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Investments - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |
Payments to acquire cost method investments | $ 2,111
Equity Method Investee |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |
Payments to acquire equity method investments | $ 700
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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