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