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Note 7 - Contract Assets and Liabilities - Component of Contract Asset and Liability Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2020
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Costs in excess of billings and estimated earnings | $ 61,815 | $ 39,300 | $ 39,623
Contract retention | 142,231 | 125,639 | 120,316
Total contract assets | 204,046 | 164,939 | 159,939
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings, net of retention | 166,091 | 143,623 | 168,383
Provisions for losses | 29,176 | 27,698 | 21,047
Total contract liabilities | $ 195,267 | $ 171,321 | $ 189,430

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