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.
Barbara was admitted as a Professional Member of GhIS in 2009 and elevated to Fellow in 2021. She was a Member of the Governing Council (GC) in the 2022/2023 Session, serving as a Member of the GC Finance Committee and the Treasurer for the Quantity Surveying Division (QSD). She has also been the Chairperson for the QS Division’s Finance and Sponsorship Committee. Presently, she is a Member of the QSD Research and Development Sub-Committee. Barbara has been an active Member since 2009, serving on various Sub-Committees, including being Member Secretary to the QSD Model Documentation Sub-Committee (2009-2011), and also serving on the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Sub-Committee (2009-2011; 2017-2023). She has been a Member of the GhIS AGM & Surveyors Week Planning Committee since 2017 and was the Secretary to the 2011/2012 Surveyors Week Planning Committee. Barbara has participated in several conferences and seminars organized by GhIS and other institutions. She has also been a participant in global conferences, workshops, and training programmes. During her Graduate degree at Harvard University, USA, she received a Fellowship for Emerging Leaders and worked briefly as a Project Management Analyst at the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), Switzerland. Presently, Barbara is a Principal Quantity Surveyor and Transport Economist at the Department of Urban Roads, under the Ministry of Roads and Highways.