The Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) was established on 28th February 1969 at the General Meeting of the Ghana Branch of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors at which a resolution was passed to that effect and the Constitution was promulgated. Read more
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) is organized into three primary divisions: the Land Surveying Division, the Quantity Surveying Division, and the Valuation and Estate Surveying Division. Each division focuses on specific areas of professional practice, ensuring specialized services and expertise within the broader surveying industry.
Faculties
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) operates through specialized faculties—Land Surveying, Quantity Surveying, and Valuation and Estate Surveying—offering targeted training, research, and professional development to maintain high industry standards.
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) offers membership to individuals in various categories, providing access to accreditation, professional development, networking opportunities, and a platform to collaborate within the surveying industry.
Constitution & Ethics
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) upholds a Constitution that governs its operations and mandates adherence to a strict Code of Ethics, ensuring that members maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in their practice. ...Read more
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) organizes a range of training programs and events, including workshops, seminars, and conferences, to provide members with professional development, industry updates, and networking opportunities. Read more
TRAINING & EVENTS
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) organizes a range of training programs and events, including workshops, seminars, and conferences, to provide members with ongoing professional development, industry updates, and networking opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge in the surveying field.
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) offers Business and Alternative Dispute Resolution services, providing expert consultancy and mediation to resolve conflicts in surveying and real estate matters, while also supporting members with professional business development and industry-specific solutions.
GhIS BUSINESS & ADR SERVICES
COMPLAINT
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) has a formal complaint procedure in place to address grievances from members or the public, ensuring that issues related to professional conduct or service quality are investigated and resolved in accordance with established ethical standards and procedures.
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) provides a range of additional resources, including access to industry publications, research materials, technical guidelines, and professional tools, to support members in staying informed, enhancing their practice, and contributing to the advancement of the surveying profession.
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Joining the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) provides professionals with career growth opportunities through specialized training, access to industry resources, a robust network of peers, and benefits such as professional accreditation, continuous development, and a role in shaping the future of surveying in Ghana.
Vice President, 2024/2025 session
Surv. Kofi Obeng-Ayirebi is a seasoned Professional Quantity Surveyor, Acre Mediator with RICS, Arbitrator, ADR Practitioner, and Procurement and Construction Project Management Consultant with over 25 years of practical experience. He is also a Consultant, Evaluator, and Analyst with the National Association of Valuators, and a Consultant Analyst (NACVAUSA). Surv. Obeng-Ayirebi is a Construction Project Audit and Forensics Practitioner and an Expert Witness in the High Court of Ghana.
Currently, he serves as the Global Vice Chair (Administration) for the International Cost Engineering Council (ICEC) for 2022 – 2024, following his tenure as the African Director of ICEC from 2016 – 2020. Additionally, he is the Vice President of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors and the Managing Director of Oakbuild Consult Limited, a recognized training office by GhIS. Oakbuild Consult specializes in Quantity Surveying, Procurement and Construction Project Management, Marketing Management, Research, ADR, Value for Money, Project Audit, and Forensics.