Renovation is more than beautiful designs and completed homes.

Behind every project is an entire ecosystem of contractors, suppliers, accreditation bodies, and industry professionals working together to uphold standards, improve accountability, and protect homeowners throughout their renovation journey.

In this episode of The SIXiDER Show, Astley Ng aka The Designerd sits down with Melvin Ong from Chapter 13 Interior (RCMA Sub-Committee Member) and Jimmy Hong from Livinci Interior Design (My NICE Home Speaker & RCMA Board Committee Member) to explore the role of RCMA (Renovation Contractors and Material Suppliers Association) and how it contributes to Singapore's renovation industry.

From homeowner protection and CaseTrust accreditation, to industry regulations, renovation education, sustainability initiatives, and the newly launched RCMA Awards, this episode sheds light on the work that happens beyond good design.

Whether you are:

• planning your first home renovation

• comparing different interior design firms

• trying to understand RCMA and CaseTrust accreditation

• looking to avoid renovation scams

• or simply curious about how Singapore's renovation industry works

This episode offers a perspective that many homeowners rarely get to hear.

Topics Covered in This Episode

• What RCMA is and why it was established

• How RCMA audits and accredits its members

• How RCMA works with CaseTrust to protect homeowners

• Why renovation compliance and regulations matter

• Common renovation scam red flags homeowners should know

• How RCMA supports renovation standards in Singapore

• The story behind the inaugural RCMA Awards