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Contracts in Process (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
Contracts in Process |
Schedule of net asset (liability) position for contracts in process |
(in thousands) |  | 2013 |  | 2012 |
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Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts |  | $ | 1,748,204 |  | $ | 1,439,455 |
Less: Billings to date |  |  | 1,760,637 |  |  | 1,410,271 |
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|  | $ | (12,433 | ) | $ | 29,184 |
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Schedule of net asset (liability) position for contracts in process included in consolidated balance sheet |
(in thousands) |  | 2013 |  | 2012 |
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Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts |  | $ | 40,519 |  | $ | 61,773 |
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts |  |  | (52,952 | ) |  | (32,589 | )
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|  | $ | (12,433 | ) | $ | 29,184 |
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