For Volker Stevin, building stronger communities isn’t just about infrastructure. It’s about showing up for the communities where they live and work, contributing their time and skills, and supporting organizations that are making a difference locally.
As Presenting Sponsor of Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta’s 2026 Women Build, Volker Stevin put its commitment into action by helping bring together like-minded women for a week of hands-on learning and teamwork to build affordable homes in Chestermere.
“We work in an industry that is traditionally male dominated and we want women to see that there is a place for them here, whether that’s in the field, in the office, in technical roles, or in leadership,” shared Tamara Mago, Vice President of People and Culture at Volker Stevin.
That belief is at the heart of Women Build, an initiative that brings women together to try new skills, build confidence, and support local families on their path to affordable homeownership.
A partnership built on shared values
For Volker Stevin, supporting Women Build was a natural extension of the company’s commitment to its people and the communities where they live and work.
“Our work is about building and maintaining the infrastructure that communities rely on every day, but being a part of a community is about more than the projects that we deliver,” said Tamara.
“It’s also about showing up, contributing our time and our skills, working safely together, and supporting organizations that are doing important work locally.”
Women Build offered an opportunity to put those values into action.
Creating space for women in construction
Events like Women Build are helping challenge perceptions of who belongs on a construction site.
Throughout the week, participants came together with Habitat staff and experienced volunteers, learning to use tools and taking on construction tasks, while discovering what they could accomplish side by side.
For some, it was their first experience on a build site. For others, it was an opportunity to share their knowledge, encourage fellow participants, and connect with women with a shared interest in making a difference.
The experience is about more than learning to build a wall or hang drywall. It’s about building confidence, challenging expectations, and helping women recognize their own capabilities.
As Trish Braaten, Site Supervisor, says, “Representation matters.”
Building a lasting impact
From September 21 to 25, 2026, more than 65 women came together at Habitat’s Dawson’s Landing development in Chestermere for Women Build 2026. Together, participants and sponsors raised more than $82,000 to support affordable homeownership in Southern Alberta.
Their work contributed to a 24-home development where local families will have the opportunity to purchase a home with no down payment, no interest, and affordable monthly payments that never exceed 30% of their income.
It’s that connection between teamwork and community impact that makes Women Build so meaningful.
“When women build, they don’t just change the space around them, they inspire others to believe they can make a difference too.”
Thank you to Volker Stevin for championing women in construction and helping build stronger communities, one home at a time.
