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Basis of Presentation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Date of emergence from bankruptcy proceedings Nov. 21, 2005      
Fresh-start accounting adoption, date Oct. 01, 2005      
Cumulative effect of changes in estimates of long term construction contract on operating income $ (9,000,000) $ 48,000,000 $ 59,000,000  
Cumulative effect of changes in estimates of long term construction contract on diluted Earnings Per Share $ (0.17) $ 0.90 $ 1.15  
Cash and cash equivalents 87,370,000 197,114,000 165,801,000 168,205,000
Deferred compensation arrangement expiry date Dec. 31, 2012      
Cash and cash equivalents disposal group   91,000,000    
Derivatives foreign exchange contracts disposal group   4,600,000    
Research and development expense 20,100,000 34,200,000 19,900,000  
Deferred compensation arrangements, vesting period four years      
Common stock multiplier for measurement of initial deferred compensation $ 9.44      
Deferred compensation liabilities   6,400,000    
Deferred compensation arrangements, cash payments 6,000,000      
Deferred compensation liabilities, discontinued operations   $ 2,700,000    
Maximum [Member]
       
Cash and cash equivalent maturity term 90 days      
Billed receivable past due term for consideration 60 days      
Minimum [Member]
       
Billed receivable past due term for consideration 30 days