The company's purpose is to carry out all work in the field of civil engineering and construction. It may create branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with identical or similar objectives, or merge with such companies, acquire or sell real estate (excluding activities prohibited by the LFAIE), carry out all operations and conclude all contracts suitable for developing and extending its purpose or directly or indirectly related thereto. The company may grant guarantees, grant loans or advances to shareholders or third parties.