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Sterling is a comprehensive SaaS solution designed for the construction industry, providing advanced tools for cost and carbon estimating, 2D/3D take-offs, package management, and lifecycle planning. With a focus on precision and sustainability, Sterling enables construction professionals to streamline workflows, manage resources, and ensure compliance with industry standards, all while driving project efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

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Carbon Management (Decarbonization)Building Information Modeling (BIM)Cost EstimationSustainability

Sterling Overview

Sterling DCS is a cloud-based construction cost and carbon estimating platform. Key features: Cost & Carbon Estimating — detailed, resource-based cost and carbon estimates across all project phases. 2D & 3D Take-Off — extract quantities from 2D and 3D models to support estimating. Package Management — manage work packages sent to subcontractors, who submit pricing and carbon data through an online portal. Lifecycle Management — aligned with NRM3, ICMS and PAS 2080 standards, tracking costs and carbon from design through operation and end-of-life. Real-Time Collaboration — multiple team members can work on a project simultaneously with safety locks to prevent overlapping edits. Integrations — connects with document management systems, take-off tools, carbon data sources and reporting platforms as part of an integrated ecosystem. Traceability & Verification — maintains an audit trail of cost and carbon data, tracking who measured or estimated what and when.
Sterling DCS is a cloud-based construction cost and carbon estimating platform. Key features: Cost & Carbon Estimating — detailed, resource-based cost and carbon estimates across all project phases. 2D & 3D Take-Off — extract quantities from 2D and 3D models to support estimating. Package Management — manage work packages sent to subcontractors, who submit pricing and carbon data through an online portal. Lifecycle Management — aligned with NRM3, ICMS and PAS 2080 standards, tracking costs and carbon from design through operation and end-of-life. Real-Time Collaboration — multiple team members can work on a project simultaneously with safety locks to prevent overlapping edits. Integrations — connects with document management systems, take-off tools, carbon data sources and reporting platforms as part of an integrated ecosystem. Traceability & Verification — maintains an audit trail of cost and carbon data, tracking who measured or estimated what and when.

Specs

Supported project type
ResidentialHealthcareCommercial/CorporateEducationalHospitalitySports/EntertainmentUrban DesignTransportation/InfrastructureCulturalMixed UseInstallation/FurniturePersonal/Student ProjectLandscape ArchitectureInterior Design
Supported lifecycle phase
Planning and Programming (Pre-Design)Schematic Design (Conceptual Design)Design DevelopmentConstruction DocumentationBidding and Negotiation (Procurement)Construction PhaseOperation & Maintenance
Target industry
Construction & ContractingConsulting & Professional ServicesEngineering (Structural, MEP, Civil)Government & Public Sector
Ideal for company size
Small (1-50)Mid-size (51-500)Large (501-5,000)Enterprise (5,000+)

Sterling Pricing

PRICING PLANS
Per User Per Year|£720/yr

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Transform your Cost & Carbon estimating with a powerful and adaptable digital solution that satisfies the needs of todayTransform your Cost & Carbon estimating with a powerful and adaptable digital solution that satisfies the needs of today
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Sterling Frequently asked questions

Sterling DCS is a cloud-based SaaS platform for construction cost and carbon estimating, combining 2D/3D take-off, resource-based estimating, package management and lifecycle analysis in a single system.

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