Double dock construction update

Kevin Hummer, a Wisconsin native and concrete worker looks up from his work in the double phase dock on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 16, 2014. Hummer works alongside a crew who specializes in carpentry and concrete work to create joints in-between sections of flooring in the dock and pour concrete for the floor in large sections. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan)

Double dock construction update

(from left to right) Dan Folta, a native of Wisconsin assists Kevin Hummer, also a Wisconsin native and concrete worker, with setting dowels in the floor of the new double phase dock at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 16, 2014. The process of placing the dowels consists of constant checks to ensure that they are level as well as team work to hold them in the proper place during installation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan)

Double dock construction update

(from left to right) Kevin Hummer, a Wisconsin native and concrete worker assists Dan Folta, also a native of Wisconsin, with setting dowels in the floor of the new double phase dock at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 16, 2014. The dowels will create joints that will strengthen the floor and keep cracks from forming if the concrete shifts up or down. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan)

Double dock construction update

Published May 27, 2014
By Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- The double phase dock at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., has entered a new stage of construction. Cement flooring is currently being poured and siding, windows and roofing are being installed. The project, which began late last year, is slated for completion in October of 2014. A variety of contractors and independent companies have pooled their efforts to begin taking this project from concept to reality.