diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index f54501d..2fcd796 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -15,5 +15,5 @@ uninstall:
 	./waf uninstall
 
 .PHONY: test
-test:
+test: build
 	@(cd tests; rspec)