The organisation said the role involves promoting its interests across all aspects of planning policy relating to delivering new homes and supporting infrastructure in Scotland.
With 17 years' experience as a town planner, Ms Adams specialises in development planning, regeneration and policy development.
She had previously joined HfS as Principal Planning Advisor in September 2014.
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Speaking on her new role, Ms Adams said: "I am delighted to have this opportunity to support and promote the efforts of Scotland’s home building industry in ensuring we have enough homes of all types to meet the diverse needs of our growing population.
"With output levels remaining some 40% down on 2007 levels, but the benefits of increasing production clear, I am firmly focused on championing the significant contribution that our members make to Scotland's economic and social wellbeing, as well as persisting in our efforts to create a supportive policy environment at all levels.
"I will also be leading the HFS planning team in promoting good practice and providing constructive, robust and consistent responses to emerging policy at the local and strategic development plan levels."
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