diff --git a/code/modules/cm_aliens/XenoStructures.dm b/code/modules/cm_aliens/XenoStructures.dm
index 1f27df25fc52..ab38e59002d8 100644
--- a/code/modules/cm_aliens/XenoStructures.dm
+++ b/code/modules/cm_aliens/XenoStructures.dm
@@ -94,7 +94,12 @@
 		else
 			playsound(loc, "alien_resin_break", 25)
 
-		health -= (M.melee_damage_upper + 50) //Beef up the damage a bit
+		var/damage_to_structure = M.melee_damage_upper + XENO_DAMAGE_TIER_7
+		// Builders can destroy beefy things in maximum 5 hits
+		if(isxeno_builder(M))
+			health -= max(initial(health) * 0.2, damage_to_structure)
+		else
+			health -= damage_to_structure
 		healthcheck()
 	return XENO_ATTACK_ACTION
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/xenomorph/hive_status.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/xenomorph/hive_status.dm
index 4b6c0f4b279e..541b41127095 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/xenomorph/hive_status.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/xenomorph/hive_status.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 	var/egg_planting_range = 15
 	var/slashing_allowed = XENO_SLASH_ALLOWED //This initial var allows the queen to turn on or off slashing. Slashing off means harm intent does much less damage.
 	var/construction_allowed = NORMAL_XENO //Who can place construction nodes for special structures
-	var/destruction_allowed = XENO_LEADER //Who can destroy special structures
+	var/destruction_allowed = NORMAL_XENO //Who can destroy special structures
 	var/unnesting_allowed = TRUE
 	var/hive_orders = "" //What orders should the hive have
 	var/color = null