See the ways TerraLam® 700 CLT mats can keep your project and your workers safe while supporting ultra-heavy equipment.
Learn the pros and cons of the three ways to acquire ground protection and get concrete tips on making the best choice.
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Sterling Capabilities
Make your next project safer and more efficient with our matting products, turnkey services, and environmental and safety expertise.
TerraLam for Pipeline
Explore the benefits of replacing traditional timber mats with TerraLam mats and read frequently asked questions about making the switch.
TerraLam for Powerline
Explore the benefits of replacing traditional timber mats with TerraLam mats and read frequently asked questions about making the switch.
TerraLam for Construction
Explore the benefits of replacing traditional timber mats with TerraLam mats and read frequently asked questions about making the switch.
Clean Exit™
Clean Exit reduces cleanup costs by minimizing tracking of dirt, rock and other debris by vehicles exiting your site.
The TerraLam Sustainability Story
Learn how Sterling and TerraLam enable measurable, best-in-class sustainability in site access while playing an integral role in project success.
Comparison: TerraLam 300 & 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.
Comparison: TerraLam 500 Vs. Timber Mats
TerraLam CLT mats are a smarter and more cost-effective site access solution than timber mats.
TerraCross™ Bridge
Discover a more efficient, safer crossing solution with our structural steel, high-capacity engineered bridge.
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.
Choose the Right Sustainable Site Access Solution for Your Construction Needs
Reliable and innovative site access and ground protection are key to getting projects off on the right foot and the right partner can help you drive sustainability as well.
TerraLam EPZ Grounding Mats
For crews pulling wire, building substations, or handling other high-risk applications, TerraLam® EPZ Grounding Mats are a highly reliable option to keep electric utility workers safe.
WHITE PAPERS
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.
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.
Ground Protection and the Environment: Holding Your Site Access Partners Accountable
Find out how your site access partner can be the key to improving Scope 1& 2 emissions and supporting your ESG initiatives.
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.
VIDEOS
Trailer Test vs Bolted
See how long it takes to unload a stack of TerraLam 308 and a stack of 3-ply bolted mats.
Load Test vs Bolted
See how many TerraLam 308 and 3-ply bolted mats can be carried by a wheel loader.
Length Test vs Bolted
Measure how far each load of TerraLams covers compared to 3-ply bolted mats.
Drive Test vs Bolted/Timber
Feel the ride quality difference when driving over TerraLam, bolted, and timber mats.
Clean Test vs Bolted
Check out the amazing differences between cleaning a TerraLam vs a bolted mat.
Bend Test vs Bolted
Stack up the TerraLam 308 against the 3-ply bolted and see which is stronger.
Trailer Test vs 8" Timbers
Compare the coverage a truckload of TerraLam 508s gets compared to 8″ timber.
Length Test vs 8' Timbers
Measure the distance a load of TerraLam 508s gets compared to 8″ timber.
Walking vs Bolted/Timber
Walk the right-of-way and see how each mat surface performs during this walking test.
End of Life vs 8" Timbers
Count the steps required to break down a timber mat compared to a TerraLam 508 at end-of-life.
Install Test vs Composite
Compare the install effort and coverage when TerraLam 308 gets laid down next to composite.
CASE STUDIES
Engineered Airbridge Keeps Project On Schedule
When DynaGrid began building a new AEP substation in Sinton, TX, buried pipelines stood in their way. See how Sterling cleared the path.
Rapid Response After Natural Disaster
When an EF-3 tornado tore through Taylorville, IL, ComEd and Ameren turned to Sterling to help restore power to 2,500+ customers and rebuild dozens of damaged structures.
Leapfrogging Across Miles of Saturated Ground
To power south Louisiana’s growth, Entergy built a 230kV line through 16 miles of protected wetlands. When relentless rain halted access, Sterling kept the project on track.
Getting Tons of Rock to Damaged Levees
Historic rainfall across the Midwest caused major levee breaches along the Missouri River, including Mill Creek and the Big Tarkio near Craig, MO. See how Sterling helped restore access and stability.
Eliminating Standing Water Challenges
When saturated soil causes five transmission structures to collapse near East Moline, IL, Michels called Sterling for emergency access support to restore MidAmerican Energy’s line.
Protecting Soil in Saturated Farmland
To prevent outages near Owensboro, KY, LG&E and KU rebuilt transmission circuits. Sterling provided safe, efficient access to keep the project moving.
Handling All Types of Difficult Terrain
A major line replacement in Iowa faced rugged terrain and blocked roads. Sterling stepped in to build safe access for ITC and clear the way for Michels—going beyond the usual to keep progress moving.
Custom Engineering That Gets the Job Done
For the massive 345-mile Illinois Rivers Project, Ameren brought in Sterling and Midwest Access Solutions a year before construction to plan a rare, custom site access solution across three major rivers.
Racing the Clock to Restore Power
When a tornado toppled five lattice towers feeding an Exelon nuclear plant, the clock started ticking — Exelon had just seven days to restore power and avoid a costly shutdown.
Protecting Fragile Ecosystems and the Bottom Line
When ComEd discovered their site was home to the endangered Hine’s emerald dragonfly, they turned to Sterling for help. We built safe access through the wetlands with minimal impact and no added cost.
Minimizing Environmental Impact & Maximizing Efficiency
Koch Pipeline’s Wisconsin Integrity Dig required access through protected wetlands, so they turned to Sterling to design a temporary road that ensured safe passage with minimal environmental impact.
Knocking Field Renovations Out of the Park
For two consecutive years, Pepper Construction turned to Sterling for ground protection solutions during an MLB stadium reconstruction.