Did you know it’s possible to build a building in only eight days? It sounds impossible, but Transport Canada (TC) proved it — and there’s video to show how.
Last year, TC constructed a prototype remote operations centre using Canadian rapid building technology. Built on the grounds of the former Killaloe Airport in Ontario, this structure will support drone and robotics field testing.
Why it matters
This construction method could enable TC to quickly build functional facilities in remote or hard-to-access areas, including airports. The technology uses pre-fabricated, lightweight, multi-component panels that snap together like large Lego blocks. These panels are also insulated and highly durable.
Who built it
The building itself was assembled by FLEX Structure, a British Columbia-based enterprise which designed and manufactured the panels used in construction.
What’s inside
The finished building features a meeting room, observation deck, storage area, and walls that are weather and water resilient. Electricity service is also connected to the building.
What’s next
While the technology is still pre-commercial, TC is exploring its use for operation centres, utility buildings, emergency response hubs, or temporary workstations that can be dismantled, flat-packed, and shipped elsewhere.
Watch it happen
Check out our timelapse video of the prototype being built.
Related links:
- Canada tests a new prototype building that was constructed in eight days
- Transport Canada’s Innovation Centre
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Transport Canada, Ottawa
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media@tc.gc.ca