/* =====================================================================
 * Quality Casework and Laminate — main stylesheet
 * Tokens match brand spec: Quality blue #00457F, anthracite #1C2224, Lato.
 * ===================================================================== */

/* ----- Brand tokens ------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
	--qc-blue:           #00457F;
	--qc-blue-dark:      #003366;
	--qc-anthracite:     #1C2224;
	--qc-silver:         #D1D1D1;
	--qc-warm-gray:      #566868;
	--qc-bg:             #FFFFFF;
	--qc-bg-tint:        #F5F4F1;
	--qc-border:         #E5E5E5;
	--qc-text:           #1C2224;
	--qc-text-muted:     #566868;

	--qc-font-body:      'Lato', system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
	--qc-font-tagline:   'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;

	--qc-container:      1200px;
	--qc-container-narrow: 800px;
	--qc-radius-sm:      4px;
	--qc-radius-md:      8px;

	--qc-shadow-sm:      0 1px 2px rgba(28, 34, 36, 0.06);
	--qc-shadow-md:      0 6px 18px rgba(28, 34, 36, 0.10);
	--qc-shadow-lg:      0 14px 40px rgba(28, 34, 36, 0.16);

	--qc-header-h:       96px;
	--qc-transition:     180ms ease-out;
}

/* ----- Reset / base ------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
	margin: 0;
	font-family: var(--qc-font-body);
	color: var(--qc-text);
	background: var(--qc-bg);
	line-height: 1.6;
	font-weight: 400;
	-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
	-moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
img, svg, video { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--qc-blue); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--qc-transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--qc-blue-dark); }
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
	font-family: var(--qc-font-body);
	font-weight: 900;
	line-height: 1.15;
	color: var(--qc-anthracite);
	margin: 0 0 0.5em;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 3.5vw, 2.625rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.375rem; }
p  { margin: 0 0 1.25em; }
ul { margin: 0 0 1.25em; padding-left: 1.5em; }

.screen-reader-text {
	position: absolute !important; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; word-wrap: normal !important;
}

.qc-skip-link {
	position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0; background: var(--qc-blue); color: #fff;
	padding: .75rem 1rem; z-index: 9999;
}
.qc-skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

/* ----- Layout primitives ------------------------------------------- */
.qc-container {
	width: 100%;
	max-width: var(--qc-container);
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding-left: 1.5rem;
	padding-right: 1.5rem;
}
.qc-container--narrow { max-width: var(--qc-container-narrow); }
.qc-section {
	padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
	background: var(--qc-bg);
}
.qc-section--tinted   { background: var(--qc-bg-tint); }
.qc-section--filled   { background: var(--qc-blue); color: #fff; }
.qc-section--filled h2,
.qc-section--filled h3 { color: #fff; }
.qc-text-center { text-align: center; }
.qc-eyebrow {
	display: inline-block;
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.18em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--qc-warm-gray);
	font-weight: 700;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.qc-section-title { margin-bottom: .5em; }
.qc-section-lede {
	color: var(--qc-text-muted);
	max-width: 720px;
	margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
	font-size: 1.125rem;
}
.qc-section-header { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.qc-prose {
	font-size: 1.0625rem;
	max-width: 720px;
	line-height: 1.75;
}
.qc-prose--center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.qc-prose strong { color: var(--qc-anthracite); }

/* ----- Buttons ----------------------------------------------------- */
.qc-btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
	font-family: var(--qc-font-body);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 1rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-sm);
	border: 2px solid transparent;
	transition: all var(--qc-transition);
	cursor: pointer;
	text-decoration: none;
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.qc-btn--primary {
	background: var(--qc-blue);
	color: #fff;
	border-color: var(--qc-blue);
}
.qc-btn--primary:hover {
	background: var(--qc-blue-dark);
	color: #fff;
	border-color: var(--qc-blue-dark);
}
.qc-btn--outline {
	background: transparent;
	color: #fff;
	border-color: #fff;
}
.qc-btn--outline:hover {
	background: #fff;
	color: var(--qc-blue);
}
.qc-btn--inverted {
	background: #fff;
	color: var(--qc-blue);
	border-color: #fff;
}
.qc-btn--inverted:hover {
	background: var(--qc-silver);
	color: var(--qc-blue);
}
.qc-cta-row {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 0.875rem;
	justify-content: flex-start;
	align-items: center;
	margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.qc-text-center .qc-cta-row { justify-content: center; }

/* ----- Site header ------------------------------------------------- */
.qc-site-header {
	position: sticky;
	top: 0;
	z-index: 100;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--qc-border);
	transition: padding var(--qc-transition), box-shadow var(--qc-transition);
}
.qc-site-header.is-scrolled {
	box-shadow: var(--qc-shadow-sm);
}
.qc-site-header__inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 2rem;
	min-height: var(--qc-header-h);
	padding-top: 0.75rem;
	padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.qc-site-header__logo img {
	height: 72px;
	width: auto;
	transition: height var(--qc-transition);
}
.qc-site-header.is-scrolled .qc-site-header__logo img { height: 56px; }

.qc-site-nav { flex: 1; }
.qc-site-nav__list {
	display: flex;
	gap: 1.75rem;
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	justify-content: center;
}
.qc-site-nav__list a {
	color: var(--qc-anthracite);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
	padding: 0.5rem 0;
	border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
	transition: border-color var(--qc-transition);
}
.qc-site-nav__list a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--qc-blue); }

/* Cascading dropdown for Capabilities / Markets (desktop) */
.qc-site-nav__item--has-children { position: relative; }
.qc-site-nav__caret {
	display: inline-block;
	margin-left: 0.2rem;
	font-size: 0.7rem;
	color: var(--qc-warm-gray);
	transition: transform var(--qc-transition);
}
.qc-site-nav__sublist {
	display: none;
	position: absolute;
	top: 100%;
	left: -0.5rem;
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--qc-border);
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-md);
	box-shadow: var(--qc-shadow-md);
	min-width: 240px;
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0.5rem 0;
	z-index: 100;
}
.qc-site-nav__item--has-children:hover > .qc-site-nav__sublist,
.qc-site-nav__item--has-children:focus-within > .qc-site-nav__sublist {
	display: block;
}
.qc-site-nav__item--has-children:hover > a > .qc-site-nav__caret,
.qc-site-nav__item--has-children:focus-within > a > .qc-site-nav__caret {
	transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.qc-site-nav__subitem a {
	display: block;
	padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
	color: var(--qc-anthracite);
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	border-bottom: 0;
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.qc-site-nav__subitem a:hover {
	background: var(--qc-bg-tint);
	color: var(--qc-blue);
	border-bottom: 0;
}

.qc-site-nav__toggle {
	display: none;
	background: transparent;
	border: 0;
	width: 44px; height: 44px;
	padding: 10px;
	cursor: pointer;
}
.qc-site-nav__toggle-bar {
	display: block;
	height: 2px; width: 100%;
	background: var(--qc-anthracite);
	margin: 5px 0;
	transition: transform var(--qc-transition), opacity var(--qc-transition);
}

.qc-site-header__actions {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1rem;
}
.qc-site-header__phone {
	display: inline-flex;
	gap: 0.4rem;
	color: var(--qc-anthracite);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

/* ----- Hero (carousel + about) ------------------------------------ */
.qc-hero {
	position: relative;
	min-height: clamp(480px, 75vh, 720px);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	overflow: hidden;
	color: #fff;
}
.qc-hero__carousel {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
}
.qc-hero__slide {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center;
	background-repeat: no-repeat;
	opacity: 0;
	transition: opacity 1.2s ease-in-out;
	transform: scale(1.04);
}
.qc-hero__slide.is-active {
	opacity: 1;
	animation: qc-hero-zoom 8s ease-out both;
}
@keyframes qc-hero-zoom {
	from { transform: scale(1.0); }
	to   { transform: scale(1.06); }
}
.qc-hero__overlay {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg,
		rgba(0, 69, 127, 0.78) 0%,
		rgba(0, 69, 127, 0.55) 45%,
		rgba(0, 69, 127, 0.20) 100%);
}
.qc-hero__content {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	max-width: 720px;
	padding-top: 4rem;
	padding-bottom: 4rem;
}
.qc-hero__title {
	color: #fff;
	font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 4rem);
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.qc-hero__subtitle {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
	font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
	max-width: 560px;
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.qc-hero__note {
	margin-top: 2rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
}
.qc-hero__note a { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }

/* Stub-hero variant: when no images yet, show solid gradient */
.qc-hero--stub::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--qc-blue) 0%, var(--qc-blue-dark) 100%);
}
.qc-hero--stub .qc-hero__content { z-index: 2; }

/* ----- Section: Trusted By ---------------------------------------- */
.qc-trusted-by__logos {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 2.5rem;
	margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}
.qc-trusted-by__logo {
	height: 72px;
	width: 168px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: var(--qc-warm-gray);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.qc-trusted-by__logo img {
	max-height: 100%;
	max-width: 100%;
	width: auto;
	height: auto;
	object-fit: contain;
	filter: grayscale(100%);
	opacity: 0.75;
	transition: filter var(--qc-transition), opacity var(--qc-transition);
}
.qc-trusted-by__logo:hover img {
	filter: grayscale(0%);
	opacity: 1;
}
.qc-trusted-by__logo--placeholder {
	border: 1px dashed var(--qc-border);
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-sm);
}
.qc-trusted-by__logo--placeholder::before {
	content: 'CLIENT LOGO';
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	font-weight: 700;
}
.qc-trusted-by__caption {
	color: var(--qc-text-muted);
	font-size: 1.0625rem;
	max-width: 640px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ----- Section: Heritage (split layout) --------------------------- */
.qc-heritage__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
	gap: 4rem;
	align-items: center;
}
.qc-heritage__copy { font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.qc-heritage__copy--solo { max-width: 760px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.qc-heritage__image {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
}
.qc-heritage__image img {
	display: block;
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 360px;
	height: auto;
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-md);
	box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}
.qc-heritage__caption {
	margin-top: 0.75rem;
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	color: var(--qc-warm-gray);
	font-style: italic;
	text-align: center;
}
.qc-heritage__image .qc-image-placeholder {
	height: 100%;
	min-height: 420px;
}

/* ----- Image placeholders (until real photos drop in) -------------- */
.qc-image-placeholder {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--qc-bg-tint) 0%, #ECEAE3 100%);
	border: 1px dashed var(--qc-border);
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-md);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: var(--qc-warm-gray);
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-align: center;
	padding: 2rem;
	min-height: 320px;
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.qc-image-placeholder::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	width: 32px; height: 32px;
	border: 2px solid var(--qc-blue);
	transform: rotate(45deg);
	opacity: 0.15;
	left: 1rem; top: 1rem;
}
.qc-image-placeholder--portrait { aspect-ratio: 3/4; min-height: 480px; }
.qc-image-placeholder--landscape { aspect-ratio: 16/9; min-height: 240px; }
.qc-image-placeholder--map { aspect-ratio: 16/6; min-height: 280px; }

/* Anchor-target sections — offset for the 96px sticky header */
.qc-capabilities,
.qc-markets {
	scroll-margin-top: var(--qc-header-h);
}
.qc-markets__note {
	margin-top: 2rem;
	color: var(--qc-warm-gray);
	font-style: italic;
}
.qc-campus__map,
.qc-contact__map {
	aspect-ratio: 16/6;
	min-height: 280px;
	margin-top: 1.5rem;
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-md);
	overflow: hidden;
	background: var(--qc-bg-tint);
}
.qc-campus__map iframe,
.qc-contact__map iframe {
	display: block;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	border: 0;
}

/* ----- Timeline (About page Section 4) --------------------------- */
.qc-timeline {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0 auto 2rem;
	max-width: 800px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 1.5rem;
}
.qc-timeline__item {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr;
	gap: 1.5rem;
	align-items: start;
	padding: 1.5rem;
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--qc-border);
	border-left: 4px solid var(--qc-blue);
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-md);
}
.qc-timeline__year {
	font-size: 2.25rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	color: var(--qc-blue);
	line-height: 1;
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.qc-timeline__body h3 {
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.qc-timeline__body p {
	font-size: 1rem;
	line-height: 1.7;
	margin-bottom: 0;
	color: var(--qc-text);
}
.qc-timeline__progress-tag {
	display: inline-block;
	background: var(--qc-warm-gray);
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-sm);
	vertical-align: middle;
	margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

/* ----- Section: Unification / brand cards ------------------------- */
.qc-brand-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 1.5rem;
	margin: 3rem 0 2rem;
}
.qc-brand-card {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--qc-border);
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-md);
	padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
	text-align: center;
	transition: transform var(--qc-transition), box-shadow var(--qc-transition);
	position: relative;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
}
.qc-brand-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: var(--qc-shadow-md);
}
.qc-brand-card--current {
	border-color: var(--qc-blue);
	border-width: 2px;
}
.qc-brand-card__mark {
	width: 80px; height: 80px;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.qc-brand-card__title {
	font-size: 1.125rem;
	color: var(--qc-blue);
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.qc-brand-card__body {
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	color: var(--qc-text-muted);
	flex: 1;
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.qc-brand-card__link {
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--qc-blue);
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
}
.qc-brand-card__current-tag {
	display: inline-block;
	background: var(--qc-blue);
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-sm);
	margin-top: auto;
}
.qc-tagline-italic {
	font-family: var(--qc-font-tagline);
	font-style: italic;
	color: var(--qc-warm-gray);
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* ----- Section: John's story (pull-quote) ------------------------- */
.qc-johns-story__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
	gap: 3rem;
	align-items: start;
	margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.qc-johns-story__image .qc-image-placeholder { min-height: 480px; }
.qc-johns-story__portrait {
	display: block;
	width: 100%;
	aspect-ratio: 3/4;
	object-fit: cover;
	object-position: center top;
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-md);
}
.qc-pullquote {
	margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
	padding: 1.5rem 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
	border-left: 4px solid var(--qc-blue);
	font-size: 1.125rem;
	line-height: 1.7;
	color: var(--qc-anthracite);
}
.qc-pullquote p {
	font-style: italic;
	margin-bottom: 1em;
}
.qc-pullquote cite {
	display: block;
	margin-top: 0.5rem;
	font-style: normal;
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	color: var(--qc-warm-gray);
}

/* ----- Section: Proof grid (5 cards, 3+2 layout) ------------------ */
.qc-proof-grid {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 1.25rem;
}
.qc-proof-card {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--qc-border);
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-md);
	padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
	position: relative;
	transition: transform var(--qc-transition), box-shadow var(--qc-transition);
}
.qc-proof-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--qc-shadow-md); }
.qc-proof-card__icon {
	color: var(--qc-blue);
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	display: inline-block;
	margin-right: 0.4rem;
}
.qc-proof-card__num {
	display: block;
	color: var(--qc-silver);
	font-weight: 900;
	font-size: 2.75rem;
	line-height: 1;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.qc-proof-card__title {
	color: var(--qc-blue);
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.qc-proof-card p {
	color: var(--qc-text);
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin-bottom: 0;
}
/* Center the last two cards in the 3+2 layout */
.qc-proof-grid .qc-proof-card:nth-child(4) { grid-column: 1 / 2; grid-row: 2; transform: translateX(50%); }
.qc-proof-grid .qc-proof-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 2 / 3; grid-row: 2; transform: translateX(50%); }
.qc-proof-grid .qc-proof-card:nth-child(4):hover,
.qc-proof-grid .qc-proof-card:nth-child(5):hover {
	transform: translateX(50%) translateY(-2px);
}

/* ----- Section: Capability table ---------------------------------- */
.qc-capability-table {
	width: 100%;
	border-collapse: collapse;
	margin: 2rem 0;
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
}
.qc-capability-table thead th {
	background: var(--qc-blue);
	color: #fff;
	text-align: left;
	padding: 1rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.qc-capability-table th[scope="row"] {
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--qc-anthracite);
}
.qc-capability-table td,
.qc-capability-table th[scope="row"] {
	padding: 1rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--qc-border);
	vertical-align: top;
}
.qc-capability-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd) { background: var(--qc-bg-tint); }
.qc-capability-table__note {
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	color: var(--qc-text-muted);
	font-style: italic;
	text-align: center;
	margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.qc-capability__credentials {
	margin-top: 2rem;
	text-align: center;
}
.qc-capability__credential-row {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 1.5rem;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.qc-credential {
	display: inline-block;
	padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--qc-border);
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-sm);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	color: var(--qc-anthracite);
	font-weight: 700;
}

/* ----- Section: Markets grid -------------------------------------- */
.qc-markets-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
	gap: 1rem;
}
.qc-market-card {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--qc-border);
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-md);
	padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
	text-align: center;
	color: inherit;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	transition: transform var(--qc-transition), border-color var(--qc-transition), box-shadow var(--qc-transition);
}
.qc-market-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	border-color: var(--qc-blue);
	box-shadow: var(--qc-shadow-md);
}
.qc-market-card__icon {
	font-size: 1.75rem;
	color: var(--qc-blue);
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	line-height: 1;
}
.qc-market-card h3 {
	font-size: 1.0625rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
	min-height: 2.25rem;
}
.qc-market-card p {
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	color: var(--qc-text-muted);
	flex: 1;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
	line-height: 1.5;
}
.qc-market-card__cta {
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--qc-blue);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* Photo-backed market card variant — used on home + about + markets index */
.qc-market-card--photo {
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
	min-height: 260px;
	padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
	background: var(--qc-blue);
	border: none;
	color: #fff;
	justify-content: flex-end;
	text-align: left;
	align-items: flex-start;
}
.qc-market-card--photo::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center;
	background-repeat: no-repeat;
	transition: transform 600ms ease-out;
	z-index: 0;
}
.qc-market-card--photo:hover::before { transform: scale(1.05); }
.qc-market-card--photo::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 0%, rgba(28, 34, 36, 0.85) 100%);
	z-index: 1;
}
.qc-market-card--photo > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.qc-market-card--photo .qc-market-card__icon { color: #fff; }
.qc-market-card--photo h3 { color: #fff; }
.qc-market-card--photo p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }
.qc-market-card--photo .qc-market-card__cta { color: #fff; }
.qc-market-card--photo:hover {
	border-color: transparent;
	box-shadow: var(--qc-shadow-lg);
}
.qc-market-card--photo[data-sector="healthcare"]::before           { background-image: url('../images/sectors/healthcare.jpg'); }
.qc-market-card--photo[data-sector="education"]::before            { background-image: url('../images/sectors/education.jpg'); }
.qc-market-card--photo[data-sector="sports-entertainment"]::before { background-image: url('../images/sectors/sports-entertainment.jpg'); }
.qc-market-card--photo[data-sector="multifamily"]::before          { background-image: url('../images/sectors/multifamily.jpg'); }
.qc-market-card--photo[data-sector="retail"]::before               { background-image: url('../images/sectors/retail.jpg'); }

/* ----- Section: Campus -------------------------------------------- */
.qc-campus-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
	gap: 2rem;
	align-items: center;
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.qc-campus-side {
	background: var(--qc-bg-tint);
	border: 1px solid var(--qc-border);
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-md);
	padding: 1.5rem;
	text-align: center;
}
.qc-campus-side__image {
	margin: -1.5rem -1.5rem 1rem;
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-md) var(--qc-radius-md) 0 0;
	overflow: hidden;
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
	background: var(--qc-bg-tint);
}
.qc-campus-side__image img {
	display: block;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
}
.qc-campus-side--current {
	border-color: var(--qc-blue);
	border-width: 2px;
}
.qc-campus-side__direction {
	color: var(--qc-blue);
	margin: 1rem 0 0.5rem;
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
}
.qc-campus-side__title { color: var(--qc-blue); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.qc-campus-side__cta { color: var(--qc-blue); font-weight: 700; }
.qc-campus-side__cta--current {
	display: inline-block;
	background: var(--qc-blue);
	color: #fff;
	padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-sm);
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}
.qc-campus-arrow {
	font-size: 2.5rem;
	color: var(--qc-warm-gray);
}
.qc-campus__address {
	font-size: 1.125rem;
	margin-top: 1.5rem;
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ===================================================================
 * HOME PAGE — additional components (capability cards, project cards,
 * stats band, hero eyebrow)
 * =================================================================== */

.qc-hero__eyebrow {
	display: inline-block;
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.18em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
	padding: 0.35rem 0.875rem;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-sm);
}

/* ----- Capability cards (photo background, 3+2 layout for 5 cards) -- */
.qc-capabilities-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
	gap: 1.25rem;
}
.qc-capabilities-grid > .qc-capability-card:nth-child(1),
.qc-capabilities-grid > .qc-capability-card:nth-child(2),
.qc-capabilities-grid > .qc-capability-card:nth-child(3) { grid-column: span 2; }
.qc-capabilities-grid > .qc-capability-card:nth-child(4) { grid-column: 2 / span 2; }
.qc-capabilities-grid > .qc-capability-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 4 / span 2; }
.qc-capability-card {
	position: relative;
	display: block;
	min-height: 360px;
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-md);
	overflow: hidden;
	color: #fff;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: transform var(--qc-transition), box-shadow var(--qc-transition);
	background: var(--qc-blue);
}
.qc-capability-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	box-shadow: var(--qc-shadow-lg);
	color: #fff;
}
.qc-capability-card__bg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center;
	background-color: var(--qc-blue);
	background-repeat: no-repeat;
	transition: transform 600ms ease-out;
}
.qc-capability-card:hover .qc-capability-card__bg { transform: scale(1.05); }
.qc-capability-card__bg[data-cap="casework"]      { background-image: url('../images/capabilities/casework.jpg'); }
.qc-capability-card__bg[data-cap="laminate"]      { background-image: url('../images/capabilities/laminate.jpg'); }
.qc-capability-card__bg[data-cap="solid-surface"] { background-image: url('../images/capabilities/solid-surface.jpg'); }
.qc-capability-card__bg[data-cap="stone"]         { background-image: url('../images/capabilities/stone.jpg'); }
.qc-capability-card__bg[data-cap="bath"]          { background-image: url('../images/capabilities/bath.jpg'); }
.qc-capability-card::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 0%, rgba(28, 34, 36, 0.85) 100%);
	z-index: 1;
}
.qc-capability-card__content {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: flex-end;
	height: 100%;
	min-height: 360px;
	box-sizing: border-box;
}
.qc-capability-card__content h3 {
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 1.5rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.qc-capability-card__content p {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	line-height: 1.55;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.qc-capability-card__cta {
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	color: #fff;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
	padding-bottom: 2px;
	display: inline-block;
	align-self: flex-start;
	transition: border-color var(--qc-transition);
}
.qc-capability-card:hover .qc-capability-card__cta { border-bottom-color: #fff; }

/* ----- Project cards --------------------------------------------- */
.qc-projects-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 1.5rem;
}
.qc-project-card {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--qc-border);
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-md);
	overflow: hidden;
	transition: transform var(--qc-transition), box-shadow var(--qc-transition);
}
.qc-project-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	box-shadow: var(--qc-shadow-md);
}
.qc-project-card__link {
	display: block;
	color: inherit;
	text-decoration: none;
}
.qc-project-card__image,
.qc-project-card .qc-image-placeholder {
	width: 100%;
	aspect-ratio: 4/3;
	min-height: 0;
	border-radius: 0;
	border-left: 0; border-right: 0; border-top: 0;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--qc-border);
	margin: 0;
}
.qc-project-card__body {
	padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}
.qc-project-card__tag {
	display: inline-block;
	background: var(--qc-bg-tint);
	color: var(--qc-blue);
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	padding: 0.25rem 0.625rem;
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-sm);
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.qc-project-card__title {
	font-size: 1.125rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
	color: var(--qc-anthracite);
}
.qc-project-card__excerpt {
	color: var(--qc-text-muted);
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	line-height: 1.55;
	margin-bottom: 0;
}
.qc-projects-grid--placeholder .qc-project-card__title { color: var(--qc-warm-gray); }

/* ----- Engineered Satisfaction callout (home only) -------------- */
.qc-engineered-callout__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
	gap: 4rem;
	align-items: center;
}
.qc-engineered-callout__copy p {
	font-size: 1.0625rem;
	line-height: 1.75;
}
.qc-text-link {
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--qc-blue);
	border-bottom: 2px solid var(--qc-blue);
	padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.qc-engineered-callout__stats {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 1.5rem;
}
.qc-engineered-callout__stats li {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--qc-border);
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-md);
	padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
	text-align: center;
}
.qc-stat-value {
	display: block;
	font-size: 2.5rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	color: var(--qc-blue);
	line-height: 1;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.qc-stat-label {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	color: var(--qc-text-muted);
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
	line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ----- Three-brands belt (home page) ---------------------------- */
.qc-three-brands .qc-brand-card { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; }
.qc-three-brands .qc-brand-card__mark { width: 64px; height: 64px; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.qc-three-brands .qc-brand-card__title { font-size: 1rem; }

/* ===================================================================
 * GENERIC PAGE HERO (used on /markets/, /capabilities/, /contact/)
 * =================================================================== */
.qc-hero--page { min-height: clamp(360px, 50vh, 480px); }
.qc-hero--page .qc-hero__bg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center;
}
.qc-hero--page .qc-hero__overlay {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg,
		rgba(0, 69, 127, 0.85) 0%,
		rgba(0, 69, 127, 0.5) 100%);
}

.qc-markets-index__note {
	margin-top: 2rem;
	color: var(--qc-text-muted);
	font-size: 1rem;
	font-style: italic;
}

/* ===================================================================
 * CONTACT PAGE
 * =================================================================== */
.qc-contact__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
	gap: 4rem;
	align-items: start;
}
/* ===== Contact form ===== */
.qc-form {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 1.25rem;
	margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.qc-form__row {
	display: grid;
	gap: 1.25rem;
}
.qc-form__row--two { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.qc-form__field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.qc-form__field label,
.qc-form__fieldset legend {
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.04em;
	margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
	color: var(--qc-ink);
}
.qc-form__req { color: var(--qc-blue); margin-left: 0.15rem; }
.qc-form input[type="text"],
.qc-form input[type="email"],
.qc-form input[type="tel"],
.qc-form select,
.qc-form textarea {
	width: 100%;
	font: inherit;
	color: var(--qc-ink);
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--qc-border);
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-sm, 4px);
	padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
	transition: border-color 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}
.qc-form select { appearance: none; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23555' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 0.85rem center; background-size: 12px; padding-right: 2.25rem; }
.qc-form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; line-height: 1.55; }
.qc-form input:focus,
.qc-form select:focus,
.qc-form textarea:focus {
	outline: none;
	border-color: var(--qc-blue);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 70, 130, 0.15);
}
.qc-form__field--error input,
.qc-form__field--error select,
.qc-form__field--error textarea {
	border-color: #c0392b;
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.12);
}
.qc-form__error-msg {
	margin: 0.4rem 0 0;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	color: #c0392b;
}
.qc-form__fieldset {
	border: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
}
.qc-form__checks {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
	gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
}
.qc-form__check {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	font-weight: 400;
	letter-spacing: 0;
	margin-bottom: 0;
	cursor: pointer;
}
.qc-form__check input { width: auto; margin: 0; }
.qc-form__honeypot { display: none !important; }
.qc-form__callout {
	background: var(--qc-bg-tint);
	border-left: 4px solid var(--qc-blue);
	padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
	border-radius: 0 var(--qc-radius-md) var(--qc-radius-md) 0;
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	line-height: 1.6;
}
.qc-form__callout a { color: var(--qc-blue); font-weight: 700; }
.qc-form__banner {
	padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-sm, 4px);
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	line-height: 1.5;
}
.qc-form__banner--success { background: #e7f4eb; border-left: 4px solid #2e7d4f; color: #1d4a31; }
.qc-form__banner--error   { background: #fbeaea; border-left: 4px solid #c0392b; color: #7a221a; }
.qc-form__banner a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; }
.qc-form__actions {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 0.6rem;
	margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.qc-form__fineprint { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--qc-warm-gray); margin: 0; }
.qc-form__submit-busy { display: none; }
.qc-form.is-busy .qc-form__submit-label { display: none; }
.qc-form.is-busy .qc-form__submit-busy  { display: inline; }
.qc-form__result {
	padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-sm, 4px);
	font-size: 1rem;
	line-height: 1.55;
}
.qc-form__result--success { background: #e7f4eb; border-left: 4px solid #2e7d4f; color: #1d4a31; }
.qc-form__result--error   { background: #fbeaea; border-left: 4px solid #c0392b; color: #7a221a; }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
	.qc-form__row--two { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.qc-contact__details { font-size: 1rem; }
.qc-contact__block { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.qc-contact__block h3 {
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--qc-warm-gray);
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.qc-contact__phone {
	font-size: 1.5rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	color: var(--qc-blue);
}
.qc-contact__block address {
	font-style: normal;
	line-height: 1.7;
}
.qc-contact__directions p {
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	line-height: 1.7;
}
.qc-contact__retail-routing {
	background: var(--qc-bg-tint);
	border-left: 4px solid var(--qc-blue);
	padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
	border-radius: 0 var(--qc-radius-md) var(--qc-radius-md) 0;
}
.qc-contact__retail-routing p { margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 0.9375rem; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
	.qc-contact__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
}

/* ===================================================================
 * LEGAL PAGES (/terms/, /privacy-policy/)
 * =================================================================== */
.qc-hero--legal { min-height: clamp(280px, 35vh, 360px); }
.qc-hero__overlay--solid {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--qc-blue) 0%, var(--qc-blue-dark) 100%);
}
.qc-legal__body {
	font-size: 1rem;
	line-height: 1.75;
}
.qc-legal__body h2 {
	margin-top: 2.5rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
	font-size: 1.5rem;
	color: var(--qc-blue);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--qc-border);
	padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.qc-legal__body h3 {
	margin-top: 1.5rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
	font-size: 1.125rem;
	color: var(--qc-anthracite);
}
.qc-legal__body ul {
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.qc-legal__body li {
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* ===================================================================
 * CAPABILITY DETAIL PAGES (/capabilities/{slug}/)
 * =================================================================== */

.qc-hero--capability .qc-hero__bg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center;
}
.qc-hero--capability .qc-hero__bg[data-cap="casework"]      { background-image: url('../images/capabilities/casework.jpg'); }
.qc-hero--capability .qc-hero__bg[data-cap="laminate"]      { background-image: url('../images/capabilities/laminate.jpg'); }
.qc-hero--capability .qc-hero__bg[data-cap="solid-surface"] { background-image: url('../images/capabilities/solid-surface.jpg'); }
.qc-hero--capability .qc-hero__bg[data-cap="stone"]         { background-image: url('../images/capabilities/stone.jpg'); }
.qc-hero--capability .qc-hero__bg[data-cap="bath"]          { background-image: url('../images/capabilities/bath.jpg'); }

.qc-cap-products__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
	gap: 3rem;
	align-items: start;
}
.qc-cap-products__copy { font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.qc-cap-products__list-aside {
	background: var(--qc-bg-tint);
	border-left: 4px solid var(--qc-blue);
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-md);
	padding: 1.5rem;
	position: sticky;
	top: calc(var(--qc-header-h) + 1rem);
}
.qc-cap-products__list-aside h3 {
	font-size: 1rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.04em;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.qc-cap-products__list-aside ul {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
}
.qc-cap-products__list-aside li {
	padding: 0.5rem 0;
	border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--qc-border);
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	line-height: 1.5;
}
.qc-cap-products__list-aside li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }

.qc-cap-specs__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	gap: 1.25rem;
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.qc-cap-spec-item {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--qc-border);
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-md);
	padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
}
.qc-cap-spec-item__num {
	display: inline-block;
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	color: var(--qc-blue);
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.qc-cap-spec-item h3 {
	color: var(--qc-blue);
	font-size: 1.0625rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.qc-cap-spec-item p {
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	line-height: 1.55;
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

.qc-cap-where {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--qc-border);
	border-left: 4px solid var(--qc-blue);
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-md);
	padding: 1.5rem;
	max-width: 720px;
	margin: 2rem auto 0;
	text-align: center;
}
.qc-cap-where p {
	margin-bottom: 0;
	font-size: 1rem;
	line-height: 1.6;
}

.qc-cap-brands__list {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 0.75rem;
	justify-content: center;
	max-width: 900px;
	margin-left: auto;
	margin-right: auto;
}
.qc-cap-brands__list li {
	background: var(--qc-bg-tint);
	border: 1px solid var(--qc-border);
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-sm);
	padding: 0.625rem 1.125rem;
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--qc-anthracite);
}

.qc-cap-others__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 1rem;
}
.qc-cap-others__grid .qc-capability-card {
	min-height: 200px;
}
.qc-cap-others__grid .qc-capability-card__content {
	min-height: 200px;
	padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
}
.qc-cap-others__grid .qc-capability-card__content h3 {
	font-size: 1.125rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
	.qc-cap-products__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.qc-cap-products__list-aside { position: static; }
	.qc-cap-specs__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.qc-cap-others__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ===================================================================
 * SECTOR / MARKETS PAGES
 * =================================================================== */

.qc-hero--sector .qc-hero__bg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center;
}
.qc-hero--sector .qc-hero__overlay {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg,
		rgba(0, 69, 127, 0.85) 0%,
		rgba(0, 69, 127, 0.55) 60%,
		rgba(28, 34, 36, 0.6) 100%);
}

.qc-sector-intro__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
	gap: 3rem;
	align-items: start;
}
.qc-sector-intro__copy { font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.qc-sector-intro__specs {
	background: var(--qc-bg-tint);
	border-left: 4px solid var(--qc-blue);
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-md);
	padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
	position: sticky;
	top: calc(var(--qc-header-h) + 1rem);
}
.qc-sector-intro__specs h3 {
	font-size: 1.0625rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.qc-sector-intro__specs ul {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
}
.qc-sector-intro__specs li {
	padding: 0.625rem 0;
	border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--qc-border);
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	line-height: 1.6;
}
.qc-sector-intro__specs li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }

.qc-sector-capabilities__list {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 1.25rem;
}
.qc-sector-cap-item {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--qc-border);
	border-radius: var(--qc-radius-md);
	padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
	color: inherit;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	transition: transform var(--qc-transition), box-shadow var(--qc-transition), border-color var(--qc-transition);
}
.qc-sector-cap-item:hover {
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: var(--qc-shadow-md);
	border-color: var(--qc-blue);
	color: inherit;
}
.qc-sector-cap-item h3 {
	color: var(--qc-blue);
	font-size: 1.125rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.qc-sector-cap-item p {
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	color: var(--qc-text);
	flex: 1;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
	line-height: 1.55;
}
.qc-sector-cap-item__cta {
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--qc-blue);
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.qc-sector-projects__note {
	margin-top: 2rem;
	color: var(--qc-text-muted);
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.qc-markets-grid--compact { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.qc-markets-grid--compact .qc-market-card { padding: 1.25rem 1rem; }
.qc-markets-grid--compact .qc-market-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; min-height: 0; }
.qc-markets-grid--compact .qc-market-card p { display: none; }
.qc-markets-grid--compact .qc-market-card--photo { min-height: 180px; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
	.qc-sector-intro__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.qc-sector-intro__specs { position: static; }
	.qc-sector-capabilities__list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.qc-markets-grid--compact { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.qc-sector-capabilities__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ----- Site footer ------------------------------------------------ */
.qc-site-footer { background: var(--qc-anthracite); color: var(--qc-silver); }
.qc-site-footer__cta-block {
	background: var(--qc-blue);
	padding: 4rem 0;
	color: #fff;
	scroll-margin-top: var(--qc-header-h);
}
.qc-site-footer__cta-title { color: #fff; }
.qc-site-footer__cta-body { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; }
.qc-site-footer__phones {
	display: flex;
	gap: 2.5rem;
	justify-content: center;
	margin-top: 2rem;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.qc-site-footer__phone-link { color: #fff; }
.qc-site-footer__phone-link strong {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
	margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.qc-site-footer__main { padding: 4rem 0 2rem; }
.qc-site-footer__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 3rem;
	margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.qc-site-footer__logo {
	width: 200px; height: auto;
	filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
	opacity: 0.95;
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.qc-site-footer__address {
	font-style: normal;
	color: var(--qc-silver);
	line-height: 1.7;
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.qc-site-footer__tagline {
	font-family: var(--qc-font-tagline);
	font-style: italic;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
	font-size: 1.0625rem;
}
.qc-site-footer__col h3 {
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.qc-site-footer__col ul {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
}
.qc-site-footer__col li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.qc-site-footer__col a { color: var(--qc-silver); font-size: 0.9375rem; }
.qc-site-footer__col a:hover { color: #fff; }

.qc-site-footer__credentials {
	display: flex;
	gap: 1.5rem;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	padding-top: 2rem;
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.qc-site-footer__credentials .qc-credential {
	background: transparent;
	border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
	color: var(--qc-silver);
}
.qc-site-footer__bottom {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 1rem;
	padding-top: 2rem;
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.qc-site-footer__bottom a { color: var(--qc-silver); }
.qc-site-footer__bottom a:hover { color: #fff; }
.qc-site-footer__retail-routing { color: var(--qc-silver); }

/* ===================================================================
 * Responsive — mobile breakpoint
 * =================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
	.qc-capabilities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.qc-capabilities-grid > .qc-capability-card { grid-column: auto !important; }
	.qc-capabilities-grid > .qc-capability-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 1 / -1 !important; max-width: 50%; margin: 0 auto; }
	.qc-projects-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.qc-projects-grid > .qc-project-card:nth-child(3) { grid-column: 1 / -1; max-width: 50%; margin: 0 auto; }
	.qc-engineered-callout__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
	.qc-brand-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.qc-heritage__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
	.qc-heritage__image { order: -1; }
	.qc-johns-story__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.qc-proof-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.qc-proof-grid .qc-proof-card:nth-child(4),
	.qc-proof-grid .qc-proof-card:nth-child(5) {
		grid-column: auto; grid-row: auto;
		transform: none;
	}
	.qc-proof-grid .qc-proof-card:nth-child(4):hover,
	.qc-proof-grid .qc-proof-card:nth-child(5):hover {
		transform: translateY(-2px);
	}
	.qc-markets-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.qc-campus-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.qc-campus-arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); justify-self: center; }
	.qc-site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	body { font-size: 1rem; }
	.qc-section { padding: 3rem 0; }
	.qc-timeline__item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.5rem; padding: 1.25rem; }
	.qc-timeline__year { font-size: 1.875rem; }
	.qc-site-header__inner { gap: 0.5rem; }
	.qc-site-header__logo img { height: 56px; }
	.qc-site-header__phone span:last-child { display: none; }
	.qc-site-header__actions .qc-btn { padding: 0.625rem 1rem; font-size: 0.875rem; }

	/* Mobile nav: hidden by default, slides down when toggled */
	.qc-site-nav__toggle { display: block; }
	.qc-site-nav__list {
		position: absolute;
		top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
		background: #fff;
		flex-direction: column;
		gap: 0;
		padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
		border-top: 1px solid var(--qc-border);
		box-shadow: var(--qc-shadow-md);
		max-height: 0;
		overflow: hidden;
		transition: max-height var(--qc-transition);
	}
	.qc-site-nav.is-open .qc-site-nav__list { max-height: calc(100vh - var(--qc-header-h)); padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem; overflow-y: auto; }
	.qc-site-nav__list a { padding: 0.75rem 0; display: block; }

	/* Mobile: show submenus inline below their parent (not as overlay) */
	.qc-site-nav__sublist {
		display: block;
		position: static;
		background: transparent;
		border: 0;
		box-shadow: none;
		padding: 0 0 0.5rem 1rem;
		min-width: 0;
		border-left: 2px solid var(--qc-border);
		margin-left: 0.5rem;
	}
	.qc-site-nav__caret { display: none; }
	.qc-site-nav__subitem a {
		padding: 0.5rem 0;
		font-size: 0.875rem;
		font-weight: 500;
	}
	.qc-site-nav__subitem a:hover { background: transparent; }

	.qc-hero__title { font-size: 2rem; }
	.qc-hero__subtitle { font-size: 1rem; }
	.qc-cta-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
	.qc-text-center .qc-cta-row { align-items: center; }

	.qc-proof-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.qc-markets-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.75rem; }
	.qc-capabilities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.qc-capabilities-grid > .qc-capability-card:nth-child(5) { max-width: 100%; }
	.qc-projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.qc-projects-grid > .qc-project-card:nth-child(3) { max-width: 100%; }
	.qc-engineered-callout__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
	.qc-trusted-by__logo { width: 130px; height: 56px; }

	.qc-site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.qc-site-footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }

	.qc-capability-table { font-size: 0.875rem; }
	.qc-capability-table thead { display: none; }
	.qc-capability-table tbody tr {
		display: block;
		margin-bottom: 1rem;
		border: 1px solid var(--qc-border);
		border-radius: var(--qc-radius-md);
		padding: 1rem;
		background: #fff !important;
	}
	.qc-capability-table th[scope="row"],
	.qc-capability-table td {
		display: block;
		padding: 0.5rem 0;
		border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--qc-border);
	}
	.qc-capability-table tbody tr td:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
}