quality building work has won a Worcester developer a regional award in the Master Builder of the Year competition.

Crown House Developments picked up the accolade for industrial and office units it built in Pershore for Wychavon District Council.

Staff at the firm, named in the category for new commercial building projects costing less than £5m, now have the chance to win a

five-star De Vere hotel break if it is successful in the national finals on Thursday, July 18.

The Master Builder of the Year will collect the coveted trophy and enjoy a £3,000 luxury holiday.

"Just when you thought Britain was littered with rogue builders, along comes a competition in which the public has rushed to nominate their favourite builders," said John Watson, the FMB's Midlands regional director.

"Satisfied customers up and down the country have spoken up and voted for all the good builders out there and we are proud that building skill and dedicated craftsmanship is alive and well in Worcestershire."