Our objective is to ensure Long Term Success

Sterling Development is dedicated to the strategic creation of multifamily housing communities and self-storage facilities throughout the Midwest and Southeastern United States.

Our objective is to ensure the long term success of each planned real estate investment, which coincides with the mission of our vertically integrated affiliates, Sterling Construction, Sterling Management, and Sterling Investments.

A vital element of our success is our ability to cultivate trusting and lasting relationships with strategic partners such as municipalities, individual and institutional investors, operating partners as well as lenders. Sterling Development's commitment to these key stake holders assures that each development opportunity is consistent with local municipal planning, compliments surrounding neighborhoods and is conscious of the environment, while creating an appropriate return on investment.

With more than 100 years of combined development experience, we use a proven disciplined approach to achieve superior, consistent results. Through careful analysis of specific market indicators, our team identifies desirable submarkets and premium site locations. Meticulous planning through detailed analysis of financial feasibility, submarket product comparables and product design, is performed to assure a best in class investment opportunity.

Our proven ability to create and manage exceptional development teams is a crucial element of our achievements. Our expertise in project planning, managing design professionals and forging effective partnerships has produced consistent results. These results have earned us extensive industry relationships as well as a reputation of integrity and dedication to our customers. Our value is repeatedly demonstrated in our experience, knowledge and determination, and is enhanced by the resources we draw from our corporate affiliates. Our communities, our character and our company will continue to stand the test of time.

Testimonials

I'm grateful for the opportunity to work for Sterling and so far, I'm loving the job. Everyone here has made me feel welcome and I look forward to contributing to the team.

"The reason I stay with Sterling are the great colleagues I have had a chance to work with. No matter what position they hold, all have added something valuable to my experience with Sterling."

"What keeps me at Sterling? Simple. My boss, she’s the sole reason I have enjoyed and thrived at Sterling. She has been a mentor and great support for me. She is a cheerleader when things are going right and offers insight when things aren’t going so right. It’s the way she says things - the way she delivers the message. "

"What's My Sterling Story? I have been employed with Sterling Management for over six years. What I appreciate most about Sterling is the family-like atmosphere and warm welcome from co-workers. Everyone takes ownership of their position or property and hard work and success is definitely recognized. You are NOT a number you are a part of the Sterling Family."

"Sterling has always provided me with a fun and opportunity filled environment that is contagious throughout the organization. The support and resources that are available at all times assist with always being comfortable completing the challenges on a daily basis. Every day brings new experiences with great colleagues that make working for Sterling a pleasure."

"I have had the pleasure of working for Sterling Construction for years now and can gladly say that this is one of the best companies I have worked for. Sterling has given me the opportunity to grow professionally and has provided me with the necessary tools to do so. +1 Service is not only provided by all Sterling employees but is emulated from the top as well. I look forward to many more wonderful years with this great team."

"Sterling = Family. As a Sterling employee, you truly feel like you’re part of something, not just an employee. The Swanks instill their family values throughout the company and make everyone feel like they are part of the bigger picture, the future, and the Sterling (Swank) family."

“Working with Sterling has been a breath of fresh air in the construction industry. From the Project Executives to the field superintendents, the professionalism, courtesy and respect defined our relationship from contract negotiation through project execution. It is rare to have open communication with a focus on realistic results and time frames while truly working as a team between a General Contractor and a Subcontractor to accomplish a common goal. However, our experience incorporated each of these ideals fully. Success in our industry is built upon the strength of the relationships we build along the way. The relationships established during our work on this project have been and will continue to be beneficial for both Sterling and Kimbel into the foreseeable future.”