Others quietly introduce risk.
Travaux helps developers, builder-developers and property owners make better decisions before significant time, money and commitment are invested.
Inspired by the French concept of travaux préparatoires – the planning and prepartory works that make construction possible – Travaux exists because we believe the most important work on any project happens before construction begins.
More often than not, problems begin much earlier- through unrealistic feasibility assumptions, planning complexity, lack of consultant coordination, last-minute procurement decisions or project delivery risks that were never properly identified or even ignored because they’ll “sort themselves out on site”.
Our role is to improve the quality of those decisions.
We help transform ideas into projects that are commercially viable, coordinated and ready for delivery.
Because every successful project is built twice:
first, through the decisions made before construction begins…
And then on site.
Not every project should proceed.
Independent advice sometimes means recommending a different path.
Recommendations are based on planning, feasibility, risk and delivery realities – not optimism.
Where specialist advice is required, we coordinate with planners, architects, engineers and finance professionals to help clients make informed decisions.
Clients engage Travaux because development is rarely just about planning, design or construction—it’s about making the right decisions at the right time.
Travaux provides independent advice that brings together feasibility, planning, commercial thinking and delivery to help clients reduce risk, solve problems and move projects forward with confidence. Every project is approached strategically, practically and with a focus on achieving outcomes that are both commercially viable and capable of delivery.
✓ Independent advice
Advice focused on your project’s success – not selling a particular solution.
✓ Whole-of-Project-Thinking
Connecting planning, feasibility, strategy and delivery rather than viewing each stage in isolation.
✓ Commercial Focus
Balancing design aspirations with practical, financially viable outcomes.
✓ Practical Experience
Drawing on experience across development, construction, design and project leadership.
✓ Better Decisions Earlier
Identifying risks and opportunities before they become costly problems.
Rebecca Lloyd-Jones is a development strategist and founder of Travaux.
Her background spans development feasibility, planning analysis, building and construction, sustainability, project management and strategic project coordination. As a Member of the Australian Property Institute (MAPI), she works across the intersection of planning, development and project delivery.
Rebecca has worked across residential, commercial and complex project environments, developing a whole-of-project perspective that considers how planning approvals, consultant coordination, project sequencing, commercial decisions and delivery requirements interact throughout the development lifecycle.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Certified Development Professional & Member, Australian Property Institute (MAPi)
Construction Management qualifications & background, Design qualifications,
Feasibility & Project Strategy, Planning & Project Management, Sustainability
Rebecca works with developers, builders, housing providers and project teams to identify risks, improve project readiness and support better-informed decisions before major commitments are made.
Whether you’re assessing a site, reviewing a feasibility, navigating planning complexity or preparing for construction, an independent review can save significant time, cost and uncertainty later.
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