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HAVAN Spotlight: Bobby Purba

Bobby Purba By Design Construction

 

Tell us about yourself & your company?
Bobby: Bobby is a 2nd generation real estate investor, builder and developer.  BDC Homes Inc helps clients achieve their financial and real estate goals through education and free consultation.  Our clients learn how to Maximize Property Value through Direct Ownership, Earn Fixed Returns, and through Add Value strategies.  Call Bobby at BDC Homes Inc  for your Custom Home, Laneway / Coach Home, Duplex, Multifamily or Major Renovation Projects.

How did you get into the residential construction industry?
Bobby: Building & Developing Real Estate was a natural fit for Bobby as he was introduced to projects at age 7 inside of the family business which began in early 70’s.

What keeps you in the industry?
Bobby: I’m continually inspired by product innovation and building technology changes that drive us to become better at our craft. This industry gives me a great sense of Connection, Community and Collective; there is competition, camaraderie and wonderful client & business relationships.

While navigating covid-19, what new opportunities have you discovered?
Bobby: COVID accelerated our business transformation and absolutely clarified why we do what we do. It gave us time & space to dig deep and realign with our passion: To openly share our knowledge for the betterment of our clients’ real estate investment & development goals.

It’s 11AM Saturday morning, what are you up to?
Bobby: Working through High Priority Engagements

What are your hobbies?
Bobby: Gardening, Cooking & Training Kahu (6 month German Shorthaired Pointer)

Proudest moment?
Bobby: Witnessing others being Proud of Themselves

What have you done in your community in the last year?
Bobby: Building an IOS & Android App to enable communities to engage, uplift and inspire one another.

Favourite HAVAN moment and why?
Bobby: Hosting at The Experts Booth, BC Home & Garden Show. An amazing way to connect with colleagues and competitors alike while meeting attendees.

Best work perk at your job?
Bobby: Manage My Ownself

Last HAVAN member you spoke to?
Bobby: Michael Freedman, Audio Insider

What inspires you?
Bobby: Creativity in Innovation

What are you excited for / looking forward to right now?
Bobby: A return to Family Vacation(s)

Share an interesting fact about your life?
Bobby: I lived overseas from the age of 2 to 7 and went to private school.

Last piece of advice you have received?
Bobby: The Other Person is You.

Starbucks order?
Bobby: Tall Hazelnut Latte

Where were you born?
Bobby: Vancouver, BC

Pets?
Bobby: Kahu (Maori for Harrier Hawk), 6 month GSP

Favourite holiday / destination?
Bobby: White Sands & Blue Oceans

Does pineapple belong on pizza?
Bobby: Sometimes 🙂

First concert?
Bobby: Carlos Santana

Song on repeat?
Bobby: Are You Gonna Go My Way, Lenny Kravitz

Fun fact about you?
Bobby: Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness

What do you collect?
Bobby: Quotes

Netflix guilty pleasure?
Bobby: The Sopranos

Anything else you’d like to add?
Bobby: “Partner relationships have a lot in common with personal relationships; They both require a great deal of ongoing care, nurture, attention along with a long-term commitment to collaboration.”

Where can we find you on social media?
Bobby: @bdchomesinc

 

Members and homeowners look to HAVAN for connections in the residential construction industry.
HAVAN’s Spotlight features HAVAN staff and members to showcase who we are and to help connect with one another. Proudly sponsored by the HAVAN Women’s Council, if you would like to be featured, e
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