Professional Organisations

[Cecil Lee]

Professional Institutions and Associations
Real Estate Developers' Association of Singapore (REDAS)
http://www.redas.com
REDAS is an association for developers in Singapore. It works closely with the relevant government authorities on issues affecting the Singapore property market.
Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore
http://www.aces.org.sg
The Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore (ACES) is a non-profit association representing the independent consulting engineering profession in Singapore.
Association of Small & Medium Enterprises in Singapore (ASME)
http://www.asme.org.sg
A self-help organization of business people who run small and medium sized enterprises locally. It brings together entrepreneurs of different industries and service sectors to share their experiences and aspirations.
Integrated Land Information Services (INLIS)
http://www.inlis.gov.sg
INLIS aims to become a one-stop information service hub for all government land-related information and services. It provides a portal for various government agencies and departments. You no longer need to make several trips to different government agencies, information can be access at one convenient stop, in the comfort of your home or office.
Institute of Estate Agents (IEA)
http://www.iea.org.sg
Renovation & Decoration Advisory Centre (RADAC)
http://www.asianconnect.com.sg/radac
This is a watchdog body for the renovation and decoration industry in Singapore.
Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI)
http://www.sccci.org.sg
Since its inception, the role of SCCCI has undergone several phases of evolution during the different growth periods in Singapore's history.
Singapore Confederation of Industries (SCI)
http://www.sci.org.sg
Over the last 66 years, the SMA was able to become a key institution in industry, contributing significantly to the development of the manufacturing sector. SCI's 1,200 members are organised into industry groups, each Group catering to the needs of companies in specific manufacturing sectors. Each Industry Group may have a number of sub-groups that focus on specific industry sectors.
Singapore Contractors Association Ltd (SCAL)
http://home1.pacific.net.sg/~scal
Singapore Electrical Contractors Association
http://www.secanet.com
Established since 1976, SECA has made its mark in Singapore's electrical industry with a membership of more than 150 companies and individuals to date and membership is continually expanding every year.
Singapore Furniture Industries Council
http://www.singaporefurniture.com
An official representative body of the Singapore furniture industry.
Singapore Hotel Association (SHA)
http://www.sha.org.sg
The Singapore Hotel Association (SHA) is the representative body of the hotel industry in Singapore. SHA Member Hotels account for about 90% of the total inventory of hotel gazette rooms in the country.
Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA)
http://www.sia.org.sg
It is a national organization representing architects in Singapore. Membership is voluntary.
Singapore Institute of Surveyors & Valuers (SISV)
http://www.sisv.org.sg
The Institute was established in 1982 when the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and the Singapore Institute of Valuers merged. The Institute comprises 3 divisions: the Land Surveyors, the Quantity Surveyors and the Valuation and General Practice Surveyors.
Singapore Institute of Building LTD
http://www.sibl.com.sg
As a professional institute, SIB supports the tertiary institutions in the country through book awards and prizes.
Singapore Institute of Landscape Architect
http://www.sila.org.sg
SILA is the representative body of Landscape Architects in the Republic of Singapore.
Singapore Institute of Purchasing & Materials Management (SIPMM)
http://www.sipmm.org.sg
The institute was established in March 1972 as an independent professional body, and has become the largest single organisation in Singapore, representing and promoting the professional development of purchasing, materials and logistics management.
Singapore Quality Institute
http://www.sqi.org.sg
To promote and advance excellence in the quality of products and services in Singapore.
Singapore Renovation Contractors & Material Suppliers Association
http://sweethome2000.com.sg/rcma
Provides a convenient link to renovation contractors and material suppliers in Singapore.
Singapore Welding Society
http://www.sws.org.sg
To promote the technical advancement of the science, art, process, work, occupation, practice and standard of Welding in all its branches and uses and of all allied ancillary or complementary sciences, arts, processes and occupations and the attainment of knowledge to conduct researches and experiments therein respectively.
The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS)
http://www.abs.org.sg
The association has provided input for legislation and guidelines relating to the industry, and helps establish common ground for member banks to reconcile differing opinions and support projects of mutual benefit.
The Institute of Electronical and Electronics Engineers ~ Singapore Section
http://www.ieee.org.sg
The Institute of Engineers (IES)
http://www.ies.org.sg
Home for engineers in Singapore.
The Law Society of Singapore
http://www.lawsoc.org.sg
Seeks to maintain and improve the standards of the legal practice in Singapore.

[Cecil Lee]

Please note that these links are not actively updated. And as posted in 2002. 

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