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In this section it is presented the research related to history of construction. This includes cooperation with external entities, public or private, and events organization.

(2019-20) PTBUILDS20. The research aims the study of the Portuguese transition process from the long cycle of the masonry building culture to the new era of reinforced concrete and steel.

(2019-20) PTBUILDS20. João Mascarenhas-Mateus was invited as Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the 7th International Congress on Construction History, Lisbon, 12-16 July 2021 (2019)

(2018) From 07/2018 to 2018/11/30 International Symposium“Cement, reinforced concrete and building culture: European perspectives in the 19th and 20th centuries” . Lisbon National Theater D. Maria II.

(2016) João Mascarenhas-Mateus was the coordinator (w/ Rui Fernandes Póvoas) of the Organizing Committee – 2º Congresso Internacional de História da Construção Luso-Brasileira, Porto, 14 to 16 de September 2016.

(2015) Second Conference "História da Construção em Portugal. Consolidação de uma Disciplina", Urban Information Centre, Lisbon City Council, Picoas Plaza, Lisbon, 06 November 2015.