Canwest Concrete

What Canwest Concrete does

CanWest Concrete Cutting & Coring Inc. is a privately held, family-controlled specialty construction services company founded in 1982 in Calgary, Alberta by Dan Hambrook, and headquartered at 5025-13 Street S.E., Calgary. Over a 40-plus-year operating history it has grown from a one-man operation into what the company describes as the largest concrete cutting, coring, and demolition services provider in Western Canada, operating nine regional offices across Alberta and Saskatchewan (Calgary, Edmonton, Leduc, Ft. McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Saskatoon/Regina) plus a partnership-driven extension into Southern British Columbia. Leadership consists of founder/President Dan Hambrook, CEO Dean Kotsos, and divisional General Managers Dave Moodie (Edmonton/Northern Alberta) and Dave Gerlitz (Calgary).

The company's core technical offering centers on concrete cutting and coring (slab, wall, and wire sawing; dry and wet core drilling), augmented by Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) scanning, concrete demolition and removal, hydrovac excavation, asphalt repair and crack sealing, bollard installation, crane and picker services, and a dedicated equipment rentals division. The fleet includes specialized assets such as Spyder mini-crawler cranes (24-inch width, indoor-rated), Movex battery-powered stair climbing robots, electric and battery-powered cutting and demolition equipment for emissions-free indoor work, and proprietary slurry recycling dehydrating systems. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services contracts with commercial, industrial, residential, and government customers, supplemented by unit-priced equipment rentals (daily, weekly, monthly terms) and unit-rate operator-attached services.

CanWest goes to market through a direct sales-led model with regional offices, phone-based quote requests, and on-site estimates, supported by reputation-driven channels including BBB A+ accreditation, Google reviews, a content blog, and Prime Contractor / Master Service Agreement relationships with major Western Canadian general contractors such as EllisDon, Jacob Bros, and Stuart Olson Dominion, alongside government and institutional clients including Calgary International Airport, Calgary Transit, and the Royal Tyrrell Museum. Marketing emphasizes one-stop turnkey delivery, an extensive multi-unit equipment fleet to eliminate downtime, 2-4 hour emergency response, year-round operations, and safety prequalifications (COR, ISN, Avetta, ComplyWorks) that gate access to large industrial and public-sector projects.

Name

Canwest Concrete

Legal name

CanWest Concrete Cutting & Coring Inc.

Website

https://canwestconcrete.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CanWest Concrete Cutting & Coring Inc. is a privately held, family-owned specialty construction services firm founded in 1982 in Calgary that provides concrete cutting, coring, GPR scanning, demolition, hydrovac, and equipment rentals across Western Canada through nine regional offices in Alberta and Saskatchewan, serving commercial, industrial, residential, and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete Cutting & Coring Services

NAICS

Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Cutting, Coring & Sawing (IMAFAKAL)

Keywords

• Concrete cutting services
• Concrete coring drilling
• Concrete demolition removal
• Ground penetrating radar scanning
• Construction equipment rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Concrete Cutting & Coring Services: Core business providing concrete cutting, slab sawing, wall sawing, wire sawing, dry and wet core drilling, and GPR scanning services for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
2. Demolition & Removal Services: Concrete demolition, breaking, removal, and disposal services including bridge repairs, airport runway work, and interior demolition using electric equipment.
3. Equipment Rentals: Rental division offering equipment including Spydercranes, Movex robots, skid steers, excavators, trenchers, generators, concrete saws, and attachments. Daily, weekly, and monthly rental rates available.
4. Asphalt & Concrete Repair Services: Crack sealing, joint sealing, asphalt repairs, sealcoating, and parking lot maintenance services.
5. Bollard Installation Services: Permanently embedded bollard installation for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects including coring holes, inserting bollards, and pouring concrete.
6. Crane & Picker Services: Picker trucks, Spyder cranes, and stair climbing robots for lifting and material handling operations.
7. Hydrovac Excavation Services: Water-based excavation using pressurized water and vacuum systems for utility daylighting, wet/dry clean-up, slurry removal, post holes, and trenches.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CanWest provides concrete cutting, coring, drilling, and scanning services for commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects across Western Canada. Core offerings include slab sawing, wall sawing, wire sawing, dry/wet core drilling, GPR scanning, concrete demolition and removal, hydrovac excavation, asphalt repair, bollard installation, and basement window cutting. The company also operates an equipment rental division offering Spydercranes, Movex stair-climbing robots, skid steers, excavators, and trenchers.

Product overview

Canwest Concrete is a construction service company offering a comprehensive portfolio of concrete and asphalt services across Western Canada. The core offering centers on concrete cutting and coring services (slab sawing, wall sawing, dry/wet core drilling, wire sawing), supplemented by demolition and removal services, GPR scanning technology, and specialized equipment services. The company operates equipment divisions including Spydercranes, Movex stair climbing robots, and electric equipment for indoor/emissions-free work. Additional services span asphalt repairs, crack sealing, bollards installation, parking lot maintenance, hydrovac excavation, street sweeping, pressure washing, and basement window installation. A dedicated equipment rentals division provides contractors access to their fleet including skid steers, excavators, trenchers, generators, and concrete tools. The company positions itself as a turnkey, one-stop solution provider for projects of all sizes from residential to major airport runways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CanWest Equipment Rentals: Equipment rental division offering construction equipment including skid steers, excavators, trenchers, cranes, and concrete equipment for contractors.
• CanWest Diamond Products

Products and services

• Concrete Cutting & Coring Slab sawing, wall sawing, dry & wet core drilling, wire sawing, and jackhammering for commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects across Western Canada.
• GPR & Scanning Services Ground Penetrating Radar scanning using One-Pass technology with wireless antennas for locating rebar, post-tension cable, and utilities, providing same-day 3D scan reports.
• Concrete Demolition & Removal Full-service concrete demolition including crushing, breaking, removal, and disposal using state-of-the-art equipment and machinery for bridge repairs, airport runway work, and interior demolition.
• Asphalt Repairs & Crack Sealing Asphalt maintenance services including crack sealing using Craftco machines, asphalt repairs, sealcoating, resurfacing, and patching using hot or cold asphalt mix.
• Concrete Repair & Crack Sealing Professional concrete repair services including crack chasing and sealing, routing, concrete spall repair, dowel bar retrofit, and cross-stitching crack repair.
• Bollards Installation Deeply embedded bollard installation for permanent commercial, industrial, and institutional applications, handling bollards of any material including coring holes, inserting bollards, and pouring concrete.
• Parking Lot Maintenance Comprehensive parking lot maintenance including bollards, street sweeping, pressure washing, line painting, and traffic control solutions for commercial properties.
• Hydrovac Services Hydrovac excavation using high-powered water to slice through ground with vacuum suction for utility daylighting, wet/dry clean-up, slurry removal, post holes, and trenches.
• Airport Runway Construction & Repair Specialized airport runway construction and repair services including joint sealing, concrete cutting, and demolition for major Canadian airports.
• Steel & Metal Cutting Steel and metal cutting services using specialized tools for sheet steel, shafts, electric motors, rebar, anchor bolts, pipes, and beams.
• Basement & Egress Window Installation Basement window installation including egress window cutting, supply, and installation with permit assistance for residential customers in Calgary and Edmonton areas.
• Equipment Rentals Full equipment rental division offering skid steers, track loaders, excavators, trenchers (Vermeer), Spydercranes, Movex robots, generators, compressors, and concrete saws with daily, weekly, and monthly rates.
• Crane & Picker Services Crane and picker truck services for hoisting operations and material delivery, including boom trucks, picker cranes with telescopic arms, Spydercranes, and stair climbing robots.
• Street Sweeping Street sweeping services using bobcats with sweeper attachments and Elgin/Challenger street sweeper units for roads, airports, parking lots, and sidewalks.
• Pressure & Power Washing Industrial and residential pressure washing for buildings, driveways, parking lots, equipment, and exterior surfaces without chemicals.
• Spydercrane & Mini Crawler Crane Services Mini-crawler crane services for confined spaces, featuring compact 24-inch wide design with rubber crawler tracks, zero emissions for indoor use, and 360-degree rotation with 52 outrigger positions.
• Electric Equipment Services Emissions-free electric equipment services including electric cutting, electric mini excavators, and interior demolition for indoor and poorly ventilated areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Respond to emergency calls within 2-4 hours
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HSC Hindley Scanning & CoringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDavid Hindley operates a concrete coring and scanning business in Southern British Columbia as part of the CanWest Trusted Network. Provides reliable coring services for residential and commercial projects using GPR technology. Services include sewer tie-ins, HVAC openings, plumbing openings, and aggregate analysis.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Brokk Inc: Manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robots used for concrete breaking in confined spaces - adjacent to CanWest's Movex stair-climbing robot service line. Comparable as a robotics-driven technology disruptor in the demolition services market.

Direct peers

• A-Core Concrete Specialists: US-based specialty concrete cutting, coring, scanning, and selective demolition contractor serving commercial, industrial, and infrastructure clients. Directly comparable in service mix (sawing, core drilling, GPR) and end customers.
• Reliable Concrete Cutting: Multi-location concrete cutting, coring, and demolition specialist serving commercial and industrial clients in the US. Closely comparable service portfolio and customer base to CanWest.
• Select Demo Services: Specialty contractor focused on selective demolition, concrete removal, and cutting services for commercial and industrial projects. Comparable in scope of demolition and cutting work for general contractor clients.
• Cardinal Concrete Cutting: Regional concrete cutting and coring contractor offering slab sawing, wall sawing, core drilling, and selective demolition. Comparable mid-sized specialty trade competitor in the same product category.
• Penhall Company: The largest concrete cutting, coring, and demolition services provider in North America, with a full suite of sawing, drilling, scanning, and ground-penetrating radar offerings. Penhall is the most directly comparable peer, operating at greater scale and across more US geographies.

Others

• CSDA (Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association): Industry association representing concrete cutting, sawing, and drilling contractors globally, with a robust contractor member directory. Comparable as the ecosystem standards body and competitive benchmarking reference for specialty trade contractors like CanWest.

Broad incumbents

• Husqvarna Construction Products: Global equipment manufacturer supplying saws, drills, diamond tools, and surface preparation equipment used across the concrete cutting industry. Comparable as the dominant equipment supplier whose products CanWest's fleet relies on, and which also offers services and training.
• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in North America, including a broad range of aerial, earthmoving, and specialty construction equipment. Comparable as a competitor and benchmark in CanWest's growing equipment rental division.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Major North American equipment rental provider with a strong specialty division covering power, climate control, and infrastructure equipment. Comparable competitor for CanWest's equipment rental revenue stream.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canwest-concrete

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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