What's Being Discussed

Approval of minutes from the August 13, 2026 board meeting
An Executive Officer's Report, which may include a closed-door legal consultation
A request for a waiver of continuing education requirements from an architect named David McLean
Reports from board members who attended four national conferences in 2026, covering architecture, engineering, surveying, and landscape architecture
Review of license applications from engineers, architects, surveyors, and landscape architects seeking to practice in Hawaii

Decisions Expected

The board is expected to vote on approving license applications for a large group of engineers and architects, including individuals applying through endorsement (licensed in another state) and through examination
Specific applicants up for individual review include engineers Byron Foster and Kyle R. Van Wyck, and architect Christine Lampert
The board will consider David McLean's request to waive a continuing education renewal requirement for his architect license
The next meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Who Should Pay Attention

Engineers, architects, surveyors, and landscape architects who have applied for a Hawaii license
Licensed professionals concerned about continuing education requirements
Members of the public interested in who is approved to practice these professions in Hawaii

The meeting is open to the public in person in Honolulu or online via Zoom. Written testimony can be emailed to easla@dcca.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours before the meeting.