Note 7 - Equity Method Investments and Variable Interest Entities (Detail) - Total Assets And Liabilities Of Consolidated Joint Ventures (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Nov. 30, 2012
Aug. 31, 2012
Cash and cash equivalents $ 74,569 $ 92,176
Net accounts receivable 45,894 22,664
Other current assets 154,246 185,124
Non-current assets 47,845 57,277
Total assets 322,554 357,241
Accounts and subcontractors payable 64,629 69,619
Billings in excess of costs and accrued earnings 23,747 24,315
Accrued expenses and other 108,159 101,826
Total liabilities $ 196,535 $ 195,760