--- title: Blog | Staffordshire description: Staffordshire | More information about the who, what when, where and why of building projects. --- [![Croft+logo-03](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Croft+logo-03.png?width=200&height=100&name=Croft+logo-03.png "Croft+logo-03")](https://www.croftarchitecture.com/) ![Croft Architecture LABC RIBA Chartered Practice arb Architects Registration Board](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/RIBA.jpg?width=227&height=45&name=RIBA.jpg "Croft Architecture LABC RIBA Chartered Practice arb Architects Registration Board") ### Call: [+44 (0) 1785 248 542](tel:+441785248542) ![](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/hubfs/Blog%20Cover-1.png) ## [Croft Architecture win LABC Building Award for Best New Home](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/blog/labcbestindividualnewhome) West Midlands Local Authority Building Control Awards 2020 In April we were extremely pleased to bring news that Croft Architecture had been shortlisted as a finalists within two categories for two separate projects within the West Midlands Local Authority Building Control Awards 2020. [Read more..](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/blog/labcbestindividualnewhome) ![](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/cdn2.hubspot.nethubfs287327Staff%20PhotosCarl%20Croft%20PhotosGWI_4939Esm.jpg) ## [Carl Croft becomes the New President for Stafford Chamber of Commerce](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/blog/carl-croft-becomes-the-new-president-for-stafford-chamber-of-commerce) Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) welcomes Croft Architecture’s Managing Director, Carl Croft, as the new President of the Stafford Chamber. Stafford Chamber members were invited to the Annual General Meeting at the Judges House in Stafford on Monday 18th November 2019 to hear an overview of the regions achievement from the previous 12 months, to welcome new board members to ... [Read more..](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/blog/carl-croft-becomes-the-new-president-for-stafford-chamber-of-commerce) ![](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/hubfs/Commercial/Allpack/AllPack%20Meeting.jpg) ## [Planning permission for a new warehouse brings new jobs to Staffordshire](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/blog/planning-permission-for-a-new-warehouse-brings-new-jobs-to-staffordshire) In brief [Read more..](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/blog/planning-permission-for-a-new-warehouse-brings-new-jobs-to-staffordshire) ![](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/hubfs/Residential/2213%20Uttoxeter%20Road/Revisit/blog%20post.png) ## [Revisiting a past client Reaffirms why you should use an architect](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/blog/revisiting-a-past-client-reaffirms-why-you-should-use-an-architect) Cast your mind back… Four years ago, we met with our client, Kimberley, to discuss how we could help her to transform the ground floor living space of her grand Victorian home. Her family was growing and their lifestyle and living patterns were struggling to work in a property that was designed for family life over a hundred years ago. [Read more..](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/blog/revisiting-a-past-client-reaffirms-why-you-should-use-an-architect) ![](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/hubfs/Residential/2435%20Norfolk%20Street%20/2435%20-%20Norfolk%20St%20Dark.jpg) ## [Affordable housing in Stoke-On-Trent submitted for planning approval](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/blog/affordable-housing-in-stoke-on-trent-submitted-for-planning-approval) In Brief Client: Stoke-On-Trent City Council [Read more..](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/blog/affordable-housing-in-stoke-on-trent-submitted-for-planning-approval) ![](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/hubfs/ICD%202016%20JCT%20Contract.jpg) ## [How To Tender And Hire Contractors For A Home Renovation Project](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/blog/how-to-tender-and-hire-contractors-for-a-home-renovation-project) Stage 4 of the RIBA Plan of Work - Tenders, Contractors and Contracts In our last entry which focused on Stage 3 of the RIBA’s Plan of Works 2013, we took a closer look at the decisions, preparation and submissions needed to successfully achieve Building Control approval. [Read more..](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/blog/how-to-tender-and-hire-contractors-for-a-home-renovation-project) ![](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/hubfs/2015-04-Designer-Insights-Carl-Croft.jpg) ## [Designer Insights with Carl Croft](https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/blog/designer-insights-with-carl-croft) Carl Croft is the founder and managing director of Croft Architecture , based in Stafford, in Staffordshire since 2009. Carl has gained significant experience within the industry, working for two renowned architectural practices in Staffordshire, before establishing his own firm. His goal is to create a legacy of great architecture by improving the way we interact with the environment. He is also ... 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