Integration will help improve accuracy of both costs and carbon emissions across the full project life cycle
Sterling, a specialist in cost and carbon estimating solutions for the engineering and construction industry, has formed a strategic integration with Building Transparency’s Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3).
The integration enables Sterling DCS users who have access to EC3 to gather and assign A1-A5 carbon data to their construction estimate resources, while Sterling’s platform manages the entire carbon life cycle, including B1-B6 and C1-C4 (see below for definitions).
According to the company, this integration allows estimators and construction companies to accurately estimate both costs and carbon emissions across the full project life cycle.
“Our partnership with Building Transparency marks a significant step forward in our commitment to enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the construction industry,” said Steve Brunning, CEO of Sterling.
“By integrating our comprehensive estimating platform with EC3, we are providing our users with the tools they need to make informed decisions that balance cost and carbon impact.”
The integration with EC3 allows Sterling users to search, import, and assign carbon data for construction materials within the A Categories. Additionally, Sterling’s platform helps ensure users can also access and manage the B and C category data, providing what the company describes as a comprehensive solution for estimating carbon across the entire project life cycle.
According to Sterling, this holistic approach eliminates any gaps, enabling accurate and detailed cost and carbon assessments for all project phases.
Capital (A1-A5)
Raw Material Supply (A1)
Transport (A2)
Manufacturing (A3)
Transport to Site (A4)
Site Energy (A5)
Through Life (B1-B6):
Use (B1)
Maintenance (B2)
Repair (B3)
Replacement (B4)
Refurbishment (B5)
Operational Energy Use (B6)
End of Life (C1-C4):
Decommission/Decontamination (C1)
Transport to Disposal Facility (C2)
Waste Processing for Reuse,
Recovery, or Recycling (C3)
Disposal (C4)
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