Centre for Collaborative Education (CFCE) Open with limited and controlled access to campus for those with a scheduled in-person class, activity or appointment. Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Building something amazing Durham College celebrated the opening of the new Centre for Collaborative Education (CFCE) in October 2018. A legacy project tied to the college’s 50th anniversary in 2017, the CFCE has replaced the college’s aging Simcoe building, which was originally built as a temporary structure and opened in 1969. The new multi-level, 75,000-square-foot-facility prioritizes the student experience in all aspects of its design and function. Along with abundant collaborative learning and social spaces, it holds industry-grade, cutting-edge labs, entrepreneurial and maker spaces, and inclusive learning environments. DC launched the Building Something Amazing capital campaign in September 2017 to raise $5 million towards the CFCE’s total build cost of $40 million. Milestones APRIL 2016 Durham College receives $22 million in funding from provincial government for new CFCE MAY 2016 Building concepts finalized SEPT 2016 Durham College receives $13 million in federal funding for new CFCE NOV 2016 Durham College breaks ground for its new CFCE DEC 2016 Site preparation/excavation DEC 2016 Excavation of elevator shaft and foundation JAN 2017 Footing installation (concrete/rebar work) JAN 2017 Foundation wall installation APRIL 2017 Progressive completion of the two end cores MAY 2017 Installation of the structural steel floors one through four JUNE 2017 Installation of metal decks (floor structure) on each level SEPT 2017 Building being enclosed (On-going) SEPT 2017 Installation of Internal Walls and Structures SEPT 2017 Durham College publicly launches Building Something Amazing capital campaign JAN 2018 Installation of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Drywall and other interior fixtures JUNE 2018 Simcoe building tenants relocated SUMMER 2018 Simcoe building structure demolition – View time-lapse video SUMMER 2018 Furnishings and outfittings installed SUMMER 2018 Signage installed SEPT 5 CFCE open to students OCT 2 Official grand opening