How Utility Teams Are Streamlining Field Data Collection with Digital Forms

August 4, 2025

For utility teams managing field operations, paperwork is more than just an annoyance; it’s a bottleneck. Paper-based inspections, safety checklists, and work orders slow down response times, introduce errors, and keep critical data siloed from the teams that need it.

That’s why more utility organizations are replacing clipboards with connected, digital forms and why IMAGINiT is helping them make that shift strategically.

Why Digital Forms?

Manual data collection leads to delays, duplication, and inefficiencies. Crews fill out forms in the field, bring them back to the office, and someone else has to transcribe or scan them into a system. It’s time-consuming, error-prone, and hard to track.

With digital forms, field teams can:

  • Submit inspections and checklists in real time

  • Automatically route data to the right departments

  • Standardize workflows across teams and regions

  • Reduce compliance risks with complete, timestamped records

All from a mobile device, no more paper, no more lag.

IMAGINiT’s Approach

We’re not just offering a tool, we’re offering a service. At IMAGINiT, our Utilities team works closely with clients to:

  • Audit current field workflows

  • Identify the best use cases for digital forms

  • Customize solutions based on their teams, infrastructure, and reporting needs

  • Train staff and provide ongoing support

Our goal is simple: help utility organizations modernize field data collection while making it feel intuitive and accessible to every crew member.

See It in Action at Autodesk University

Want to hear real stories from the field and see how it works? Join us for the FormsConnected Panel at Autodesk University, where our experts will share examples of successful implementations, lessons learned, and what's possible when utilities go digital.

This isn’t just a tech talk, it’s a chance to connect directly with the people behind the workflows and see how we're helping utilities adapt and succeed.

 Learn more about the FormsConnected Panel at AU

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