DIIC Podcast

Sweena Badhan - Managing Director at Steel Homes

DIIC | Faith Abudu

This episode features Sweena Badhan, Managing Director at Steel Homes Construction, who shares her inspiring journey from teaching to leading in the construction sector. She talks openly about the challenges of being a woman of colour in a male-dominated industry and the role of mentorship, diversity, and inclusion in breaking barriers.

Sweena also highlights her company’s use of innovative, sustainable cold-rolled steel methods to deliver buildings faster and more efficiently. She stresses why businesses should embed social value and mentoring into their operations and calls for early education and stronger links with universities to build a more inclusive, skilled workforce.

🎧 Tune in for a powerful conversation on resilience, innovation, and the future of construction.