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Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Schedule of Cumulative Catch-Up Adjustment (Details) - UNITED STATES - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Cumulative Catch-Up Adjustment [Line Items]
Change in total estimated cost or anticipated contract value	$ 8,972	$ 6,396
United States Electrical Construction And Facilities Services [Member]
Cumulative Catch-Up Adjustment [Line Items]
Change in total estimated cost or anticipated contract value	5,319	5,232
United States Mechanical Construction And Facilities Services [Member]
Cumulative Catch-Up Adjustment [Line Items]
Change in total estimated cost or anticipated contract value	$ 3,653	$ 1,164

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