Your next tenant build-out is bidding right now.
Sterling Crew gives commercial electrical contractors a 24/7 AI team — estimators, project coordinators, and collections agents — that wins bids, manages projects, and secures payment so you can focus on running the job.
Avg. bid-to-win rate for commercial electrical jobs
Avg. revenue lost on a single missed office build-out bid
Avg. time spent preparing a single complex commercial bid
Avg. days sales outstanding for commercial electrical invoices
You're a master commercial electrician, not a full-time bid manager and collections agency.
Losing bids on speed
A GC sent out an RFP for a 10,000 sq ft office fit-out.
Change orders buried in email
The GC on your multi-family project emailed a change order for 20 extra circuits. It got lost in your inbox.
Chasing Net 60 payments
You finished a major retail lighting retrofit 45 days ago.
Drowning in pre-qualification
Three different general contractors invited you to bid projects this week. You don't have the time, so you pass on the work.
Agent Spotlight
See your agents in action.
Turn around a complex bid in hours, not days.
A GC sends you blueprints for a restaurant kitchen build-out. You forward the email to your Quoting Agent. It pulls from your custom assembly library, prices every conduit run and panel, and returns a professional proposal — ready to submit before the deadline.
Coordinate your crews and GCs without the chaos.
You have three crews on three different multi-day projects. The Dispatch Brain tracks every project phase, manages crew assignments, and coordinates with GC site superintendents — so nothing falls through the cracks.
Get paid on time, every time. No more awkward calls.
A project is marked complete. The Collections Agent generates AIA G702/G703 pay applications, tracks retainage, and follows up on outstanding invoices — turning your Net 60 into Net 30.
Your AI Team
6 agents. Built for commercial electricians.
Front Desk Agent
Acts as your dedicated bid coordinator. Receives RFPs from GCs, organizes pre-qualification packets, and ensures every opportunity gets a response before the deadline.
Quoting Agent
Builds complex commercial bids from blueprints, takeoffs, or just a voice memo. Pulls from your custom assembly library to price conduit, panels, and labor with commercial-grade accuracy.
Dispatch Brain
Manages your field operations across multiple job sites. Coordinates crew schedules, tracks project phases, and communicates with GC site superintendents in real time.
Collections Agent
Handles commercial billing from start to finish. Generates AIA pay applications, tracks retainage, sends progress billing reminders, and follows up on outstanding invoices automatically.
Reputation Agent
Builds your B2B reputation with GCs and property managers. Requests reviews after project completion and maintains your profile on industry directories.
Marketing Agent
Keeps your pipeline full by identifying new GC partners, monitoring bid boards, and automating outreach to get your company on more bid lists.
Price Book
Pre-loaded. Ready to quote.
Industry-standard pricing for commercial electrical services. Customize every line item.
12+ items pre-loaded. Fully customizable.
See what Sterling saves commercial electricians
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Your business today
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Time spent on scheduling, invoicing, follow-ups
$4,567/mo in new revenue
$20,300/yr value
$5,832/yr recovered
$1,800/mo revenue
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can the Quoting Agent handle the complexity of commercial bids?
Yes. It's designed for commercial use. You can build a library of custom assemblies and takeoffs. The agent can pull from this library to price out complex jobs with multiple systems, from lighting and power distribution to fire alarm and data.
How does it handle communication with General Contractors?
The agents act as a central hub. The Front Desk Agent can receive an RFP from a GC, the Quoting Agent can submit the bid back to them, and the Dispatch Brain can coordinate schedules with the site superintendent. It keeps all communication organized and professional.
Can the Collections Agent handle retainage and progress billing?
Yes. You can configure payment schedules for progress billing on large projects. The agent will automatically generate and submit invoices at each milestone and will also track and follow up on retainage payments at the end of the project.
Does this replace our estimation software like AccuBid or McCormick?
Sterling is not a replacement for dedicated takeoff software, but it works with it. You can perform your takeoff in your preferred tool, and then feed the output to the Quoting Agent to assemble the full proposal, add notes, and handle the bid submission and follow-up process.
Can we set different access levels for our project managers and estimators?
Yes. You can define roles and permissions. An estimator might only have access to the Quoting Agent, while a Project Manager can see dispatch schedules and job progress. You have full control over who sees what.
How does it help us get on more bid lists?
The Marketing Agent and Front Desk Agent work together. The Marketing Agent identifies potential new GC partners, and the Front Desk Agent can automate the tedious process of filling out pre-qualification packets to get your company approved as a vendor.
Can it manage safety and compliance documentation?
While not a full compliance suite, you can attach key documents like safety manuals or certificates of insurance to your company profile, and the Quoting Agent can automatically include them with bid submissions.
Is this built for a 5-person shop or a 50-person shop?
Sterling is designed for commercial contractors with crews from 2 to 50. It provides the back-office horsepower of a much larger company without the overhead, making it ideal for growing contractors.
How long does it take to get set up?
Basic setup is under an hour. You can connect your email, import your price book via CSV, and customize your agent settings. Most contractors are submitting their first AI-assisted bid the same day.
Can it integrate with our accounting software like QuickBooks?
Yes, Sterling integrates with QuickBooks Online to sync invoices, payments, and customer data, eliminating double entry and keeping your financials up to date automatically.
Resources
Commercial Electrical AI insights
Deep dives, case studies, and playbooks for running a smarter commercial electrical business with AI.
Stop losing bids. Start winning projects.
Sterling Crew gives you the power of a dedicated estimating and project management team for a fraction of the cost. Schedule a demo and see how you can win your next big job.