The company's purpose is to carry out design and planning tasks, scientific-technical development of working tools, consulting and expert services, as well as providing services and trading in articles of all kinds, particularly in the field of construction and planning. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.