Mark Dyke

Mark Dyke

Assistant Professor
Construction Technology and Management
School of Built Environment
Phone: (231) 591-2748
Email: [email protected]

Education

• MA, Grand Rapids Theoligical Seminary at Cornerstone University, Counseling, Addictions
• BS, Ferris State University, Construction Management
• AAS, Grand Rapids Community College, Architecture

Biography

Mark has more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry providing client-focused leadership and management. With a focus on technology he has held positions as a Field Representative, Superintendent, Project Engineer, Project Manager, Estimator, Preconstruction Manager, Senior Virtual Construction and Design Coordinator, and Manager of Virtual Design and Construction.

After working as an Adjunct Professor in the area of construction technology, Mark transitioned into teaching full time at Ferris State University in the Construction Technology and Management Program. With a focus on construction technology, Mark is teaching and training the next generation of construction professionals using the same skills and abilities that made him successful in the construction industry. Mark also serves on the University Distinguished Teacher Award Committee, the CET Scholarship Committee, is a mentor in the Ferris Youth Initiative - Johnson Scholars Program, a ASC Region 3 Student Competition coach, a First Gen Student Ally, editor of the CTMG bi-annual publication The Builder, and member of the Tri-Alpha Honor Society.

In addition to providing consulting services Mark provides presentations and educational workshops to various companies, organizations, and groups on the topic of construction technology.

Mark is also a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Michigan and provides mental health services at his private practice. At his practice he helps people with relationship issues, communication skills, lifestyle changes, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, career challenges, and much more. He has taken his passion for helping others and experience in the construction industry, and has been addressing the issue of mental health issues in construction in an effort to help change the lives of those working to build our communities.

Publications and Intellectual Contributions

• Magazine/Trade Publication
  Dyke, M. R. (2023). "Mental Health in the Construction Industry," The Source. (Summer 2023). Builders Exchange of Michigan.
• Newsletter
  Dyke, M. R. (2023). "The Builder," In M. R. Dyke (Ed.), https://sway.office.com/miwO4gEuol78lB3P?ref=Link
• Magazine/Trade Publication
  Dyke, M. R. (2023). "Construction Dive - How Software Uncovers the Blind Spots That Sabotage Construction Management," Construction Dive.
• Newsletter
  Dyke, M. R. (2022). "The Builder," In M. R. Dyke (Ed.), https://sway.office.com/Z3jHvG2e3nAaOk4G?ref=Link
• Newsletter
  Dyke, M. R. (2022). "The Builder," In M. R. Dyke (Ed.), https://sway.office.com/8usce6wEq06wiAKT?ref=Link
• Newsletter
  Dyke, M. R. (2021). "The Builder," In M. R. Dyke (Ed.), https://sway.office.com/ASeQRACSltHxvgL6?ref=Link
• Magazine/Trade Publication
  Dyke, M. R. (2019). "Construction Technology," The Source.

Presentations

• Lecture
  Dyke, M. R. (Presenter), CONM 424 - Construction Safety, "Mental Health in the Construction Industry," Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI, (April 27, 2023).
• Lecture
  Dyke, M. R. (Author & Presenter), CONM 424 - Construction Safety, "Mental Health in Construction - An Industry at Risk," Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI, (November 2022).
• Lecture
  Dyke, M. R. (Presenter), Michigan Society of Professional Engineers Annual Meeting, "Building Information Modeling," Michigan Society of Professional Engineers, Ann Arbor, MI, (May 17, 2017).