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.
Surv. Priscilla Donkoh has been with the Lands Commission for the past 14 years. Currently, she is a Chief Land Administration Technician.
Contributions to the Institution and VES Division:
* Priscilla is currently the Treasurer and Chairperson for the Finance and Fund-Raising Committee of the VES Division. * As the Welfare Chairperson, she led the Welfare Committee in drafting a Welfare Policy to guide the Division’s welfare matters. * Served on the Governing Council for five (5) years (2017-2018 to 2021-2022) as a Technician Member and for 2024/2025 as a Professional Member. * Member of the VES Divisional Committee since 2017, serving on the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Committee (4 years), Welfare Committee (5 years), and Planning Committees for the Divisional and Institutional AGMs. * Actively posts important institutional updates, including WEATHER FORECASTS. * Active member of the GhIS WinS (Women in Surveying).
International Arena:
* Organizing Secretary for Women in Real Estate Surveying, AfRES, West Africa Chapter. * Member of the Ghana Chapter Planning Committee for the forthcoming AfRES Regional Conference, 2025 in Senegal.
International Conferences Attended:
* AfRES Conference 2024, Livingstone, Zambia – Presented a Paper on “Securing Land Rights and Access to Credit by Women - Observations and Lessons from Rural Ghana.” * FIG, GhIS Working Week 2024, Accra – Partnered with Surv. Dr. Gad A. Akwensivie, FGhIS.
Academic Qualifications:
* Btech Estate Management, Kumasi Technical University, 2024 * BSc. Project Management, GIMPA, Accra 2014 * HND Estate Management, Kumasi Technical University 2006
Professional Qualifications:
* GhIS Technician Member, 2010 * GhIS Professional Member 2023 * FIG Member by Association 2023 * AfRES Member by Association 2022 * CASLE Member by Association 2022