Section 15

must be made in writing addressed to the authorised nominating body;

must identify the adjudication application to which it relates;

must contain such information or be accompanied by such documents as may be prescribed; and

may contain or be accompanied by such other information or documents (including expert reports, photographs, correspondences and submissions) as the respondent may consider to be relevant to the adjudication response.

where the adjudication relates to a construction contract — that objection was included in the relevant payment response provided by the respondent to the claimant; or

where the adjudication relates to a supply contract — that objection was raised by the respondent to the claimant in writing on or before the relevant due date.

in the case of an adjudication that relates to a construction contract —

the circumstances of that objection only arose after the respondent provided the relevant payment response to the claimant; or

the respondent could not reasonably have known of the circumstances when providing the relevant payment response to the claimant; or

in the case of an adjudication that relates to a supply contract —

the circumstances of that objection only arose after the relevant due date; or

the respondent could not reasonably have known of the circumstances by the relevant due date.

serve a copy thereof on the claimant; and

serve on the principal (if known) and the owner concerned a written notice that the adjudication response has been lodged.