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.
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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.
The Governing Council of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors enacts regulations to ensure that members’ right to self-regulation is managed within a framework relevant to the needs of clients, employers, and businesses. These regulations define the ethical principles guiding Surveyors in professional practice.
The Governing Council requests that all Members, Trainees, and Students order their conduct in conformity with these regulations, recognizing the duty they owe to the public and themselves to uphold the professional status of the Surveyor.
Surveyors are expected to uphold integrity as the keystone of professional conduct, discharging duties with fidelity, fairness, and impartiality while promoting public welfare and applying their expertise for society's benefit.
This section defines regulations under Bye-Law 20, including member conduct, conflict of interest, and confidentiality of client affairs.
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors requires members to maintain a standard of ongoing professional development. Members must complete a minimum of sixty hours of CPD within every three-year period, which can include courses, technical meetings, or research activities.
CPD is defined as the systematic maintenance and broadening of personal qualities required for executing professional duties. Members must participate in relevant CPD activities to uphold the institution's standards.
CPD may include activities such as courses organized by the Institution, universities, or other professional bodies, private studies, or research for post-qualification studies.
The CPD Standing Committee may conduct random checks on members' CPD records to ensure compliance with these regulations. Non-compliance may lead to disciplinary actions under the Institution's Bye-Laws.
This section contains detailed information on regulations and bye-laws governing the conduct and standards expected from members of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors.