The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

What The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors does

The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) is a non-profit professional membership institute founded in 1984 and headquartered in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, with a regional office in Beijing. It functions as the statutory professional body for surveyors in Hong Kong, administering qualification through the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) scheme across seven specialized divisions: Building Surveying (BSD), General Practice (GPD), Land Surveying (LSD), Planning & Development (PDD), Property & Facility Management (PFMD), Quantity Surveying (QSD), and the Young Surveyors Group (YSG). HKIS maintains a stated membership base of over 10,000 surveying professionals and operates a 27-person staff.

HKIS generates revenue primarily through annual membership subscriptions, examination and APC assessment fees, and CPD event charges. Its distribution footprint combines a direct membership services channel (member portal, offices, professional staff) with a public directory channel (Find a Member, List of Experts, Company List) and a Beijing office serving Mainland China stakeholders. The institute delivers ongoing services including mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD), dispute resolution including adjudication under the Construction Industry Security of Payment Ordinance (Cap. 652), listing of Specified Professionals under the Basic Housing Units Ordinance (Cap. 658), and publications such as the Surveyors Times newsletter, HKIS Journal, Annual Report, and practice guidance notes.

HKIS is governed by a council-led structure led by President Sr WAN Wai Ming, Tony, with division chairmen steering each of the seven divisions. It maintains strategic partnerships with international bodies including the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS), International Cost Engineering Council (ICEC), FIG, Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV), Institute of Surveyors Malaysia (ISM), and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES), alongside academic collaborations with Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Shanghai Tongji University. HKIS runs an active events calendar including the Annual Conference, QSD Conference, GPD Conference, HKIS Awards, CPD/PQSL training series, and division-level social and educational events.

Name

The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Legal name

The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Website

https://hkis.org.hk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) is the statutory professional body for surveyors in Hong Kong, serving over 10,000 members across seven divisions through APC qualification, mandatory CPD, publications, and dispute resolution services.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Surveying Membership Services

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (54137)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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PRIMARYEDAAALAG

Architecture, Planning & Surveying (AIA, Planning, Land Surveyor CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

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Professional & Occupational Licensing Examination Authorities

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Assessment, Examinations & Qualifications Authorities

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Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

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National/State Examination Boards & Testing Agencies

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Assessment, Examinations & Qualifications Authorities

Keywords

• Professional surveying institute
• Membership accreditation
• Continuing professional development
• Professional competence assessment
• Dispute resolution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Causeway Bay

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) is a statutory professional membership body that accredits surveyors in Hong Kong. It administers the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), delivers mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD), provides adjudication and dispute resolution services including under the Construction Industry Security of Payment Ordinance, and publishes industry resources including Surveyors Times, the HKIS Journal and the Annual Report. It serves over 10,000 members across seven specialized divisions.

Product overview

The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) is a professional organization comprising seven specialized divisions offering surveying services across building surveying, general practice, land surveying, planning and development, property and facility management, and quantity surveying. The institute provides professional membership assessment through its Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) program, mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD), dispute resolution services including adjudication under the Construction Industry Security of Payment Ordinance, and publishes professional resources including the Surveyors Times newsletter, HKIS Journal, and Annual Report. Additional offerings include the Young Surveyors Group for members under 40, HKIS Awards program, online payment services, and annual conferences and events.

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Brands

• Building Surveying Division (BSD): Division focused on building surveying professional matters
• General Practice Division (GPD)
• Land Surveying Division (LSD)
• Planning & Development Division (PDD)
• Property & Facility Management Division (PFMD)
• Quantity Surveying Division (QSD)
• Young Surveyors Group (YSG)

Products and services

• Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) Professional assessment program that qualifies surveyors for HKIS corporate membership across the institute's divisions. Intended for surveying professionals seeking chartered status in Hong Kong.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Mandatory professional development program requiring HKIS members to undertake ongoing training and education to maintain professional competencies and registration. Delivered through structured CPD events.
• Dispute Resolution Services Adjudication services for resolving construction payment disputes, including adjudication under the Construction Industry Security of Payment Ordinance (Cap. 652). Provided to construction industry parties.
• HKIS Annual Conference 2026 Annual flagship professional conference for HKIS members and surveying professionals, delivering industry insights and CPD content.
• HKIS QSD Conference 2026 Quantity Surveying Division annual conference focusing on digital construction, collaborative contracting and payment security for QS professionals.
• Surveyors Times Newsletter Monthly newsletter providing industry news, updates and professional insights for HKIS members.
• HKIS Journal Academic and professional journal publishing research papers and technical articles on surveying topics.
• Find a Member Service Public directory service allowing the public and businesses to locate qualified HKIS surveyor members.
• Online Payment Service for HKIS Annual Subscription Online payment system enabling members to pay annual subscriptions and fees electronically.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2010HKIS signed a reciprocity agreement with CICES for the CICES Commercial Stream and HKIS Quantity Surveying Division. This agreement facilitates sharing of knowledge and experience in civil engineering infrastructure works and benefits QSD members working on infrastructure projects.
• Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHKIS is an active member of PAQS which comprises quantity surveying societies from 13 countries in Asia and the Pacific region. HKIS members participate in PAQS congresses and committees including Young Quantity Surveyors Group and Research Committee.
• International Cost Engineering Council (ICEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHKIS participates in ICEC which comprises 48 member cost engineering, quantity surveying and project management societies from over 40 countries. HKIS holds administrative vice chair position.
• Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHKIS maintains cooperation with SISV through QSD for sharing skills and knowledge of quantity surveying between the three institutes (SISV, ISM, HKIS).
• Institute of Surveyors, Malaysia (ISM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHKIS cooperates with ISM through QSD for sharing skills and knowledge of quantity surveying between Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong.
• FIG (International Federation of Surveyors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHKIS participates in FIG as a member organization. PDD is particularly active in FIG Commission 8 (Spatial Planning and Development) and sends delegates to FIG World Congress.
• China National Association of Engineering ConsultantsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHKIS PDD met with the Association to strengthen cooperation and agreed to hold a joint Forum in Beijing in Q3 2015 and sign a Co-operation Agreement.
• Shanghai Tongji UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHKIS PDD collaborated with Shanghai Tongji University to start a Bachelor Degree Course in Planning and Development in March 2014.
• Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIQS representatives visited HKIS for knowledge exchange and discussion on quantity surveying practices in Canada.
• Guangdong Property Management Industry Institute (GPMII)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHKIS PFMD has a close relationship with GPMII resulting from exchange visits and a Memorandum of Cooperation signed between the two institutes.
• Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies (HKAPMC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHKIS PFMD jointly organized the Quality Property and Facility Management Award with HKAPMC, with supporting organizations including SRB, RICS, HKIH, CIH, HMRB, HKIFM and ISCM.
• Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Building and Real Estate DepartmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHKIS PDD received accreditation approval for B.Sc. (Hons.) Surveying Course as satisfying minimum academic qualification for APC scheme leading to corporate membership.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (ISM): Malaysia's national surveying professional institute with cooperation agreement with HKIS QSD for skills and knowledge sharing. ISM operates the same membership body model covering QS and other surveying disciplines in a neighbouring market.
• Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS): Canada's national professional body for quantity surveyors that has conducted knowledge exchange visits with HKIS. CIQS operates the same professional institute / credentialing model for QS professionals.
• Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV): Singapore's national professional body for surveyors and valuers, with formal reciprocity cooperation with HKIS's Quantity Surveying Division. SISV is a direct regional peer operating the same membership/credentialing model in a neighbouring market.
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS): UK-based global professional body for surveyors offering credentialing, CPD, and standards across all surveying disciplines. RICS is the most direct peer to HKIS, competing for the same Hong Kong surveying professionals and cross-border credentialing recognition.
• Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES): UK-based chartered body for civil engineering surveyors with a reciprocity agreement with HKIS QSD's Commercial Stream. CICES is a direct peer covering the civil engineering surveying specialism with a comparable credentialing structure.

Broad incumbents

• International Federation of Surveyors (FIG): Global umbrella federation of national surveying associations of which HKIS is a member. FIG is a broader incumbent in the surveying profession, organizing the FIG World Congress and running commissions (e.g., Commission 8) where HKIS PDD actively participates.
• International Cost Engineering Council (ICEC): Global council of 48 cost engineering, QS, and project management societies from 40+ countries, in which HKIS holds an administrative vice-chair position. ICEC is a broader incumbent in cost engineering that HKIS participates in.
• Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS): Regional federation of 13 Asia-Pacific QS societies including HKIS. PAQS is a broader incumbent that complements HKIS's QS activities through congresses, research committees, and the Young QS Group.

Regional players

• China National Association of Engineering Consultants: Mainland China association for engineering consultants with which HKIS PDD holds a Co-operation Agreement and joint Forum activities. It is a regional peer operating the same professional body model across the border.
• Hong Kong Institute of Housing (HKIH): Hong Kong-based professional body for housing management practitioners that participates as a supporting organization in HKIS-led awards and events. HKIH is a regional peer covering an adjacent (housing management) discipline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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