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Costs and Estimated Earnings on Uncompleted Contracts (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Costs and Estimated Earnings on Uncompleted Contracts |  |
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts | $ 3,882,968 | $ 2,977,535
Accrued loss provision for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts | 764 | 917
Gross profit recognized | 448,928 | 303,634
Costs and Estimated Earnings on Uncompleted Contracts | 4,332,660 | 3,282,086
Less: billings to date | (4,449,851) | (3,377,949)
Net cost and estimated earnings in excess of billings | (117,191) | (95,863)
Amount included in consolidated balance sheet |  |
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings | 41,701 | 41,866
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings | (158,892) | (137,729)
Net cost and estimated earnings in excess of billings | $ (117,191) | $ (95,863)

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