Join John Souffront, founder of Souffront Construction and Engineering, as he shares raw insights into Miami's construction industry. From his early hustles on Flagler Street to overseeing major infrastructure projects, John reveals the untold realities of building certification, permitting nightmares, and industry secrets. Get an insider's perspective on the FIU bridge collapse, the future of AI in construction, and controversial practices like borrowed licenses and parking lot labor. A must-watch for anyone curious about the real world of Miami construction and engineering.John Souffront:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_souffronts/Website: https://souffrontengineering.com/Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro0:43 About John1:58 First Hustle8:30 FSU = Flagler Street University11:09 Going Into Bigger Deals17:38 Building Recertification Process22:13 FIU Bridge Collapse23:53 What Does Engineer Do?26:43 Condemning Building29:11 Permitting34:18 Miami Special40:02 AI in Construction42:18 Getting Referrals47:47 GCs Using Other GC’s License50:48 Hiring From Home Depot Parking Lot54:22 Bridge on 83658:00 Career Advice for Interns 1:01:17 Top 3 Restaurants
