Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Join the Rocky Mountain Chapter of NASTT (RMNASTT) for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the Academy Parkway Sewer Project in Herriman, Utah!
This educational site visit offers a firsthand look at innovative trenchless construction techniques being used to install a new sewer pipeline beneath Mountain View Corridor.
Hear directly from the project team — Jordan Basin Improvement District, JUB Engineers, GEI Consultants, and Claude H. Nix Construction — as they share project challenges, engineering solutions, and lessons learned.
Down-the-Hole Hammer Technology: See how GeoNex equipment is being used to install 24-inch steel casing beneath Mountain View Corridor.
Innovative Engineering: Learn about the challenges of navigating steep slopes, rocky ground conditions, and incorporating a vertical bend in steel casing.
Alternative Project Delivery: Explore the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) approach.
Behind-the-Scenes Access: Visit the construction site and ask questions directly of the project team.
10:00 – 10:15 AM: Welcome & Safety Overview – Nix Construction
10:15 – 10:30 AM: Project Overview – Jordan Basin Improvement District
10:30 – 11:15 AM: Engineering & Design – JUB Engineers & GEI Consultants
11:15 – 11:30 AM: Trenchless Installation Overview – Nix Construction
11:30 AM: Travel to Project Site, Tour & Q&A
Meeting Location: Jordan Basin Improvement District Offices. Please enter from 1300 West, NOT Bangerter Highway. Carpooling to the project site is encouraged.
Required PPE: Hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility safety vest, steel-toe boots, and warm clothing.
Registration: FREE, but advance registration is required. Space is limited to 50 attendees!
Don't miss this opportunity to see innovative trenchless construction methods firsthand while connecting with industry professionals.
Questions? Contact Stephanie Nix-Thomas, Claude H. Nix Construction, at 801-589-8574 or stephienix@chnix.com.
Questions, email info@rmnastt.org