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Note 6 - Warranty Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Jan. 31, 2016 | Jan. 31, 2015 | Oct. 31, 2015
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract] |  |  |
Cash Received from Subcontractors for Owner Controlled Insurance Program | $ 1,000 | $ 600 |
General Liability Insurance, Deductible | 20,000 |  | $ 20,000
Bodily Injury Insurance, Deductible | 250 |  | 250
Bodily Injury Insurance, Limit | 5,000 |  | 5,000
Aggregate Retention for Construction Defects, Warranty and Bodily Injury Claims | 21,000 |  | $ 21,000
Payments by Insurance Companies for Claims | $ 3,200 | $ 200 |

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