The Building Code Ep. 251: The power of representation in construction

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Tammie Ross, CEO and general contractor of Residence by Ross. Tammie is the architect of vision that transforms houses into homes and is proudly committed to excellence. Her leadership is the cornerstone of a minority woman-owned construction empire that continues to expand.

Tune in to the full episode to hear how Tammie managed to break through a lot of barriers to build her successful company and how she’s helping others do the same.

Learn more about Residence by Ross: https://residencebyross.com/

Order Tammie’s book “Breaking Ground, Breaking the Glass Ceilings” being released on February 3: https://tammie-ross.com/the-book/

Attend the 2025 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas coming up at the end of February: https://www.buildersshow.com/

Attend Tammie Ross’ sessions at the Builders’ Show: https://www.buildersshow.com/Search/Speaker.aspx?cadmiumSpeakerID=2511685

Get your free IBS expo pass on us and start planning your trip: https://buildertrend.com/ibs2025/

Learn more about the NAHB Professional Women in Building booth: https://www.buildersshow.com/nahb-professional-women-in-building

Get involved with the National Association of Home Builders: https://www.nahb.org/

Read the shownotes for this episode here:
https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/251-tammie-ross/

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0:00-3:06 – Intro and get to know Tammie Ross from Residence by Ross
3:07-5:11 – Challenges you face as a minority woman in the construction industry
5:12-6:30 – The journey of getting to Tammies role now
6:31-8:12 – Early success
8:13-8:55 – Role models
8:56-10:05 – Finding your purpose and chasing your goals
10:06-14:53 – Mentors in the construction industry
14:54-18:59 – Tammies book, “Breaking Glass Ceilings”
19:00-21:29 – Tips for IBS 2025
21:30-22:13 – Goals for the new year
22:14-25:15 – Recap and outro