MD Projects

50 commercial renovations · Singapore

Commercial renovation contractor in Singapore.

MD Projects is a BCA-registered commercial renovation contractor in Singapore (CR06 Interior Decoration and Finishing Works, grade L1). Our commercial renovation services cover restaurants, cafés, shops, salons, dance studios and showrooms: 50 projects in 35 locations, from ION Orchard and Takashimaya to the transit area of Changi Airport Terminal 2.

50Commercial projects
35Locations islandwide
5Kinds of business
ERABELLE at The Cathay, a salon renovated by MD Projects
Mensho Ramen at Raffles City, renovated by MD Projects

What is a commercial renovation?

Any renovation of a space a business trades from: a restaurant, a shop, a salon, a studio or a showroom, rather than a home. It is also called a commercial fit-out, especially when a new tenant takes over a bare unit. The work has to suit the trade, take daily customer traffic and meet the rules of the building it sits in.

In a mall that means the landlord's fit-out guidelines, which set the working hours and what has to be approved before work starts. MD Projects has built in malls from ION Orchard to Changi Airport and plans every programme around them.

Our commercial renovation services

Five kinds of commercial space, each one backed by real projects you can open.

Shops and retail

Gift shops and specialist retail, built around display, stock and the shopfront.

2 projects: Gardens Shop, VIVINO WINE

Salons and beauty

Treatment salons where calm, light and the client journey matter as much as the chairs.

1 project: ERABELLE

Dance and fitness studios

Studios that take daily wear, with sprung floors and full-length mirrors to match.

1 project: BARREWORKS

Showrooms

Showrooms where the space itself presents the product.

1 project: PACKA LIGHTHOUSE

Do you need a permit for a commercial renovation in Singapore?

Often, and which one depends on what the works touch. Most mall renovations need the first two; the last two apply only to some jobs. Handling the permits your works need is part of every MD Projects job.

The landlord, mall or MCST

Every mall and most commercial buildings have their own fit-out guidelines. The landlord approves your drawings before work starts and sets the working hours, usually overnight, with noisy works held to tighter windows. In a strata-titled building, such as an office or industrial block with many owners, the management corporation (MCST) approves them instead, under its by-laws, usually against a refundable deposit and the contractor's insurance.

Fire safety (SCDF)

Moving internal partitions or altering sprinklers and alarms in a shop or office that already holds a fire safety certificate is a minor addition and alteration. A Qualified Person lodges it with SCDF through CORENET before work starts, and a Registered Inspector certifies it at the end.

Structural works (BCA)

Finishes, ceilings, non-load-bearing partitions and carpentry usually need no BCA submission. Anything that cuts, removes or loads the structure does: a Professional Engineer's plans must be approved by BCA before that work begins.

Change of use (URA)

Turning a shop into a restaurant, or the reverse, needs no planning permission inside a shopping centre on commercial land. Elsewhere it may need URA's approval through GoBusiness, applied for before renovation starts and ideally before you sign the lease.

How to choose a commercial renovation contractor in Singapore

Commercial renovation contractors in Singapore range from one-man teams to large design-and-build firms. Four checks sort them quickly, and here is how MD Projects answers each.

  1. Registered with BCA for interior worksLook for workhead CR06 on BCA's public register. MD Projects holds CR06 grade L1 and CR01, valid to 1 Nov 2027: see the record.
  2. Work like yours, that you can seeAsk for real projects in spaces like yours. Every one of our 50 has its own page with photographs: all 50 fit-out projects.
  3. Used to mall rulesMall jobs run on the landlord's approvals and overnight hours. We have built in malls from ION Orchard and Raffles City to the transit area of Changi Airport.
  4. You know who runs the jobBoth managing directors, with twenty six years in construction between them, run every project themselves. Meet them.

Our commercial renovation process

Everything from the first site meeting to support after handover.

Understand your needs We begin with a detailed meeting to understand your vision and project requirements.
Clear timeline and agreement We establish a transparent timeline and confirm project requirements to ensure everyone is aligned.
Quality materials and custom fit-outs Our team sources high-quality materials and custom fit-outs tailored to your design.
Seamless construction We handle all necessary permits and manage the construction process efficiently to keep the project on track.
Regular updates We provide consistent communication and updates, keeping you informed of progress every step of the way.
Thorough final inspection Before handover, we conduct a meticulous inspection to ensure every detail meets our high standards.
Post-handover support We remain available for follow-up support, ensuring your satisfaction even after the project is complete.

Commercial renovation projects in Singapore we have delivered

All 50 of our projects. Pick a kind of business to filter them; each one opens its own page with photographs.

Showing all 50 projects

Questions owners ask

Do you take on small commercial renovations?

Yes. Many of our projects are a single mall unit or a counter, such as SHIHLIN at Compass One. Tell us the size of the unit and we will say straight away whether we are the right fit.

Is a commercial renovation the same as a fit-out?

Mostly. "Fit-out" usually means fitting out a bare unit for a new tenant, and "renovation" means redoing a space that is already in use. We do both.

Do you renovate restaurants and cafés?

Yes, they are most of our work: 45 of our 50 projects. See our F&B and restaurant renovation page for what that involves, including SFA and PUB approvals.

Do you show prices on the website?

No. The cost depends on the unit, the mall's rules and what the works touch, so every job is quoted once we know the unit. Message the directors on WhatsApp to start.

Speak to the directors

Planning a commercial renovation? Tell us about the unit.

Plan your renovation with us All 50 fit-out projects
Speak with us +65 8669 7899