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Subsequent Events (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Aug. 01, 2022	Jul. 31, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Apr. 01, 2021
Backlog Financing Facility | Secured Debt
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 125.0
Senior Notes | 5.500% Senior Notes
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Coupon rate			5.50%	5.50%
Subsequent Event | Backlog Financing Facility | Secured Debt
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 175.0	$ 125.0
Subsequent Event | Senior Notes | 5.500% Senior Notes
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt instrument, principal amount repurchased		$ 18.7
Coupon rate		5.50%
Debt instrument, amount paid for repurchases		$ 14.6

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