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Contracts in Process (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Contracts in Process [Line Items] |  |
Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | $ 1,978,981 | $ 2,194,695
Less: Billings to date | 1,929,640 | 2,167,066
Net asset position for contracts in process | $ 49,341 | $ 27,629

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