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+Performing an Initial Build
+===========================
+
+-  Before building TF-A, the environment variable ``CROSS_COMPILE`` must point
+   to the Linaro cross compiler.
+
+   For AArch64:
+
+   .. code:: shell
+
+       export CROSS_COMPILE=<path-to-aarch64-gcc>/bin/aarch64-linux-gnu-
+
+   For AArch32:
+
+   .. code:: shell
+
+       export CROSS_COMPILE=<path-to-aarch32-gcc>/bin/arm-eabi-
+
+   It is possible to build TF-A using Clang or Arm Compiler 6. To do so
+   ``CC`` needs to point to the clang or armclang binary, which will
+   also select the clang or armclang assembler. Be aware that the
+   GNU linker is used by default.  In case of being needed the linker
+   can be overridden using the ``LD`` variable. Clang linker version 6 is
+   known to work with TF-A.
+
+   In both cases ``CROSS_COMPILE`` should be set as described above.
+
+   Arm Compiler 6 will be selected when the base name of the path assigned
+   to ``CC`` matches the string 'armclang'.
+
+   For AArch64 using Arm Compiler 6:
+
+   .. code:: shell
+
+       export CROSS_COMPILE=<path-to-aarch64-gcc>/bin/aarch64-linux-gnu-
+       make CC=<path-to-armclang>/bin/armclang PLAT=<platform> all
+
+   Clang will be selected when the base name of the path assigned to ``CC``
+   contains the string 'clang'. This is to allow both clang and clang-X.Y
+   to work.
+
+   For AArch64 using clang:
+
+   .. code:: shell
+
+       export CROSS_COMPILE=<path-to-aarch64-gcc>/bin/aarch64-linux-gnu-
+       make CC=<path-to-clang>/bin/clang PLAT=<platform> all
+
+-  Change to the root directory of the TF-A source tree and build.
+
+   For AArch64:
+
+   .. code:: shell
+
+       make PLAT=<platform> all
+
+   For AArch32:
+
+   .. code:: shell
+
+       make PLAT=<platform> ARCH=aarch32 AARCH32_SP=sp_min all
+
+   Notes:
+
+   -  If ``PLAT`` is not specified, ``fvp`` is assumed by default. See the
+      :ref:`Build Options` document for more information on available build
+      options.
+
+   -  (AArch32 only) Currently only ``PLAT=fvp`` is supported.
+
+   -  (AArch32 only) ``AARCH32_SP`` is the AArch32 EL3 Runtime Software and it
+      corresponds to the BL32 image. A minimal ``AARCH32_SP``, sp_min, is
+      provided by TF-A to demonstrate how PSCI Library can be integrated with
+      an AArch32 EL3 Runtime Software. Some AArch32 EL3 Runtime Software may
+      include other runtime services, for example Trusted OS services. A guide
+      to integrate PSCI library with AArch32 EL3 Runtime Software can be found
+      at :ref:`PSCI Library Integration guide for Armv8-A AArch32 systems`.
+
+   -  (AArch64 only) The TSP (Test Secure Payload), corresponding to the BL32
+      image, is not compiled in by default. Refer to the
+      :ref:`Test Secure Payload (TSP) and Dispatcher (TSPD)` document for
+      details on building the TSP.
+
+   -  By default this produces a release version of the build. To produce a
+      debug version instead, refer to the "Debugging options" section below.
+
+   -  The build process creates products in a ``build`` directory tree, building
+      the objects and binaries for each boot loader stage in separate
+      sub-directories. The following boot loader binary files are created
+      from the corresponding ELF files:
+
+      -  ``build/<platform>/<build-type>/bl1.bin``
+      -  ``build/<platform>/<build-type>/bl2.bin``
+      -  ``build/<platform>/<build-type>/bl31.bin`` (AArch64 only)
+      -  ``build/<platform>/<build-type>/bl32.bin`` (mandatory for AArch32)
+
+      where ``<platform>`` is the name of the chosen platform and ``<build-type>``
+      is either ``debug`` or ``release``. The actual number of images might differ
+      depending on the platform.
+
+-  Build products for a specific build variant can be removed using:
+
+   .. code:: shell
+
+       make DEBUG=<D> PLAT=<platform> clean
+
+   ... where ``<D>`` is ``0`` or ``1``, as specified when building.
+
+   The build tree can be removed completely using:
+
+   .. code:: shell
+
+       make realclean
+
+--------------
+
+*Copyright (c) 2019, Arm Limited. All rights reserved.*