ST. LOUIS CONSTRUCTION DOLLAR VOLUME 2000-2007 Source: St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association (RCGA) 2007: $4.36 billion 2006: $4.43 billion 2005: $4.93 billion 2004: $4.19 billion 2003: $3.38 billion 2002: $3.47 billion 2001: $3.07 billion 2000: $2.86 billion By comparison, it's estimated that tourism and conventions bring an estimated $4.07 billion into the St. Louis area. ST. LOUIS CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT Source: Missouri Division of Workforce Development 2006: 63,574 2005: 68,774 2004: 61,295 2003: 57,300 2002: 64,800 2001: 63,000 2000: 77,700 1999: 72,300 1998: 68,100 1995: 60,900 1990: 57,500 1985: 53,700 1980: 44,300 1975: 37,400 At mid-century, there were 28,542 construction jobs in the St. Louis area, according to the 1950 census.