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


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