/* === Vibrant Builders Construction Services Inc. === */
/* Color Palette: Navy (#0d3b66), Gold (#f49f1c), White, Gray */
:root {
  --vb-navy: #0d3b66;
  --vb-navy-dark: #092a4a;
  --vb-navy-light: #1a5588;
  --vb-gold: #f49f1c;
  --vb-gold-dark: #d4890b;
  --vb-gold-light: #f8b84e;
  --vb-white: #ffffff;
  --vb-off-white: #f8f9fa;
  --vb-light-gray: #e9ecef;
  --vb-mid-gray: #6c757d;
  --vb-dark-gray: #343a40;
  --vb-black: #1a1a2e;
  --vb-section-pad: 80px;
  --vb-radius: 8px;
  --vb-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --vb-shadow-lg: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --vb-transition: 0.3s ease;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }

body {
  font-family: 'Red Hat Display', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  color: var(--vb-dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
  background: var(--vb-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: color var(--vb-transition); }
ul { list-style: none; }

.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.container-wide { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

/* === Header === */
.header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vb-light-gray);
  transition: all var(--vb-transition);
}
.header.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
.header-inner {
  max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
}
.logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px 0;
}
.logo img { flex-shrink: 0; background: transparent; }
.logo-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--vb-navy);
  line-height: 1.2; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.logo-sub { font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--vb-mid-gray); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }

.nav-list { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; }
.nav-list a {
  padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--vb-dark-gray); transition: all var(--vb-transition);
}
.nav-list a:hover, .nav-list a.active { color: var(--vb-gold); background: rgba(244,159,28,0.08); }

/* Dropdown sub-menu */
.has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.has-dropdown > a::after {
  content: '\25BE'; font-size: 0.6rem; margin-left: 6px;
  display: inline-block; transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; min-width: 200px;
  background: var(--vb-white); border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-lg); padding: 8px 0;
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; z-index: 1000;
}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu { display: flex; }
.dropdown-menu a {
  display: block; padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vb-dark-gray);
  transition: all var(--vb-transition);
}
.dropdown-menu a:hover { color: var(--vb-gold); background: rgba(244,159,28,0.08); }
.dropdown-menu a.active { color: var(--vb-gold); background: rgba(244,159,28,0.08); }

.nav-toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; }
.nav-toggle span { width: 24px; height: 2.5px; background: var(--vb-navy); border-radius: 2px; transition: all var(--vb-transition); }

/* === Hero === */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 85vh; display: flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--vb-navy-dark);
  overflow: hidden; margin-top: 72px;
}

/* Hero background slides */
.hero-slides {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
}
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: heroSlide 15s infinite;
}
.hero-slide:nth-child(1) {
  background-image: url('../images/hero/hero/banner1.jpeg');
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.hero-slide:nth-child(2) {
  background-image: url('../images/hero/hero/banner2.jpeg');
  animation-delay: 5s;
}
.hero-slide:nth-child(3) {
  background-image: url('../images/hero/hero/banner3.jpeg');
  animation-delay: 10s;
}
@keyframes heroSlide {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.05); }
  5%   { opacity: 0.65; transform: scale(1); }
  28%  { opacity: 0.65; transform: scale(1); }
  33%  { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.05); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.05); }
}

/* Dark overlay to ensure text readability */
.hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(9,42,74,0.38) 0%, rgba(13,59,102,0.30) 50%, rgba(9,42,74,0.38) 100%);
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(244,159,28,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; color: var(--vb-white); max-width: 800px; padding: 60px 0; }
.hero-tag {
  display: inline-block; background: rgba(244,159,28,0.15); color: var(--vb-gold);
  padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.2px; margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(244,159,28,0.25);
}
.hero h1 { font-size: 2.7rem; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero h1 .highlight { color: var(--vb-gold); }
.hero p { font-size: 1.1rem; opacity: 0.85; max-width: 650px; margin: 0 auto 30px; line-height: 1.8; }
.hero-buttons { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* === Buttons === */
.btn {
  display: inline-block; padding: 17px 34px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--vb-transition); border: 2px solid transparent;
  text-align: center;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--vb-gold); color: var(--vb-navy-dark); border-color: var(--vb-gold);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--vb-gold-dark); border-color: var(--vb-gold-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(244,159,28,0.35); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent; color: var(--vb-white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color: var(--vb-white); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-dark {
  background: var(--vb-navy); color: var(--vb-white); border-color: var(--vb-navy);
}
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--vb-navy-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(13,59,102,0.35); }
.btn-light {
  background: var(--vb-white); color: var(--vb-navy); border-color: var(--vb-navy);
}
.btn-light:hover { background: var(--vb-off-white); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* === Stats Bar === */
.stats-bar {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  background: var(--vb-navy); padding: 40px 0;
}
.stat-item { text-align: center; color: var(--vb-white); padding: 10px; }
.stat-number { font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--vb-gold); line-height: 1; }
.stat-label { font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 6px; opacity: 0.8; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }

/* === Sections === */
.section { padding: var(--vb-section-pad) 0; }
.section-light { background: var(--vb-off-white); }
.section-dark { background: var(--vb-navy); color: var(--vb-white); }

.section-title { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 50px; }
.section-title h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--vb-navy); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-dark .section-title h2 { color: var(--vb-white); }
.section-title p { color: var(--vb-mid-gray); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
.section-dark .section-title p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* === Page Hero (subpages) === */
.page-hero {
  position: relative; padding: 120px 0 60px;
  background: url('../images/page-hero-bg.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  text-align: center; color: var(--vb-white);
  margin-top: 72px;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: rgba(9,42,74,0.7);
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: var(--vb-gold); z-index: 1;
}
.page-hero > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: 2.8rem; font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.page-hero p { font-size: 1.1rem; opacity: 0.85; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
.breadcrumb { font-size: 0.85rem; opacity: 0.7; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--vb-gold); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* === About Content (text left, image right) === */
.about-content {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center;
}
.about-image img {
  width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-lg);
}

/* === Services Grid === */
.services-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--vb-white); padding: 32px 24px; border-radius: var(--vb-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow); transition: all var(--vb-transition);
  border: 1px solid transparent; cursor: default;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--vb-gold);
}
.service-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; background: rgba(244,159,28,0.1);
  border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.service-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; fill: var(--vb-gold); }
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vb-navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.service-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--vb-mid-gray); line-height: 1.6; }

/* === Process === */
.process-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 20px;
}
.process-step {
  text-align: center; padding: 24px 16px; background: var(--vb-white);
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius); box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow);
  transition: all var(--vb-transition);
}
.process-step:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.process-num {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; background: var(--vb-gold); color: var(--vb-navy-dark);
  border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 900; margin: 0 auto 12px;
}
.process-step h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vb-navy); }

/* === Projects Grid === */
.projects-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}
.project-card {
  background: var(--vb-white); border-radius: var(--vb-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow); overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--vb-transition);
}
.project-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-lg); }
.project-img {
  height: 220px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.project-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
.project-card:hover .project-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.project-category {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px;
  background: var(--vb-gold); color: var(--vb-navy-dark);
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; z-index: 2;
}
.project-info { padding: 20px; }
.project-info h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vb-navy); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.project-info p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--vb-mid-gray); }

/* === Values / Why Choose Us === */
.two-col {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center;
}
.two-col-text h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--vb-navy); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.two-col-text p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--vb-mid-gray); line-height: 1.7; }
.values-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.values-grid-4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
.value-card {
  background: var(--vb-white); padding: 28px 24px; border-radius: var(--vb-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow); text-align: center; transition: all var(--vb-transition);
}
.value-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-lg); }
.value-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.value-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vb-navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.value-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--vb-mid-gray); line-height: 1.6; }

/* === Testimonials === */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--vb-white); padding: 32px; border-radius: var(--vb-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow); border-left: 4px solid var(--vb-gold);
}
.testimonial-text { font-size: 1rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--vb-dark-gray); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.7; }
.testimonial-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vb-navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.testimonial-author { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--vb-mid-gray); }

/* === Testimonial Slider === */
.testimonial-slider {
  position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
}
.testimonial-viewport { overflow: hidden; flex: 1; }
.testimonial-track {
  display: flex; transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.testimonial-track .testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3); min-width: 0;
  margin-right: 24px;
}
.testimonial-track .testimonial-card:last-child { margin-right: 0; }
.t-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--vb-navy); color: #fff; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.8rem; line-height: 1; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.t-arrow:hover { background: var(--vb-gold); transform: scale(1.05); }
.t-arrow:disabled { opacity: 0.35; cursor: default; transform: none; }


/* === Leadership === */
.leadership-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px; align-items: start;
}
.leader-card {
  background: var(--vb-white); border-radius: var(--vb-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow); overflow: hidden; text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--vb-transition);
}
.leader-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-lg); }
.leader-img {
  height: 240px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vb-navy), var(--vb-navy-light));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.leader-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.leader-img .placeholder-icon { font-size: 4rem; opacity: 0.3; }
.leader-info { padding: 20px; }
.leader-info h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vb-navy); }
.leader-title { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--vb-gold-dark); font-weight: 600; margin: 4px 0 8px; }
.leader-info p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--vb-mid-gray); line-height: 1.5; }

/* === Safety & Quality === */
.safety-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: center;
}
.safety-checklist { list-style: none; }
.safety-checklist li {
  padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vb-light-gray);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.safety-checklist li::before {
  content: '✓'; color: var(--vb-gold); font-weight: 900; font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.safety-img { border-radius: var(--vb-radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-lg); }
.safety-img img { width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* === CTA Section === */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vb-navy-dark), var(--vb-navy));
  padding: 60px 0; text-align: center; color: var(--vb-white);
}
.cta-section h2 { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cta-section p { font-size: 1.05rem; opacity: 0.85; margin-bottom: 24px; }

/* === Tagline Bar === */
.tagline-bar {
  background: var(--vb-gold); color: var(--vb-navy-dark); text-align: center;
  padding: 16px; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* === Contact === */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: start;
}
.contact-layout {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start;
}
.contact-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem; flex-shrink: 0; width: 24px; text-align: center;
}
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--vb-white); padding: 32px; border-radius: var(--vb-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow);
}
.contact-info-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-info-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(244,159,28,0.1);
  border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.contact-info-text h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vb-navy); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.contact-info-text p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--vb-mid-gray); }
.contact-form {
  background: var(--vb-white); padding: 32px; border-radius: var(--vb-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow);
}
.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; } }
.radio-group { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.radio-option { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vb-dark-gray); cursor: pointer; }
.radio-option input[type="radio"] { accent-color: var(--vb-navy); width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer; }
/* Service Areas */
.service-areas {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 16px;
}
.area-tag {
  background: var(--vb-white); padding: 20px 24px; border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow); font-weight: 600; color: var(--vb-navy);
  text-align: center; transition: all 0.3s ease; cursor: default;
  min-width: 160px; font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
}
.area-tag:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(9,42,74,0.18);
  border-color: var(--vb-gold);
  color: var(--vb-gold);
}
.form-group label {
  display: block; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vb-navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.form-group input, .form-group textarea, .form-group select {
  width: 100%; padding: 12px 16px; border: 1.5px solid var(--vb-light-gray);
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius); font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color var(--vb-transition); color: var(--vb-dark-gray);
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus, .form-group select:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--vb-gold);
}
.form-group textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }

/* === Careers === */
.job-listings {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .job-listings { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .job-listings { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.job-card {
  background: var(--vb-white); padding: 28px; border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow);
  transition: all 0.3s ease; border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.job-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(9,42,74,0.18);
  border-color: var(--vb-gold);
}
.job-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vb-navy); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.job-meta {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.job-meta span {
  font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--vb-mid-gray);
  background: rgba(244,159,28,0.08); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 6px;
}
.job-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--vb-mid-gray); margin-bottom: 10px;
  flex: 1;
}
.job-card .btn {
  align-self: flex-start; margin-top: 8px;
}
.careers-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px;
}
.career-card {
  background: var(--vb-white); padding: 28px; border-radius: var(--vb-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow); text-align: center; transition: all var(--vb-transition);
}
.career-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-lg); }
.career-card .career-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.career-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vb-navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.career-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--vb-mid-gray); margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* === Gallery Page === */
.gallery-filters, .gallery-filter {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 22px; border: 2px solid var(--vb-light-gray);
  border-radius: 25px; background: var(--vb-white); cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vb-navy);
  transition: all var(--vb-transition); font-family: inherit;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
  border-color: var(--vb-gold); color: var(--vb-gold); background: rgba(244,159,28,0.05);
}
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}
.gallery-item {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--vb-radius);
  cursor: pointer; aspect-ratio: 4/3; box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow);
  transition: all var(--vb-transition);
}
.gallery-item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-lg); }
.gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.gallery-item-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13,59,102,0.85) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--vb-transition);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 20px;
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.gallery-category-tag {
  color: var(--vb-gold); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* === Lightbox === */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.92); display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--vb-transition);
}
.lightbox.active { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.lightbox img { max-width: 90vw; max-height: 85vh; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 4px; }
.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 30px;
  color: var(--vb-white); font-size: 2rem; cursor: pointer;
  background: none; border: none; width: 48px; height: 48px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%; transition: background var(--vb-transition);
}
.lightbox-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.lightbox-nav {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border: none; color: var(--vb-white);
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.5rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--vb-transition);
}
.lightbox-nav:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.lightbox-prev { left: 20px; }
.lightbox-next { right: 20px; }

/* === Footer === */
.footer {
  background: var(--vb-navy-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  padding: 60px 0 30px; font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 40px;
}
.footer h4 { color: var(--vb-white); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer p { line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer ul li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.footer a:hover { color: var(--vb-gold); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 20px; text-align: center; font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

/* === Animations === */
.fade-in { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
.fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* === Responsive === */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .safety-grid, .contact-grid, .contact-layout, .careers-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .values-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --vb-section-pad: 50px; }
  .header-inner { height: 60px; }
  .hero { min-height: 70vh; margin-top: 60px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .hero p { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .nav-list {
    position: fixed; top: 60px; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--vb-white);
    flex-direction: column; padding: 16px; gap: 4px;
    box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-lg); display: none; z-index: 999;
  }
  .nav-list.active { display: flex; }
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static; box-shadow: none; border-radius: 0;
    padding: 4px 0 4px 14px; display: none; width: 100%;
  }
  .has-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu { display: flex; }
  .has-dropdown > a::after { transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .stats-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .section-title h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .page-hero { padding: 90px 0 40px; margin-top: 60px; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonial-track .testimonial-card { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2); margin-right: 24px; }
  .leadership-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .values-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; }
  .btn { width: 100%; }
  .stats-bar { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-number { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .about-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .testimonial-track .testimonial-card { flex: 0 0 100%; margin-right: 0; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery-filters { gap: 6px; }
  .gallery-filter { padding: 6px 14px; font-size: 0.78rem; }
}

/* === Our Clients layout + slider === */
.clients-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 380px) 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
.clients-copy h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--vb-navy);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-align: left;
}
.clients-copy p {
  color: var(--vb-mid-gray);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-align: left;
}
.clients-copy p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.clients-slider-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-width: 0;
}
.clients-slider {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius);
}
.clients-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.client-slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  height: clamp(220px, 30vw, 360px);
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--vb-light-gray);
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow);
}
.client-slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.client-arrow {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin: 0 8px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--vb-navy);
  color: var(--vb-white);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background var(--vb-transition), transform var(--vb-transition);
}
.client-arrow:hover { background: var(--vb-gold); transform: scale(1.06); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .clients-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .clients-copy h2, .clients-copy p { text-align: center; }
  .clients-copy p { max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .client-slide { height: 180px; }
  .client-arrow { width: 38px; height: 38px; margin: 0 4px; }
}

/* === Lightbox === */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.94);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}
.lightbox.active,
.lightbox.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: all; }
.lightbox-content {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  max-width: 90vw; max-height: 90vh;
}
.lightbox-content img,
.lightbox img,
.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 86vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-lg);
}
.lightbox-caption {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin-top: 16px; font-size: 0.9rem; text-align: center;
}
.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--vb-transition), transform var(--vb-transition);
}
.lightbox-close:hover { background: var(--vb-gold); transform: scale(1.06); }
.lightbox-nav,
.lightbox-prev,
.lightbox-next {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--vb-transition);
}
.lightbox-nav:hover,
.lightbox-prev:hover,
.lightbox-next:hover { background: var(--vb-gold); }
.lightbox-nav--prev,
.lightbox-prev { left: 24px; }
.lightbox-nav--next,
.lightbox-next { right: 24px; }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .lightbox-nav, .lightbox-prev, .lightbox-next { width: 42px; height: 42px; font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .lightbox-nav--prev, .lightbox-prev { left: 10px; }
  .lightbox-nav--next, .lightbox-next { right: 10px; }
}

/* === Image banner sections (construction images + translucent overlay) === */
.section-img-banner {
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  min-height: 260px;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.img-banner-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 59, 102, 0.88), rgba(26, 90, 138, 0.78));
  z-index: 1;
}
.section-img-banner .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.img-banner-content {
  max-width: 720px;
  color: #fff;
}
.img-banner-content h2 {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #fff;
}
.img-banner-content p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-img-banner { min-height: 220px; }
  .img-banner-content h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}

/* === Stats row inside image banner === */
.section-img-banner .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.stats-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;
}
.stats-row .stat {
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
}
.stats-row .stat-num {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stats-row .stat-label {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-row { gap: 24px; justify-content: center; }
  .stats-row .stat-num { font-size: 2.4rem; }
}