Accounts Receivable, Net and Supplemental Balance-Sheet Information

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

Accounts Receivable, Net and Supplemental Balance Sheet Information [Abstract]

Accounts receivable net and supplemental balance-sheet information [Text Block]

Accounts Receivable, Net and Supplemental Balance-Sheet Information

The following comprise accounts receivable, net, and other:

Accounts receivable, net	March 29, 2014		December 31, 2013
Accounts receivable	$	84,538	$	93,156
Receivables under contractual arrangements	19,318		14,309
	103,856		107,465
Less allowances for doubtful accounts	2,382		2,209
Accounts receivable, net	$	101,474	$	105,256

Receivables under contractual arrangements consist of work-in-process in accordance with the terms of contracts, primarily with utility services customers.

The following comprise the amounts included in the balance sheet:

Accrued expenses	March 29, 2014		December 31, 2013
Employee compensation	$	9,091	$	18,578
Accrued compensated absences	6,882		6,953
Self-insured medical claims	2,713		2,503
Customer advances, deposits	409		2,191
Taxes, other than income	2,389		5,730
Other	779		903
Total	$	22,263	$	36,858