Commercial Interior Design in Singapore

Renovation paperwork in Singapore can be overwhelming — especially for F&B, where fire safety, kitchen exhaust, plumbing, and hygiene standards are tightly regulated.

At R&S Construction & Design, we manage every approval on your behalf, including:

Landlord submissions & QP endorsements

We prepare and submit all layout, M&E, RCP, and fire protection drawings for official landlord endorsement.

Authority submissions

We coordinate with:

• SCDF / FSSD – fire safety plans, suppression systems, FSC
• PUB – plumbing, drainage, waterproofing certification
• BCA / PE – structural checks and load compliance
• SP / LEW – electrical submissions
• Gas Licensed Workers – for LPG or town gas systems

On-site permits during renovation

We take care of all required work permits:

• Hot work / cutting & welding
• Fire alarm isolation
• Sprinkler drain & recharge booking
• Temporary power/water supply
• Permanent power/water supply
• Night works, noisy works
• PTW

100% compliance until handover

From design to as-built submissions, rectification, testing, commissioning and FSC issuance — we ensure a smooth, fully compliant renovation process so you can open on time.

F&B commercial renovation in Singapore involves multiple authorities and strict compliance.

At R&S Construction & Design, we manage all approvals end-to-end, including:

Landlord & MCST

• Layout, M&E, RCP and fire protection drawings
• QP endorsement and landlord submission

Authorities

• SCDF / FSSD – fire safety plans, suppression systems, FSC
• PUB – plumbing, drainage, waterproofing certification
• BCA / PE – structural and loading compliance
• SP / LEW – electrical submissions
• Licensed Gas Workers – LPG or town gas systems

On-site permits

• Hot works, welding, cutting
• Fire alarm isolation
• Sprinkler drain-down & reinstatement
• Temporary and permanent utilities
• Night works and noisy works permits

From design to testing, commissioning and FSC issuance, we ensure full compliance so your business opens on time.

Renovation timelines vary depending on size, design complexity and approvals:

Typical timelines

• Small office (500–1,000 sqft): 3–5 weeks
• Medium office (1,000–3,000 sqft): 6–8 weeks
• Large office (3,000+ sqft): 8–12 weeks
• F&B outlet (800–2,000 sqft): 6–10 weeks (longer with SCDF/ducting works)

Submission timelines (often the longest part)

• FSSD / SCDF approvals: 2–4 weeks
• Landlord/MCST approval: 7–14 days

At R&S, we plan timelines around your business opening schedule and provide a detailed Gantt chart before work begins.

Estimated timelines for commercial renovation and corporate interior design projects:

Construction phase

• Small office (500–1,000 sqft): 3–5 weeks
• Medium office (1,000–3,000 sqft): 6–8 weeks
• Large office (3,000+ sqft): 8–12 weeks
• F&B outlets (800–2,000 sqft): 6–10 weeks
  (longer if extensive ducting or SCDF works are involved)

Approval phase

• SCDF / FSSD submissions: 2–4 weeks
• Landlord or MCST approval: 7–14 days

R&S provides a realistic Gantt schedule aligned with your opening date before work begins.

A design-and-build package brings everything under one roof.
Instead of managing designers, contractors, engineers and suppliers separately, you work with one single team who takes responsibility for the whole project from concept to completion.

This means faster approvals, fewer variations, clearer communication, and a predictable handover.

At R&S Construction & Design, our process is built around efficiency and accountability:

• We design based on real construction cost, not ideal sketches that cannot be built.
• All drawings are coordinated before submission, so approvals move quickly and smoothly.
• We manage consultants, trades, suppliers, and authorities, including landlord, SCDF/FSSD, and PUB.
• You receive a turnkey handover — ready to operate, without juggling multiple vendors.

There is no confusion, no delays, no finger-pointing.

A design-and-build approach combines corporate interior design and commercial renovation under one accountable team.

With R&S Construction & Design:

• Design is based on real construction costs, not idealised concepts
• All drawings are coordinated upfront for faster approvals
• We manage all consultants, trades, suppliers and authorities
• You receive a turnkey, ready-to-operate space

One team. One schedule. One point of responsibility. No delays, no finger-pointing.

Most delays and compliance issues happen long before construction begins.
That’s why planning and documentation are everything.

With R&S Construction & Design, you don’t have to coordinate a designer, engineer, and multiple contractors.

We prepare the full drawing set for you:

✔ Space planning & concept design
✔ Layout, RCP, lighting & power
✔ Plumbing & drainage
✔ Exhaust & ventilation (ACMV)
✔ Fire & suppression systems
✔ Structural reinforcement (if needed)
✔ Shopfront & signage elevations
✔ Carpentry & fabrication shop drawings
✔ As-built drawings at handover

We also handle all submissions:

• Landlord / Mall approvals
• SCDF / FSSD
• PUB (plumbing)
• QP / PE endorsement where required
  

When all drawings are coordinated from Day 1, approvals move faster, construction is smoother, and handover becomes predictable.

Renovation starts on paper, not on site.

For every commercial renovation, R&S prepares a full coordinated drawing set:

• Space planning and concept design
• Layout plans, RCP, lighting and power
• Plumbing and drainage
• ACMV and exhaust systems
• Fire protection and suppression
• Structural reinforcement (if required)
• Shopfront and signage elevations
• Carpentry and fabrication shop drawings
• As-built drawings at handover

We also handle all submissions to landlords, SCDF/FSSD, PUB and required QP/PE endorsements.

At R&S Construction & Design, we know time is money — especially for commercial and F&B operators. Every extra day means lost revenue, delayed opening, and staff sitting idle. That’s why our entire workflow is designed to minimise delays and deliver a smooth, predictable handover.

Delays don’t happen by accident —
they happen when planning is weak.

With R&S, planning is strong.

We deliver:

✔ Fast approvals
✔ Minimal variations
✔ Early ordering
✔ Clear trade coordination
✔ Proactive communication at every stage

We do the hard work during design, so construction becomes straightforward.

Because opening day is not the finish line — it’s the start of your business.

Our job is very simple:

Make sure you get there on time.

Delays usually come from weak planning, late decisions and uncoordinated trades.

Our commercial renovation process is designed to prevent this through:

• Early and complete submissions
• Design freeze before construction
• Early material ordering
• Clear trade coordination
• Proactive weekly communication

We do the hard work during design, so on-site execution stays predictable.

To avoid paying premium price for cheaper materials, the key is:
plan correctly at design stage and stay inspection-ready at all times.

At R&S, we guarantee this through:

✔ Detailed material schedules during design
✔ Approval before purchase
✔ Photo evidence and delivery orders
✔ Site supervision during installation
✔ Full transparency and open verification

You get exactly what you paid for — no surprises, no substitutions.

Material substitution happens when documentation is vague.

At R&S, we prevent this by:

• Detailed material schedules during design
• Client approval before ordering
• Delivery orders and photo documentation
• On-site supervision during installation
• Open verification at every stage

You get exactly what you pay for. No surprises.

Unexpected costs usually come from unclear design, unknown site conditions, or approval fees.

At R&S, we solve all three at the beginning — not the end.

✔ Upfront cost planning
✔ Pre-condition survey
✔ Design freeze before submission
✔ Transparent third-party fees
✔ Clear VO process
✔ Weekly communication

You always know what you are paying for — and why.

Unexpected costs usually arise from:

• Incomplete designs
• Poor site condition assessments
• Unclear third-party fees

R&S mitigates this upfront through:

• Early cost planning
• Pre-renovation condition surveys
• Design freeze before submission
• Transparent authority and consultant fees
• Clear variation order procedures

Clients always know what they’re paying for and why.

Opening day is not the finish line — it’s the start of your business.

With R&S, you don’t just get a renovation.
You get a reliable partner who stands behind the work long after you open.

We provide a clear workmanship warranty for all works within our scope (non-human damage).
If something needs attention, we fix it — fast, professionally, and without excuses.

No finger-pointing between designer, contractor or sub-contractor.
One team. One responsibility. One warranty.

Handover is not the end. It’s the beginning of your operation.

R&S Construction & Design provides:

• Clear workmanship warranty for all works within scope
• Responsive post-handover support
• No handoffs or blame between designers and contractors

One team. One responsibility. One warranty.