Sterling offers a fresh, cloud-based approach to cost and carbon estimating that modern construction teams need. Unlike Causeway Estimating, which is built on older desktop-style technology and interfaces, Sterling is a true SaaS solution. This means you can access your estimates anywhere, collaborate in real-time, and benefit from continuous monthly improvements. Sterling also integrates carbon data directly into your workflow, something Causeway doesn’t support. You’ll find it quicker to learn, easier to use, and far more flexible – making it a smart upgrade for any contractor or QS team.

Yes, Sterling is designed with a user-first philosophy, focusing on clarity, ease of navigation, and intuitive functionality. Many users switching from Causeway have told us they struggled with outdated screens, confusing menus, or a steep learning curve. Sterling solves this with a clean interface, drag-and-drop workflows, contextual help, and role-based views. Whether you’re managing detailed cost plans or running quick take-offs, Sterling helps your team work faster with less training and fewer errors.

Sterling offers fully integrated 2D and 3D take-off tools, allowing you to measure directly from PDFs, DWGs, or 3D models with no need for a separate solution. Take-offs are connected to your cost and carbon plan in real time, so any changes update automatically across your estimate. Unlike Causeway, which may require additional modules or disconnected workflows, Sterling’s take-off is fully embedded and accessible from any device with a browser – giving your team flexibility, accuracy, and efficiency in one unified system.

Yes. Sterling provides transparent, all-inclusive pricing at a significantly lower cost than Causeway. There are no extra charges for support, maintenance, hosting, or upgrades. While Causeway’s pricing model often includes bolt-ons and separate fees for training or additional users, Sterling keeps things simple: one price per user per year with everything included. For many customers, this results in savings of 60–80% per user annually, depending on their current Causeway setup and IT overheads.

Absolutely. Sterling is built with dual-currency estimating in mind – meaning it tracks both financial cost and embodied carbon from the same resource-level data. You can assign A1–A3 values using live integrations with EC3 and 2050 Materials, directly within your cost plan. Causeway does not offer native carbon estimating features, often requiring external spreadsheets or assumptions. With Sterling, cost and carbon are estimated together, ensuring your projects align with net zero targets without extra effort or duplication.

No. Sterling is a true SaaS solution, which means it runs securely in the cloud and is accessible from any modern browser. There’s no installation, no need for remote desktop setups, and no local servers to maintain. In contrast, Causeway often requires desktop installations or managed hosting arrangements, which can be complex, costly, and inflexible. With Sterling, your team can log in and start estimating from the office, site, or home – securely and reliably.

Sterling is built for real-time collaboration across your team. Multiple users can work on the same project simultaneously, with built-in version control, audit history, and permission settings. Whether it’s a senior estimator reviewing costs or a QS updating quantities, changes are tracked and conflict-free. Causeway’s tools are more static, often tied to a single user or requiring manual coordination for collaboration. Sterling gives teams the freedom to work together efficiently, regardless of role or location.

Yes. Sterling releases product updates every single month, ensuring you always have access to the latest features, performance enhancements, and security improvements. These updates are included as part of your subscription and happen automatically – with no downtime or manual intervention needed. With Causeway, updates are typically less frequent and may require IT support or additional fees. Sterling’s agile development model means our users continuously benefit from innovation driven by real-world feedback.

Every Sterling customer receives full access to UK-based support, onboarding assistance, training resources, and our online support portal. Support is not an optional extra – it’s included in your licence as standard. Whether you’re a new user or a long-time customer, you can count on responsive, knowledgeable help from a team that understands construction estimating and carbon workflows. Many Causeway users report slow or paid support arrangements, which can delay projects and increase total cost of ownership. With Sterling, help is just a message or call away – and always included.

You do. At Sterling, we believe data ownership should never be up for debate. All of your content – including cost plans, resource libraries, take-offs, and carbon data – remains your property at all times. We do not access, resell, or mine your data. Your information is securely hosted, regularly backed up, and only accessible by your authorised users. This is a critical distinction from some legacy providers that may include data clauses or sell anonymised usage statistics. With Sterling, your intellectual property is yours – securely stored, always available, and never used without your consent.