Release 2026.06.01 | June 2026 Platform Update

Sterling’s mid June platform release focuses on three key areas: Takeoff, MCP integration, and Forecasting. This update is designed to improve day to day usability, increase performance on larger project datasets, and continue expanding the platform’s ability to connect approved Sterling data into wider digital and AI enabled workflows.

The release includes a new Takeoff Documents page, improved Takeoff navigation, enhanced BIM processing performance, updates to the Sterling Takeoff Viewer, further MCP Server integration improvements, and a more streamlined forecasting resource view.

Takeoff

Takeoff receives the largest set of improvements in this release, with updates focused on document access, model navigation, measurement workflows, and performance. The new Takeoff Documents page gives users a clearer route into project drawings, models, and related Takeoff activity, helping teams move more smoothly from document review into measurement and cost assignment.

The Takeoff experience has also been improved through better model tree navigation, clearer 2D and 3D grid presentation, enhanced archive visibility, and faster BIM element processing. These changes help users manage larger models and more complex project datasets with greater confidence.

Delivered Enhancements

• New Takeoff Documents page

• Improved Takeoff service tree navigation

• Added model, types, and layers tabs for clearer navigation

• Improved archive workflows for Takeoff Items

• Visibility of where Takeoff Items are assigned within the Cost Plan

• Improved 2D measurement grid readability

• Enhanced 3D object parameter grids

• Improved creation of Takeoff Items from grouped measurements

• Faster BIM element processing with reduced payload sizes

• Improved memory usage when working with model data

• Batch loading for model settings

• Gzip compression for BIM element data

• Updated Sterling Takeoff Viewer versions

• Improved background job priorities for Takeoff processing

MCP Integration

This release includes further improvements to Sterling’s MCP Server integration, supporting secure connections between Sterling and approved AI platforms, automation tools, and enterprise workflows.

These updates continue to strengthen Sterling’s role as an AI ready construction platform, allowing organisations to connect cost, carbon, estimating, forecasting, and commercial data into wider digital workflows while maintaining governance and control.

Delivered Enhancements

• Enhanced MCP Server integration changes

• Improved support for secure AI and automation workflows

• Strengthened connectivity for approved Sterling data

• Improved readiness for enterprise digital workflow integration

Forecasting

Forecasting receives a focused usability improvement in this release with automatic filtering added to the forecast resource view. This helps users access relevant data faster and reduces manual effort when reviewing forecasting information.

The update supports a cleaner and more efficient forecasting workflow for commercial, project controls, and delivery teams.

Delivered Enhancements

• Added automatic filtering to the forecast resource view

• Improved access to relevant forecasting data

• Reduced manual filtering effort

• Streamlined forecasting resource review workflows

The mid June 2026 Sterling release delivers targeted improvements where users spend significant time: Takeoff, forecasting, and connected data workflows. With a new Takeoff Documents page, improved model and measurement handling, better performance for BIM data, enhanced MCP integration, and a more efficient forecasting resource view, this update helps teams work faster and with greater control across the estimating and project lifecycle.