Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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Amount before amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 24, 2015	Oct. 25, 2014	Aug. 07, 2015	Jul. 25, 2015
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 281,448			$ 271,653
Amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets	4,800	$ 4,100
Customer relationships
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying amount	211,575			195,375
Trade names
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying amount	9,800			8,200
Non-compete agreements
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying amount	835			$ 635
TelCom Construction, Inc.
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill			$ 9,700
TelCom Construction, Inc. \| Customer relationships
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying amount	16,200
TelCom Construction, Inc. \| Trade names
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying amount	1,600
TelCom Construction, Inc. \| Non-compete agreements
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying amount	$ 200