The company's purpose is to carry out all types of services falling within the scope of civil engineering and related professions, including in particular studies, services, expert opinions and consulting. The company may also engage in any other activity having a direct or indirect connection with these purposes; it may in particular establish 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 related thereto directly or indirectly. The company may also acquire, hold, manage or sell movable and immovable property, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE.