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Uncompleted Contracts - Summary (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 27, 2013 | Apr. 28, 2012
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Costs incurred | $ 393,287 | $ 304,058
Estimated earnings | 146,378 | 114,687
Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | 539,665 | 418,745
Less billings to date | 514,555 | 410,110
Costs in excess of billings, net | $ 25,110 | $ 8,635

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