What’s said about the project?

M: Who’s in charge of the construction project?
W: We’ve taken on a civil engineer on a nine-month temporary contract. He’ll oversee the whole project. In fact we’re having a project meeting at 3 p. m. this afternoon to allocate responsibilities and finalise the time schedule. Why don’t you join us?
M: I can’t I’m afraid. I’ve got another meeting scheduled for 2: 30 p. m.