=== Construction Arc ===
Contributors: ikreatethemes
Donate link: https://www.ikreatethemes.com
Tags: one-column, two-columns, left-sidebar, right-sidebar, custom-background, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-logo, custom-menu, editor-style, footer-widgets, post-formats, sticky-post, theme-options, translation-ready, featured-images, rtl-language-support, block-patterns, block-styles, education, entertainment, holiday
Stable Tag: 1.0.2
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Requires at least: 5.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Tested up to: 6.8
Text Domain: construction-arc
Domain Path: /languages

Professional WordPress theme for construction, business, and service-based websites with customizable sections and Elementor support. 

== Description ==

Construction Arc is a clean and flexible WordPress theme designed for construction companies, contractors, builders, architects, and engineering services. It provides a structured layout to present business information, including services, projects, team members, and contact details, making it suitable for creating a professional construction website without requiring coding knowledge.

The theme supports Elementor, allowing users to build and customize pages using a drag-and-drop interface. It includes a set of pre-designed sections such as homepage layouts, service blocks, project/portfolio displays, testimonials, and call-to-action areas, which can be adjusted to match different business needs.

Construction Arc is built with a responsive design, ensuring the website adapts to desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. It follows standard WordPress coding practices and is compatible with modern browsers. The theme also supports translation and RTL languages, making it usable for a wider range of users.

Performance and accessibility are considered during development, with a lightweight structure aimed at maintaining reasonable loading times. The theme is designed to work well with common WordPress plugins and standard features.

Construction Arc can be used for various construction-related websites, including contractor services, building companies, renovation businesses, and engineering portfolios.

For documentation and support, please visit: https://ikreatethemes.com/support/


== Installation ==

**Method 1: From WordPress Dashboard**
1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes
3. Click "Add New"
4. Search for "Construction Arc"
5. Click "Install Now"
6. Click "Activate"

**Method 2: Manual Upload**
1. Download the Construction Arc theme ZIP file
2. Go to Appearance > Themes > Add New
3. Click "Upload Theme"
4. Select the Construction Arc ZIP file
5. Click "Install Now"
6. Click "Activate"

**After Activation:**
1. Go to Appearance > Customize
2. Configure basic settings (colors, logo, etc.)
3. Add your content and images
4. Use homepage sections to build your page
5. Publish and go live!

For detailed setup instructions, visit: https://docs.ikreatethemes.com/construction-arc/

== Translation ==

Construction Arc is fully translation-ready and supports i18n (internationalization). 

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I customize the theme colors? =
Go to Appearance > Customize > Colors. You can change the primary color, secondary color, and text colors. All changes are displayed live.

= Can I use this theme with Elementor? =
Yes! Construction Arc is fully compatible with Elementor page builder. You can use either the native customizer or Elementor for more advanced page building.

= Is this theme mobile-friendly? =
Yes! The theme is fully responsive and tested on all device sizes (phones, tablets, desktops). It looks great on any screen size.

= Does this theme support my language? =
Yes! Construction Arc is translation-ready and includes i18n support. You can easily translate it into any language using translation tools like Poedit.

= What is the recommended minimum PHP version? =
PHP 7.4 or higher is recommended for best security and performance. Older PHP versions may work but are not recommended.

= Do I need coding knowledge to use this theme? =
No! The theme is designed for beginners. All customization can be done through the WordPress Customizer without any coding.

= Can I modify the homepage sections? =
Yes! You can enable/disable, reorder, and customize each homepage section through the Customizer. Each section has extensive customization options.

= Does this theme support plugins? =
Yes! The theme is compatible with popular plugins including:
- Elementor (page builder)
- Contact Form 7 (forms)
- Jetpack (various features)
- WooCommerce (e-commerce)
- And many more...

= Where can I get support? =
Visit our support documentation at https://docs.ikreatethemes.com/construction-arc/ or contact our support team at https://ikreatethemes.com/support/

= Is the theme SEO-friendly? =
Yes! The theme includes:
- Schema.org microdata
- Proper heading hierarchy
- Mobile optimization
- Open Graph support
- Clean, semantic HTML

= What WordPress version is required? =
WordPress 5.9 or later is required. The theme is tested up to WordPress 6.9.

= Can I use this theme for a non-construction business? =
Yes! While designed for construction businesses, the theme works great for any professional service business (architecture, consulting, engineering, etc.).

== Copyright ==
 
Construction Arc WordPress Theme, Copyright (C) 2026 Ikreate Themes.
Construction Arc is distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License v2 or later.

== Credits ==

**Theme Development:**
- Ikreate Themes https://ikreatethemes.com/

**Based On:**
- Underscores (_s) by Automattic https://underscores.me/ [GPLv2 or later]

**Code Libraries & Frameworks:**
- normalize.css https://necolas.github.io/normalize.css/ [MIT License]
- skip-link-focus-fix.js [Accessibility enhancement]
- BreadcrumbTrail by Justin Tadlock https://github.com/justintadlock/breadcrumb-trail [GPL license]

**JavaScript & jQuery Plugins:**
- Font Awesome Free 6.4.2 https://fontawesome.com/ [CC BY 4.0 / SIL OFL 1.1 / MIT]
- Owl Carousel v2.3.4 https://owlcarousel2.github.io/OwlCarousel2/ [MIT License]
- PrettyPhoto v3.1.6 https://www.no-margin-for-errors.com/ [GPL Compatible]
- Countdown for jQuery v2.2.0 http://hilios.github.io/jQuery.countdown/ [MIT License]
- Isotope v3.0.6 https://isotope.metafizzy.co/ [GPLv3 / Commercial License]
- GMAP3 Plugin for jQuery v7.2 http://gmap3.net [GPL-3.0+]
- wp-color-picker-alpha https://github.com/kallookoo/wp-color-picker-alpha [GPLv2 or later]
- Leaflet 1.9.4 https://leafletjs.com/ [BSD 2-Clause]
- Font Loader (wptt) https://github.com/wptt/font-loader [MIT License]

== Resources ==

**Third-Party Libraries & Licenses:**

1. **Owl Carousel v2.3.4**
   - https://owlcarousel2.github.io/OwlCarousel2/
   - License: MIT

2. **Isotope v3.0.6**
   - https://isotope.metafizzy.co/
   - License: GPLv3 for open source use

3. **PrettyPhoto v3.1.6**
   - https://www.no-margin-for-errors.com/
   - License: GPL compatible

4. **Font Awesome Free 6.4.2**
   - https://fontawesome.com/
   - License: Icons CC BY 4.0, Fonts SIL OFL 1.1, Code MIT

5. **Leaflet 1.9.4**
   - https://leafletjs.com/
   - License: BSD 2-Clause

6. **Normalize.css**
   - https://necolas.github.io/normalize.css/
   - License: MIT

7. **jQuery & jQuery UI**
   - Bundled with WordPress
   - License: MIT License

**Images:**

All the images are used from http://pxhere.com under License CC0 Public Domain (https://pxhere.com/en/photo/746999, https://pxhere.com/en/photo/731894, https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1087305, https://pxhere.com/en/photo/513138, https://pxhere.com/en/photo/673259, https://pxhere.com/en/photo/915491 ,https://pxhere.com/en/photo/605769, https://pxhere.com/en/photo/513150, https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1040941, https://pxhere.com/en/photo/690436, https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1067791, https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1702952)

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.2 April 24th, 2026 =
- Add stater content
- Added 33+ patterns
- Added 24+ Elementor custom widget blocks
- Fixed design issues
- Remove (accessibility-ready) tags

= 1.0.1 April 22th, 2026 =
- WordPress.org submission compliance improvements

= 1.0.0 April 11th, 2026 =
- Initial WordPress.org submission
