Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

The changes in our warranty liability are as follows (in thousands):



	Nine Months Ended August 31,						Three Months Ended August 31,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	48,704		$	47,822		$	40,937		$	53,475
Warranties issued	12,332			10,052			4,546			3,733
Payments	(30,795		)	(30,867		)	(10,633		)	(12,654		)
Adjustments (a)	12,155			23,478			7,546			5,931
Balance at end of period	$	42,396		$	50,485		$	42,396		$	50,485

(a)

As discussed below, adjustments for the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2014 were primarily comprised of a reclassification of estimated minimum probable recoveries to receivables and a reclassification to establish a separate accrual for a water intrusion-related inquiry. These items had no impact on our consolidated statements of operations. Adjustments for the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2013 reflected net warranty charges associated with water intrusion-related issues in central and southwest Florida.

Schedule of Self-Insurance Liability

The changes in our self-insurance liability are as follows (in thousands):



	Nine Months Ended August 31,						Three Months Ended August 31,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	92,214		$	93,349		$	90,458		$	90,630
Self-insurance expense (a)	8,761			5,490			3,108			2,083
Payments, net of recoveries (b)	(12,666		)	(6,693		)	(5,257		)	(567		)
Balance at end of period	$	88,309		$	92,146		$	88,309		$	92,146


(a)	These expenses are included in selling, general and administrative expenses and are largely offset by contributions from subcontractors participating in the wrap-up policy.


(b)	Recoveries are reflected in the period we receive funds from subcontractors and/or their insurers.