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Note 11 - Variable Interest Entities (Details) - Summary financial information of Myers included in the consolidated statements of operations: (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Note 11 - Variable Interest Entities (Details) - Summary financial information of Myers included in the consolidated statements of operations: [Line Items]        
Revenues $ 185,935 $ 205,283 $ 430,320 $ 472,418
Operating income 1,523 4,171 (32,565) 7,850
Net income attributable to Sterling common stockholders (189) 990 (21,792) (3,223)
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
        
Note 11 - Variable Interest Entities (Details) - Summary financial information of Myers included in the consolidated statements of operations: [Line Items]        
Revenues 23,240 39,972 59,377 63,542
Operating income 1,772 1,917 3,130 2,519
Net income attributable to Sterling common stockholders $ 575 $ 621 $ 1,016 $ 813