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Melin Consultants, the fast-growing South Wales firm of environment and sustainability experts, has played its part in helping to recognise quality builders in Carmarthenshire. Melin sponsored two categories at Carmarthenshire’s 2011 Local Authority Building Control Excellence Awards ceremony at the Machynys Peninsula Golf Club in Llanelli. “Working closely with constructors and builders we get to see plenty of examples of excellent work in Carmarthenshire,” said Melin managing director Jamie Best. “Sponsoring two award categories was our way of helping to recognise the achievements of excellent building projects in Carmarthenshire. A total of 12 building projects were recognised at the awards, which were introduced by LABC (Local Authority Building Control) President Mike Sanson. The county council’s director of regeneration, Dave Gilbert, said: “It was not too many years ago people used to say buildings and homes to the standard we are achieving in the county now could never happen...

A special event has been held to recognise high quality building work in Carmarthenshire. Twelve building projects have been recognised at Carmarthenshire’s 2011 Local Authority Building Control Excellence Awards ceremony at the Machynys Peninsula Golf Club in Llanelli. The winners were introduced by LABC President Mike Sanson.   County director of regeneration Dave Gilbert said: “It was not too many years ago people used to say buildings and homes to the standard we are achieving in the county now could never happen in Carmarthenshire. “But the quality guidelines laid down by our building control officers are being respected and adhered to by contractors and developers and landmark building of outstanding design and quality are appearing all over the county.” Executive board member for regeneration and leisure Cllr Clive Scourfield said: “It is brilliant to see contractors within the county doing such a wonderful job and being recognised with the best of the best. “I am so ...

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Property Services department has scooped another top industry award. The latest award comes from Construction Excellence in Wales, which has celebrated Carmarthenshire’s approach to partnership working across the local construction and training industry. Head of the department, Phil Lumley, picked up the award for Integration and Collaborative Working at the Holland House Hotel, Cardiff, where nine awards were up for grabs by construction companies, projects and local authorities from across Wales. Carmarthenshire had highlighted its commitment to partnership and collaboration in its entry, which focused on the success of its Contracting Framework. Phil Lumley said: “In Carmarthenshire, collaboration is not just a word - it is a way of life. Over the last four years, we have built up strong long-term relationships with many local contractors, and in doing so have created a framework which has proved beneficial in more ways than one. “The Framework now p...

The Local Authority Building Contracts award scheme has seen a number of awards in Carmarthenshire. The new housing project up to 10 units award sponsored by Parker Plant Hire was won by James Brothers Building Contractors for a development at Ysradowen Farm, Cwmllynfell. The new housing of larger than 10 units award sponsored by Machnynys Homes went to Charles Church West Wales for their estate at Parc Gwenllian, Mynyddygarreg, Kidwelly. The estate also won the award sponsored by HIS Technical Indexes for being the best site offering affordable and social housing. The site was created on the former American Optical company land and comprising 54 high energy efficient timber frame housing. The sustainability award sponsored by energy consultants Melin went to Tycroes Group for their construction of a care home and 40 sheltered housing flats, at Annedd, Llanybyther. The Cwm Aur development is a £6million integrated care scheme by Grŵp Gwalia in partnership with Carmarthenshire County Co...