6. Construction Contracts

(in TEUR) 2006 2005  
Contract revenue recognized as sales in the current period 1,778,173 1,070,884
Contract costs incurred and recognized profits
    (less recognized losses) to date 3,300,809 1,666,753
Advances received and progress billings 3,345,966 1,836,831
Amount of retentions 2,585 348  

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"The billings in excess of costs and earnings of projects under construction” represent primarily payments from customers for work, which is not performed yet.