Name: Sterling
Author: Rapid DCS

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Sterling, offered by Sterling DCS, is a cost and carbon estimating and forecasting solution designed to assist construction professionals, project managers, estimators, architects, and engineers in developing estimates and planning costs. According to the vendor, this versatile solution is suitable for businesses of various sizes and finds application across multiple industries.

## Key Features

**Cost Planning**: According to the vendor, users can build robust estimates for projects using a simple hierarchical structure and develop estimates from either a top-down or bottom-up approach. The solution also offers full integration with carbon calculations, providing a comprehensive cost planning functionality.

**PAS 2080 Carbon Calculator**: The PAS 2080 Carbon Calculator allows users to instantly calculate and report carbon emissions in alignment with PAS 2080 standards. The vendor states that it offers Capital Carbon availability from A1 to A5, with plans to introduce a whole life calculator in the future.

**Flexible Structures**: Sterling allows users to map cost plans to multiple standard structures, including ICMS, BCIS, NRM1/2, CESMM, RMM1/2, MCHW, or custom structures. This feature, according to the vendor, provides flexibility in viewing and reporting information as per user requirements.

**Smart Take-off**: Users can leverage the 2D/3D digital take-off tools in Sterling to easily extract measurements and attributes. The vendor claims that users can also manually add other quantities and apply rules, audit formulas, and track changes. The solution offers full history and version control for accurate and efficient take-off processes.

**Templates & Libraries**: Sterling allows users to create unlimited template projects and data sets, and build/import their own libraries or subscribe to a comprehensive library set. The vendor states that this feature supports various industry standards such as ICMS, NRM1/2, RMM1/2, CESMM4, Highways Form of Measurement, Uniclass2015, BCIS, and SMM7. Users can manage unit rates in one place and link them to multiple structures and resource groups.

**Easy To Use**: The vendor claims that Sterling offers a customizable interface with multiscreen pane docking, intuitive processes, and simple 'how-to' video guides. Users can tailor the solution to their preferences and receive support from the UK-based team when needed.

**Multi User**: Sterling allows for seamless collaboration on projects with multiple users simultaneously. The vendor states that user profile-based permissions ensure efficient teamwork and streamlined project management.

**Modern Technology**: Sterling is built on next-generation zero footprint technology, providing scalability, stability, security, and openness. The hosting is powered by 100% renewable energy, promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility.

**Let's Connect**: Sterling offers an open API for integration, enabling users to share project data with other systems and data stores. The vendor also provides assistance with writing interfaces to facilitate smooth data exchange and interoperability.

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