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.
OTHER RESOURCES
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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 Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) is established to promote and uphold the professional standards of surveying in Ghana, committed to integrity, competence, and public service.
For the purposes of this Constitution, unless the context otherwise requires:
The Institution shall have a Common Seal, which shall be in the custody of the President, who shall be responsible for its use in accordance with the policies of the Institution.
The Institution shall have the following categories of membership:
The qualifications, rights, and obligations of each category shall be defined by the Governing Council.
The Governing Council shall be the supreme decision-making body of the Institution, composed of elected members and ex-officio members as defined by the Institution’s regulations.
The Institution shall maintain proper financial records, subject to annual audits. The financial year shall end on December 31 of each year.
The Institution shall hold Annual General Meetings and may hold other general meetings as necessary. The Governing Council shall set rules for the quorum and procedures for such meetings.
This Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of members present at a General Meeting, provided that at least one month’s notice of the proposed amendment has been given to all members.
Members of the Institution are required to adhere to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism in all their dealings.