This circular informs the industry on the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment No. 3) Bill 2021 passed by Parliament on Tuesday, 11 May 2021, which provides a relief framework to allow parties, such as contractors, to apply to adjust the contract sum for their projects, to address foreign manpower cost increases in respect of Work Permit Holders due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As of 8 July 2008, the Waterproofing Trades Association Singapore (WTAS) was officially formed by a group of committed waterproofing trades Specialist Contractors and Suppliers/Manufacturers. Till date we have a total of 36 ordinary members, all of whom are Industry Professionals possessing vast years of expertise and experience in the waterproofing industries in Singapore
As the various regulatory bodies push the construction industry towards greater self-regulation, the WTAS would be an avenue and a platform in which the government, regulatory bodies and other associations can have dialogue, dissemination of information and feedback from the waterproofing trade industry on any planned implementation of regulations, legislations and developments that would affect the Construction Industry.
WTAS is to promote the prominence of their waterproofing trades and the importance of specialist expertise, quality consciousness, technical competency and professionalism. WTAS aspires to be a premier association that would actively participate in matters related to the waterproofing trade industry in Singapore.
The Vision
To be the ultimate Hub Centre for all waterproofing related services and technologies in Singapore.
The Mission Statement
To connect all Waterproofing Specialist Contractors, Main Contractors, Consultants, Architects, the Building Authority of Singapore and other related parties in the field of the Construction Industry in Singapore; for the purpose of feedback, consultation and to jointly address issues facing the waterproofing industry.
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THE SINGAPORE PLUMBING SOCIETY is a recognized plumbing establishment that represents trained and qualified plumbing practitioners in Singapore. We, in the Plumbing Society, are committed to providing value-added plumbing services to all our customers – the house owners, developers, architects, consultants, managing agents of properties etc. We would ensure that the work we perform or the plumbing system we provide conform to established standards.
The Singapore Plumbing Society was founded in 1956 by pioneering plumbers who saw the need to represent interests of plumbing in Singapore. Known initially as the Singapore Sanitary Contractors, it was changed in 1971 to the Singapore Institute of Plumbing and then to the Singapore Sanitary and Plumbing Association before being changed again to its present name after several years.
Today, the Society has developed into an institution ready to assist plumbers to meet the new challenges in today's changing economic landscape and to exploit the opportunities arising from the linkage created by the move towards a global economy.
In 2000, the relocation of SPS’ new office paved the way for it to better represent the plumbing industry and to address its concerns and problems arising and to communicate with government, commercial and relevant organizations and the general public. As the plumbing industry flagship, SPS has accepted the challenge of helping its Members to focus on both short term and long-term issues.
Objective
SPS Acts As A Unified And Representative Body For The Plumbing Profession And Its Related Sectors. It Serves As The Voice Of The Plumbing Profession Through:
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Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Association (ARA), founded in 1972 is a trade association to represents the interests of air-conditioning and refrigeration manufacturers, suppliers and contractors. ARA is a united voice for the airconditioning & refrigeration industry and works for members’ benefit and interest.
ARA Objective
We work together to promote professional contracting and energy efficiency airconditioning units for our society.
Members Field Consists of :
Members Field Consists of :
Established by a group of like-minded Singapore’s building industry professionals from the contractor’s field, Micro Builders Association, Singapore (MBAS) was created with a key objective of addressing the interests and challenges faced by the Singapore’s micro builders industry which comprises of mainly the SMEs contractors. As a professional trade association, MBAS is proud to be the 11th member association to the Specialist Trade Alliance of Singapore (STAS), which comprises of 10 other building related trade associations under one roof. Together with MBAS and STAS’s affiliated members, the combined organisations is home to more than 1,300 companies from Singapore covering the entire spectrum of the building and construction specialist trades.
MBAS Objective
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Roofing Association of Singapore is to provide a Voice for our members in the Roofing Industry with added Emphasis on Safety of our workmen and Professionalism in how the industry conducts its business.
RAS Objective
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Members Field Consists of :
Founded in 1995, the Security Solutions Association of Singapore (SSAS) aims to lead and support the Republic's electronic security industry in the provision of security products and services. Having strong links with government and the police force allows the association to develop mutual policies which will see the industry and government working together to improve all levels of safety and security within Singapore.
SSAS also serves as a channel for its members to interact and discuss matters and opinions pertaining the security systems and equipment industry. By cooperating with other associations on matters of mutual interest, SSAS develops technical standards which its members shall comply in order to promote the industry's ability to continuously provide professional security services in Singapore.
In addition to encouraging excellence and integrity among its members, SSAS also provides advice and assistance to public on security related issues.
For more information, kindly visit www.ssas.org.sg
Objective Of The Association: "To promote harmony and cooperation among all members and cultivate friendship and mutual help so as to bring closer relationship to improve trade."
The history of Singapore Building Materials Suppliers' Association (SBMSA) marks a proud existence of more than 90 years. As we look back, it is like riding a roller coaster, experiencing all ups and downs, bearing the marks of various stages of developments of the country.
SBMSA was founded in 1929. It was originally called “新加坡枋商公会” (Singapore Timber Merchants’ Association) as timber was the vital building material at that time. As the country progressed and technologies advanced, it later changed to its current name of “新加坡建筑材料商公会” (Singapore Building Materials Suppliers' Association) in 1965 to widen the scope of membership and reflect their multifarious business activities in various types of building materials.
It has been a long way to come to the present stage, braving all odds in time of adversity. Today, our association is still in existence and growing! This can be attributed to the invaluable support of SBMSA members and their concerted efforts towards cooperation and solidarity, and our promotion of networking and exchanging information among members! This is the strength of the association.
Apart from being a member of Specialists Trade Alliance of Singapore (STAS), SBMSA together with Singapore Metal & Machinery Association, Singapore Ship-Chandlers Association, Singapore Hardware and Tools Association, Singapore Sanitary Ware Importers & Exporters Association and Singapore Rope, Hardware & Paint Merchants Association, we had affiliated with each other to form the Six Trade Associations. With such strength, we had successfully urged the Government to pass the Security Payment Act to protect the building contractors.
With such a broad-based alliance, we have built up internationally a wide-scale of connectivity between the relevant businesses, especially in China which offer many business opportunities.
Visit www.sbmsa.org.sg for more information.
Singapore Electrical Contractors and Licensed Electrical Workers Association founded in 1976 and have an official acronym namely - < SECA>.
The Rationales of the above Logo beside “SECA” are:
SECA is also represented in various Spring Singapore “Singapore Standards Committees and Sub-Committees” to ensure our inputs are included for the Electrical Trades.
We constantly provide members of the various updates from the building industries, our affiliated associations, institutions and government authorities etc. Networking gatherings and Annual Golf Tournaments are part of the activities held to foster better relationship among members and trade associates.
SECA started its Education Fund from 2018 aimed to support the students in Electrical Engineering related in ITE, Poly and University. The Fund is for SECA to reach-out to the Education Institutions and in particular the students in Electrical Engineering and for the purpose of book award, bursary to assist the needed students.
SECA is also contributing to charitable organisations as part of it Social Responsibility Programme engaging itself to a Fine and Excellent Society fill with Love and Compassion.
Through its active participation in the STAS’ activities, SECA creates another platform for its members’ voice to be heard to building industry and authorities concerned.
SECA Objective
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SETA Objective
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The Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) is established since 1981 as the official representative body of Singapore's furniture and furnishings industry.
Its membership comprises companies that span across five key industry clusters: furniture manufacturers, contract manufacturers/interior fit-out specialists, retailers, designers, as well as materials/ components/services providers. Collectively, the industry players have a global footprint in over 80 countries todate.
As an aggregator and multiplier in the furniture eco-system, the SFIC plays an active role to grow and transform companies and the industry. Its vision is to position the Singapore furniture industry as the nexus of tomorrow’s work-life integration for sustainable urban living.
SFIC’s priority initiatives include internationalisation, design development, business innovation, digitalisation and sustainability to enable members to stay future ready and competitive, while upgrading enterprise and human capital capabilities within the industry. Nurturing the NexGen industry leaders under the SFIC Young Leaders Chapter is also of paramount importance.
SFIC ‘s talent and training development arm is the SFIC Institute, which conducts a holistic range of courses, masterclasses and manpower placement programmes for the furniture ecosystem and built environment.
The SFIC also helms as the Chairman of the ASEAN Furniture Industries Council (AFIC), with the aim of further strengthening intra-ASEAN trade and its competitive advantage in the global market.
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SGA Objective
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Established in 1968, This 42 years old non-profit organization never steers away from their vision and aim to meet the oncoming challenges from the fierce and competitive building industries. Their establishment was well highlighted when the Singapore Government pushed for urban re-developments and vast plan of building housing flats in the era of the sixties.
SSWIEA at present, represents a wide cross-section of the Singapore business in trading, manufacturing, wholesales, retails, agencies and distributions of materials, products, accessories and etc, especially related to the water, oil, gas, building, environmental, sanitary and plumbing industries. Many leading building-related companies have thus becoming their members.
The Vision
To establish SSWIEA as a regional hub and network for the industry by continuously strengthening the knowledge and improving products and services offered.
The Mission
The Values
Respect and respond to the needs of members and stakeholders, strive to continually improve the quality of services for better performance, higher efficiency and enhanced competitiveness, at the same time acknowledging the contributions by the members and employees. Last but not least, fostering the cultures of teamwork, collaboration and cohesiveness, so as to archive enduring relationship and unity among members.
For more information, kindly visit www.sswiea.org.sg
The Singapore Lift & Escalator Contractors and Manufacturers Association is formed in 1975.The Association is formed to promote and protect legitimate trade practices in connection with the manufacture, importation and distribution by its members of all kinds of lift and escalator equipment. It also works closely with the authority, developers, owners and users in ensuring a high standard of performance and safety in the operation of the lift and escalator equipment in Singapore.
Mission & Objectives
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