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title: "Kate Reynolds | KnockdownRebuildCost Author"
description: "Kate Reynolds — Building Regulations Specialist. Kate is a registered building surveyor with deep expertise in the National Construction Code, energy ra..."
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lastUpdated: 2026-05-31
citationUrl: https://kdrcost.com/authors/sarah-chen
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# Kate Reynolds

Kate Reynolds — Building Regulations Specialist. Kate is a registered building surveyor with deep expertise in the National Construction Code, energy ra...

Building Regulations Specialist

Produces compliance guides for NCC 2025, state building regulations, and energy rating requirements. Reviews calculator assumptions for regulatory accuracy.

Inspected 2,000+ residential projects. Led firm's NCC 2025 transition practice. Trained 12 junior surveyors in 7-star NatHERS assessment.

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## About

## Professional Experience

## Key Achievements

## Publications

## Education & Qualifications

#### Guides

#### Company

## Key Points

- Inspected 2,000+ residential projects across VIC and NSW
- Early adopter of NCC 2025 compliance — trained 12 junior surveyors in 7-star NatHERS assessment
- Invited speaker at Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) regional consultation sessions (2023, 2024)
- NCC 2025 Residential Energy Efficiency: Practical Compliance Pathways Australian Institute of Building Surveyors Technical Bulletin, 2024
- KDR Process Guide
- KDR Costs by City
- KDR vs Renovate
- Demolition Costs
- How We Calculate
- Data Sources

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