Why should my development team have a build server?

Question

We know this is good to have, but I find myself justifying it to my employer. Please pitch in on why a development team needs a build server.

Answer 1

To avoid the "but it works on my box" issue.

Have a consistent, known environment where the software is built to avoid dependencies on local dev boxes.

You can use a virtual server to avoid (much) extra cost if you need to.