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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Jun. 30, 2020
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Claim amounts that affect ultimate liability	$ 100
Payments for general liability per occurrence	350
Maximum liability	4,000
Commercial insurance coverage	$ 75,000
Consolidated ownership percentage	50.00%			50.00%
Minimum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Payments for workers compensation per occurrence	$ 2
Maximum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Payments for workers compensation per occurrence	250
Tealstone
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Earn-out expense	1,500	$ 2,000	$ 1,900
Tealstone | Maximum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Earn-out expense	$ 15,000

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Consolidated Entities, Ownership Percentage

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General Liability And Workers Compensation Claim Per Occurrence That Would Affect Ultimate Liability

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