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Receivables (Notes)
 6 Months Ended
May 31, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]  
Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Receivables
Receivables consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
May 31,
2017
 
November 30,
2016
Due from utility companies, improvement districts and municipalities
$
107,224

 
$
102,780

Recoveries related to self-insurance claims
78,919

 
84,476

Refundable deposits and bonds
14,425

 
13,665

Recoveries related to warranty and other claims
11,613

 
14,609

Other
35,279

 
28,745

Subtotal
247,460

 
244,275

Allowance for doubtful accounts
(12,748
)
 
(12,610
)
Total
$
234,712

 
$
231,665