The textbook outlines general issues of geodesy and photogrammetry with elements of error theory. Progressive technologies for filming terrain and real estate using laser scanning, electronic tacheometry, satellite positioning systems ІССГPS are described. Methods of architectural measurements are described depending on the goals and the required accuracy of solving architectural problems. A detailed description of the types of cadastres, methods for compiling cadastral and address documentation, as well as the economic assessment of land in urban planning is given.