Questions & Answers

Why run a competition?

A competition is the best way to get access to exceptional design skills. Read more
Is it expensive?

No. A successful competition gets a project started, establishing a brief and determining client priorities. Read more
How long does it take to set up and run?

We have set-up competitions in as little as two weeks – but for a major building with international interest – the whole process, from start to finish, takes about eight to nine months. Read more
What do I need to know about procurement rules?

For a project funded by public money, in the UK (and throughout the EU) we follow the OJEU (Official Journal of the European Union) regulations. Read more
What’s an ‘open’ compared with an ‘invited’ competition?

In an open competition, anyone is invited to enter and all submissions are assessed together. Read more
Why select a team rather than a finished design?

The design of any successful building has two principal players – the client and architect. Read more
Why use Malcolm Reading Consultants?

We ran our first competition nearly fifteen years ago and since then have acquired an enviable portfolio of work... Read more