Uppermost in their minds was the perception that a lack of professionalism was emerging that was generating an unfavourable image amongst client companies and contractors. They came to believe that the industry needed the sort of leadership that could only be provided by an industry specific body.
What was uppermost in their thoughts was the perception that unprofessionalism was emerging, which was harming the industry's reputation among clients and contractors. Consequently, they concluded that the industry needed specialized guidance.