...Britains
largest fully mutual Housing Co-operative
Tenants
First is expanding year on year through an increasing Scottish Government
funded development programme. Our development section manages our
portfolio of new build and refurbishment projects from inception to
completion, and also co-ordinates community development or ‘wider
role’ activities.
The
key functions of the department are;
Identifying strategic sites for regeneration
Acquiring land for future development
Securing funding for new projects
Consultation with community representatives about new
projects
Preparing design briefs for new developments
Appointment
of consultants and contractors
Overseeing
design team work throughout the procurement process
On site
supervision and direction on building works
Monitoring
resident satisfaction at our developments
Delivering
wider benefits through employment, education, artworks and social
enterprise
Promoting
and generating renewable energy
Providing
information and advice on housing to an increasingly diverse and
multi-cultural community
Researching
and developing zero-carbon affordable housing systems
The Development Section consists of the Project Manager, Community
Development Supervisor, Development Co-ordinator, Ethnic Minorities
Housing Worker, and KTP Associate.
Tenants
First is expanding year on year through an increasing Scottish Government
funded development programme. Our development section manages our
portfolio of new build and refurbishment projects from inception to
completion, and also co-ordinates community development or ‘wider
role’ activities.
