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Unapproved Change Orders and Claims Against Clients and Estimated Recoveries of Claims Against Suppliers and Subcontractors (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

Contractors [Abstract]

Schedule of Unapproved Change Orders and Claims

The amounts of unapproved change orders and claims against clients and estimated recoveries of claims against suppliers and subcontractors included in determining the profit or loss on contracts are as follows:

Dollars in millions			2021						2020
Amounts included in project estimates-at-completion at January 1,			$	1,048					$	978
(Decrease) increase in project estimates			(228)						(1)
Approved change orders			(374)						(6)
Foreign currency impact			(20)						77
Amounts included in project estimates-at-completion at December 31,			$	426					$	1,048
Amounts recognized over time based on progress at December 31,			$	426					$	1,048

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