Import Microsoft Project into Sterling for Integrated Cost, Carbon and Programme Forecasting

The Microsoft Project integration enables project teams to upload Microsoft Project schedules directly into Sterling forecasting workflows using MPP file formats. By connecting programme data with estimating, cost planning and forecasting activities, organisations can improve alignment between delivery schedules and commercial performance.

Uploaded Microsoft Project programmes can be linked with Sterling cost and carbon forecasting modules to support time based planning and resource analysis. Activities and programme structures can be aligned with estimates, resources and sustainability data to provide improved visibility into planned expenditure, carbon impacts and resource demand throughout the project lifecycle.

The integration also supports programme revision management workflows. Updated Microsoft Project schedules can be uploaded and compared within Sterling using RAG status indicators to identify changes and potential impacts. This helps teams quickly understand how programme revisions affect forecasting, commercial planning and project delivery performance.

Benefits

• Align project schedules with cost and carbon forecasting workflows

• Improve visibility into programme driven commercial impacts

• Analyse resource demand using time based forecasting tools

• Manage programme revisions with clear RAG change tracking

Features

• Microsoft Project File Import - Upload Microsoft Project schedules directly into Sterling using MPP file formats. This provides a simple and efficient method for connecting programme data with forecasting workflows.

• Cost Forecasting Alignment - Link uploaded programme activities with cost plans, estimates and forecasting data. Teams can improve visibility into expenditure profiles and commercial performance over time.

• Carbon Forecasting Integration - Associate programme activities with embodied carbon forecasting workflows. This supports sustainability reporting and carbon planning aligned with project delivery schedules.

• Time Based Resource Histograms - Generate resource demand histograms using programme linked forecasting data. Users can analyse labour, material, plant and carbon demand across the project timeline.

• Programme Revision Management - Upload revised Microsoft Project schedules and compare changes directly within Sterling. This helps maintain alignment between programme delivery and forecasting activities.

• RAG Change Analysis - Visual RAG indicators highlight changes between programme revisions and their potential impact on project performance. Teams can identify risks and respond to changes more efficiently.

Requirements

• An active Sterling subscription

• Access to Microsoft Project programme exports

• Microsoft Project schedules in MPP file format

• Sterling administrator permissions to enable integrations

• Access to forecasting modules within Sterling

Need assistance configuring Microsoft Project imports or aligning programme forecasting with your commercial workflows?

Contact the Sterling support team at support@sterling-dcs.com to arrange a guided setup session tailored to your planning, forecasting and reporting requirements.