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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, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Allowance for doubtful accounts against contracts receivable | $ 0 |  | $ 0 |  | $ 0
Contract asset retainage | 42,957,000 |  | 42,957,000 |  | 38,111,000
Contract liability retainage | $ 130,268,000 |  | $ 130,268,000 |  | 91,917,000
Percentage of receivables estimated to be collected in next fiscal year | 60.00% |  | 60.00% |  |
Increase in contract assets |  |  | $ 47,349,000 |  |
Increase in contract liabilities |  |  | 107,427,000 |  |
Contract liability recognized during period | $ 72,813,000 |  | $ 353,862,000 |  |
Contract liability revenue recognized |  | $ 66,453,000 |  | $ 301,517,000 |
Ownership interest in subsidiaries | 50.00% |  | 50.00% |  |
Restricted cash | $ 0 |  | $ 0 |  | $ 0

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