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Contracts in Process (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Contracts in Process

Schedule of net asset position for contracts in process

(in thousands)		2012			2011
Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts		$	1,439,455		$	1,027,805
Less: Billings to date			1,410,271			1,009,056
		$	29,184		$	18,749

Schedule of net asset position for contracts in process included in consolidated balance sheet

(in thousands)		2012			2011
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts		$	61,773		$	43,694
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts			(32,589	)		(24,945	)
		$	29,184		$	18,749

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