=== Expert Construction Company ===

Contributors: drakearthur
Requires at least: 5.5
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 1.4.4
Version: 1.4.4
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
Tags: one-column, two-columns, three-columns, four-columns, left-sidebar, right-sidebar, grid-layout, wide-blocks, editor-style, full-width-template, custom-background, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-logo, custom-menu, sticky-post, featured-images, footer-widgets, flexible-header, featured-image-header, post-formats, theme-options, threaded-comments, translation-ready, rtl-language-support, portfolio, e-commerce, education

== Copyright ==

Expert Construction Company WordPress Theme, Copyright 2024 drakearthur
Expert Construction Company is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL

== Description ==

The Expert Construction Company Theme is a powerful solution designed for construction companies, contractors, builders, construction service providers, construction firms, project managers, and civil engineers, making it an ideal constrction and architecture theme for modern businesses looking to establish a strong digital presence. It is tailored to highlight a diverse range of construction services, including glass and aluminum construction, building maintenance, repair, inspections, construction equipment rental, labor services, cost estimation, construction safety, regulations compliance, and project management, while effectively presenting architecture-focused offerings with clarity and professionalism. This architecture theme helps businesses showcase expertise with high-quality images, detailed service pages, portfolio sections, and clear call-to-action buttons in a professional and engaging way. With a fully customizable interface, users can personalize layouts, fonts, colors, and theme elements to match their brand identity, making it suitable for local, national, or international construction and architecture companies. Built-in SEO features, responsive design, mobile-friendly layouts, multiple color options, font families, typography settings, one-click demo importer, breadcrumbs, heading banners, blog layouts, theme layouts, and animations ensure a seamless experience across devices. Integrated with Contact Form 7 for client inquiries, service bookings, and lead generation, this constrction and architecture theme provides a complete solution for construction businesses to attract clients, showcase projects, and maintain a professional online presence.

== Installation ==
	
1. In your admin panel, go to Appearance > Themes and click the Add New button.
2. Click Upload and Choose File, then select the theme's .zip file. Click Install Now.
3. Click Activate to use your new theme right away.

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License and Copyrights for Resources used in Expert Construction Company WordPress Theme
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1. Package Structure
Based on Underscores http://underscores.me/, (C) 2012-2016 Automattic, Inc., [GPLv2 or later](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)

2. Font Awesome
Font Awesome 6.5.2 by @davegandy - http://fontawesome.io - @fontawesome
License - Font: SIL OFL 1.1, CSS: MIT License(https://fontawesome.com/license/free)
Source: http://fontawesome.io

3. Bootstrap Framework
Bootstrap (http://getbootstrap.com/)
Copyright (c) 2011-2024 Twitter, Inc.
License - MIT License (https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/blob/main/LICENSE)

4. Sainitization
License - GNU General Public License (https://github.com/WPTRT/code-examples/blob/master/LICENSE)
Source: https://github.com/WPTRT/code-examples

5. wp-bootstrap-navwalker
License -  GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE (https://github.com/wp-bootstrap/wp-bootstrap-navwalker/blob/master/LICENSE.txt)
Source: https://github.com/wp-bootstrap/wp-bootstrap-navwalker

6. Webfonts Loader
https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader
License: https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader/blob/master/LICENSE

7. Owl Carousel v2.3.4 Copyright 2013-2018 David Deutsch
Licensed under: SEE LICENSE IN
Source: https://github.com/OwlCarousel2/OwlCarousel2/blob/master/LICENSE

8. WOW JS
Copyright 2016, Matthieu Aussaguel
LICENSE URL: GPLv3 https://github.com/matthieua/WOW/blob/master/README.md
SOURCE URL: https://github.com/matthieua/WOW

9. Animate CSS
Copyright 2021, Daniel Eden
LICENSE URL: 2.1 https://github.com/animate-css/animate.css/blob/main/LICENSE
SOURCE URL: https://github.com/animate-css/animate.css

10. Screenshot Image

Slider image
URL:https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1144379
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
https://pxhere.com/en/license

Slider image
URL:https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1084652
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
https://pxhere.com/en/license

Slider image
URL:https://pxhere.com/en/photo/728662
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
https://pxhere.com/en/license

service image
URL:https://pxhere.com/en/photo/604639
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
https://pxhere.com/en/license

service image
URL:https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1116901
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
https://pxhere.com/en/license

service image
URL:https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1575627
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
https://pxhere.com/en/license

== Changelog ==

@version 0.1
* Initial release

@version 0.2
* Added get started.
* Added footer link.

@version 0.3
* Done Prefixing.
* Added Timing Meta in Posts.
* Added Hide / Show Post Timings Setting For Archive Post.
* Added Hide / Show Post Timings Setting For Single Post.
* Added Excerpt Limit Setting.
* Resolved Errors.
* Added Condition for posts settings.
* Added Preloader Text setting.
* Added Footer Background Color Setting.
* Added Footer Background Image Setting.
* Added Upgrade to Pro Buttons in Different Customizer panels.
* Fixed Footer enable/disable setting.
* Updated Footer and Sidebar CSS.
* Added Demo Import.
* Added Related Posts on single post.
* Added Show Hide Related Posts settings.
* Added Related Posts CSS.
* Updated Footer area & Comment form CSS.

@version 0.4
* Fixed Typography settings.
* Fixed background color setting.
* Fixed background image setting.
* Renamed & relocated Customizer settings.
* Updated POT file.
* Updated About Theme.

@version 0.5
* Added Footer Background Image Opacity setting.
* Added Related Post Heading setting.
* Added Number of Related Posts to show setting.
* Updated dynamic color setting.
* Resolved Errors.
* Updated custom-header.php file.
* Updated WordPress version.

@version 0.6
* Minor bug fixex.

@version 0.7
* Added Faqly Plugin in TGM

@version 0.8
* Added Default content in header & topbar.
* Updated Additional features lists in Cutomizer.
* Fixed minor issues in customizer settings.

@version 0.8.1
* Added limit in footer.

@version 0.8.2
* Bug Fixes.

@version 0.8.3
* Changed Navigation Menu Styling.
* Updated RTL CSS.

@version 0.8.4
* Bugs fix.

@version 0.8.5
* Resolved theme css errors.

@version 0.8.6
* Tags have been changed.

@version 0.8.7
* Errors Solved.

@version 0.8.8
* Updated Demo Import.

@version 0.8.9
* Resolved theme css errors.

@version 0.9.0
* Resolved theme css errors.

@version 0.9.1
* Added Limits in default footer.

@version 0.9.2
* Updated Free vs Pro information.
* Added Conditions for Scroll to top & Preloader color settings.
* Added Hover Effects.
* Added Default images in posts.
* Added Default sidebar code for fetching categories.

@version 0.9.3
* Added New Description.

@version 0.9.4
* Added New Notice Function.
* Updated Get Start.

@version 0.9.5
* Minor bug fixes.

@version 0.9.6
* Added Animations.
* Added Animations On/Off Setting.
* Added WOW JS Licence & Copyright in Readme.
* Added Animate CSS Licence & Copyright in Readme.
* Updated POT File.

@version 0.9.7
* Fixed Minor Issues.

@version 0.9.8
* Updated Sidebar Default Widgets.
* Added Pagination On Archive Page.
* Added Pagination On Search Page.

@version 0.9.9
* Issues Resolved.

@version 1.0.0
* Updated plugin installation functionality.
* Improved overall responsiveness.
* Updated WooCommerce Widgets CSS.
* Updated translation (POT) file.
* Improved RTL compatibility.

@version 1.1
* Added setting for logo title font size.
* Added setting for logo tagline font size.
* Added setting for logo title color.
* Added setting for logo tagline color.

@version 1.2
    * Fixed css errors.

@version 1.3
    * Updated theme content.

@version 1.4
    * Fixed css errors.
= 1.4.1 =
* Improved Page Loading.

= 1.4.2 =
* Optimized Theme Assets.

= 1.4.3 =
* Fixed Minor Issues.

= 1.4.4 =
* Optimized Theme Assets.
