California Architects Board
@caarchitectsboard.bsky.social
The California Architects Board protects consumers by establishing standards for professional qualifications, ensuring competence through examinations, setting practice standards, and enforcing the Architects Practice Act.
https://www.cab.ca.gov/
https://www.cab.ca.gov/
📢Beginning January 2027, the Board will begin authorizing the use of the title “Architect in Training” (AIT).
⬇️Candidates interested in use of the AIT title are encouraged to complete the brief survey at the link below. Thank you for your input!
📋https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DBX8GBM
⬇️Candidates interested in use of the AIT title are encouraged to complete the brief survey at the link below. Thank you for your input!
📋https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DBX8GBM
February 12, 2026 at 10:37 PM
📢Beginning January 2027, the Board will begin authorizing the use of the title “Architect in Training” (AIT).
⬇️Candidates interested in use of the AIT title are encouraged to complete the brief survey at the link below. Thank you for your input!
📋https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DBX8GBM
⬇️Candidates interested in use of the AIT title are encouraged to complete the brief survey at the link below. Thank you for your input!
📋https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DBX8GBM
📢The Communications Committee Meeting will be meeting February 19, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. via Webex.
⬇️Members of the public may access the meeting via the Webex link found in the agenda.
🔗Agenda: www.cab.ca.gov/docs/meeting...
⬇️Members of the public may access the meeting via the Webex link found in the agenda.
🔗Agenda: www.cab.ca.gov/docs/meeting...
February 6, 2026 at 7:29 PM
📢The Communications Committee Meeting will be meeting February 19, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. via Webex.
⬇️Members of the public may access the meeting via the Webex link found in the agenda.
🔗Agenda: www.cab.ca.gov/docs/meeting...
⬇️Members of the public may access the meeting via the Webex link found in the agenda.
🔗Agenda: www.cab.ca.gov/docs/meeting...
✍️A Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action has been posted to the Board’s website.
📘California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Division 2, Article 2, section 111 (Review of Applications).
🔗For more information visit: cab.ca.gov/resrcs/laws_...
📘California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Division 2, Article 2, section 111 (Review of Applications).
🔗For more information visit: cab.ca.gov/resrcs/laws_...
February 5, 2026 at 7:57 PM
✍️A Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action has been posted to the Board’s website.
📘California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Division 2, Article 2, section 111 (Review of Applications).
🔗For more information visit: cab.ca.gov/resrcs/laws_...
📘California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Division 2, Article 2, section 111 (Review of Applications).
🔗For more information visit: cab.ca.gov/resrcs/laws_...
📢 New Video Alert!
The California Architects Board is here to help you avoid the most common mistakes California architects make.
✅ Watch the video for tips to keep your projects and applications on track.
🎥 lnkd.in/gbJ4q_3F
Stay informed. Stay compliant. Stay successful!
#Architect#ProfessionalTips
The California Architects Board is here to help you avoid the most common mistakes California architects make.
✅ Watch the video for tips to keep your projects and applications on track.
🎥 lnkd.in/gbJ4q_3F
Stay informed. Stay compliant. Stay successful!
#Architect#ProfessionalTips
Avoiding Common Mistakes: A Guide for Architects
YouTube video by California Department of Consumer Affairs
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January 5, 2026 at 6:38 PM
📢 New Video Alert!
The California Architects Board is here to help you avoid the most common mistakes California architects make.
✅ Watch the video for tips to keep your projects and applications on track.
🎥 lnkd.in/gbJ4q_3F
Stay informed. Stay compliant. Stay successful!
#Architect#ProfessionalTips
The California Architects Board is here to help you avoid the most common mistakes California architects make.
✅ Watch the video for tips to keep your projects and applications on track.
🎥 lnkd.in/gbJ4q_3F
Stay informed. Stay compliant. Stay successful!
#Architect#ProfessionalTips
Effective Jan 1, 2026:
The Business Entity Report Form (BERF) now includes an option to notify the Board if you have management control of services provided through the reported business entity.
The Business Entity Report Form (BERF) now includes an option to notify the Board if you have management control of services provided through the reported business entity.
December 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Effective Jan 1, 2026:
The Business Entity Report Form (BERF) now includes an option to notify the Board if you have management control of services provided through the reported business entity.
The Business Entity Report Form (BERF) now includes an option to notify the Board if you have management control of services provided through the reported business entity.
🚨Alert for Design Professionals & Project Teams🚨
DSA Form 103-25 updated for 2025 CBC!
🗓Mandatory use starts Jan 1, 2026 for projects requiring special inspection/tests (or earlier per BU 25-02).
📄Form access: www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Forms#se...
#CaliforniaBuildingCode #DSA #DesignProfessionals
DSA Form 103-25 updated for 2025 CBC!
🗓Mandatory use starts Jan 1, 2026 for projects requiring special inspection/tests (or earlier per BU 25-02).
📄Form access: www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Forms#se...
#CaliforniaBuildingCode #DSA #DesignProfessionals
December 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
🚨Alert for Design Professionals & Project Teams🚨
DSA Form 103-25 updated for 2025 CBC!
🗓Mandatory use starts Jan 1, 2026 for projects requiring special inspection/tests (or earlier per BU 25-02).
📄Form access: www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Forms#se...
#CaliforniaBuildingCode #DSA #DesignProfessionals
DSA Form 103-25 updated for 2025 CBC!
🗓Mandatory use starts Jan 1, 2026 for projects requiring special inspection/tests (or earlier per BU 25-02).
📄Form access: www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Forms#se...
#CaliforniaBuildingCode #DSA #DesignProfessionals
📅 Architects born in November — your license expires Nov 30, 2025, which is Thanksgiving weekend!
🦃 Our office is closed Nov 27–28 for Thanksgiving.
✅ Renew 24/7 via Connect
💡 First time using Connect? Renew early in case you need help!
#CAB #ArchitectLicense #LicenseRenewal #CaliforniaArchitects
🦃 Our office is closed Nov 27–28 for Thanksgiving.
✅ Renew 24/7 via Connect
💡 First time using Connect? Renew early in case you need help!
#CAB #ArchitectLicense #LicenseRenewal #CaliforniaArchitects
November 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
📅 Architects born in November — your license expires Nov 30, 2025, which is Thanksgiving weekend!
🦃 Our office is closed Nov 27–28 for Thanksgiving.
✅ Renew 24/7 via Connect
💡 First time using Connect? Renew early in case you need help!
#CAB #ArchitectLicense #LicenseRenewal #CaliforniaArchitects
🦃 Our office is closed Nov 27–28 for Thanksgiving.
✅ Renew 24/7 via Connect
💡 First time using Connect? Renew early in case you need help!
#CAB #ArchitectLicense #LicenseRenewal #CaliforniaArchitects
📢Big news for future California architects! 📢
Starting today, candidates can begin testing for the ARE or CSE before documenting their experience.
See our website for more details: cab.ca.gov
Starting today, candidates can begin testing for the ARE or CSE before documenting their experience.
See our website for more details: cab.ca.gov
October 1, 2025 at 10:35 PM
📢Big news for future California architects! 📢
Starting today, candidates can begin testing for the ARE or CSE before documenting their experience.
See our website for more details: cab.ca.gov
Starting today, candidates can begin testing for the ARE or CSE before documenting their experience.
See our website for more details: cab.ca.gov
📢 DSA has updated PR 18-02: CALGreen/Energy Code Review for Pre-Check (PC) designs & relocatable buildings.
🔗 Read the update (PDF): www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Publicat...
📚 More DSA publications: www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Publicat...
#CALGreen #EnergyCode #dsaupdate #BuildingStandards #Sustainability
🔗 Read the update (PDF): www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Publicat...
📚 More DSA publications: www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Publicat...
#CALGreen #EnergyCode #dsaupdate #BuildingStandards #Sustainability
September 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
📢 DSA has updated PR 18-02: CALGreen/Energy Code Review for Pre-Check (PC) designs & relocatable buildings.
🔗 Read the update (PDF): www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Publicat...
📚 More DSA publications: www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Publicat...
#CALGreen #EnergyCode #dsaupdate #BuildingStandards #Sustainability
🔗 Read the update (PDF): www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Publicat...
📚 More DSA publications: www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Publicat...
#CALGreen #EnergyCode #dsaupdate #BuildingStandards #Sustainability
🎂 Happy 175th Birthday, California! 🎂
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Read about it: www.gov.ca.gov/2025/09/09/h...
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Read about it: www.gov.ca.gov/2025/09/09/h...
September 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
🎂 Happy 175th Birthday, California! 🎂
🎉 🎊 🎈 🎉 🎊 🎈 🎉 🎊 🎈 🎉 🎊 🎈
Read about it: www.gov.ca.gov/2025/09/09/h...
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Read about it: www.gov.ca.gov/2025/09/09/h...
Candidates may take the ARE and CSE without documenting either work or education experience starting on October 1, 2025. See Details on CAB website.
cab.ca.gov
cab.ca.gov
September 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Candidates may take the ARE and CSE without documenting either work or education experience starting on October 1, 2025. See Details on CAB website.
cab.ca.gov
cab.ca.gov
🚨 Big AXP® Changes Are Coming! 🚨
Starting Nov. 18, 2025, the AXP program will have new updates—like how you report your experience. 🛠️
NCARB answered your top questions in a new blog and webinar!
📖 Read the blog: lnkd.in/gfC99SZx
🎥 Watch the webinar: lnkd.in/gX3spdX3
Tag a friend who needs to know!
Starting Nov. 18, 2025, the AXP program will have new updates—like how you report your experience. 🛠️
NCARB answered your top questions in a new blog and webinar!
📖 Read the blog: lnkd.in/gfC99SZx
🎥 Watch the webinar: lnkd.in/gX3spdX3
Tag a friend who needs to know!
August 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🚨 Big AXP® Changes Are Coming! 🚨
Starting Nov. 18, 2025, the AXP program will have new updates—like how you report your experience. 🛠️
NCARB answered your top questions in a new blog and webinar!
📖 Read the blog: lnkd.in/gfC99SZx
🎥 Watch the webinar: lnkd.in/gX3spdX3
Tag a friend who needs to know!
Starting Nov. 18, 2025, the AXP program will have new updates—like how you report your experience. 🛠️
NCARB answered your top questions in a new blog and webinar!
📖 Read the blog: lnkd.in/gfC99SZx
🎥 Watch the webinar: lnkd.in/gX3spdX3
Tag a friend who needs to know!
Want to be an architect? 🏛️
Check out the newest report from NCARB! It shows how people are getting their licenses and how COVID-19 changed the way they gain experience.
👉 Take a look: www.ncarb.org/nbtn2025
Check out the newest report from NCARB! It shows how people are getting their licenses and how COVID-19 changed the way they gain experience.
👉 Take a look: www.ncarb.org/nbtn2025
August 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Want to be an architect? 🏛️
Check out the newest report from NCARB! It shows how people are getting their licenses and how COVID-19 changed the way they gain experience.
👉 Take a look: www.ncarb.org/nbtn2025
Check out the newest report from NCARB! It shows how people are getting their licenses and how COVID-19 changed the way they gain experience.
👉 Take a look: www.ncarb.org/nbtn2025
The Division of the State Architect (DSA) has announced new Certified Access Specialist (CASp) examination dates:
www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/News/Pag...
www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/News/Pag...
August 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The Division of the State Architect (DSA) has announced new Certified Access Specialist (CASp) examination dates:
www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/News/Pag...
www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/News/Pag...
The California Department of General Services (DGS) has prepared a summary of changes to the California Building Standards Code, published July 1, 2025, and effective January 1, 2026:
www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Resource...
www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Resource...
August 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The California Department of General Services (DGS) has prepared a summary of changes to the California Building Standards Code, published July 1, 2025, and effective January 1, 2026:
www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Resource...
www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Resource...
The California Architects Board will be meeting Thursday, August 21, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in person.
Location: Laney College, BEST Center
900 Fallon Street Oakland, CA 94607
Agenda: www.cab.ca.gov/docs/meeting...
Location: Laney College, BEST Center
900 Fallon Street Oakland, CA 94607
Agenda: www.cab.ca.gov/docs/meeting...
August 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The California Architects Board will be meeting Thursday, August 21, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in person.
Location: Laney College, BEST Center
900 Fallon Street Oakland, CA 94607
Agenda: www.cab.ca.gov/docs/meeting...
Location: Laney College, BEST Center
900 Fallon Street Oakland, CA 94607
Agenda: www.cab.ca.gov/docs/meeting...
@caarchitectsboard.bsky.social attended NCARB’s 2025 Annual Business Meeting. At this year's meeting members elected new leadership, voted on resolutions, and attended workshops about future licensure models, the competency standard, architectural education, regulatory changes, and more.
July 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
@caarchitectsboard.bsky.social attended NCARB’s 2025 Annual Business Meeting. At this year's meeting members elected new leadership, voted on resolutions, and attended workshops about future licensure models, the competency standard, architectural education, regulatory changes, and more.
Licensure takes on average 7 years, this young ambitious architect is only 22 and licensed in Missouri. She is currently the youngest architect in USA. Congrats Emily Almloff! #youngestarchitect #womeninarchitecture
May 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Licensure takes on average 7 years, this young ambitious architect is only 22 and licensed in Missouri. She is currently the youngest architect in USA. Congrats Emily Almloff! #youngestarchitect #womeninarchitecture
DCA Connect services will be undergoing scheduled system maintenance on May 15, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Users will be unable to access Connect user records or submit applications during this period.
May 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
DCA Connect services will be undergoing scheduled system maintenance on May 15, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Users will be unable to access Connect user records or submit applications during this period.
The Egasse-Braasch House was declared a historical monument in 2013. Designed by Jean Louis Egasse in a whimsical storybook style. The curves and arches, although not symmetrical, are all geometrically related, in order to create an ensemble of harmonious lines.
May 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The Egasse-Braasch House was declared a historical monument in 2013. Designed by Jean Louis Egasse in a whimsical storybook style. The curves and arches, although not symmetrical, are all geometrically related, in order to create an ensemble of harmonious lines.
Join us tomorrow May 8th at 10 am for our regulatory enforcement committee meeting. We will discuss topics like our 4-year strategic plan, complaint process, unlicensed practice enforcement authority, and SoCal Fire Victim Support. Go to www.cab.ca.gov/about/meetin... for more information.
May 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Join us tomorrow May 8th at 10 am for our regulatory enforcement committee meeting. We will discuss topics like our 4-year strategic plan, complaint process, unlicensed practice enforcement authority, and SoCal Fire Victim Support. Go to www.cab.ca.gov/about/meetin... for more information.
Governor Newsom announces launch of new AI tool to supercharge the approval of building permits and speed recovery from Los Angeles Fires. What are your thoughts on AI involvement with state operations? For more information visit www.gov.ca.gov #architecture #government #artificialintelligence
Governor of California
The official website of California Governor Gavin Newsom. Read how the Governor, his administration, and the First Partner are working toward a California for All.
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April 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Governor Newsom announces launch of new AI tool to supercharge the approval of building permits and speed recovery from Los Angeles Fires. What are your thoughts on AI involvement with state operations? For more information visit www.gov.ca.gov #architecture #government #artificialintelligence
The California State Archive. Completed in 1995, the 170,000 square foot building has six floors of environmentally controlled stacks, including a number of specialized vaults, which house the Archives' collections, as well as preservation, imaging, and processing labs. #architect #archive
April 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The California State Archive. Completed in 1995, the 170,000 square foot building has six floors of environmentally controlled stacks, including a number of specialized vaults, which house the Archives' collections, as well as preservation, imaging, and processing labs. #architect #archive
As of January 1st 2025 our online license renewal has moved to Connect. If you have never applied through Connect please register an account. Once you have logged in you can link your license and renew. Please call CAB 91-574-7220 or email: [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
April 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
As of January 1st 2025 our online license renewal has moved to Connect. If you have never applied through Connect please register an account. Once you have logged in you can link your license and renew. Please call CAB 91-574-7220 or email: [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
On Monday March 31st the CAB office will be closed for Cesar Chavez Day.
As Governor Newsom wrote "Let us carry on his timeless legacy by lifting up our neighbors, speaking out against injustice, and working together to extend the dream of prosperity, equity and progress to all."
As Governor Newsom wrote "Let us carry on his timeless legacy by lifting up our neighbors, speaking out against injustice, and working together to extend the dream of prosperity, equity and progress to all."
March 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
On Monday March 31st the CAB office will be closed for Cesar Chavez Day.
As Governor Newsom wrote "Let us carry on his timeless legacy by lifting up our neighbors, speaking out against injustice, and working together to extend the dream of prosperity, equity and progress to all."
As Governor Newsom wrote "Let us carry on his timeless legacy by lifting up our neighbors, speaking out against injustice, and working together to extend the dream of prosperity, equity and progress to all."