AFTERDRAFT

What does ball in court mean in construction?

Short definition

Ball in court identifies the person or company currently responsible for taking the next action on an item.

Longer explanation

It is commonly used in software workflows for RFIs, submittals, observations, change items, and issues.

Example in context

The project team reviewed the ball in court during the construction phase.

Common users

  • Owners
  • Architects
  • Contractors
  • Construction managers

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