The company's purpose is the operation of a general construction company, as well as the execution, supervision, and follow-up of all work in the construction field, the preparation of plans, urban studies, and all building techniques, all work in the construction field, as well as the trade in real estate (excluding all operations prohibited by the LFAIE), the leasing, management, and brokerage in the real estate field. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and take participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad as well as carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose. The company may acquire, mortgage, sell, and manage real estate with the exception of operations prohibited by the LFAIE. It may engage in financing for its own account or for the account of third parties as well as grant guarantees and securities to its subsidiaries and to third parties.