Acquisitions - Pro Forma Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Dickerson & Bowen, Inc.
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 4,062,791	$ 3,614,443
Net income	$ 134,470	$ 41,119
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders (dollars per share)	$ 3.07	$ 0.94
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders (dollars per share)	$ 2.56	$ 0.78
LRC/MSG
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 3,720,449	$ 3,485,186
Net income	$ 55,025	$ 72,219
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders (dollars per share)	$ 1.25	$ 1.62
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders (dollars per share)	$ 1.19	$ 1.49

Pro forma basic earnings per share or earnings per unit, which is commonly presented in initial public offerings based on the terms of the offering.

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