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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) |  |  | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 24, 2023 | Apr. 11, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2023
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Outstanding performance bonds |  |  | $ 686,345,000
Revenue value remaining from outstanding performance bonds |  |  | 253,936,000
Subsequent Event [Member] |  |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
One-time payment amount | $ 1,250,000 |  |
Disbursement amount from litigation escrow account | 680,000 |  |
Expected funds to be released in connection with pre-purchase construction project | $ 800,000 |  |
Indemnification Commitment [Member] |  |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Aggregate demolition surety performance bond |  | $ 21,934,000 |
Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Bids bond range |  |  | $ 1,000,000
Warranty periods |  |  | 1 year
Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Bids bond range |  |  | $ 10,000,000
Warranty periods |  |  | 3 years

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