In the latest of a series of executive orders signed since his inauguration, President Donald Trump has again chosen that method as a way to affect policy in the U.S. Unlike some other executive orders that aim to streamline project schedules and cut red tape, however, the "Buy American and Hire American" measure could put more restrictions on the construction industry.

WASHINGTON - U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in March from a record high amid a pause in private construction investment after five straight months of increases.

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A Turner Construction Company executive testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee along with other executives in the construction and manufacturing industries on Wednesday, giving lawmakers a full picture of the staffing and skills challenges that the industry faces.

Construction employment increased by 6,000 jobs in March as a February hiring surge prompted by mild winter weather in much of the country prompted firms to hire fewer people last month, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said declining public-sector investments in construction and infrastructure could impact future construction hiring unless the administration and Congress enact a new funding measure.

WASHINGTON--Total spending on construction in the U.S. rose a seasonally adjusted 0.8% in February from January to reach the highest level since April 2006, the Commerce Department said Monday.

Construction Technology Survey in partnership with the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), and Texas A&M University’s Department of Construction Science. Over 2,600 industry professionals responded to the survey between June 20, 2016 and August 1, 2016. The final report reveals the comprehensive results from the 2016 survey with commentary and analysis from the perspective of a construction technology consulting and solutions provider.

It remains to be seen just how far the Trump administration will go in deporting undocumented U.S. workers. But some industries and employers will feel the impact much harder — and sooner — than others.

As word spread about the potential delay, construction-related stocks that received an initial post-election boost on the hopes of increased infrastructure spending have taken a hit. Share prices for U.S. Steel (-7.85%), Martin Marietta (-4.7%), Vulcan Materials (-3.15%) and Caterpillar (-2.7%) all fell on the news, according to Investor's Business Daily.

Construction spending fell 0.2% in December, a slight decline after a solid year of growth, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.