Nuclear
Delivering Certainty in NRC-Regulated and High-Hazard Environments
Execution That Reduces Risk Where Failure Isn’t an Option
Nuclear projects operate under some of the most stringent regulatory and quality requirements in construction. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) oversight, NQA-1 compliance, and strict documentation and traceability standards leave no margin for error.
Baker Construction delivers construction and restoration solutions across the nuclear fuel cycle with the discipline required to perform in these environments. With more than 20 years of experience and a mature NQA-1 quality program, Baker supports NRC-regulated facilities, USDOE nuclear and high-hazard sites, and other mission-critical projects that require disciplined planning, precise execution, and rigorous documentation.
PROJECT TYPES
NRC-regulated construction
Nuclear power plant concrete construction
Nuclear rehabilitation and repair scopes
Production facilities
Research facilities
Restart, relicensing, and uprate support
Small modular reactors (SMRs)
Spent fuel handling facilities
USDOE nuclear and high-hazard facilities
Waste storage, management, and treatment facilities
SERVICES
Preconstruction & Project Planning
- Preconstruction and constructability support
- Project controls and earned value management
- VDC/BIM coordination
Nuclear Quality & Compliance
- NQA-1 documentation and traceability
- Process-driven project execution
- Quality assurance and quality control
Civil & Structural Construction
- Deep foundations
- Excavation and site development
- Heavy civil concrete construction
- Structural concrete construction
Self-Perform Concrete Operations
- Reinforcing steel installation
- Formwork design and installation
- Concrete placement and finishing
Asset Protection & Restoration
- Concrete repair and restoration
- Waterproofing and concrete protection
NQA-1 Quality Built into Execution
Many contractors inspect for quality. Baker integrates quality into the work from the start.
NQA-1 requirements are embedded directly into field execution, incorporating documentation, traceability, and inspection readiness into how work is planned and performed. By building compliance into production workflows, we reduce rework, support inspection readiness, and ensure work meets requirements the first time.
Safety and Discipline in High-Hazard Environments
Partnering with Baker means working with a team that does not compromise on safety. Our Incident and Injury Free culture is backed by defined procedures and structured processes and is planned into every stage of execution. This approach supports safe, compliant work while maintaining productivity in high-profile environments.
Qualified Workforce. Proven Capability.
As nuclear projects scale, the ability to staff qualified teams becomes a critical risk factor. Baker maintains a nuclear-ready workforce that will travel with our clients, eliminating the need to rely on local labor pools. Trained to operate under NQA-1 programs and strict site requirements, our teams bring the right mindset along with the credentials and training to work inside controlled environments.
Questions We Commonly Answer About Nuclear Construction and Restoration
Is Baker qualified to perform safety-related nuclear work under NQA-1 requirements?
Yes. Baker has more than 20 years of experience operating under a mature NQA-1 quality program and delivers work with the documentation, traceability, and execution discipline required for safety-related nuclear scopes.
Does Baker perform work in active or highly controlled nuclear environments?
Yes. Baker’s teams are experienced in executing work within active and highly controlled environments, where coordination, safety, and compliance are critical to maintaining operations and meeting regulatory requirements.
Does Baker have a workforce that can meet nuclear qualification and access requirements?
Yes. Baker maintains a trained, qualified, and credentialed workforce capable of meeting strict site access, training, and documentation requirements, allowing projects to move forward without delays tied to workforce readiness.
How does Baker reduce execution risk on nuclear projects?
Baker integrates constructability, self-perform execution, and NQA-1 quality systems into how work is planned and performed. This approach reduces coordination risk, supports audit readiness, and helps ensure predictable outcomes in high-consequence environments.
What nuclear scopes can Baker self-perform?
Baker can self-perform key concrete-related scopes including excavation, foundations, reinforcing, formwork, concrete placement, structural concrete, water-exposed structures, restoration, and related concrete protection work.