CFCC Launches Innovative Live House Project to Build Workforce Skills

June 1, 2026

Exterior rendering of a single-story house labeled “The Sealey,” a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with 1,325 square feet. The house features light blue siding, a dark gray gabled roof, white trim, a covered front entry with a white door, and large front windows. Text in the upper left identifies the location as Cape Fear Community College North Campus, 4500 Blue Clay Road, Castle Hayne, NC 28429.

Wilmington, NC (June 1, 2026) – Cape Fear Community College is launching an exciting new Live House Project that will give students hands-on experience building residential homes from the ground up. In Fall 2026, CFCC students will begin construction on the first home as a part of a multi-semester project designed to mirror real-world residential construction timelines and industry standards. The college plans to build two to three homes at a time through this initiative.

The first home will be constructed at CFCC’s North Campus over four academic semesters – Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027. The home will feature 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and total 1,325 square feet. It will be built to withstand winds up to 130 miles per hour. Upon completion, the home will be publicly auctioned.

“This project creates an unmatched learning environment for our students,” said Jim Morton, CFCC President. “Students will gain real-world experience working together across multiple disciplines while contributing to a project that directly serves our community.”

The Live House Project will involve students and faculty from numerous CFCC programs, including:

  • Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
  • Architectural Technology
  • AutoCAD & CAD Software
  • Carpentry
  • Construction Management
  • Electrical Apprenticeship
  • Electrical Systems Technology
  • Interior Design
  • Land Surveying (Geomatics)
  • Landscaping and Gardening
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Welding Technology

To learn more about the Live House Project, as well as opportunities for community members, businesses, and industry partners to support the project, visit cfcc.edu/foundation/live-house-project/ .

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