Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes has been mandated, within the multidisciplinary team assembled by the joint-venture of builders Ellis Don - EBC with Stantec leading the engineering, to design the fighter jets squadron facility on one of the main bases of operations which will host the new aircrafts Canada will acquire by 2025. The Bagotville facilities will include operational headquarters for the squadron team that will pilot the jets, state-of-the art facilities for security, training and information technology (IT), as well as support spaces for the maintenance and long-term operation of the new aircraft acquired by the Royal Canadian Air Force.

This contract, obtained through a quality/price Request for Proposals and concluded between Ellis Don / EBC and Defence Construction Canada (DCC) will be carried out in "Modified Design-Build" mode, an innovative delivery method used by DCC for its major projects, which combines the advantages of the design-build mode while allowing for a more iterative process between the designer-builder and the client.

Photos credits: Lockheed-Martin — F-35 Lighting II