Competitions and the confusion of words

Walter Menteth

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Abstract

Unitary European competition law is acknowledged to be complex, yet the common sharing of best practices, knowledge and the opportunities for future improvement and reform is constrained by interpretation and understanding. It is not simply the diversity of national languages among member states – but the differences in vocabulary within nations that can be found among people by sector, organisation, and according to whether they are those making competitive submissions or inviting them. There is a clear need to address and improve understanding by developing a unified language model, and how this might be done is discussed in this essay.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCompetition Culture in Europe: Voices
EditorsWalter Menteth
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherProject Compass CIC
Chapter21
Pages142-147
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)978-0993148163
ISBN (Print)978-0993148156
Publication statusPublished - 26 May 2018

Keywords

  • architecture
  • competitions
  • design
  • construction
  • design commissioning
  • procurement
  • language
  • language development

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  • Competition Culture in Europe 2017-2020: Final Report

    Menteth, W., Kristo, S., Turkusic Juric, E., Vasileva, A., Ioannou, O., Scanlon, E., Jansen, C. (ed.), de Jager, M. (ed.), Talman, B. (ed.) & van't Klooster, I. (ed.), 23 Jan 2021, Amsterdam: Architectuur Lokaal. 68 p.

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  • Why engaging with procurement is fundamental: unlocking capacity and talent to deliver better quality and sustainability

    Menteth, W., 1 Sept 2019, Defining Contemporary Professionalism: For Architects in Practice and Education. Jones, A. & Hyde, R. (eds.). London: RIBA Publishing, p. 174-177 4 p.

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  • Competition Culture in Europe: Voices

    Menteth, W. (ed.), 26 May 2018, London: Project Compass CIC. 156 p.

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  • Glossary of UK terms: design contests and competitions

    Menteth, W., Curtis, R., O'Carroll, O. & Sawyers, B., 26 May 2018, Competition Culture in Europe: Voices. Project Compass CIC, p. 148-153 6 p.

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  • Introduction

    Menteth, W., 26 May 2018, Competition Culture in Europe: Voices. Menteth, W. (ed.). London : Project Compass CIC, p. 15-21 7 p.

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