diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 3fddf73..918be04 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ init-peers:
 # Management commands
 start:
 	@echo "Starting Personal Internet Cell..."
-	$(DC) up -d
+	$(DC) up -d --build
 	@echo "Services started. Check status with 'make status'"
 
 stop: