Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

May. 31, 2015

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

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



	Six Months Ended May 31,						Three Months Ended May 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Balance at beginning of period	$	45,196		$	48,704		$	45,357		$	43,419
Warranties issued	8,884			7,786			4,751			4,360
Payments	(14,642		)	(20,162		)	(7,047		)	(11,451		)
Adjustments (a)	7,034			4,609			3,411			4,609
Balance at end of period	$	46,472		$	40,937		$	46,472		$	40,937

(a)

As discussed below, adjustments for the three months and six months ended May 31, 2015 and 2014 were primarily comprised of a reclassification of estimated minimum probable recoveries to receivables. Adjustments for the three months and six months ended May 31, 2014 also included a reclassification of estimated minimum probable recoveries to establish a separate accrual for a water intrusion-related inquiry.

Schedule of Self-Insurance Liability

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



	Six Months Ended May 31,						Three Months Ended May 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Balance at beginning of period	$	86,574		$	92,214		$	82,747		$	90,416
Self-insurance expense (a)	7,225			5,653			4,790			3,037
Payments, net of recoveries (b)	(13,663		)	(7,409		)	(7,401		)	(2,995		)
Balance at end of period	$	80,136		$	90,458		$	80,136		$	90,458


(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.