Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2015

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes in the Warranty Liability

The changes in our warranty liability were as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended February 28,
	2015			2014
Balance at beginning of period	$	45,196		$	48,704
Warranties issued	4,133			3,426
Payments	(7,595		)	(8,711		)
Adjustments (a)	3,623			—
Balance at end of period	$	45,357		$	43,419

(a) As discussed below, adjustments for the three months ended February 28, 2015 were comprised of a reclassification of estimated minimum probable recoveries to receivables and had no impact on our consolidated statement of operations for the period.

Schedule of Self-Insurance Liability

The changes in our self-insurance liability were as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended February 28,
	2015			2014
Balance at beginning of period	$	86,574		$	92,214
Self-insurance expense (a)	2,435			2,616
Payments, net of recoveries (b)	(6,262		)	(4,414		)
Balance at end of period	$	82,747		$	90,416

(a) These expenses are included in selling, general and administrative expenses and are largely offset by contributions from subcontractors participating in the wrap-up policy.

(b) Recoveries are reflected in the period we receive funds from subcontractors and/or their insurers.