Canada Tests a New Prototype Building that was Constructed in Eight Days

February 2, 2025

The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced the successful construction of a new prototype building at the drones and robotics test field on the grounds of the former Killaloe Airport.

The small, 380 square foot building was built in only eight days, which can be seen in a timelapse video. Traditional construction of infrastructure can be costly and time-consuming, particularly in remote areas. A building of comparable size to the prototype test building could take several weeks or months to build using traditional construction methods.

Transport Canada is researching rapid construction technology as a possible way to quickly build structures. Potential use of the technology could include the construction of utility and storage buildings, operation centres, outbuildings, and emergency response structures that can be torn down after use, flat-packed, and shipped elsewhere.

Invest Ottawa, which is Transport Canada’s testing partner on the project, will examine the building’s durability and suitability as a multi-purpose structure. Funding for this project was made possible through Innovative Solutions Canada, a program from Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada.

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