About Thomas Dempsey
Enable professionals, property owners and developers achieve objectives. Help individuates resource, create valuable space, be sustainable
Project Manager Thomas is a Chartered Surveyor and Chartered Builder working in property management, urban development design, cost control, finance, corporate transformation and contracts administration. He is active within his professional institutions. His interests include how science and technology can improve our buildings and the spaces we create. He recently completed 10 years an elected member board member of RICS International Governing Council. He has worked in the infrastructure, transport, communications, power and energy sectors. A futurist he believes in the value of integrating strategic systems with science. He has worked with innovative marine power technologies prototyping energy platforms. He manages a multidisciplinary property and estate management practise. He enjoys engageing with others exploring ways to make a difference. That inevitably means adapting sharing and developing practical ideas that end users value and can rely upon.
Featured articles and news
A change to adoptive architecture
Effects of global weather warming on architectural detailing, material choice and human interaction.
How big is the problem and what can we do to mitigate the effects?
Overheating guidance and tools for building designers
A number of cool guides to help with the heat.
The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy: A 10 year plan
Previous consultation criticism, current key elements and general support with some persisting reservations.
Building Safety Regulator reforms
New roles, new staff and a new fast track service pave the way for a single construction regulator.
Architectural Technologist CPDs and Communications
CIAT CPD… and how you can do it!
Cooling centres and cool spaces
Managing extreme heat in cities by directing the public to places for heat stress relief and water sources.
Winter gardens: A brief history and warm variations
Extending the season with glass in different forms and terms.
Restoring Great Yarmouth's Winter Gardens
Transforming one of the least sustainable constructions imaginable.
Construction Skills Mission Board launch sector drive
Newly formed government and industry collaboration set strategy for recruiting an additional 100,000 construction workers a year.
New Architects Code comes into effect in September 2025
ARB Architects Code of Conduct and Practice available with ongoing consultation regarding guidance.
Welsh Skills Body (Medr) launches ambitious plan
The new skills body brings together funding and regulation of tertiary education and research for the devolved nation.
Paul Gandy FCIOB announced as next CIOB President
Former Tilbury Douglas CEO takes helm.
UK Infrastructure: A 10 Year Strategy. In brief with reactions
With the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).
Ebenezer Howard: inventor of the garden city. Book review.
Airtightness Topic Guide BSRIA TG 27/2025
Explaining the basics of airtightness, what it is, why it's important, when it's required and how it's carried out.