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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Allowance for doubtful accounts against contracts receivable | $ 0 |  | $ 0 |  | $ 0
Contract receivables, retainage | 64,268,000 |  | 64,268,000 |  | 65,682,000
Contract liabilities, retainage | $ 83,928,000 |  | $ 83,928,000 |  | 63,848,000
Percentage of receivables estimated to be collected in next fiscal year | 70.00% |  | 70.00% |  |
Decrease in contract asset retainage |  |  | $ 2,476,000 |  |
Increase in contract liability retainage |  |  | 192,916,000 |  |
Contract liability recognized during period | $ 25,515,000 |  | $ 172,941,000 |  |
Contract liability revenue recognized |  | $ 10,942,000 |  | $ 94,539,000 |
Ownership interest in subsidiaries | 50.00% |  | 50.00% |  |
Total disability insurance policies, per policy amount | $ 20,000,000 |  | $ 20,000,000 |  |
Restricted cash | 0 |  | 0 |  | $ 3,721,000
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Myers |  |  |  |  |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Members’ interest subject to mandatory redemption | $ 20,000,000 |  | $ 20,000,000 |  |

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