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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	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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