With nearly 5 decades of experience, DENT has become known as a specialist in civil construction serving the natural resource sectors in the B.C and other major industries. The variety of projects we profile acts as a reference for our success and the satisfaction of our clients. As the company has grown and evolved there has been one constant; we want the challenge that others turn down and we will do what it takes to get the job done.
Cheslatta-DENT offers a full suite of forestry related services and have worked across the province of BC in remote, rugged terrain. In addition to land clearing, we are well versed in road construction and the installation of bridges for the sector.
DENT has the capacity and skills to support Forestry & Site Clearing projects and include the following areas of expertise:
▪ Conventional Timber Falling
▪ Processing & Trucking
▪ Bridge Installation
▪ Certified Utility Arborists
▪ Road Building & Reclamation
▪ Clearing & Grubbing
▪ Erosion & Sediment Control Measures
▪ Steep Slope
▪ Right of Way Clearing
▪ Reclamation
▪ Danger Tree Assessment/Clearing
▪ Burning Programs
▪ Wood Waste Management (Grinding & Burning)
▪ Heli Logging
▪ Hand Falling
Cheslatta-DENT has extensive experience delivering projects in sensitive environments and are well versed in federal, provincial, and regulatory requirements. Our long history with Hydroelectric projects has furnished our team with deep knowledge of best management practices and construction methods that serve to protect the environment.
We strive to uphold industry-leading environmental management standards by carrying out all activities in a manner that minimizes environmental impacts and conserves natural resources. We recognize the value of responsible stewardship and take a proactive rather than reactive approach to minimizing construction impacts.
DENT has the capacity and skills to support Habitat Restoration projects and include the following areas of expertise:
▪ Riparian Restoration
▪ Fish Habitat & Wetland Enhancements
▪ In-Stream Construction
▪ Coffer Dams
▪ Erosion & Sediment Control Measures
▪ Channel Diversion & Construction
Cheslatta-DENT has proven itself adaptable to the requirements of any project, from building dams to installing foundations. Our team works on a variety of infrastructure projects and are specialists in working in remote, rugged and difficult terrain. We are adept in steel, concrete and timber construction techniques and methodologies.
DENT has the capacity and skills to support Infrastructure projects and include the following areas of expertise:
▪ Highway, Street, & Road Construction
▪ Bridge Construction
▪ Piers & Foundations
▪ Concrete Works; Large & Small Scale
▪ Water Supply, Management & Resources
▪ Railway
▪ Utility Distribution
▪ Flood Prevention and Recovery
▪ Hydroelectric facilities
▪ Tunneling
▪ Traffic Control
Cheslatta-DENT’s heavy civil construction capabilities are showcased in the mining projects we have delivered. DENT’s work supports the development and operation of mines, providing full suite of support services that include clearing, earthworks, civil & facility construction, remediation and reclamation services.
DENT has the capacity and skills to support Mining projects and include the following areas of expertise:
▪ Clearing & Grubbing
▪ Site Preparation
▪ Road Construction
▪ Earth Moving
▪ Reclamation & Remediation
▪ Substation Construction
▪ Distribution & Transmission Lines
▪ Erosion & Sediment Control Measures
▪ Water Conveyance
▪ Pipelines
▪ Habitat Restoration
Cheslatta-DENT is well versed in the oil and gas sector and has has supported numerous pipeline projects across Western Canada. DENT understands the complexities, norms & practices, safety and permitting and requirements to work in the sector.
DENT has the capacity and skills to support Oil & Gas projects and include the following areas of expertise:
▪ Clearing, Grubbing & Right of Way Preparation
▪ Site Preparation
▪ Access Road Construction & Reclamation
▪ Bridge Installation
▪ Integrity Digs
▪ Concrete Works
▪ Electrical Services
▪ Erosion & Sediment Control Measures
▪ Reclamation
▪ Survey
▪ Facility Preparation
▪ Blasting
Cheslatta-DENT has extensive experience in the power industry, having successfully delivered numerous projects in both the private and public sector for owners across British Columbia. Versed in both greenfield and brownfield construction, we understand system requirements and can safely deliver any project.
DENT has the capacity and skills to support Power projects and include the following areas of expertise:
▪ Run of River Hydro Facilities
▪ Intakes & Power Houses
▪ Penstock Installation, Repair & Coating
▪ Dam Construction, Modifications & Repairs
▪ Right of Way Clearing
▪ Transmission Line Foundations
▪ Substation Construction
▪ Concrete Works
▪ Spillway Refurbishment
▪ Reservoir Slope Stabilization
▪ Distribution & Transmission Lines
▪ Full EPC Services
▪ Renewable & Clean Energy
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