Receivables (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Aug. 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):

	August 31, 2017			November 30, 2016
Due from utility companies, improvement districts and municipalities	$	111,267		$	102,780
Recoveries related to self-insurance claims	75,018			84,476
Refundable deposits and bonds	14,211			13,665
Recoveries related to warranty and other claims	5,202			14,609
Other	36,102			28,745
Subtotal	241,800			244,275
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(12,767		)	(12,610		)
Total	$	229,033		$	231,665