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Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2018
Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts [Abstract] |
Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | Note 7 - Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
(In thousands) | 2017 | 2016
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts | $11,955 | $17,015
Estimated earnings | 6,336 | 16,137
Earned revenue | 18,291 | 33,152
Less billings to date | 18,756 | 32,161
Costs in excess of billings, net | ($465) | $991
Balance sheet classification |  |
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | $1,502 | $2,091
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | (1,967) | (1,100)
Costs in excess of billings, net | ($465) | $991

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