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Consolidated 50% Owned Subsidiaries, including Variable Interest Entities ("VIE") Consolidated 50% Owned Subsidiaries, including Variable Interest Entities ("VIE") - Statement of Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2018
Sep. 30, 2017
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Operating income $ 14,372 $ 12,639 $ 33,201 $ 19,207
Net income attributable to Sterling common stockholders 8,915 7,132 19,580 8,537
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Revenues 56,816 64,266 142,786 126,333
Operating income 2,488 3,666 5,227 6,307
Net income attributable to Sterling common stockholders $ 1,245 $ 1,834 $ 2,615 $ 3,149