CONTACT US REQUEST A QUOTE SEARCH FOR: MENU Home | Resources FEATURED WHITE PAPER MATTING 101 Learn why matting decisions are a critical part of managing costs and get an in-depth look at the advantages and disadvantages of each matting option. UNLOCK WHITE PAPER FIND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES THAT CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS BELOW: CHOOSE RESOURCE TYPE: All White Papers Brochures Case Studies Videos Webinars INDUSTRY: All Civil Engineering Construction Pipeline Powerline Renewables Utilities 42 Results BROCHURE TERRALAM® FOR PIPELINE INDUSTRIES Explore the benefits of replacing traditional timber mats with TerraLam mats and read frequently asked questions about making the switch. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER MATTING 101 Learn why matting decisions are a critical part of managing costs and get an in-depth look at the advantages and disadvantages of each matting option. UNLOCK WHITE PAPER WEBINAR BRIDGING THE GAP: CHOOSE THE RIGHT BRIDGE FOR YOUR PROJECT Once you’ve identified the need for temporary bridges and crossings, what are your next steps? You have many options when it comes to navigating underground utilities, water crossings, environmentally protected areas, and other obstructions. Levi Frost, Director of Construction Operations... WATCH WEBINAR EARLY PHASE PLANNING AND BUDGETING FOR SITE ACCESS Site access planning is often not addressed until the bid phase of a project. But when you address site access at the outset of the project, you can potentially mitigate unplanned expenses. Join presenter John Slager, Account Lead at Sterling,... WATCH WEBINAR SHOULD YOUR MATTING PLAN INCLUDE INTERMEDIATE MOVES? When planning site access, do you mat the entire site or minimize the number of mats used and move them where you need them throughout the project? During this webinar, John Capodice, Executive Vice President of Sterling, will share the... WATCH WEBINAR SAFETY: PROTECTING YOUR PEOPLE AND YOUR BOTTOM LINE Nothing matters more than the health and safety of the people out on the job site. Worker injuries, damage to equipment, and poor ROW management can put your project and your reputation at risk. Learn how best practices in safety... UNLOCK WEBINAR WEBINAR UNDERSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTABILITY Navigating the requirements to be a good steward of the environment can seem overwhelming. Learn how to simplify your approach in developing access plans with guidelines that will address common stakeholder and environmental concerns. Topics Covered: Preserving Landowner Property Navigating... UNLOCK WEBINAR WEBINAR MAKE YOUR MATTING BUDGET WORK HARDER When it comes to site access, proper planning – along with the mats you choose – play critical roles in the success and profitability of your project. Smart, well-designed site access helps you stay on schedule, avoid safety shutdowns, prevent... UNLOCK WEBINAR VIDEO STERLING INNOVATION How does meaningful innovation work for you? Learn about Sterling’s commitment to developing innovative site access solutions, backed by transparency, integrity, and consistency. WATCH VIDEO STERLING DEMO DAY: INSTALLATION TEST – TERRALAM 500 VS TIMBER MATS TerraLam CLT mats by Sterling are lighter, faster and longer lasting than traditional timber mats. Watch as the same operator sets a truckload of each and see the difference for yourself! WATCH VIDEO TL 500 DEMO DAY DURABILITY TEST We had a 25 ton sideboom complete 100 laps over TerraLam 500 CLT mats and traditional hardwood timber mats. Both mats do their job, but only TerraLam’s Cross-Grain Technology will hold up to tracked equipment over time. WATCH CASE STUDY PREPARATION PAYS OFF DURING A FLOOD EVENT When New River Electrical and AEP needed to install new concrete 69kV monopoles and transmission lines in the Ohio and Scioto Rivers’ floodplains, they turned to Sterling’s to create and execute a safe and efficient site access plan that would... LEARN MORE BROCHURE TERRACROSS™ BRIDGE Discover a more efficient, safer crossing solution with our structural steel, high-capacity engineered bridge. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE STERLING CAPABILITIES BROCHURES Make your next project safer and more efficient with our matting products, turnkey services, and environmental and safety expertise. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE TERRALAM® FOR POWERLINE Explore the benefits of replacing traditional timber mats with TerraLam mats and read frequently asked questions about making the switch. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE LIBERTYMAT BROCHURE Learn why LibertyMat is the ultimate light/medium duty road mat, supporting up to 80 tonnes while protecting the environment. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE TUFFTRAK® XL BROCHURE Learn how TuffTrak XL mats deliver heavy-duty performance in all weather and ground conditions, with a dual traction surface that reduces slippage. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE TERRALAM® FOR CONSTRUCTION, RENEWABLES, AND CIVIL ENGINEERING Explore the benefits of replacing traditional timber mats with TerraLam mats and read frequently asked questions about making the switch. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE CLEAN EXIT™ Clean Exit reduces cleanup costs by minimizing tracking of dirt, rock and other debris by vehicles exiting your site. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE THE TERRALAM SUSTAINABILITY STORY Learn why innovative TerraLam mats are the most environmentally friendly site access product on the market. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE COMPARISON: TERRALAM 300 CLT MATS & BOLTED ACCESS MATS Terralam CLT mats are a smarter and more cost-effective site access solution than bolted access mats for a variety of reasons. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE COMPARISON: TERRALAM 500 VS. TIMBER MATS TerraLam CLT mats are a smarter and more cost-effective site access solution than timber mats. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE TERRALAM® 700 CLT MAT See the ways TerraLam® 700 CLT mats can keep your project and your workers safe while supporting ultra-heavy equipment. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE TERRALAM CONNECT SYSTEM Learn how this durable, straightforward system can help maintain the integrity of your access roads and work pads. Best of all, no special equipment is needed for installation. DOWNLOAD CASE STUDY CREATING UNIQUE SITE ACCESS THROUGH A PROTECTED MARSH To perform work in native marsh and wet prairie habitat in southern Chicago, ComEd turned to Sterling to provide unique temporary access that minimized damage to this environmentally sensitive area. LEARN MORE CASE STUDY CREATING SITE ACCESS WHILE PROTECTING ENDANGERED ANIMALS AND THE LAND A rebuild project passed through several remnant sand prairie habitats, wetlands, and prime farmland that contained a host of protected species requiring minimal environmental disruption, careful planning, and flawless execution to ensure safe and efficient site access. LEARN MORE CASE STUDY ENGINEERED AIRBRIDGE KEEPS PROJECT ON SCHEDULE Construction couldn’t begin until there was a safe way to pass over the shallow-buried pipeline. TheTerraCross bridge was engineered solution. LEARN MORE CASE STUDY SITE ACCESS FOR ROCK BY THE TONS When emergency repairs were needed on levee breaches along the Missouri River, Sterling and TerraLam® CLT mats were uniquely positioned to provide safety, efficiency, and savings to the project’s overall success. LEARN MORE CASE STUDY LEAPFROGGING ACROSS MILES OF SATURATED GROUND A creative matting plan was needed when saturated grounds and limited access made moving equipment and materials difficult and potentially dangerous. Our site access experts were able to provide an efficient and cost saving plan. LEARN MORE WHITE PAPER GROUND PROTECTION SAFETY: PROTECT YOUR PEOPLE AND YOUR BOTTOM LINE Learn the safety considerations your site access partner should address to ensure a safe and timely project. DOWNLOAD CASE STUDY COMPLETE SITE ACCESS OVER ROUGH TERRAIN Replacing 10 miles of powerline in challenging terrain requires extensive planning and flexibility. Our site access experts ensured things went smoothly with 14 miles of mats, proper safety protocols, and more. LEARN MORE WHITE PAPER GROUND PROTECTION AND THE ENVIRONMENT: HOLDING YOUR SITE ACCESS PARTNERS ACCOUNTABLE Find out how your site access partner can reduce environmental impact while saving you time, money, and regulatory headaches. DOWNLOAD CASE STUDY GROUND PROTECTION FOR VALUABLE AGRIBUSINESS Local landowners feared their soil would face irreversible damage when transmission circuits needed repair. After laying down 25 miles of right-of-way, the project was finished on schedule —with no harm to the land. LEARN MORE CASE STUDY EMERGENCY POWER RESTORATION AFTER FLOODING After flooding caused a transmission structure to topple, crews relied on more than 2,000 mats — both traditional timber and heavy equipment mats — to repair equipment and get the power flowing. LEARN MORE WHITE PAPER MAKE YOUR MATTING BUDGET WORK HARDER: A GUIDE TO MORE VALUABLE SITE ACCESS Discover how to gauge the real value behind a quote, from site access planning and services to mat attrition and rent/own decision-making. UNLOCK WHITE PAPER CASE STUDY MAT SOLUTIONS PROTECT AN ENDANGERED SPECIES A dramatically less intrusive matting solution enables access to the delicate wetland habitat of the endangered Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly — without significant costs or delays. LEARN MORE WHITE PAPER RENT, LEASE, OR BUY: YOUR GUIDE TO THE RIGHT MATTING CHOICE Learn the pros and cons of the three ways to acquire ground protection and get concrete tips on making the best choice. UNLOCK WHITE PAPER CASE STUDY MANAGING WETLANDS AND HUNTING SEASON When heavy pipeline equipment, protected wetlands and deer hunting season come together, an innovative matting solution keeps the project on track and saves thousands of dollars along the way. LEARN MORE CASE STUDY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TORNADO RECOVERY A tornado, a midnight call, and 4,000 mats: how expert access logistics and the right matting products help workers safely prevent a costly nuclear plant shutdown. LEARN MORE CASE STUDY SITE ACCESS ISLANDS ON THE MISSISSIPPI How do you keep thousands of mats from floating down the Mississippi River? A cabling solution and water crossing expertise enable safe construction of transmission lines for the Illinois Rivers Project. LEARN MORE CASE STUDY GROUND PROTECTION IN TIME FOR BASEBALL SEASON Reconstructing a baseball stadium in snowy winter—and finishing by Opening Day—is made possible with smooth, sweepable custom matting that protects the field’s integrity. LEARN MORE CASE STUDY SEVERE WEATHER RECOVERY IN 48 HOURS Because Sterling has the products, people, and experience ready to respond to any emergent request, ComEd and Ameren restored power within 48 hours and completed the work within 10 days. 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