Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill by Reportable Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
1 Months Ended | 11 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 05, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
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| Balance | $ 74,656 | $ 74,644 | $ 73,509 |
| Acquired goodwill | 275,469 | 1,887 | |
| Foreign currency translation | (12) | 619 | (740) |
| Balance | 74,644 | 276,088 | 74,656 |
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| US Concrete Pumping [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | |||
| Balance | 49,374 | 49,374 | 47,487 |
| Acquired goodwill | 185,782 | 1,887 | |
| Foreign currency translation | |||
| Balance | 49,374 | 185,782 | 49,374 |
| UK Concrete Pumping [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | |||
| Balance | 18,368 | 18,356 | 19,108 |
| Acquired goodwill | 40,554 | ||
| Foreign currency translation | (12) | 619 | (740) |
| Balance | 18,356 | 41,173 | 18,368 |
| Eco-Pan [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | |||
| Balance | 6,914 | 6,914 | 6,914 |
| Acquired goodwill | 49,133 | ||
| Foreign currency translation | |||
| Balance | $ 6,914 | $ 49,133 | $ 6,914 |
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