What's Being Discussed

Continuing education waiver requests from two architects (Ronald Nakagawa and Stephen Dong) who are seeking exceptions to the renewal requirement.
Report on a national architects conference held in Minneapolis in June 2026, presented by a board member who attended.
Guidance document for engineering license applicants on how to properly document work experience when applying for a Professional Engineer license.
Rules around keeping an active license after retirement, especially for architects and their continuing education obligations.
Update on the NCEES "Island Initiative", a national effort to strengthen the career pipeline for engineers and surveyors in Hawaii.
Individual license applications for several engineers and one architect will be reviewed, including applications from Bryant Charlo, Byron Foster, Young Kim, Hector Mena, Michael Panethiere, and Thomas Zakrzewski.
Ratification of recently approved licenses for dozens of engineers across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical fields.

Decisions Expected

Votes on continuing education waivers for two architects.
Election of board officers as required by state law.
Approval of minutes from the April and June 2026 meetings.
Possible approval or denial of individual license applications for engineers and an architect.
Possible formation of a working group (Permitted Interaction Group) to revise engineering licensure rules.

Who Should Pay Attention

Licensed engineers, architects, surveyors, and landscape architects in Hawaii, especially those nearing retirement or due for license renewal.
Individuals who have applied for a professional license and are awaiting board review.
Anyone interested in changes to Hawaii's professional licensing rules for engineers.