MDU RESOURCES GROUP INC | 2013 | FY | 3


Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings and billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts at December 31, were as follows:
 
2013

2012

 
(In thousands)
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
$
60,828

$
64,996

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
$
84,189

$
83,167


Amounts representing balances billed but not paid by customers under retainage provisions in contracts at December 31, were as follows:
 
2013

2012

 
(In thousands)
Short-term retainage *
$
55,906

$
54,256

Long-term retainage **
4,229

2,038

Total retainage
$
60,135

$
56,294

  * Expected to be paid within one year or less and included in receivables, net.
** Included in deferred charges and other assets - other.

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