Skemxist Solutions Services
Pioneering Excellence Across Diverse Heavy Industries in the Okanagan, Boundary and West Kootenay Regions
Welcome to Skemxist Solutions, where our commitment to excellence extends across the landscapes of the Okanagan, Boundary and West Kootenay regions of British Columbia. Our versatile range of heavy industry solutions are rooted in a deep understanding of tradition, guided by the wisdom of the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB), and powered by modern industry expertise.
Road Building & Maintenance Services
Embark on a journey of progress with our First Nations-driven road building and maintenance services. We pave the way for connectivity and accessibility, embracing a harmonious approach that reflects our deep respect for the land and its communities.
Planning & Preparation
- Expertise to engineer projects in rocky, steep, and mountainous terrain.
- Tree and rock removal.
Road Deactivation
- Preserves the environment.
- Minimizes risk of hazards.
Road Construction
- Logging, private, and civil roads.
- Bridge construction.
- Steep slope.
- Full bench road construction.
Road Maintenance & Restoration
- Committed to standing by the quality of our work.
- Stream bank restoration.
- Road and snow grading.
- Culvert replacement.
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Drilling & Blasting Services
In the realm of drilling and blasting, our team’s expertise brings precision and cultural sensitivity to the forefront. Accessibility and safety on our roads is paramount to the First Nations through our area of responsibility. We are not just creating pathways; we are forging connections that respect the heritage of the land and its custodians.
Experienced Team
- Ability to design and engineer blasting pattern and sequences.
Controlled Blasting
- Specializing in controlled blasting environments from highways and residential to forestry.
Specialized Drilling Services
- Full equipment portfolio from small Commando size to large excavator-mounted drills, offering flexibility and scalability.
Forestry Solutions
Culturally Respectful Harvesting Practices
- Our team integrates traditional ecological knowledge into harvesting operations, ensuring a sustainable approach that respects the land’s natural cycles. By combining modern techniques with ancestral wisdom, we strive for a harmonious balance between resource utilization and environmental preservation.
Innovative Grinding Solutions for Forest Health
- Taking a proactive stance towards forest health, our team employs cutting-edge grinding technologies. We prioritize the reduction of waste while preserving the ecological integrity of the land. This reflects our dedication to exceed industry standards with an environmentally conscious approach.
Community-Centric Chipping Strategies
- Beyond the efficient chipping of wood products, our approach places community well-bring at the forefront. This collaborative approach fosters mutual respect and supports the socio-economic fabric of the regions we serve.
Full Fibre Utilization
- Maximizing Value: We prioritize extracting maximum value from every piece of fibre in our forestry activities, aligning with First Nations’ cultural respect for resources.
- Waste Minimization for Economic Empowerment: Our approach minimizes waste, contributing to economic empowerment for our communities.
Wildfire Risk Reduction & Fuel Mitigation
- Strategic Tree Removal for Defensible Spaces: Our First Nations-led harvesting operations strategically remove trees to create defensible spaces, reducing wildfire risk and intensity. This aligns with our commitment to safeguard natural resources and communities.
- Advanced Techniques for Fuel Mitigation: Utilizing advanced grinding and chipping techniques, we actively contribute to fuel mitigation. Converting woody debris into useful materials, we responsibly manage forest residues, playing a crucial role in mitigating potential fuel for wildfires.
Full Site Management
- Comprehensive Site Planning: Our forestry services include comprehensive site planning that integrates ecological considerations, cultural values, and community input.
Marine Services
Equipment Barging
- Barge services to allow us to move range of cargo from machinery to building supplies.
Dredging
- Utilizing our 60’ Reach Excavator to remove mud and sediment from lake bottom.
Debris Clean-up
- Sweeping lake surfaces safely and economically.
Pile Driving
- Providing a variety of essential services for pile installation.
Construction Repair & Salvage
- Break waters, docs, boathouses, and other water-bound structures.
Advantages
- Certified Captains & Deck Hands
- SVOP Certified
- DVS Certification
- Red Seal Welders
- Knowledge of lake and instream conditions
- Blue Sticker Compliant – Transport Canada
Aggregate Products & Services
Diversified Aggregate Products
- Base gravels, concrete aggregates, paving materials, bedding sands, & drain rock.
Multiple Site Locations
- Well-positioned locations in Nelson, Salmo, & Oliver British Columbia.
Delivery Services
- Stone slinger and dump truck delivery services throughout the Okanagan, Boundary and West Kootenay regions.
Consulting
- Specialized team offers vast source of industry-specific knowledge from mining permits, development, operations, and reclamation.
Transportation Services
Moving forward with purpose and responsibility, our transportation services redefine the journey. From log transport to residuals, heavy haul to aggregate material, we prioritize safety, efficiency, and a deep connection to the communities we traverse and provide transportation services to.
Residual
- Transportation of wood residuals including chips, hog, shavings, and sawdust.
Log Hauling
- Log hauling including short and long logs.
- Experienced drivers for challenging mountainous and forestry roads.
Heavy Haul
- Transport of heavy equipment including excavators, loaders, chippers, and other commercial equipment.
Dump Truck
- Specializing in hauling sand, gravel, and other aggregate materials.
Skemxist Services For Your Projects
From precision road building & maintenance, to marine services and forestry solutions that combines efficiency with safety and responsibility, or drilling and blasting expertise, to aggregate products and services and transportations services, discover how our diverse service offerings can meet your unique needs.
Our commitment to tradition, innovation, and sustainable progress is the driving force behind everything we do.
