diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index b813b76..047fb20 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -172,8 +172,9 @@
 
 Verible's code base is written in C++.
 
-To build, you need the [bazel] build system (Min version 7) and a C++20
-compatible compiler.
+To build, you need the [bazel] build system (get it from
+[bazel install][bazel-install] if not already on your system) and a
+C++20 compatible compiler.
 
 Use your package manager to install the dependencies; on a system with
 the nix package manager simply run `nix-shell` to get a build environment.
@@ -199,6 +200,8 @@
 bazel build -c opt --config=create_static_linked_executables //...
 ```
 
+See [Installation](#installation-1) for install.
+
 ### Optionally using local flex/bison for build
 
 Flex and Bison, that are needed for the parser generation, are compiled as part
@@ -283,6 +286,7 @@
 [UHDM] format. If you are interested in collaborating, contact us.
 
 [bazel]: https://bazel.build/
+[bazel-install]: https://bazel.build/install
 [SV-LRM]: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8299595
 [lint-rule-list]: https://chipsalliance.github.io/verible/lint.html
 [github-lint-action]: https://github.com/chipsalliance/verible-linter-action