# Builders

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Builders in BLOCKLORDS are the cornerstone of your farm's development, responsible for the construction and maintenance of your empire.

**Building and Upkeep**:

* **Crucial for Infrastructure**: Their role encompasses[ building ](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/farming/buildings)new structures, [repairing](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/farming/buildings/building-hp) existing ones, and performing necessary [upgrades.](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/farming/buildings/upgrading)
* **Dependence on Tools**: They rely on a steady supply of [tools,](https://wiki.blocklords.com/economy/resources/construction/tools) which are forged at the [Forge ](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/farming/buildings/building-types/forge)or obtained from the [Foreman House](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/farming/buildings/building-types/foreman-house), highlighting the interconnectedness of different farm operations.