New nuclear development—including projects such as the Darlington New Nuclear Project and the emergence of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)—is accelerating the industry’s transition toward fully digital construction and commissioning practices. 

This session examines how electronic forms, digital checksheets, and paperless work execution are transforming field operations across the nuclear project lifecycle. By replacing traditional paper workflows with integrated digital platforms, project teams can gain real-time visibility into task completion, verification steps, and quality documentation. Structured digital work instructions help reduce administrative burden, minimize transcription errors, and improve traceability—critical capabilities in highly regulated environments. 

The discussion will also explore how digital field execution tools support stronger collaboration between engineering, construction, and commissioning teams by ensuring accurate, up-to-date information is available at the workface. When combined with technologies such as digital material management and 3D/4D visualization, these tools can help streamline installation workflows and improve readiness for commissioning. 

Attendees will gain insight into practical strategies for implementing digital field execution tools and aligning them with engineering deliverables, quality requirements, and nuclear regulatory standards. They will also explore how a paperless ecosystem can enhance efficiency, strengthen safety culture, and set a new benchmark for reliability in modern nuclear construction.