Co-Program Coordinator/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 over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Mark Dyke is a professor, consultant, speaker, licensed therapist, and business owner. At Ferris State University, he serves as a professor in the Construction Technology and Management Program, where he is dedicated to training and inspiring the next generation of construction professionals.As the owner and therapist at Collaborative Counseling Group, Mark specializes in providing training, consulting, and presentations on mental health safety. His unique combination of expertise as a seasoned construction professional and a licensed mental health therapist allows him to address the critical issue of mental health in the construction industry with unparalleled insight. He may be one of the few professionals in the nation with this distinctive blend of skills and experience.
Mark has channeled his passion for helping others and his extensive construction background into a mission to promote mental health safety within the industry. Through training sessions, keynote speeches, and advocacy, he addresses topics such as suicide awareness and prevention, stress management, conflict resolution, burnout, and effective communication.
Driven by a commitment to improving lives, Mark strives to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of those who work to build our communities, fostering a healthier, safer construction industry
Magazine/Trade Publication
Dyke, M. R. (2023). "Construction Dive - How Software Uncovers the Blind Spots That Sabotage Construction Management," Construction Dive.
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
Lecture Dyke, M. R., CONM 424, "Mental Health Safety in the Construction Industry," Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI, (November 24, 2025).
Lecture Dyke, M. R., EHS 585, "Mental Health Safety in the Construction Industry," University of Michigan School of Public Health's Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Virtual, (November 13, 2025).
Lecture Dyke, M. R., Ferris State University CONM 100, "Mental Health Matters: Thriving in College," FSU Construction Technology and Management Program, Big Rapids, MI, (November 12, 2025).
Oral Presentation Dyke, M. R. (Author & Presenter), National Electrical Contractors Association, "Mental Health in Construction: Addressing a Growing Industry Crisis," NECA, Chicago, IL, (September 14, 2025).
Keynote/Plenary Address Dyke, M. R., Seminar, "Mental Health Safety in the Construction Industry: Building Safer Worksites," CSM Group, Kalamazoo, MI, (September 11, 2025).
Oral Presentation Dyke, M. R. (Author & Presenter), On Site Safety Day, "Stress Management in the Construction Industry: Building Strong Minds for Safer Worksites," Erhardt Construction, Grand Rapids, MI, (September 10, 2025).
Keynote/Plenary Address Dyke, M. R., Construction Suicide Prevention Week, "Construction Suicide Prevention Week," MIOSHA, EV Construction, Grand Rapids, MI, (September 9, 2025).
Keynote/Plenary Address Dyke, M. R., Construction Suicide Prevention Week, "Construction Suicide Prevention Week," MIOSHA, AGC of Michigan, Christman Construction, Lansing, MI, (September 8, 2025).
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).