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