diff --git a/builder/main.py b/builder/main.py
index 40036cf..411bf78 100644
--- a/builder/main.py
+++ b/builder/main.py
@@ -20,11 +20,6 @@
 
 env = DefaultEnvironment()
 
-# Remove generic C/C++ tools
-for k in ("CC", "CXX"):
-    if k in env:
-        del env[k]
-
 # Preserve C and C++ build flags
 backup_cflags = env.get("CFLAGS", [])
 backup_cxxflags = env.get("CXXFLAGS", [])