diff --git a/changelog.d/20221213_090356_regis_dev.md b/changelog.d/20221213_090356_regis_dev.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..405611d
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@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+- [Improvement] Skip unnecessary image building in development. This should make `tutor dev launch` slightly faster. (by @regisb)
diff --git a/tutor/commands/dev.py b/tutor/commands/dev.py
index 4b6727c..908b75b 100644
--- a/tutor/commands/dev.py
+++ b/tutor/commands/dev.py
@@ -98,9 +98,6 @@ Tutor may not work if Docker is configured with < 4 GB RAM. Please follow instru
         click.echo(fmt.title("Docker image updates"))
         context.invoke(compose.dc_command, command="pull")
 
-    click.echo(fmt.title("Building Docker image for LMS and CMS development"))
-    context.invoke(compose.dc_command, command="build", args=["lms"])
-
     click.echo(fmt.title("Starting the platform in detached mode"))
     context.invoke(compose.start, detach=True)