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Houston, TX




   

The U.S. construction industry employs approximately 7-million persons.
(Source: US Dept. of Labor)

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SHALTA INDIAN SLATE


Your décor starts with your floor - so start fresh with a new slate! Shalta Slate, our newest brand of slate tile, is a beautiful way to begin. Shalta has a kaleidoscope of deep, rich colors like Raja Multi, California Gold, Indian Autumn and others that will set the stage for any room in your home or office. Shalta slate is also hand-cleft to preserve the natural texture of its surface, an essential part of its natural beauty. See the entire array of Shalta colors. All tiles have a calibrated back. Tile sizes: 12"x12" or 16"x16". Min order one container (5000 + sq. ft.) US$0.54 sq. ft. - US$0.93 sq. ft. f.o.b. India

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INDUSTRY NEWS

BuildDirect Customer Photo Program

BuildDirect is inviting its customers to show off their homes and offices - and their own photography skills - with pictures of their installed BuildDirect products. "We often receive photographs from customers who are proud of their new product installations, and they'd like others to see them too," said BuildDirect Business Development Manager Rod Hicks. "By providing guidelines, we'll be able to put their pictures in our online photo gallery and other marketing materials." There is a maximum of one group of four photos per order of BuildDirect product and photos must be submitted by July 31st, 2005.

For complete details, visit: http://www.builddirect.com/promotions/photo/


 
RECOMMENDED READING

The Elements of Graphic Design: Space, Unity, Page Architecture, and Type

By Alexander W. White
(Watson-Guptill Publications 2002)


There are many approaches to graphic design, but Alexander White's is as creative as it is useful: which is to say, immensely. The basis of White's approach is to think about the utility of "negative space" when designing a printed page. Showing his understanding of modern media, he points out: "The best use of a page's empty space is to help make information scannable, not merely to make the pages pretty." The book is abundantly illustrated with cogent examples, and will intrigue both novice and experienced designers.

Kyle Andersen, Senior Designer - BuildDirect

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