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Revisions in Estimates
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Change in Accounting Estimate [Abstract]  
Change In Accounting Estimate [Text Block]
Revisions in Estimates
 
Our profit recognition related to construction contracts is based on estimates of costs to complete each project. These estimates can vary in the normal course of business as projects progress and uncertainties are resolved. We do not recognize revenue on contract change orders or claims until we have a signed agreement; however, we do recognize costs as incurred and revisions to estimated total costs as soon as the obligation to perform is determined. Approved change orders and claims, as well as changes in related estimates of costs to complete, are considered revisions in estimates. We use the cumulative catch-up method applicable to construction contract accounting to account for revisions in estimates. Under this method, revisions in estimates are accounted for in their entirety in the period of change. As of June 30, 2013, we had no revisions in estimates that are reasonably certain to impact future periods.
 
Construction
 
The net changes in project profitability from revisions in estimates, both increases and decreases, that individually had an impact of $1.0 million or more on gross profit were net decreases of $0.5 million and $0.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively. The net changes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 were net decreases of $1.6 million and $0.8 million, respectively. The projects are summarized as follows:

Increases
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in millions)
 
 
2013
 
 
2012
 
 
2013
 
 
2012
Number of projects with upward estimate changes
 
 
1

 
 
1

 
 
2

 
 
3

Range of increase in gross profit from each project, net
 
$
1.6

 
$
1.4

 
$
1.4 - 1.7

 
$
1.1 - 3.2

Increase to project profitability
 
$
1.6

 
$
1.4

 
$
3.1

 
$
5.4


The increases during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 were due to owner directed scope changes. The increases during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 were due to production at a higher rate than anticipated and settlement of outstanding issues with contract owners.

Decreases
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in millions)
 
 
2013
 
 
2012
 
 
2013
 
 
2012
Number of projects with downward estimate changes
 
 
1

 
 
2

 
 
2

 
 
2

Range of reduction in gross profit from each project, net
 
$
2.1

 
$
1.1 - 1.9

 
$
1.0 - 2.4

 
$
1.4 - 4.8

Decrease to project profitability
 
$
2.1

 
$
3.0

 
$
3.4

 
$
6.2


The decreases during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 were due to lower productivity than originally anticipated.
Large Project Construction
 
The net changes in project profitability from revisions in estimates, both increases and decreases, that individually had an impact of $1.0 million or more on gross profit were net increases of $8.7 million and $17.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively. The net changes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 were net increases of $9.3 million and $13.7 million, respectively. Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests were $0.4 million and $1.4 million of the net increases for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and were $0.4 million and $0.9 million of the net increases for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively. The projects are summarized as follows:
 
Increases
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in millions)
 
 
2013
 
 
2012
 
 
2013
 
 
2012
Number of projects with upward estimate changes
 
 
5

 
 
6

 
 
5

 
 
6

Range of increase in gross profit from each project, net
 
$
1.3 - 8.3

 
$
1.2 - 3.6

 
$
1.5 - 16.1

 
$
1.4 - 5.2

Increase to project profitability
 
$
15.8

 
$
14.9

 
$
31.9

 
$
23.1


The increases during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 were due to production at a higher rate than anticipated, resolution of project uncertainties and owner directed scope changes. The increases during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 were due to owner directed scope changes and production at a higher rate than anticipated.

Decreases
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in millions)
 
 
2013
 
 
2012
 
 
2013
 
 
2012
Number of projects with downward estimate changes
 
 
2

 
 
1

 
 
2

 
 
2

Range of reduction in gross profit from each project, net
 
$
2.8 - 4.3

 
$
5.6

 
$
5.2 - 8.8

 
$
1.5 - 7.9

Decrease to project profitability
 
$
7.1

 
$
5.6

 
$
14.0

 
$
9.4


The downward estimate changes during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 were due to lower productivity than anticipated.