The operation of a general contracting business in the field of building, civil engineering, reinforced concrete, renovation, rehabilitation, transformation, masonry, coring, and plastering-painting; the sale of articles related to its activities and the rental of labor; the company may also engage in any other activity having a direct or indirect connection with these purposes; it may in particular create branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with an identical or similar purpose, or merge with such companies, carry out all operations and conclude all contracts suitable for developing and expanding its purpose or relating directly or indirectly thereto.