diff --git a/Jenkinsfile b/Jenkinsfile
index da2bc9e..2ae9eb9 100644
--- a/Jenkinsfile
+++ b/Jenkinsfile
@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@ pipeline {
             steps {
                 dir('SessionCompanion') {
                     sh 'npm cache clean --force'
+                    sh 'mkdir -p /.npm/_locks'
                     sh 'dotnet build'
                 }
             }