03/08/2026
🚨 Proud moment at Outline Construction! 🚨
We’re absolutely thrilled to see our own Codie Van Damme featured in Concrete Sask “Women in Concrete” series! 💪🧱
Codie’s words say it all:
“Working in construction is hard work, especially in the concrete sector. It takes perseverance to succeed. You have to push through the rough days and long hot days, but it’s extremely rewarding. There’s nothing like stripping the formwork and seeing what you helped build.”
Thank you, Concrete Sask, for shining a light on the incredible women breaking barriers and leading by example in Saskatchewan’s concrete industry. Codie, your hard work, positive attitude, and willingness to mentor the next generation make us incredibly proud every single day.
At Outline Construction, we’re committed to building more than just structures — we’re building opportunities for women in trades. 👷♀️
Who else is inspired by stories like Codie’s? Drop a 👍 or tag someone who needs to see this!
Women in Concrete 👷♀️
Meet Codie Tamara Van Damme
Lead Hand / 4th Year Carpenter
Outline Construction Ltd.
Codie has been working in the construction industry for three years, building her career in concrete with determination and pride.
Her favourite part of the job?
Pour day 💪
“Getting to see all your hard work from base prep to building forms finally come together is thrilling. There’s so much excitement on pour day, from waiting for the concrete truck, to placing the concrete and then the finesse of finishing it. It’s a great day of hard work and high energy.”
One thing that surprised Codie about the industry is the science behind concrete mix design.
“It’s not just cement powder, rock and water. There are so many different admixtures, the cement-to-water ratio, and how it all affects the strength of the concrete. Even different blends act differently when finishing. There’s always something new to learn.”
Her advice to women considering a career in concrete or construction:
“Working in construction is hard work, especially in the concrete sector. It takes perseverance to succeed. You have to push through the rough days and long hot days, but it’s extremely rewarding. There’s nothing like stripping the formwork and seeing what you helped build.”
Thank you, Codie, for leading by example and helping encourage more women to pursue careers in Saskatchewan’s concrete industry.
