Company

What is A-Core? A big family of people who make an effort to do the very best of their capabilities. The people are what make A-Core what it is today and is why if you think we can’t…we can! A-Core’s clients benefit from the advantage of a reputable industry leader with a personalized client-centric approach. Along with an accomplished team of managers, project foremen, estimators, administrative staff, and mechanics; A-Core employs the concrete cutting industry’s most highly skilled and safety conscious operators. This experience and commitment to safety leaves a lasting impression on clients and partners.

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Training

Our Cutting Edge Operator Training Program is truly one of a kind, and a perfect example of how we invest in our people and their ability to succeed. The A-Core Safety Committee, along with our team of vendors, hosts and instructs a week long training event that goes in depth on all of the services we provide.

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NEWS AND UPDATES

10 Benefits of Hiring a Local Concrete Company

Hire local for a seamless experience

If you've asked yourself "How do I find concrete cutting near me?" it’s hard to know which contractors will offer the best quality and price for a project. The good news is that choosing a local concrete company is a much better option than going with a contractor who is based out of town. With a local company, you can get many more benefits for your project and your budget. Here are 10 top benefits of hiring a local company.

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HISTORY

Founded in 1974, A-Core Concrete Cutting, began with humble roots, operating from the back of a yellow station wagon known as “Old Yeller.” The founders built the company on integrity, hard work, and a commitment to quality, relying on superior customer service to establish a strong reputation in the concrete cutting and specialty contracting industries. Their dedication laid the foundation for a company that continues to prioritize excellence, innovation, and tailored solutions for clients across various industries. Over the past +50 years, A-Core has grown from a small operation into one of the largest firms in the industry, with 15 locations, over 400 employees, and the ability to mobilize nationwide within 24 hours. While embracing new technologies and expanding its capabilities, A-Core remains committed to its core values—no job is too specialized or too small for personalized attention. A-Core is licensed, bonded, and insured to operate in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, and is willing and able to pursue licensing in any state needed.

Founded

Founded by Jack & Ruth Johnson

Opened office location in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Established A-Core Concrete Cutting of Idaho Falls, and open office in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Opened office location in Boise, Idaho

Boise, Idaho office opened

Salt Lake City & County Building

Jacobsen Construction tasked A-Core with cutting this historic building off its foundation to help retrofit it for seismic upgrade. Seen here, Jay Arnold operates one of our wire saws.

Launch highway & Airport Division

Highway & Airport Division started sawing and sealing

Opened office location in Bozeman, Montana

Bozeman, Montana office opened

Opened office location in Kennewick, Washington

Kennewick, Washington office opened

Opened office location in Twin Falls, Idaho

Twin Falls, Idaho office opened

Opened office location in Missoula, Montana

Core Drilling on John Day Dam

John Day Dam spillway and modification

Launch Grinding Division

Grinding Division was opened in Murray, Utah

Opened office location in Mesa, Arizona

Specializing in highway saw and seal work. We now offer a full suit of services including: flat sawing, core drilling, GPR scanning, wall sawing, wire sawing, demolition, curb sawing, grinding, and grooving.

Launched Demolition Division

We first launch with a dump trailer and mini-ex. We now offer a full service demolition division capable of tackling any sized project. Our fleet includes electric excavators, robotic hammers, track hoes, fleet of dump trucks, and of course multiple mini-excavators.

Acquired New Mexico Concrete Cutting

A-Core acquires New Mexico Concrete Cutting and the Nelson team to further expand its offering to the state of New Mexico and its surrounding areas.

Opened office location in Fort Worth, Texas

Specializing in grinding and grooving. We now offer a full suit of services including: flat sawing, wall sawing, core drilling, wire sawing, demolition, curb sawing, GPR scanning, joint rehabilitation, slab panel replacement, grinding, and grooving.

Launched Concrete Pouring Division

After listening to our customers need, we launched our concrete pouring division based out of our Idaho Falls location. We are now offering this service at our Salt Lake City location also.

Launched GPR Division

GPR Division is launched in all locations.

Opened office location in Denver, Colorado

Specializing in service work and GPR. We now offer a full suit of services including: flat sawing, wall sawing, core drilling, wire sawing, demolition, curb sawing, GPR scanning, joint rehabilitation, slab panel replacement, grinding, and grooving.

Acquired We Cut in Bend, Oregon

A-Core acquires We Cut to build on the foundation created by the Lannen Family.

Acquired A & B Concrete Coring

A-Core acquires A & B Concrete Coring expanding our footprint into the East Coast!