Sentences with phrase «project umpire»

Unlike other forms of dispute resolution, which are activated only after a dispute has arisen, the project umpire is appointed at the beginning of the project.

This is where a project umpire comes in.

Where DRBs usually have three members, due to the size and technical complexity of large construction projects, smaller projects may achieve the same result with a single project umpire.

Many of the types of disputes that arise in technology projects are ideally suited to resolution by a project umpire.

If project umpire decisions are to be binding, the parties may want to have a right of appeal if the umpire «gets it wrong.»

Not exact matches

It's time for the current umpire, President Obama, to reject this project once and for all,» said environmental activist Bill McKibben, co-founder of the group 350.org.

The parties have confidence in the umpire's judgment because he or she has been involved in the project since the beginning.

The key is to determine the terms of reference for the umpire at the beginning of the project.

The umpire is given all of the contract documents and briefed on the project at a kick - off meeting.

Technology projects, in particular, need on - the - spot umpires who can make calls quickly and settle conflicts efficiently.

In most cases, when a neutral, independent umpire renders a decision based on the contract and the evidence submitted by both parties, it allows the parties to put that issue behind them and move on with the project, even if they are not completely happy with the result.