Import Primavera P6 into Sterling for Integrated Cost, Carbon and Programme Forecasting

The Primavera P6 integration enables project teams to upload Primavera schedules directly into Sterling forecasting workflows using XER or XML file formats. By connecting programme data with estimating, cost planning and forecasting activities, organisations can improve alignment between project delivery schedules and commercial performance.

Uploaded Primavera 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 lifecycle of the project.

The integration also supports programme revision management workflows. Updated Primavera 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

• Primavera P6 File Import - Upload Primavera P6 programmes directly into Sterling using XER or XML file formats. This provides a flexible 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 throughout the project timeline.

• Programme Revision Management - Upload revised Primavera programmes and compare schedule 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 Primavera P6 project programme exports

• Primavera programme files in XER or XML format

• Sterling administrator permissions to enable integrations

• Access to forecasting modules within Sterling

Need assistance configuring Primavera P6 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.