2.2.0.7 false Commitments 10401 - Disclosure - Commitments true false false false 1 USD false false Unit12 Standard http://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217 USD iso4217 0 Unit13 Divide http://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217 USD iso4217 http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instance shares xbrli 0 Unit1 Standard http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instance shares xbrli 0 $ 5 Commitments 3 us-gaap_CommitmentsDisclosureTextBlock us-gaap true na duration No definition available. false false false false false false false false false false false false 1 false false false false 0 0 <div> <font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"> </font> <div> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"><b>4. Commitments </b></font></p> <p style="margin-top: 12px; text-indent: 4%; margin-bottom: 0px;" align="justify"><font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2">During October 2007, we commenced construction on a project to expand our Hunter, Texas cement plant. In May 2009 we temporarily halted construction on the project because we believed that economic and market conditions made it unlikely that current cement demand levels in Texas would permit the new kiln to operate profitably if the project was completed as originally scheduled. We expect to resume construction by November 2010. We have not entered into a new construction contract to complete the construction, so no schedule for completion has yet been determined. As of August&nbsp;31, 2010, we have incurred approximately $295.4 million, excluding capitalized interest of approximately $16.3 million related to the project, of which $290.8 million has been paid. Until we determine the period over which the construction will occur, we cannot accurately estimate the cost of completing the project. </font></p></div> </div> 4. Commitments During October 2007, we commenced construction on a project to expand our Hunter, Texas cement plant. In May 2009 we temporarily halted false false false us-types:textBlockItemType textblock Description of significant arrangements with third parties, which includes operating lease arrangements and arrangements in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services, or has agreed to commit resources to supply goods or services, and operating lease arrangements. Descriptions may include identification of the specific goods and services, period of time covered, minimum quantities and amounts, and cancellation rights. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 02 -Paragraph 25 -Article 5 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 03 -Paragraph 17 -Article 9 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 03 -Paragraph 19 -Article 7 false 1 1 false UnKnown UnKnown UnKnown false true