diff --git a/.github/workflows/build_container.yml b/.github/workflows/build_container.yml
index 1b6df0e..7200fea 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build_container.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build_container.yml
@@ -12,7 +12,8 @@ jobs:
   build-container:
     if: >
       github.event_name == 'push' ||
-      github.event_name == 'issue_comment'
+      github.event_name == 'issue_comment' ||
+      github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch'
     name: Build Container Image
     env:
       JOB_NAME: Build Container Image