Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2015

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes in the Warranty Liability

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

	Nine Months Ended August 31,						Three Months Ended August 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Balance at beginning of period	$	45,196		$	48,704		$	46,472		$	40,937
Warranties issued	15,209			12,332			6,325			4,546
Payments	(19,927		)	(30,795		)	(5,285		)	(10,633		)
Adjustments (a)	8,164			12,155			1,130			7,546
Balance at end of period	$	48,642		$	42,396		$	48,642		$	42,396

(a) As discussed below, adjustments for the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2015 and 2014 were primarily comprised of the reclassification of estimated minimum probable recoveries to receivables. Adjustments for the nine months ended August 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):

	Nine Months Ended August 31,						Three Months Ended August 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Balance at beginning of period	$	86,574		$	92,214		$	80,136		$	90,458
Self-insurance expense (a)	11,919			8,761			4,694			3,108
Payments, net of recoveries (b)	(17,892		)	(12,666		)	(4,229		)	(5,257		)
Balance at end of period	$	80,601		$	88,309		$	80,601		$	88,309

(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.