The planning, execution, management, on its own account and/or on behalf of third parties, of any work in the field of construction, carpentry and civil engineering, and in particular the activity of construction companies, general contractors, soil mechanics and foundations, and all works and activities related thereto; the planning, on its own account and/or on behalf of third parties, in the field of civil engineering and architecture; the consulting and preparation of expert opinions and reports in the aforementioned fields; the development, marketing and exploitation of patents, as well as intangible rights or intellectual property rights; the development and marketing of machinery and infrastructure; the organization, administration and marketing of participations in other companies, both in Switzerland and abroad; the establishment of branches, affiliated companies and similar entities, as well as foundations, both in Switzerland and abroad; the acquisition, construction, administration and marketing, on its own account and/or on behalf of third parties, of real estate in Switzerland and abroad; any financial transaction related to the company's purposes; any further activity aimed at achieving the company's purposes and objects or in any way connected therewith, both in Switzerland and abroad.