Over the last 45 years,.....built or build?

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Over the last 45 years, we have built / build a successful global franchise.

Is it built / build?

I think it should be build, as it is in the active voice?
 
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It is 'built', the past participle used in the present perfect. 'We have built' is active.
 
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The passive would be have been built.
 
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