One Integrated Construction Enterprise
Uniting industry-leading construction and engineering companies under one platform, aligning people, processes, and leadership to deliver disciplined execution, operational excellence and a coordinated, accountable approach.
Proudly 100% owned by English River First Nation, and part of the Des Nedhe Group, Des Nedhe Constructors (DNC) is designed to deliver complex projects while creating lasting opportunity and meaningful impact for Indigenous communities.
By bringing together specialized construction and engineering companies under one coordinated enterprise, DNC aligns people, processes, and leadership to deliver consistent, scalable, and accountable project execution.
Our Vision
A nationally recognized construction enterprise known for execution, credibility, and community impact.
Our Purpose
A high-performance construction and engineering platform that supports industry in meeting its commitments — delivering a scalable, accountable solution that strengthens execution and drives meaningful Indigenous participation.
The DNC Advantage
Consistent standards across safety, reporting, and performance, delivering confidence from start to finish.
Reliable Execution.
Meaningful participation and economic impact that support client procurement and reconciliation objectives.
Stronger Indigenous Partnerships.
Civil, industrial, engineering, and infrastructure capabilities working together as one team.
Integrated Expertise.
Scalable Capacity.
Shared resources and expertise allow us to scale efficiently with project demands.
Clear Accountability.
Unified governance and reporting provide transparency across every project.
Lasting Impact.
Each project supports employment, training, and long-term community value.
Our Companies
DNC is built through the integration of specialized companies that strengthen the overall platform.
Provides full-scale construction services to the Northern Industrial clients operating in ERFN Traditional Territory, Treaty 10.
Complete package of municipal infrastructure, chip-sealing and highway paving programs.
Embedded in maintenance support services for mining and infrastructure. Providing all aspects of site services including excavation, backfill, grading, hauling, snow mgmt. and various other construction applications.
Civil Contractor specializing in short span timber & concrete bridge repairs, maintenance and replacements, and all types of in-water structures.
Concrete supply and civil earthworks contractor focused on industrial projects, Northern Camp services, access matting, ice roads, and mobile concrete batch plants across defense, mining, exploration.
Provide engineering, project advisory, and technical consulting for heavy industrial and mining projects, supporting clients from early-stage study through to execution with expertise in project management, cost estimating, and risk analysis.
Practical workforce solutions that support Indigenous participation — including trades training, custom programming, and capacity-building services aligned with project and partnership commitments.
Together these companies create a diversified construction platform capable of delivering complex mid-market projects across Saskatchewan.
A New Model for Construction Delivery
DNC delivers more than projects - we create aligned partnerships, scalable execution, and long-term impact for communities and industry alike.
Let’s Build Together
Mike Silvernagle, President
mike.silvernagle@desnedhe.com
Maury Simoneay, Director of Operations
maury.simoneau@desnedhe.com
