diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 122a2bdf..ea41ca72 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -9,6 +9,102 @@
 5. Push to the branch (`git push origin my-new-feature`)
 6. Create a new Pull Request
 
+### Building
+
+A gradle wrapper is included, so these tasks can run without any prior installation of gradle. The Linux/OSX form of the commands, given
+below, is:
+
+```bash
+./gradlew <task name>
+```
+
+For Windows, use the batch file:
+
+```cmd
+gradlew.bat <task name>
+```
+
+To build the library’s AAR package, execute:
+
+```bash
+./gradlew chat-android:assemble
+```
+
+The built AAR package will be located in the `chat-android/build/outputs/aar/` directory.
+
+### Code Standard
+
+#### Detekt
+
+We use [Detekt](https://detekt.dev/) for code style checks and static analysis in this project.
+Detekt helps maintain a consistent codebase and identify potential issues in the code.
+Before submitting a pull request, ensure that your code passes all Detekt checks.
+
+#### Running Detekt Locally
+
+You can run Detekt locally to verify your code against the configured rules. Use the following command:
+
+```bash
+./gradlew detekt
+```
+
+#### Updating the rules
+
+Detekt’s rules can be updated by modifying the [detekt.yml](https://github.com/ably/ably-chat-kotlin/blob/main/detekt.yml) configuration
+file. Ensure that any changes to the rules are well-documented and align with the project’s coding standards.
+
+### Running Tests
+
+Our tests are written using JUnit and can be executed with the following command:
+
+```bash
+./gradlew test
+```
+
+This will run all unit tests in the project. Ensure all tests pass before submitting a pull request.
+
+## Using `chat-android` locally in other projects
+
+If you wish to make changes to the source code and test them immediately in another project, follow these steps:
+
+### Step 1: Update the Version Property
+
+Modify the version property in `gradle.properties` to reflect a local version:
+
+```properties
+VERSION_NAME=0.1.0-local.1
+```
+
+### Step 2: Publish to Maven Local
+
+Publish the library to your local Maven repository by running:
+
+```bash
+./gradlew publishToMavenLocal
+```
+
+### Step 3: Use the Local Version in Another Project
+
+In the project where you want to use the updated library:
+
+1. Add the mavenLocal() repository to your repositories block:
+   ```kotlin
+   repositories {
+       mavenLocal()
+       // other repositories...
+   }
+   ```
+
+2. Add a dependency for the local version of the library:
+    ```kotlin
+    implementation("com.ably.chat:chat-android:0.1.0-local.1")
+    ```
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> - Ensure the version number (`0.1.0-local.1`) matches the one you set in gradle.properties.
+> - The `mavenLocal()` repository should typically be used only during development to avoid conflicts with published versions in remote
+    repositories.
+
 ## Release Process
 
 ### Prerequisites for Release
@@ -21,6 +117,7 @@ Before starting the release process, ensure you have:
    mavenCentralPassword=user-token-password
    ```
 2. GPG key for signing artifacts:
+
 - Generate a key pair if you don't have one: `gpg --gen-key`
 - Export the secret key to gradle.properties:
     ```properties
@@ -40,13 +137,14 @@ This library uses [semantic versioning](http://semver.org/). For each release, t
    the [CHANGELOG](./CHANGELOG.md). This may require some manual intervention, both in terms of how the command is run and how the change
    log file is modified. Your mileage may vary:
 
-- The command you will need to run will look something like this:
-  `github_changelog_generator -u ably -p ably-chat-kotlin --since-tag v1.2.3 --output delta.md --token $GITHUB_TOKEN_WITH_REPO_ACCESS`.
-  Generate token [here](https://github.com/settings/tokens/new?description=GitHub%20Changelog%20Generator%20token).
-- Using the command above, `--output delta.md` writes changes made after `--since-tag` to a new file.
-- The contents of that new file (`delta.md`) then need to be manually inserted at the top of the `CHANGELOG.md`, changing the "Unreleased"
-  heading and linking with the current version numbers.
-- Also ensure that the "Full Changelog" link points to the new version tag instead of the `HEAD`.
+    - The command you will need to run will look something like this:
+      `github_changelog_generator -u ably -p ably-chat-kotlin --since-tag v1.2.3 --output delta.md --token $GITHUB_TOKEN_WITH_REPO_ACCESS`.
+      Generate token [here](https://github.com/settings/tokens/new?description=GitHub%20Changelog%20Generator%20token).
+    - Using the command above, `--output delta.md` writes changes made after `--since-tag` to a new file.
+    - The contents of that new file (`delta.md`) then need to be manually inserted at the top of the `CHANGELOG.md`, changing the "
+      Unreleased"
+      heading and linking with the current version numbers.
+    - Also ensure that the "Full Changelog" link points to the new version tag instead of the `HEAD`.
 
 4. Commit [CHANGELOG](./CHANGELOG.md)
 5. Make a PR against `main`
diff --git a/build.gradle.kts b/build.gradle.kts
index 238d536e..f5524c54 100644
--- a/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/build.gradle.kts
@@ -18,7 +18,6 @@ dependencies {
 allprojects {
     repositories {
         google()
-        mavenLocal()
         mavenCentral()
     }
 }