Commitments and Contingencies Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Surety Bond
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Aggregate estimated exposure, certain performance obligations	$ 1,600.0
Aggregate estimated exposure, certain performance obligations, percentage	25.00%
Aggregate estimated exposure, other contractual obligations	$ 48.1
Other accrued expenses and liabilities
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Insurance liabilities, current	53.2	$ 61.5
Other long-term obligations
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Insurance liabilities, noncurrent	213.0	242.4
Prepaid expenses and other
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Anticipated insurance recoveries, current	15.8	26.4
Other assets
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Anticipated insurance recoveries, noncurrent	$ 57.6	$ 99.0

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