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, Clr. 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 pleased to see the high quality buildings we have here in Carmarthenshire."

The best residential development, two to 10 dwellings, sponsored by Parker Plant Hire, was won by Ashwood Homes for two dwellings at Cwmfelin Boeth, Whitland.

The development of two new three-bedroom dwellings was managed in a professional manner with emphasis on quality of work and health and safety on site. Site conditions were kept orderly and tidily and materials stored in a professional and considerate manner taking in to account neighbouring properties and the general public.

The developer Ashwood Homes, who were formerly known as TPT Construction Limited, have won the Carmarthenshire Quality Awards and the South Wales Award in previous years.