China's oil consumption fell by nine percent in the second quarter compared to the previous year, mainly due to the adoption of electric vehicles and the transition taking place in the construction sector, while crude oil prices remain below $100 per barrel. (translated)
According to today's historical overview, in 2005, the Estonian national football team celebrated a 2:1 victory over Latvia after a 65-year hiatus, and that same year, the Koidula railway border station in Southern Estonia was opened, with construction costs amounting to nearly 70 million euros. (translated)
Taanis, a 3D-printed student village has been completed, which encourages rethinking traditional construction methods and costs, while simultaneously providing living space by preserving green areas and trees to maintain the human environment. (translated)
During road construction in Germany, an ancient Celtic settlement was discovered, where hundreds of gold coins, rare amber, and luxurious ceramics were found, evidencing the region's importance in the historic Amber Road. (translated)
Economists consider the decline in investments a concern for the Estonian economy, which endangers future growth, while the gross domestic product has still grown slightly, mainly supported by construction and manufacturing industries. (translated)
The study showed that the noise from offshore wind farms affects the density of sprat schools, as fish prefer to swim away from noisy areas, but wind farms do not cause long-term harm to fish since they can leave the noisy area if needed; the study emphasizes that fish behavior is also influenced by other factors, such as construction work on the seabed and electromagnetic fields, but at the same time, the structures of wind farms may also provide shelter and feeding opportunities for fish. (translated)
Studies by researchers from Tallinn University of Technology and the University of Tartu show that Estonian baked clay can partially replace cement, as the strength achieved through heating can exceed the limits required by the concrete industry, although clay-based mortar remains weaker than classic cement. (translated)
Builders in Belgium discovered around nine million euros worth of gold inside the cellar wall of an old brewery, including thousands of gold coins and nuggets, while installing sewage pipes. (translated)
The Trump administration is seeking permission from the U.S. Supreme Court to complete the construction of a new ballroom at the White House, emphasizing that halting the project would jeopardize national security and the president's safety. (translated)
The Finnish government will implement a law starting from January next year that requires the installation of solar panels on new residential and public buildings, provided that it is economically viable, which will trigger a great solar energy boom. (translated)
The Latvian government is facing complex decisions regarding the Rail Baltica project, as costs have risen sharply and recent assessments have revealed technical and management flaws that require political decision-making about the scale of the construction and European funding. (translated)
The article discusses the problem that the growing demand for concrete and building materials by humanity is driving the extraction of sand and gravel from rivers faster than nature can replenish these resources, which in turn threatens the balance and quality of water systems. (translated)
Mulle kästi peatada Valge Maja juurde kavandatud ballisaali maapealsed ehitustööd, kuna kohtunikud leidsid, et ma ületasin oma volitusi.
The U.S. federal appeals court ruled that President Donald Trump must halt construction of the planned ballroom at the White House because he exceeded his authority, as Congress has not explicitly authorized the project. (translated)
Several larger real estate developers in Estonia, including Merko Ehitus and Arco Vara, experienced a drop in revenue last year and ended the year with a loss, despite the steady recovery of the market, while Bonava Estonia's increase in sales could not compensate for the 20% drop in revenue, which also led to losses. (translated)
Tarmo Pohlak, Nordeconi juht, rõhutab, et Eestis toimub taristuehituses buum, samas kui hoonete ehitus, eriti avalikus sektoris, kannatab ning kutsub noori vaatama kutsehariduse poole, kuna ehitusharu näeb tulevikus suuri muudatusi, mida keeruline planeerida ja hinnastada ebamugavuste tõttu, nagu näiteks hindade volatiilsus ja tööjõupuudus. #taristuehitus #ehitussektor #majandus
Ehitushinnaindeks Eestis tõusis teises kvartalis 3,1 protsenti võrreldes eelmise aastaga, peamiselt ehitusmaterjalide ja masinate kasutamisega seotud kulude suurenemise tõttu, mille osa kogutõusust moodustas 90 protsenti. #ehitushinnaindeks #ehitusmaterjalid #majandus
Uue uuringu kohaselt leidub Jaapani Hayabusa2 asteroidimissiooni käigus saadud proovides asteroidilt 162173 Ryugu üllatavalt rikkalik valik DNA ja RNA ehituskive, mis toetab ideed, et elu koostisosad võisid Maale saabuda kosmiliste protsesside kaudu varases Päikesesüsteemis. #asteroidRyugu #eluKoostisosad #päikesesüsteem
Fox News avaldas seni nägemata videomaterjali Jeffrey Epsteini saarest Little St. James, mis annab haruldase ülevaate tema salamaailmast enne vahistamist, kus näidatakse hooneid, mis seostatakse tema seksuaalkuritegudega ja mille jäädvustas Rumeenia kunstnik Ion Nicola, kes seal ehitustöid tegi. #JeffreyEpstein #LittleSaintJames #seksuaalkuritegud
Euroopa rekordilised kuumalained on teadlaste sõnul muutumas normaalsuseks, kuid konditsioneeride asemel võib lahenduseks olla kanepikiududest valmistatud ehitusplokid, mis aitavad kuumaga võitlemisel ja energiat säästa. #kuumalaine #ehitusmaterjalid #energieffektiivsus
