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Investments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Payments to acquire cost method investments	$ 2,781	$ 3,440
Equity Method Investee
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Payments to acquire equity method investments	$ 1,300	$ 3,000
Digital Construction Works, Inc. | Equity Method Investee
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	50.00%
Digital Construction Works, Inc. | Topcon
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	50.00%

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