# Run vs Build

> Run covers activities that keep services operating (operations, support, maintenance); Build covers those that create or transform (projects, new capabilities).

- HTML: https://www.simpleworkload.com/en/glossary/run-vs-build
- Markdown: https://www.simpleworkload.com/en/glossary/run-vs-build.md

## What is Run vs Build?

Run covers activities that keep services operating (operations, support, maintenance); Build covers those that create or transform (projects, new capabilities).

## Key points

The Run/Build split is a key IT indicator: a heavy Run squeezes out innovation. It also determines the capacity left for projects.

## Example

An IT department at 70% Run and 30% Build has little room for transformation projects.

## Sitemap

- [Markdown sitemap](https://www.simpleworkload.com/sitemap.md)
- [XML sitemap](https://www.simpleworkload.com/sitemap.xml)
- [llms.txt](https://www.simpleworkload.com/llms.txt)
- [llms-full.txt](https://www.simpleworkload.com/llms-full.txt)