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Ghana's 1st Private Land Surveying Company
EST. 1976
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Accredited by
  • MemberGhana Institution of Surveyors
  • MemberGhana Institution of Engineering
  • Certified OperatorCommercial RPAS — Ghana Civil Aviation Authority
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Expert surveying.
Every terrain.

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Land Survey (Cadastral, Topographical & Line Route Surveys)
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Land Survey (Cadastral, Topographical & Line Route Surveys)

Topographical, cadastral, engineering, and mining surveys across all terrain types.

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Aerial/Drone & LiDAR Surveys
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Aerial/Drone & LiDAR Surveys

Drone, UAV, LiDAR, and aircraft-based surveys for large-scale and hard-to-reach areas.

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Bathymetric Survey
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Bathymetric Survey

Underwater terrain mapping for rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and coastal environments.

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Mapping Services
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Mapping Services

High-quality mapping including topographical, cadastral, and digital surface models.

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GIS & ICT Services
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GIS & ICT Services

Advanced spatial data management, analysis, and custom ICT systems.

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Land Titling & Management
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Land Titling & Management

Expert navigation of land registration and property documentation processes.

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Environmental & Social Impact
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Environmental & Social Impact

Assessments and permitting for sustainable project development.

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Consultancy & Engineering
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Consultancy & Engineering

Civil engineering design, hydro studies, and geotechnical investigations.

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Products & Training
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Products & Training

End-to-end deliverables and capacity building for clients.

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1976Established
11Countries Served
90+Projects Delivered
4Awards
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Understanding Your Site

We start with your terrain, not a template.

Every survey begins with a thorough desktop study — existing maps, aerial imagery, and client briefs — before a single instrument is deployed. This means we arrive on site with a plan, not questions.

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Field Precision

Instruments calibrated to the millimetre.

Our field teams deploy the latest robotic total stations, GNSS rovers, and UAV platforms, all calibrated to international standards. We operate in all terrain conditions with zero compromise on accuracy.

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Deliverables That Work

Data you can build, design, and decide with.

From CAD drawings and point clouds to BIM-ready models and GIS datasets — we produce outputs in the formats your engineering team actually uses, with thorough QA review on every deliverable.

Built for every
sector's demands.

From mine sites to motorways, Rudan's precision surveying expertise serves ten sectors across Ghana and the wider African continent.

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EnergyPowerline routing, substation setting-out, and renewable energy site surveys.
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WaterReservoir mapping, pipeline corridors, and bathymetric surveys for water infrastructure.
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MiningMining concession surveys, stockpile volumes, and LiDAR terrain modelling.
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EnvironmentalEnvironmental and Social Impact Assessments, environmental permits, and ecological mapping.
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Land & Real EstateCadastral surveys, site plans, land acquisition surveys, and orthophoto mapping.
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Town Survey & MappingUrban boundary surveys, town base mapping, and spatial data for land administration.
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ForestryForest resource mapping, thematic maps, and natural resource planning.
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InfrastructureAirport, bridge, and public infrastructure setting-out and engineering surveys.
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Oil & GasGas pipeline corridor surveys, right-of-way mapping, and facility site surveys.
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Roads & TransportMotorway aerial data capture, road alignment surveys, and highway mapping.
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Mr. Daniel Akornor, founder of Rudan Engineering Limited
Our Founder · In memoriam

Mr. Daniel Akornor

In 1975 he surveyed the Tove River at the Ghana–Togo border. A year later he founded Rudan in Accra — the first private survey company of its kind in Ghana. From those first town surveys to LiDAR corridors across three continents, five decades of the firm's work followed. The full story is being put together, and will live here.

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Five decades in the field.

Aerial mapping campaign over a township
Aerial mapping campaign over a township

Frequently asked questions

What clients ask most about our surveying and engineering work across Ghana and Africa.

What does RUDAN Engineering do?

RUDAN Engineering Limited is a Ghanaian surveying and engineering firm providing land, cadastral, aerial/drone, LiDAR and bathymetric surveys, plus mapping, GIS, land titling, environmental impact assessment and civil engineering consultancy across Ghana and Africa.

Is RUDAN Engineering the oldest surveying company in Ghana?

RUDAN Engineering was established in 1976 as Ghana's first private land surveying company. With over five decades of field experience and projects across three continents, it is one of the country's most established survey, mapping and engineering firms.

Where is RUDAN Engineering located?

RUDAN Engineering's office is at 156 Haatso Atomic Road, Haatso, Accra, Ghana (GhanaPost GPS: GE-297-1848), off the Tetteh Quarshie–Madina trunk road. The firm serves clients throughout Ghana and the wider African continent.

Does RUDAN offer drone and LiDAR surveys?

Yes. RUDAN provides high-precision aerial surveys using drones/UAVs, LiDAR sensors and hired aircraft for large-scale topographic capture, corridor mapping and volumetric analysis. It is a certified commercial RPAS/drone operator licensed by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).

What surveying and engineering services does RUDAN provide?

Services include land survey (cadastral, topographical, line/route), aerial/drone and LiDAR surveys, bathymetric survey, mapping (DSM/DTM, orthophoto, thematic), GIS and ICT, land titling and management, environmental and social impact assessment, and consultancy in civil, hydrographic and geotechnical engineering.

What areas and industries does RUDAN serve?

RUDAN works across Ghana and Africa, serving mining, oil and gas, infrastructure and roads, real estate, utilities, government and environmental sectors. Its international partners have included COWI, Fugro, Kampsax, Finnmap International, PASCO Corporation and WSP Canada.

Is RUDAN Engineering accredited?

RUDAN is a member of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GHIS) and the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), a GCAA-certified drone operator, and a two-time winner of the Ghana Construction Awards' Land Surveying Company of the Year (2015 and 2016).

How do I request a survey quote from RUDAN?

Share your project brief through the contact page at rudanengineering.com/contact, call +233 (0)244 632 483, email rudan@rudanghana.net, or message the team on WhatsApp. RUDAN responds with scope, approach and a quotation for your surveying or engineering project.