The need for geodetic control to monitor the displacements of buildings and structures

The article overviews the main reasons of settlings and other deformations of constructed and operated buildings and structures. The authors consider geodetic control methods of the deformations using various examples. Some recommendations on their monitoring are given. The deformations are often take place bесause of unsatisfactory engineering surveys. Therefore, these problems are urgent not only for designers and builders but also for engineering surveyors