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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Outstanding performance bonds	$ 907,634,000
Revenue value remaining from outstanding performance bonds	381,216,000
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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