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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, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Note 11 - Variable Interest Entities (Details) - Summary Financial Information of Myers Included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations [Line Items]        
Revenues $ 189,275 $ 185,935 $ 518,618 $ 430,320
Operating income (1,573) 1,697 1,404 (32,199)
Net income attributable to Sterling common stockholders (3,935) (189) (2,529) (21,792)
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 40,159 23,240 101,953 59,377
Operating income 3,461 1,772 6,760 3,130
Net income attributable to Sterling common stockholders $ 1,728 $ 575 $ 3,376 $ 1,016