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Contract Assets and Liabilities - Contracts in process (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Contract Assets and Liabilities |  |
Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | $ 3,532,886 | $ 2,718,713
Less: billings to date | 3,509,472 | 2,664,611
Net asset position for contracts in process | $ 23,414 | $ 54,102

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