James A. Boyd
Engineering in Houston, TX

License number

Louisiana PE.0014787

Issued Date

Feb 18, 1975

Professional information

Hospitality Professional

Location:

Houston, Texas Area

Industry:

Hospitality

Work:

Follett Higher Education Group Sep 2006 - Feb 2009 - Assistant Manager Starbucks Coffee Company Nov 2000 - Apr 2006 - Store Manager Homewood Suites Aug 2000 - Dec 2000 - Food/Beverage Manager

Education:

Tennessee State University 1991 - 1996
B. S., Hotel/Restaurant Administration

--Attorney

Location:

Houston, Texas Area

Industry:

Law Practice

Education:

Michigan State University 1968 - 1972
BA, Economics University of Houston Law Center 1981
JD

Printing Account Manager

Position:

Owner at Print Pro

Location:

Houston, Texas Area

Industry:

Printing

Work:

Print Pro since Apr 2003 - Owner

Education:

Northwestern State University 1981 - 1985

Modular Construction System

US Patent:

3959423, May 25, 1976

Filed:

Sep 26, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/509709

Inventors:

James Lee Boyd - Houston TX

Assignee:

Gerald D. Hines Interests - Houston TX

International Classification:

E04B 116

US Classification:

264 34

Abstract:

A construction system for constructing multistory buildings is disclosed. Concrete joists are poured in place, using high-strength concrete. The concrete is poured into a removable, reusable ganged-form structure. The sides of the joist forms swing away from the joists after the concrete is set. Monolithic slab soffits, comprising an underlayer of gypsum board and an overlayer of concrete are pre-cast and moved into place to connect the joists before pouring of the joist concrete. The combination of pre-cast soffits and poured-in-place joists permits rapid and inexpensive construction of the multiple floors of a building. Alternatively, the slab soffit may be poured in place, in the same pour as for the joists, by placing fire-resistant boards between adjacent joist forms, thereby eliminating the need for cleaning any form work in those areas.