setting up a free account and navigate the sites. Recognize the basics of video and stories utilized in platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube and see examples of how individuals and businesses within AEC are utilizing these platforms.
Protectors of the Future: Empowering and Engaging Tomorrow's Leaders (3:00): Intended for 'young professionals’ 35 and younger, this workshop is geared towards bringing basic knowledge of the project team to architecture / engineering / construction (AEC) professionals just starting their careers.
Date: April 6, 2018
Location: Embassy Suites, 7600 John Q. Hammons Drive, Frisco, TX 75034
Attendees: Approximately 50 at Conference
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Let's Fix Construction Workshop (8:30): This interactive AEC problem solving event strived to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams will be given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given AEC problem. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Social Media & the AEC Industry (1:30): Are you intimidated by social platforms outside of Facebook and Linked? Attendees of this session got a better understanding on the basics of Twitter and Instagram and make your self comfortable in setting up a free account and navigate the sites. Recognize the basics of video and stories utilized in platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube and see examples of how individuals and businesses within AEC are utilizing these platforms.
Protectors of the Future: Empowering and Engaging Tomorrow's Leaders (3:00): Intended for 'young professionals’ 35 and younger, this workshop is geared towards bringing basic knowledge of the project team to architecture / engineering / construction (AEC) professionals just starting their careers.
Communication & Ramifications of Specifications (Part 1) at FCICA Annual Convention in Biloxi, MI
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Location: Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530
Attendees: Approximately 150
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: Did you know that architectural specifications are a Contract? Do you understand the requirements outside of your Division 9 flooring section to which you are bound? Do the flooring manufacturers know how to provide a spec to the Architect that limits risk? Do you know where to look to close the gaps, communicate effectively, minimize your company’s risk and make the overall process more collaborative and efficient? Cherise and Eric identified common issues in the documents, the office and on the jobsite, helping flooring manufacturers and contractors demystify specifications and recognize contractual roles, responsibilities and requirements.
Download a complete convention brochure here.
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Location: Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530
Attendees: Approximately 150
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: Did you know that architectural specifications are a Contract? Do you understand the requirements outside of your Division 9 flooring section to which you are bound? Do the flooring manufacturers know how to provide a spec to the Architect that limits risk? Do you know where to look to close the gaps, communicate effectively, minimize your company’s risk and make the overall process more collaborative and efficient? Cherise and Eric identified common issues in the documents, the office and on the jobsite, helping flooring manufacturers and contractors demystify specifications and recognize contractual roles, responsibilities and requirements.
Download a complete convention brochure here.
Let's Fix Construction PROSOCO Round Table Discussion at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, NV
Date: January 24, 2018
Location: World of Concrete, Las Vegas, NV
Attendees: Approximately 30 (Invitation Only)
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Let's Fix Construction Workshop: This interactive AEC problem solving event strived to address some of the concrete construction industry’s biggest problems. Teams were given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given concrete industry problem. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Note: This was a private event held by PROSOCO. Interested in hosting Let's Fix Construction for a workshop or training? Contact us by email.
Date: January 24, 2018
Location: World of Concrete, Las Vegas, NV
Attendees: Approximately 30 (Invitation Only)
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Let's Fix Construction Workshop: This interactive AEC problem solving event strived to address some of the concrete construction industry’s biggest problems. Teams were given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given concrete industry problem. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Note: This was a private event held by PROSOCO. Interested in hosting Let's Fix Construction for a workshop or training? Contact us by email.
Let's Fix Construction at CSI Atlanta in Atlanta, GA
Date: Monday, November 13th, 2017
Location: Wyndham Atlanta Galleria, 6345 Powers Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, Georgia
Attendees: Approximately 45
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: This interactive AEC problem solving event strived to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams were given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given AEC problem. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Date: Monday, November 13th, 2017
Location: Wyndham Atlanta Galleria, 6345 Powers Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, Georgia
Attendees: Approximately 45
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: This interactive AEC problem solving event strived to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams were given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given AEC problem. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
She’s a Specifier, He’s a Product Rep: Different Roles, Same Goals at CSI Atlanta in Atlanta, GA
Date: Monday, November 13th, 2017
Location: Wyndham Atlanta Galleria, 6345 Powers Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, Georgia
Attendees: Approximately 30
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: This session explored the different perspectives of what product reps do right and wrong before, during and after a sales call, as recognized by an architectural specifier and an experienced rep. Discussion of specifications, sales practices, substitutions, social media, communication techniques and more will take place to improve the architectural sales call for both the specifier and the rep.
Date: Monday, November 13th, 2017
Location: Wyndham Atlanta Galleria, 6345 Powers Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, Georgia
Attendees: Approximately 30
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: This session explored the different perspectives of what product reps do right and wrong before, during and after a sales call, as recognized by an architectural specifier and an experienced rep. Discussion of specifications, sales practices, substitutions, social media, communication techniques and more will take place to improve the architectural sales call for both the specifier and the rep.
Let's Fix Construction at MG2 Architects in McLean, VA
Date: Friday, October 20, 2017
Location: 444 Westpark Drive; Suite 120; McLean, VA 22102
Attendees: Approximately 16, including Principal on staff
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: This private interactive AEC problem solving event strived to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams were given allotted time to generate their own AEC problem and brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Date: Friday, October 20, 2017
Location: 444 Westpark Drive; Suite 120; McLean, VA 22102
Attendees: Approximately 16, including Principal on staff
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: This private interactive AEC problem solving event strived to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams were given allotted time to generate their own AEC problem and brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Let's Fix Construction at DC Metro CSI in Arlington, VA
Date: Thursday, October 19th, 2017
Location: Crystal City Sports Pub, 529 23rd Street South, 2nd Floor, Arlington, VA 22202
Attendees: Approximately 16 from across the industry spectrum
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: This interactive AEC problem solving event strived to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams were given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given AEC problem. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Date: Thursday, October 19th, 2017
Location: Crystal City Sports Pub, 529 23rd Street South, 2nd Floor, Arlington, VA 22202
Attendees: Approximately 16 from across the industry spectrum
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: This interactive AEC problem solving event strived to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams were given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given AEC problem. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Let's Fix Construction at Greater Lehigh Valley CSI in Allentown, PA
Date: Wednesday, October 18th, 2017
Location: Holiday Inn Conference Center Lehigh Valley, PA, 7736 Adrienne Dr, Breinigsville, Pennsylvania
Attendees: Approximately 32 attendees, including numerous Young Professionals and new faces to the Chapter
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: This interactive AEC problem solving event strived to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams were given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given AEC problem. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Date: Wednesday, October 18th, 2017
Location: Holiday Inn Conference Center Lehigh Valley, PA, 7736 Adrienne Dr, Breinigsville, Pennsylvania
Attendees: Approximately 32 attendees, including numerous Young Professionals and new faces to the Chapter
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: This interactive AEC problem solving event strived to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams were given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given AEC problem. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Young Professionals Day at CONSTRUCT in Providence, RI
Date: Wednesday, September 13th, 2017
Location: CONSTRUCT, Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St, Providence, RI 02903
Attendees: Approximately 16 attendees and 16 mentors across the industry spectrum
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders), LeeAnn Slattery, Casey Robb and Damon Hernandez
Workshop: The Young Professionals Day Agenda for 2017 included Introductions and Goals, 'How We Roll at CONSTRUCT', 'Networking Tips', Speed Mentoring, 'Set Yourself Apart', 'Let's Fix Construction: An Interactive Luncheon', 'Tools of the 21st Century Architect' and two additional selected sessions of the attendees choice.
Date: Wednesday, September 13th, 2017
Location: CONSTRUCT, Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St, Providence, RI 02903
Attendees: Approximately 16 attendees and 16 mentors across the industry spectrum
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders), LeeAnn Slattery, Casey Robb and Damon Hernandez
Workshop: The Young Professionals Day Agenda for 2017 included Introductions and Goals, 'How We Roll at CONSTRUCT', 'Networking Tips', Speed Mentoring, 'Set Yourself Apart', 'Let's Fix Construction: An Interactive Luncheon', 'Tools of the 21st Century Architect' and two additional selected sessions of the attendees choice.
Let's Fix Construction at CONSTRUCT in Providence, RI
Date: Wednesday, September 13th, 2017
Location: CONSTRUCT, Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St, Providence, RI 02903
Attendees: Approximately 170 across the industry spectrum
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: This interactive AEC problem solving luncheon strived to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams were given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given AEC problem. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Date: Wednesday, September 13th, 2017
Location: CONSTRUCT, Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St, Providence, RI 02903
Attendees: Approximately 170 across the industry spectrum
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: This interactive AEC problem solving luncheon strived to identify multiple prevalent problems within the industry. Teams were given allotted time to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solution to a given AEC problem. Solutions will be shared publicly with other participants. The intent is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
She’s a Specifier, He’s a Product Rep: Different Roles, Same Goals at CONSTRUCT in Providence, RI
Date: Friday, September 15th, 2017
Location: CONSTRUCT, Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St, Providence, RI 02903
Attendees: Approximately 50 split mainly between specifiers and product represnetatives
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: This session explored the different perspectives of what product reps do right and wrong before, during and after a sales call, as recognized by an architectural specifier and an experienced rep. Discussion of specifications, sales practices, substitutions, social media, communication techniques and more will take place to improve the architectural sales call for both the specifier and the rep.
Date: Friday, September 15th, 2017
Location: CONSTRUCT, Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St, Providence, RI 02903
Attendees: Approximately 50 split mainly between specifiers and product represnetatives
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: This session explored the different perspectives of what product reps do right and wrong before, during and after a sales call, as recognized by an architectural specifier and an experienced rep. Discussion of specifications, sales practices, substitutions, social media, communication techniques and more will take place to improve the architectural sales call for both the specifier and the rep.
Let's Fix Construction at Carleton Hart Architecture
Date: Thursday, July 27, 2017
Location: Carleton Hart Architecture, 830 SW 10th Ave #200, Portland, Oregon
Attendees: Approximately 20 across multiple roles inside the firm
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: This event was a collaborative and interactive approach to issues in the AEC industry. The intent of this session is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different roles inside an architectural firm.
Date: Thursday, July 27, 2017
Location: Carleton Hart Architecture, 830 SW 10th Ave #200, Portland, Oregon
Attendees: Approximately 20 across multiple roles inside the firm
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: This event was a collaborative and interactive approach to issues in the AEC industry. The intent of this session is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different roles inside an architectural firm.
Let's Fix Construction at CSI Portland in Portland, Oregon
Date: Thursday, July 27, 2017
Location: Ankrom Moisan Architects, 38 NW Davis Street, Suite 300, Portland, OR
Attendees: Approximately 20 across multiple disciplines. Heavy traffic made many people not attend.
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: This event was a collaborative and interactive approach to issues in the AEC industry. The intent of this session is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines. Let’s get outside the box!
Date: Thursday, July 27, 2017
Location: Ankrom Moisan Architects, 38 NW Davis Street, Suite 300, Portland, OR
Attendees: Approximately 20 across multiple disciplines. Heavy traffic made many people not attend.
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: This event was a collaborative and interactive approach to issues in the AEC industry. The intent of this session is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines. Let’s get outside the box!
Let's Fix Construction at Willamette Valley CSI in Eugene, Oregon
Date: Friday, July 28, 2017
Location: PIVOT Architecture, Main conference room, 44 W. Broadway, downtown Eugene
Attendees: Approximately 25 across multiple disciplines.
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: This session was an interactive problem-solving event. The class will be divided into “teams.” The organizers will identify a unique problem in architecture, engineering, and construction to each of the teams. A captain will be assigned to each team to ensure all team members participate in the solution.
Each team will have 15 minutes to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward-moving solution to the given problem. At the end of each 15-minute session, each captain will take the floor and have two minutes to present the team’s solution to the room. There will be at least three judges to determine the best forward-thinking solutions for each round.
The intent of this session is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Read a blog summary of the workshop, written by Randy Nishimura, here.
Date: Friday, July 28, 2017
Location: PIVOT Architecture, Main conference room, 44 W. Broadway, downtown Eugene
Attendees: Approximately 25 across multiple disciplines.
Presenters: Cherise Lakeside and Eric D. Lussier (Let's Fix Construction co-founders)
Workshop: This session was an interactive problem-solving event. The class will be divided into “teams.” The organizers will identify a unique problem in architecture, engineering, and construction to each of the teams. A captain will be assigned to each team to ensure all team members participate in the solution.
Each team will have 15 minutes to brainstorm an out-of-the box, collaborative, forward-moving solution to the given problem. At the end of each 15-minute session, each captain will take the floor and have two minutes to present the team’s solution to the room. There will be at least three judges to determine the best forward-thinking solutions for each round.
The intent of this session is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.
Read a blog summary of the workshop, written by Randy Nishimura, here.
Let's Fix Construction at CSI West/Northwest Region Conference in Seattle, Washington
Date: Saturday, May 20, 2017
Location: Sheraton Seattle Hotel, 1400 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Attendees: Approximately 30 across multiple disciplines.
Presenter: Cherise Lakeside (Let's Fix Construction co-founder),
Workshop: This event was part of the 2017 CSI Northwest & West Bi-Region Conference, as hosted by CSI Puget Sound and be a collaborative and interactive approach to issues in the AEC industry
Date: Saturday, May 20, 2017
Location: Sheraton Seattle Hotel, 1400 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Attendees: Approximately 30 across multiple disciplines.
Presenter: Cherise Lakeside (Let's Fix Construction co-founder),
Workshop: This event was part of the 2017 CSI Northwest & West Bi-Region Conference, as hosted by CSI Puget Sound and be a collaborative and interactive approach to issues in the AEC industry