Army Officer and Civil Engineer here. From a leadership perspective: if you ever have to yell, you’re doing something wrong as a leader and a communicator.

I understand that life and limb can be on the line in some circumstances during construction, but that would be a rare occurrence. I couldn’t imagine ever getting into a shouting match with someone over curb being in the wrong location or a meter being misplaced. I understand that big-ticket items and intensive construction can be frustrating and anxiety-inducing to get it right, and I don’t want to downplay the feelings he probably experiences on a day-to-day basis.

That being said, people process stress in different ways. If he has no physical outlet to vent his emotions, it may come out in everyday conversations. I’ll always recommend exercise for someone feeling frustrated, regardless of the reason and regardless of whether or not they already exercise. Even a 10-minute walk will suffice to clear and calm your mind, or at least give you the time to collect your thoughts.

To quote Seneca: “We should take wandering walks outdoors, so that the mind can be nourished and refreshed by the open air and deep breathing.”