Mark Dyke

Mark Dyke

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

Education

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

Biography

With more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry Mark is a professor, consultant, speaker, therapist, and business owner. As a professor at Ferris State University, in the Construction Technology and Management Program, he is teaching and training the next generation of construction professionals. As owner and therapist of Collaborative Counseling Group he provides training, consulting, and presentations on the topic of mental health safety. He brings a unique perspective to mental health safety in construction as an experienced construction professional and licensed mental health therapist. He may very well be the only person in the country with this unique blend of experience and training. He has taken his passion for helping others along with his experience in the construction industry and combined them to address the issue of mental health safety in construction. His goal is to help change the lives of those working to build our communities and he does this through training, speaking, and advocating for mental health safety on topics such as suicide awareness and prevention, conflict resolution, stress and burnout, communication skills, and more.

Publications and Intellectual Contributions

• Newsletter
  (2024). "The Builder," In M. R. Dyke (Ed.), https://sway.cloud.microsoft/OetIHdazAQiv5h8H?ref=Link
• Magazine/Trade Publication
  Dyke, M. R. (2024). "Growing Focus on Data Collection and Mental Health in Construction," Autodesk - 2024 Construction Trends: 30+ Experts Share Insight. https://www.autodesk.com/blogs/construction/2024-construction-trends-30-experts-share-insight/#dyke
• 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.
• Blog Article
  Dyke, M. R. "Raising Awareness and Preventing Suicide in the Construction Industry,"

Presentations

• Oral Presentation
  Dyke, M. R., AECTechon 2025, "The Foundation of Safety: Mental Health in Construction," AGC MIssiouri, St. Louis, MO, (May 8, 2025).
• Lecture
  Dyke, M. R., CONM 424 Construction Safety, "Mental Health Safety in the Construction Industry," Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI, (April 21, 2025).
• Oral Presentation
  Dyke, M. R. (Panelist), ABC Annual Safety Breakfast, "ABC Annual Safety Breakfast," Associated Builders and Contractors, Grand Rapids, MI, (January 2024).
• Oral Presentation
  Dyke, M. R. (Author & Presenter), C.A. Hull Leadership Summit 2024, "Construction Mental Health Safety," C.A. Hull, Novi, MI, (February 14, 2024).
• Lecture
  Dyke, M. R., CONM 424 - Construction Safety, "Mental Health in the Construction Industry," Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI, (March 2024).
• Keynote/Plenary Address
  Dyke, M. R. (Author & Presenter), Tri-Alpha Induction Keynote, "Tri-Alpha Induction Keynote," Tri-Alpha, Ferris State University - Big Rapids, MI, (April 10, 2024).
• Webcast
  Dyke, M. R., "Building Solid Foundations: Why Mental Health Matters in Construction," Autodesk, (May 10, 2024).
• Oral Presentation
  Dyke, M. R., Session, "Mental Health Safety on the Jobsite," C.A. Hull, Gaylord, MI, (July 19, 2024).
• Podcast
  Dyke, M. R., Session, "Bridge Builders Podcast S2 E1: Mental Health in Construction," C.A. Hull, (May 2024).
• Oral Presentation
  Dyke, M. R. (Presenter), Building Minds: A Conference on Mental Health in Construction, "Recognizing Signs of Someone Needing Help," Construction Careers Council, Grand Rapids, MI, (September 12, 2024).