Client Escalation for Trades & Construction
Routes urgent or high-severity customer issues to senior leadership for rapid resolution and relationship preservation.
Compliant with Safe Work Australia requirements, state WHS legislation, and Building Code of Australia (NCC) documentation standards.
Workflow Stages
Escalation Trigger
Identify that the issue meets escalation criteria and initiate the escalation protocol.
Inputs
- Issue details and history
- Escalation criteria matrix
- Customer account tier information
Outputs
- Escalation notice filed
- Executive sponsor notified
- Customer informed that issue is being escalated
Situation Briefing
Prepare a comprehensive briefing for the executive team covering issue background, impact, and attempted resolutions.
Inputs
- Issue timeline and history
- Previous resolution attempts
- Customer account value and relationship context
Outputs
- Executive briefing job card
- Recommended resolution options
- Risk assessment
Executive Intervention
Senior leadership engages directly with the customer to acknowledge the issue and commit to resolution.
Inputs
- Executive briefing
- Customer contact details
- Resolution authority
Outputs
- Executive-customer conversation notes
- Agreed resolution plan
- Commitment timeline communicated
Decision Points
- • Is an in-person site meeting required?
- • Are concessions or credits needed?
Resolution Execution
Execute the agreed resolution plan with priority resource allocation.
Inputs
- Agreed resolution plan
- Priority resource allocation
- Implementation checklist
Outputs
- Resolution implemented
- Progress updates sent to customer
- Quality verification completed
De-Escalation and Review
Confirm the customer is satisfied, formally de-escalate, and conduct a post-mortem to prevent recurrence.
Inputs
- Resolution confirmation
- Customer feedback
- Post-mortem template
Outputs
- De-escalation confirmation
- Post-mortem report
- Process improvement recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly does an executive respond?
Executives are expected to make initial contact with the customer within 4 hours of the escalation being raised during business hours.
Is the customer charged for escalation-related work?
No, resolution of escalated issues is provided at no additional cost as part of the company commitment to customer satisfaction.
What criteria trigger an escalation?
Escalations are triggered by service-level breaches, repeated unresolved issues, customer requests for management involvement, or issues impacting the customer business operations.
Ready to implement this workflow in your business?
Our team can implement this workflow into your business operations with custom tools and training.