Sterling Launches Secure AI Integration Framework for Construction Commercial Workflows
New Sterling MCP Service enables secure integration between Sterling, AI platforms and enterprise automation systems whilst maintaining complete data ownership and governance.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how businesses access information, automate processes and support decision making. Across the construction sector, organisations are exploring how AI can help improve productivity, reduce manual effort and unlock greater value from the vast amounts of data generated throughout the project lifecycle.
Today, we are excited to announce the launch of the Sterling MCP Service, a secure AI integration framework designed specifically for construction commercial workflows.
The Sterling MCP Service enables organisations to securely connect Sterling with leading AI platforms, enterprise automation tools and bespoke machine learning solutions, creating a controlled and governed environment for intelligent automation and commercial analysis.
Whether your organisation is using ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, internal AI assistants or custom AI workflows, the Sterling MCP Service provides a secure way to connect trusted estimating, forecasting and commercial data into those environments.
Bringing Construction Data and AI Together
Many organisations have already begun experimenting with artificial intelligence. However, one of the biggest challenges remains access to accurate, trusted and governed business data.
AI systems are only as effective as the information they can access.
Construction businesses generate significant amounts of commercial data through estimating, forecasting, cost planning, carbon management, resource analysis and project delivery processes. Much of this information contains valuable insights that can support better decision making when combined with AI.
The Sterling MCP Service enables organisations to securely expose approved Sterling data and functionality to authorised AI platforms and automation workflows, helping teams gain faster access to information, automate repetitive processes and create more intelligent business workflows.
What Is the Sterling MCP Service?
The Sterling MCP Service acts as a secure bridge between Sterling and approved external systems.
Using encrypted communication channels, secure APIs and OAuth authenticated access controls, organisations can connect Sterling into AI platforms and enterprise automation environments whilst maintaining strict control over who can access information and how it is used.
This means businesses can confidently explore AI driven workflows without compromising governance, compliance or commercial security.
The service has been designed to support a wide range of use cases, from simple information retrieval through to advanced forecasting, reporting and automation scenarios.
Security First. Always.
Security and governance have been central design principles throughout the development of the Sterling MCP Service.
Construction organisations manage highly sensitive commercial information, including estimates, forecasts, resource rates, project costs and procurement data. Ensuring this information remains protected is essential.
All Sterling MCP Service connections utilise:
Encrypted communications
OAuth authenticated access controls
Permission based data access
Approved workflow authorisation
Enterprise security controls
Only authorised users, approved services and permitted workflows can access approved information.
This allows organisations to adopt AI technologies confidently whilst maintaining existing governance and compliance requirements.
Your Data Remains Your Data
As interest in artificial intelligence continues to grow, many organisations are asking important questions about ownership and control of their information.
At Sterling, our position remains simple.
Your data belongs to you.
Client data connected through the Sterling MCP Service remains fully owned and controlled by the client organisation. Sterling does not access, reuse or resell client project data connected through MCP workflows.
This ensures organisations retain complete control over permissions, governance, compliance and commercial confidentiality.
Practical AI Use Cases for Construction Teams
The Sterling MCP Service opens the door to a wide range of practical applications across commercial and preconstruction teams.
Examples include:
Intelligent Estimating Support - Allow AI assistants to retrieve approved estimating information, analyse resource data and support estimators with information discovery and reporting.
Forecasting Analysis - Enable AI platforms to review forecasting information, identify trends and help commercial teams understand project performance.
Commercial Reporting - Reduce manual effort by automating the generation of management reports, project summaries and portfolio level insights.
Carbon and Sustainability Insights - Use AI to analyse cost and carbon data together, helping organisations identify opportunities to improve sustainability outcomes.
Executive Information Access - Provide leadership teams with faster access to approved project and commercial information through secure AI powered interfaces.
Enterprise Automation - Connect Sterling into wider business processes and automation platforms to streamline repetitive workflows and improve operational efficiency.
Supporting Existing AI Investments
Many organisations have already invested in AI platforms and enterprise automation technologies.
The Sterling MCP Service has been designed to complement those investments.
Supported environments include:
ChatGPT
Claude
Microsoft Copilot
Internal AI assistants
Enterprise automation platforms
Bespoke machine learning solutions
This flexibility allows organisations to integrate Sterling into their broader digital transformation strategy without disrupting existing technology investments.
Built for the Future of Construction
The construction industry is entering a new era where data, automation and artificial intelligence will play an increasingly important role in how projects are planned, managed and delivered.
Organisations that can securely connect trusted commercial data with intelligent workflows will be better positioned to improve productivity, reduce risk and make more informed decisions.
The Sterling MCP Service provides the secure foundation required to support this transition.
By combining robust security, enterprise governance, flexible integration capabilities and complete data ownership, the Sterling MCP Service helps construction organisations embrace the opportunities presented by AI whilst remaining firmly in control of their information.
Available Now
The Sterling MCP Service is available now for Sterling customers.
Our team can assist with onboarding, secure configuration, authentication setup and integration into approved AI platforms and enterprise automation environments.
To learn more about the Sterling MCP Service or discuss your AI integration requirements, contact the Sterling team today.
