diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -17,6 +17,17 @@ _There are currently no clients available._
 
 Building
 --------
+This project has a few dependencies necessary for proper functionality. Please install the following:
+ - CMake
+
+To compile run the following commands:
+```
+$ cd build/
+$ cmake ..
+$ make
+```
+
+By default this will build a `release` build, if you require a debug build run the `cmake` command with the additional parameter `-DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=debug`.
 
 License
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