The role of relevance and mutual assumption in the language of contract communication

Authors

  • Dave Mansergh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34900/lr.v2i3.27

Abstract

Contract communication problems are common within the landscape industry. The contextual frames of reference and assumptions held by both designer and contractor affect the way information is interpreted. In order to interpret a piece of communication correctly, both parties must learn and understand the meanings and implications of the language used. This requires the formation of mutual understanding between them, whereby quality is more likely to be achieved. Relevance theory offers an explanation as to why contract communication problems occur and a guide for achieving successful contract communication. The importance of good communication within the landscape construction industry cannot be over emphasised... On site problems ... usually occur due to communication failure. (Mayer 1987, p.1)

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Downloads

Published

01-03-1996

How to Cite

Mansergh, D. (1996). The role of relevance and mutual assumption in the language of contract communication. Landscape Review, 2(3), 45–51. https://doi.org/10.34900/lr.v2i3.27

Issue

Vol 2, No 3 (1996)

Section

Reflection

License

Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:

  1. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
  2. Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal.
  3. Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work (See The Effect of Open Access).