- The acceleration of the launching of the AEC as part of the ASEAN Community/AC from 2020 to December 31, 2015.
- MRA on Architecture and Engineering Services were signed in December 2007 and 2005 respectively, but as yet to be operationalized effectively by the regulatory bodies within each of the ASEAN country.
- ASEAN with a population of more than 600 million people is seen as a potential economic powerhouse
- As the major stakeholders in the opening up of architecture and engineering services within the ASEAN region, there is need to work together in the process of ensuring that all domestic Acts and Regulations are streamlined and updated to reflect the international standards and good regulatory practices.