/* =====================================================================
   MEGH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS — site stylesheet
   Sections:  1. Tokens  2. Reset  3. Typography  4. Layout
              5. Buttons  6. Header / Nav  7. Hero  8. Sections
              9. Cards  10. Stats  11. Project gallery
             12. Forms  13. Footer  14. Utilities  15. Responsive
   ===================================================================== */

/* 1. TOKENS ----------------------------------------------------------- */
:root{
  --mec-red:       #E31E24;
  --mec-red-deep:  #B71C1C;
  --mec-red-dark:  #8C0F14;
  --mec-charcoal:  #1F1F1F;
  --mec-slate:     #404040;
  --mec-grey-2:    #6B6B6B;
  --mec-grey-1:    #CCCCCC;
  --mec-grey-0:    #F2F2F2;
  --mec-white:     #FFFFFF;

  --font-body: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-head: 'Montserrat', var(--font-body);

  --space-1: .25rem;
  --space-2: .5rem;
  --space-3: .75rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-5: 1.5rem;
  --space-6: 2rem;
  --space-7: 3rem;
  --space-8: 4rem;
  --space-9: 6rem;

  --radius-s: 4px;
  --radius:   8px;
  --radius-l: 14px;

  --shadow-1: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.05), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  --shadow-2: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-3: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.12);

  --container: 1200px;
  --header-h: 88px;
  --header-h-compact: 64px;

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  --hairline: var(--mec-grey-1);
}

/* 2. RESET ------------------------------------------------------------ */
*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-h-compact) + 24px); overflow-x:hidden; }
body{ margin:0; font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:17px; line-height:1.65; color:var(--mec-charcoal); background:var(--mec-white); -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased; }
img,svg,video{ display:block; max-width:100%; height:auto; }
a{ color:var(--mec-red); text-decoration:none; transition:color .2s var(--ease); }
a:hover{ color:var(--mec-red-deep); }
button{ font:inherit; cursor:pointer; }
ul{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }

.skip-link{
  position:absolute; left:-9999px; top:0;
  background:var(--mec-charcoal); color:var(--mec-white);
  padding:.75rem 1rem; z-index:100;
}
.skip-link:focus{ left:0; }

/* 3. TYPOGRAPHY ------------------------------------------------------- */
h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-family:var(--font-head);
  font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;
  color:var(--mec-charcoal);
  margin:0 0 var(--space-4);
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
h1{ font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem); letter-spacing:-.02em; }
h2{ font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.25rem); }
h3{ font-size: 1.35rem; }
h4{ font-size: 1.05rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.05em; }

p{ margin:0 0 var(--space-4); }
.lead{ font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--mec-slate); }

.eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:var(--font-head);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--mec-red);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  position:relative;
  padding-left: 2.25rem;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:50%;
  width:1.75rem; height:2px; background:var(--mec-red); transform:translateY(-50%);
}

.section-title{ margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.section-intro{ max-width: 680px; color: var(--mec-slate); }
.section-head{ margin-bottom: var(--space-7); }
.text-center{ text-align:center; }
.text-center .section-intro{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }

/* 4. LAYOUT ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.container{ width:100%; max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section{ padding: var(--space-9) 0; }
.section--tight{ padding: var(--space-8) 0; }
.section--grey{ background: var(--mec-grey-0); }
.section--dark{ background: var(--mec-charcoal); color: var(--mec-white); }
.section--dark h1,.section--dark h2,.section--dark h3,.section--dark h4{ color: var(--mec-white); }
.section--dark .lead,.section--dark p{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }

.grid{ display:grid; gap: var(--space-6); }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.grid--5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0,1fr)); }

.split{
  display:grid; gap: var(--space-7);
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items:center;
}
.split--media-right .split__media{ order:2; }

/* 5. BUTTONS ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.6rem;
  padding: .85rem 1.4rem;
  font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:700; font-size:.9rem;
  letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  border:2px solid transparent; border-radius: var(--radius-s);
  cursor:pointer;
  transition: all .2s var(--ease);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn--primary{ background: var(--mec-red); color: var(--mec-white) !important; }
.btn--primary:hover{ background: var(--mec-red-deep); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-2); }
.btn--ghost{ background:transparent; color: var(--mec-charcoal); border-color: var(--mec-charcoal); }
.btn--ghost:hover{ background: var(--mec-charcoal); color: var(--mec-white) !important; }
.btn--on-dark{ background:transparent; color:var(--mec-white) !important; border-color: var(--mec-white); }
.btn--on-dark:hover{ background: var(--mec-white); color: var(--mec-charcoal) !important; }
.btn .btn__arrow{ transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .btn__arrow{ transform: translateX(4px); }

.text-link{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
  font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:700;
  font-size:.85rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--mec-red);
}
.text-link::after{ content:"→"; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.text-link:hover::after{ transform: translateX(4px); }

/* 6. HEADER / NAV ----------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header{
  position: sticky; top:0; z-index:50;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled{
  border-bottom-color: var(--mec-grey-1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
}
.site-header__inner{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap: .75rem;
  height: var(--header-h);
  transition: height .25s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled .site-header__inner{ height: var(--header-h-compact); }

/* Brand */
.brand{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.8rem; color: var(--mec-charcoal); }
.brand:hover{ color: var(--mec-charcoal); }
.brand__logo{
  display:block;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand__logo--lg{ width: 56px; height: 56px; }
.site-header.is-scrolled .brand__logo{ width: 36px; height: 36px; transition: width .2s var(--ease), height .2s var(--ease); }
.brand__text{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height:1.1; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.04em; }
.brand__line{ font-size: .66rem; color: var(--mec-charcoal); }
.brand__line--accent{ font-size: 1rem; color: var(--mec-red); letter-spacing:.08em; margin-bottom: 2px; }

.brand--footer .brand__line{ color: var(--mec-white); }
.brand--footer .brand__line--accent{ color: var(--mec-red); }

/* Nav */
.primary-nav{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap: .5rem; }
.primary-nav > ul{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 0; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
.primary-nav__link{
  display:inline-block;
  padding: .45rem .5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight:600;
  font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--mec-charcoal);
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all .15s var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.primary-nav__link:hover{ color: var(--mec-red); }
.primary-nav__link.is-active{
  color: var(--mec-red);
  border-bottom-color: var(--mec-red);
}
.primary-nav__cta{ padding:.5rem .9rem; font-size:.72rem; white-space:nowrap; }

/* Hamburger */
.nav-toggle{
  display:none;
  width:42px; height:42px;
  border:1px solid var(--mec-grey-1);
  background:var(--mec-white); border-radius: var(--radius-s);
  padding:0; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  flex-direction:column; gap:4px;
}
.nav-toggle span{
  display:block; width:18px; height:2px; background: var(--mec-charcoal);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), opacity .15s;
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1){ transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3){ transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* 7. HERO ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  color: var(--mec-white);
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
  min-height: 640px;
  display:flex; align-items:center;
  padding: var(--space-9) 0;
}
.hero__bg{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-2;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.hero__overlay{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,15,15,.55) 0%, rgba(20,20,20,.85) 100%);
}
/* The diagonal red ribbon device from the deck */
.hero__ribbon{
  position:absolute; right:-6%; top:-10%; bottom:-10%; width:55%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(227,30,36,.0), rgba(227,30,36,.55) 60%, rgba(183,28,28,.85));
  clip-path: polygon(40% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  z-index:-1;
  opacity:.55;
}

.hero h1{
  color: var(--mec-white);
  max-width: 18ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.hero__sub{
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 56ch;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.hero__ctas{ display:flex; gap: var(--space-4); flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom: var(--space-7); }

.hero__strip{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap: var(--space-6);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  max-width: 720px;
}
.hero__strip-item{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.hero__strip-item strong{
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight:800;
  font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--mec-white);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.hero__strip-item span{ font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em; }

/* 8. SECTIONS / CTA BAND --------------------------------------------- */
.cta-band{
  background: var(--mec-charcoal);
  color: var(--mec-white);
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.cta-band::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; right:-6%; top:-30%; bottom:-30%; width:50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent, var(--mec-red-deep));
  clip-path: polygon(40% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  opacity:.5;
}
.cta-band__inner{
  position:relative;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap: var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.cta-band h2{ color: var(--mec-white); margin: 0; max-width: 30ch; }
.cta-band p{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin: var(--space-3) 0 0; max-width: 56ch; }

/* 9. CARDS ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.card{
  background: var(--mec-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--mec-grey-1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:0;
  width: 100%; height: 3px;
  background: var(--mec-red);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover{ transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-2); border-color: transparent; }
.card:hover::before{ transform: scaleX(1); }
.card__num{
  font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:800;
  color: var(--mec-red); font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.18em;
  display:block; margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.card h3{ margin-bottom: var(--space-3); font-size: 1.15rem; }
.card p{ color: var(--mec-slate); margin:0; font-size: .98rem; }

/* Leadership card */
.lead-card{
  background: var(--mec-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--mec-grey-1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--mec-red);
}
.lead-card h3{ margin: 0; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.lead-card .lead-card__role{
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight:700;
  font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--mec-red); margin: 0;
}
.lead-card ul{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin: var(--space-3) 0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.25rem; }
.lead-card ul li{ padding-left: 1.2rem; position:relative; color: var(--mec-slate); font-size: .92rem; }
.lead-card ul li::before{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:.55rem; width:.5rem; height:.5rem; background: var(--mec-red); }
.lead-card p{ color: var(--mec-slate); margin:0; font-size: .98rem; }

/* Industry card */
.industry-card{
  border: 1px solid var(--mec-grey-1); border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden; background:var(--mec-white);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
}
.industry-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-2); }
.industry-card__media{
  height: 200px;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  position:relative;
}
.industry-card__media::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(31,31,31,0) 40%, rgba(31,31,31,.45));
}
.industry-card__body{ padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6) var(--space-6); }
.industry-card h3{ margin-bottom: var(--space-2); font-size: 1.15rem; }
.industry-card p{ color: var(--mec-slate); font-size: .95rem; margin:0 0 var(--space-3); }
.industry-card__pill{
  display:inline-block; font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:700; color: var(--mec-red);
}

/* Service detail block */
.svc-block{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-7);
  align-items:center;
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mec-grey-1);
}
.svc-block:last-child{ border-bottom: 0; }
.svc-block--reverse .svc-block__media{ order: 2; }
.svc-block__media img{
  border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-2);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover; width:100%;
}
.svc-block ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.45rem; margin: var(--space-4) 0 0; }
.svc-block li{ padding-left: 1.5rem; position:relative; color: var(--mec-slate); }
.svc-block li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:.6rem;
  width:.65rem; height:.65rem; background: var(--mec-red);
  transform: skewX(-22deg);
}

/* Bullet-list (generic) */
.bullets{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.6rem; }
.bullets li{ padding-left: 1.6rem; position:relative; color: var(--mec-slate); }
.bullets li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:.6rem;
  width:.7rem; height:.7rem; background: var(--mec-red);
  transform: skewX(-22deg);
}

/* 10. STATS BAND ------------------------------------------------------ */
.stats{
  background: var(--mec-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mec-grey-1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mec-grey-1);
}
.stats__grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
}
.stat{
  text-align:center;
  padding: var(--space-7) var(--space-5);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--mec-grey-1);
}
.stat:last-child{ border-right: 0; }
.stat__num{
  display:block;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight:800;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  color: var(--mec-red);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.stat__label{
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight:600;
  font-size: .82rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--mec-slate);
}

/* 11. PROJECT GALLERY ------------------------------------------------- */
.filters{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.filter-chip{
  background: var(--mec-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--mec-grey-1);
  padding: .55rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight:600;
  font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--mec-slate);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: all .15s var(--ease);
}
.filter-chip:hover{ border-color: var(--mec-red); color: var(--mec-red); }
.filter-chip.is-active{ background: var(--mec-red); color: var(--mec-white); border-color: var(--mec-red); }

.project-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.project-card{
  position:relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden;
  background: var(--mec-charcoal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-1);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.project-card.is-hidden{ display:none; }
.project-card__media{
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.project-card__media img{
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover; object-position:center;
  display:block;
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.project-card:hover .project-card__media img{ transform: scale(1.05); }
.project-card__body{
  position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,15,15,0) 0%, rgba(15,15,15,.92) 70%);
  color: var(--mec-white);
}
.project-card__cat{
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight:700; font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--mec-red);
}
.project-card__title{ margin:.35rem 0 .25rem; font-size:1.1rem; color: var(--mec-white); font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:700; }
.project-card__meta{ font-size:.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }

/* Case study (deep page section) */
.case{
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mec-grey-1);
}
.case:last-of-type{ border-bottom: 0; }
.case__header{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap: var(--space-5); flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.case__header h2{ margin:0; }
.case__meta{
  display:flex; gap: var(--space-5); flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:flex-end;
}
.case__meta-item{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.case__meta-item strong{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:700; font-size:1rem; color: var(--mec-charcoal); }
.case__meta-item span{ font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--mec-grey-2); }
.case__body{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-7); align-items:flex-start; }
/* Let grid children shrink below their content's min-content (default is auto),
   so the horizontal-scroll gallery scrolls internally instead of blowing out
   the track and forcing page-wide horizontal overflow on mobile. */
.case__body > *{ min-width: 0; }
.case__media img{ border-radius: var(--radius); width:100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit:cover; box-shadow: var(--shadow-1); }
.case h4{ margin-top: var(--space-5); }

/* 12. FORMS ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.form-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-5); }
.field{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.field--full{ grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label{
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight:600;
  font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--mec-slate); margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea{
  font: inherit; color: var(--mec-charcoal);
  background: var(--mec-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--mec-grey-1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-s);
  padding: .75rem .9rem;
  transition: border-color .15s var(--ease), box-shadow .15s var(--ease);
  width: 100%;
}
.field textarea{ min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus{
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--mec-red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(227,30,36,.15);
}
.field .req{ color: var(--mec-red); }
.field-error{ color: var(--mec-red); font-size:.85rem; margin-top:.35rem; }
.honeypot{ position:absolute; left:-9999px; top:-9999px; }

.alert{
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-s);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  font-size: .95rem;
}
.alert--error{ background: #fbe9ea; border-left: 4px solid var(--mec-red); color: var(--mec-red-dark); }
.alert--success{ background: #e9f7ec; border-left: 4px solid #2e7d32; color: #1b5e20; }

.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-7); align-items:flex-start; }
.contact-info{
  background: var(--mec-charcoal); color: var(--mec-white);
  padding: var(--space-6); border-radius: var(--radius);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.contact-info::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; right:-30%; top:-50%; bottom:-50%; width:80%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent, var(--mec-red));
  clip-path: polygon(40% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  opacity:.4;
}
.contact-info > *{ position:relative; }
.contact-info h3{ color: var(--mec-white); }
.contact-info dl{ margin: 0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.contact-info dt{
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight:700; font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--mec-red);
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
}
.contact-info dd{ margin:0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.contact-info a{ color: var(--mec-white); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.contact-info a:hover{ color: var(--mec-red); border-bottom-color: var(--mec-red); }

/* 13. FOOTER ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer{
  background: var(--mec-charcoal);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  padding-top: var(--space-9);
  font-size: .95rem;
}
.site-footer__grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-7);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.site-footer__col--brand p{ margin-top: var(--space-4); max-width: 32ch; }
.site-footer h4{
  color: var(--mec-white);
  font-size: .85rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.link-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.55rem; }
.link-list a{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.link-list a:hover{ color: var(--mec-red); }
.link-list--contact li{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.link-list__label{
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight:700; font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--mec-red);
  margin-bottom: .1rem;
}
.site-footer__bar{
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  padding: var(--space-5) 0;
  font-size: .82rem;
}
.site-footer__bar-inner{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap: var(--space-5); flex-wrap:wrap; }
.site-footer__legal{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-style: italic; }

/* 14. UTILITIES & MOTION ---------------------------------------------- */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform: translateY(16px); transition: opacity .6s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in-view{ opacity:1; transform: translateY(0); }
/* No-JS / IntersectionObserver-unavailable fallback: show all content */
html:not(.js) .reveal{ opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important; transition:none !important; }
.media-frame{
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2);
}
.media-frame img{ width:100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover; display:block; }
.media-frame--tall img{ aspect-ratio: 3/4; }

.diag-mark{
  display:inline-block; width: 56px; height: 4px;
  background: var(--mec-red); transform: skewX(-22deg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

/* Page hero (interior pages) */
.page-hero{
  background: var(--mec-charcoal);
  color: var(--mec-white);
  padding: var(--space-9) 0 var(--space-8);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.page-hero::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; right:-10%; top:-30%; bottom:-30%; width:55%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent, var(--mec-red));
  clip-path: polygon(40% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  opacity:.32;
}
.page-hero__inner{ position:relative; max-width: 760px; }
.page-hero .eyebrow{ color: #ff8a8e; }
.page-hero .eyebrow::before{ background: var(--mec-red); }
.page-hero h1{ color: var(--mec-white); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.page-hero p{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 60ch; }

/* Capability matrix (services 6.7) */
.capability-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 2px;
  background: var(--mec-grey-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--mec-grey-1);
}
.capability-grid > div{
  background: var(--mec-white);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  text-align:center;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight:600;
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--mec-charcoal);
}
.capability-grid > div strong{
  display:block; color: var(--mec-red); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:.4rem;
}

/* 15. LINKEDIN CARDS -------------------------------------------------- */
.li-card{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--mec-grey-1); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; display:flex; flex-direction:column; transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease); }
.li-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-2); }
.li-card__media{ display:block; aspect-ratio:16/10; background-size:cover; background-position:center; }
.li-card__body{ padding:1.25rem 1.5rem 1.5rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.75rem; flex:1; }
.li-card__head{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:1rem; }
.li-card__src{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.4rem; font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:700; font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#0a66c2; }
.li-card__date{ font-size:.78rem; color:var(--mec-grey-2); }
.li-card__caption{ margin:0; color:var(--mec-charcoal); font-size:.96rem; line-height:1.55; flex:1; }
.li-card .text-link{ font-size:.78rem; }

/* 16. POST BODY ------------------------------------------------------- */
.post-body{ font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.75; color:var(--mec-charcoal); }
.post-body h2{ margin-top:2.5rem; font-size:1.6rem; }
.post-body h3{ margin-top:2rem; }
.post-body p{ margin:0 0 1.25rem; }
.post-body ul,.post-body ol{ margin:0 0 1.25rem 1.25rem; padding-left:1rem; }
.post-body li{ margin-bottom:.35rem; }
.post-body blockquote{ border-left:4px solid var(--mec-red); padding:.5rem 1rem; margin:1.5rem 0; background:var(--mec-grey-0); color:var(--mec-slate); }
.post-body code{ background:var(--mec-grey-0); padding:.15em .35em; border-radius:3px; font-size:.92em; }
.post-body pre{ background:#1F1F1F; color:#fff; padding:1rem 1.25rem; border-radius:6px; overflow-x:auto; }
.post-body pre code{ background:transparent; padding:0; color:inherit; }
.post-body img{ margin:1.5rem 0; border-radius:6px; }
.post-body a{ text-decoration:underline; text-decoration-thickness:1px; text-underline-offset:3px; }

/* 17. NAV SEARCH ------------------------------------------------------- */
.nav-search--open{ max-width:220px !important; border-color:var(--hairline) !important; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.08); }

/* 18. TESTIMONIAL STARS ----------------------------------------------- */
.star-rating{ display:inline-flex; gap:2px; color:#F5A623; font-size:.95rem; line-height:1; margin-bottom:.25rem; }

/* ── SCROLL PROGRESS BAR (#2 / #9) ──────────────────────────────────── */
#scrollProgress{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; z-index:9999;
  height:3px; width:0%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mec-red), var(--mec-red-deep));
  pointer-events:none;
  will-change:width;
}

/* ── HERO HEADLINE ACCENT (#3) ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero__accent{
  display:inline; position:relative;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.hero__accent::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-3px; right:0;
  height:3px; background:var(--mec-red); border-radius:2px;
  display:block;
}

/* ── BACK TO TOP (#4) ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.back-to-top{
  position:fixed; right:1.5rem; bottom:calc(1.5rem + 68px); z-index:9997;
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--mec-charcoal); color:var(--mec-white);
  border:none; cursor:pointer;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(10px); pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease), background .2s;
  box-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
}
.back-to-top.is-visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); pointer-events:auto; }
.back-to-top:hover{ background:var(--mec-red); }

/* ── SERVICE CARD ICONS (#5) ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.card__icon{ display:block; color:var(--mec-red); margin-bottom:var(--space-3); flex-shrink:0; }

/* ── STATS GLOW (#8) ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stat{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.stat::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:200px; height:200px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(227,30,36,.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* ── CLIENT LOGO MARQUEE (#1) ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.marquee-track{
  overflow:hidden; position:relative;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
}
.marquee-strip{
  display:flex; gap:0;
  animation:mec-marquee 30s linear infinite;
  width:max-content;
}
.marquee-strip:hover{ animation-play-state:paused; }
@keyframes mec-marquee{
  0%   { transform:translateX(0); }
  100% { transform:translateX(-50%); }
}
.marquee-item{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center;
  padding:0 2.75rem; min-width:148px; text-align:center;
  border-right:1px solid var(--mec-grey-1); flex-shrink:0;
}
.marquee-item:last-child{ border-right:0; }
.marquee-item__name{ font-size:.82rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--mec-charcoal); letter-spacing:.01em; line-height:1.3; }
.marquee-item__sector{ font-size:.66rem; color:var(--mec-grey-2); margin-top:.25rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.09em; }

/* ── SECTION DIAGONAL SEPARATORS (#7) ───────────────────────────────── */
.angled-sep{ position:relative; height:52px; overflow:hidden; }
.angled-sep--grey-to-white{ background:var(--mec-grey-0); }
.angled-sep--white-to-grey{ background:var(--mec-white); }
.angled-sep::after{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; }
.angled-sep--grey-to-white::after{
  background:var(--mec-white);
  clip-path:polygon(100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.angled-sep--white-to-grey::after{
  background:var(--mec-grey-0);
  clip-path:polygon(0 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}

/* ── PROJECT LIGHTBOX (#10) ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.lightbox{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:10000;
  background:rgba(8,8,8,.92);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  padding:1.5rem;
  opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .22s var(--ease);
}
.lightbox.is-open{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
.lightbox__wrap{
  position:relative; max-width:1020px; width:100%;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:1rem; outline:none;
}
.lightbox__img{ width:100%; max-height:72vh; object-fit:contain; border-radius:var(--radius); display:block; }
.lightbox__footer{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:1rem; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.lightbox__caption{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.2rem; }
.lightbox__title{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--mec-white); }
.lightbox__meta{ font-size:.82rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.lightbox__nav-group{ display:flex; gap:.5rem; align-items:center; flex-shrink:0; }
.lightbox__counter{ font-size:.75rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.4); padding:0 .25rem; }
.lightbox__nav{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.09); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); cursor:pointer;
  color:var(--mec-white); width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition:background .15s; flex-shrink:0;
}
.lightbox__nav:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.lightbox__close{
  position:absolute; top:-2.8rem; right:0;
  background:transparent; border:none; cursor:pointer;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); padding:.3rem; line-height:1;
  transition:color .15s;
}
.lightbox__close:hover{ color:var(--mec-white); }

/* ── ACTIVE SECTION NAV (#11) ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.primary-nav__link.is-section-active{
  color:var(--mec-red) !important;
  border-bottom-color:var(--mec-red);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px){
  .grid--5{ grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .grid--4{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .stats__grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .stat{ border-right:0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mec-grey-1); }
  .stat:nth-child(2){ border-right: 1px solid var(--mec-grey-1); }
  .site-footer__grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .project-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .case__body{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .capability-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px){
  :root{ --header-h: 64px; }
  body{ font-size: 16px; }
  .section{ padding: var(--space-8) 0; }
  .grid--5,.grid--4,.grid--3,.grid--2{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .split,.svc-block{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-block--reverse .svc-block__media{ order:0; }
  .stats__grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat{ border-right:0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mec-grey-1); }
  .stat:nth-child(2){ border-right: 0; }
  .project-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .site-footer__grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero{ min-height: 540px; }

  .nav-toggle{ display:inline-flex; }
  /* Full-width drop-down panel anchored under the header. Animates VERTICALLY
     (+opacity) so it never extends the page horizontally — this keeps the
     sticky header working (a horizontal off-canvas slide would force a body
     overflow clip, which breaks position:sticky). */
  .primary-nav{
    position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; top: var(--header-h-compact); bottom: auto;
    max-height: calc(100dvh - var(--header-h-compact));
    background: var(--mec-white);
    flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch;
    padding: var(--space-5);
    gap: var(--space-4);
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform .28s var(--ease), opacity .28s var(--ease), visibility .28s;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--mec-grey-1);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .primary-nav.is-open{ transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto; }
  .primary-nav > ul{ flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; }
  .primary-nav__link{
    padding: .9rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mec-grey-1);
    font-size: .95rem;
  }
  .primary-nav__cta{ margin-top: var(--space-3); justify-content:center; }

  .cta-band__inner{ flex-direction: column; align-items:flex-start; }
  .case__header{ flex-direction: column; }
  .case__meta{ gap: var(--space-4); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{ transition: none !important; animation: none !important; }
  html{ scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}

/* ── PAGE TRANSITION CURTAIN (vertical slide wipe) ────────────────────── */
#page-curtain{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:99998;
  background:var(--mec-charcoal);
  transform:translateY(0);            /* covers the screen on initial paint */
  transition:transform 640ms cubic-bezier(.76,0,.24,1);
  pointer-events:none;
  will-change:transform;
}
/* brand red leading edge for a premium, deliberate feel */
#page-curtain::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
  height:5px; background:var(--mec-red);
}
/* If JS never runs, never trap the user behind the curtain */
html:not(.js) #page-curtain{ display:none; }

/* Reveal: panel sweeps up and off the top */
body.page-ready   #page-curtain{ transform:translateY(-101%); }
/* Leaving: panel sweeps back down to cover before navigating */
body.page-leaving #page-curtain{
  transform:translateY(0);
  transition-duration:440ms;
  pointer-events:auto;
}

/* On navigation: skip the per-element stagger (was the source of the jitter),
   give the new page one clean, unified fade-in instead. */
html.page-navigating .reveal{ opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important; transition:none !important; }
@keyframes page-main-enter{
  from{ opacity:0; }
  to  { opacity:1; }
}
html.page-navigating main{ animation: page-main-enter 500ms ease-out both; animation-delay:120ms; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  #page-curtain{ display:none; }
  html.page-navigating main{ animation:none; }
}

/* ── Lead-magnet band ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.lead-magnet-card{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr; gap:2.5rem; align-items:center;
  background:var(--mec-charcoal,#1a202c); color:#fff; border-radius:12px;
  padding:2.5rem 3rem; box-shadow:var(--shadow-2,0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.15));
}
.lead-magnet-card .eyebrow{ color:#ff8a8e; }
.lead-magnet-card__text h2{ margin:.4rem 0 .6rem; color:#fff; }
.lead-magnet-card__text p{ margin:0; opacity:.8; font-size:.96rem; line-height:1.6; }
.lead-capture-row{ display:flex; gap:.5rem; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.lead-capture-input{
  flex:1; min-width:200px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); color:#fff; padding:.7rem 1rem;
  border-radius:6px; font-size:.95rem;
}
.lead-capture-input::placeholder{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.lead-magnet-card .lead-capture-fineprint{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
@media (max-width:780px){
  .lead-magnet-card{ grid-template-columns:1fr; padding:2rem 1.5rem; gap:1.5rem; }
}

/* ── Lead-capture popup ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mec-popup{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:9999; display:none;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(10,12,16,.6); padding:1.5rem;
}
.mec-popup.is-open{ display:flex; animation:mecPopFade .25s ease; }
@keyframes mecPopFade{ from{ opacity:0; } to{ opacity:1; } }
.mec-popup__card{
  position:relative; background:#fff; max-width:440px; width:100%;
  border-radius:12px; padding:2.25rem 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.3); animation:mecPopRise .3s ease;
}
@keyframes mecPopRise{ from{ transform:translateY(16px); } to{ transform:translateY(0); } }
.mec-popup__close{
  position:absolute; top:.6rem; right:.85rem; background:none; border:0;
  font-size:1.6rem; line-height:1; color:#999; cursor:pointer;
}
.mec-popup__close:hover{ color:var(--mec-red,#e31e24); }
.mec-popup__title{ margin:0 0 .5rem; font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size:1.4rem; }
.mec-popup__body{ margin:0 0 1.1rem; color:#555; font-size:.95rem; line-height:1.55; }
.mec-popup .lead-capture-row{ flex-direction:column; }
.mec-popup .lead-capture-input{
  background:#f4f6f8; border:1px solid #d8dee6; color:#111; width:100%;
}
.mec-popup .lead-capture-input::placeholder{ color:#9aa5b1; }
.mec-popup .lead-capture-btn{ justify-content:center; }
.mec-popup .lead-capture-fineprint{ color:#9aa5b1; }

/* ── Booking embed ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.booking-embed{ width:100%; min-height:720px; border:0; border-radius:10px; background:#fff; }

/* ── FAQ accordion (service pages) ────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.5rem; }
.faq-item{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--hairline,#e5e7eb); border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; }
.faq-item__q{
  padding:1rem 1.25rem; font-weight:600; font-size:.95rem; cursor:pointer;
  list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:.75rem;
}
.faq-item__q::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
.faq-item__q::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.25rem; flex-shrink:0; color:var(--mec-red,#e31e24); transition:transform .2s; }
.faq-item[open] .faq-item__q::after{ transform:rotate(45deg); }
.faq-item__a{ padding:.25rem 1.25rem 1rem; color:var(--mec-slate,#4a5568); line-height:1.7; font-size:.93rem; margin:0; }

/* ── MOBILE OPTIMISATION ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Tablet & below: drawer tap targets + inline search */
@media (max-width: 720px){
  /* Comfortable tap targets inside the drawer (min 44px) */
  .primary-nav__link{ padding: 1rem 0; font-size: 1rem; }
  .primary-nav__cta{ padding: .9rem 1rem; font-size: .85rem; min-height: 44px; }

  /* Stack the utility row (search + CTA) and show search inline, full-width */
  .primary-nav__utils{ flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: .75rem; width: 100%; margin-left: 0; }
  .nav-search-wrap{ width: 100%; }
  #navSearchToggle{ display: none; }
  #navSearchForm{
    position: static; transform: none;
    max-width: none !important; width: 100%;
    background: #fff; border:1px solid var(--hairline) !important; border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: none !important;
  }
  #navSearchInput{ width: 100% !important; }

  /* Tap targets for primary buttons. Allow labels to WRAP — the default
     white-space:nowrap gives long CTAs a min-content width that overrides
     width:100% and forces horizontal page overflow (e.g. the home hero CTA
     and the service enquiry CTA). */
  .btn{ min-height: 44px; white-space: normal; }
}

/* Small phones: tighten type, spacing, and stack primary CTAs */
@media (max-width: 480px){
  .container{ padding: 0 18px; }
  h1{ font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 8vw, 2.2rem); }
  h2{ font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 6vw, 1.8rem); }
  .lead{ font-size: 1.02rem; }
  .section{ padding: var(--space-7) 0; }
  .section--tight{ padding: var(--space-6) 0; }

  .hero{ min-height: 460px; }
  .hero__ctas{ gap: .65rem; }
  .hero__ctas .btn,
  .cta-band__inner .btn{ width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  .btn{ padding: .8rem 1.1rem; }

  /* Prevent iOS Safari from auto-zooming when a form field is focused */
  input, select, textarea,
  .field input, .field select, .field textarea{ font-size: 16px; }

  /* Marquee items a touch more compact */
  .marquee-item{ padding: 0 1.75rem; }
}