Estonia

  • Merko turns 35

    Today is Merko’s 35th birthday. We have done a lot of work over these years, built hundreds of buildings and infrastructure, established homes for thousands and supported many sponsorees for the benefit of Estonian society. Our team consists of diligent and talented colleagues and we plan to continue building the future with them. Merko’s work …

  • Merko selected as learner-friendly employer of the year

    Yesterday, a ceremony at Tallinn Town Hall honoured people and organizations who have made a noteworthy contribution to the advancement of adult education and lifelong learning. Merko won the title of “Learner-friendly employer of the year” – attesting that the company has created conditions conducive to its employees’ professional growth and lifelong learning. Awarded during …

  • Engineering work on Tapa sports and recreational facility begins

    Last week, AS Merko Ehitus Eesti signed a contract for services with AquaTapa OÜ, under the management of Capital Mill, under which it will design a new sports and leisure centre for the town of Tapa. The plot of land takes up a total 18,676 m² at the address Spordi 8. Construction is set to get …

  • Arter Quarter wins title for best development of the year

    This past Thursday, 9 October, the city of Tallinn handed out awards for the best feats in entrepreneurship. The award for best development project went to Arter, developed by Kapitel and built by Merko. After four and a half years of construction, we delivered the last part of the quarter to the customer. Kapitel’s total …

  • City Plaza 2 gets its cornerstone

    On 9 October, the cornerstone was laid for the Tallinn city centre’s newest business complex by its developer Estconde, construction contractor Merko Ehitu Eesti and anchor tenant LHV. City Plaza 2, on the corner of Gonsiori and A. Laikmaa streets, will be completed in early 2028. City Plaza 2 consists of three parts. The highest …

  • Merko named the year’s Friend of Education

    In the run-up to Teachers’ Day, the city of Tallinn’s education awards were handed out at a gala event to acknowledge the most dedicated promoters in the sector. The city and its education department thanked outstanding figures in the education sector, with a variety of awards going to more than 60 recipients ranging from nursery …

  • Cornerstone laid for Kullo Centre

    Today, Tallinn’s largest extracurricular education centre, the new multipurpose building of Kullo Huvikeskus, received its cornerstone. The educational and community centre in Kristiine district being built by Merko will also be home to the Kristiine youth centre and the district branch of the city library. “Kullo is Estonia’s largest and oldest centre for extracurricular and …

  • Helping “Klassikatähed” (Classical Stars) return to the screen

    This year Eesti Televisioon marks its 70th anniversary, and along with Klassikaraadio and Eesti Kontsert agency it will bring a classical music competition program back on air after a five-year hiatus. Merko is honoured to support the return of this unique format in cooperation with the Kultuuripartnerluse Sihtasutus (Cultural Partnership Foundation). Investing into Estonia’s future …

  • We continue to be the most attractive employer for engineering students

    Yesterday, employer branding agency Instar and the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry recognized Estonia’s most valued employers. Merko was named the most attractive employer for engineering students for the third year in a row and for the fourth time overall. It was the 16th time Instar held the Estonia-wide employment expectation and employer reputation …

  • Merko partners with Giga to build a new residential-commercial development in Tartu

    A unique district on the banks of River Emajõgi in the city centre will become a contemporary residential environment and prestigious urban space in cooperation between Giga and Merko. The former location of the Tartu boiler house has been rezoned for a residential and commercial building complex. The new quarter to take the place of …