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Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS: Acquisitions During the fourth quarter of 2015, Quanta has completed one acquisition. The company acquired is an underground construction contracting company located in Canada, the results of which will generally be included in Quanta’s Electric Power Infrastructure Services segment. The aggregate consideration paid or payable for this acquisition was approximately $9.6 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments. As this transaction was effective during the fourth quarter of 2015, the results will be included in Quanta’s consolidated financial statements beginning on the date of acquisition. This acquisition should enable Quanta to further enhance its electric power infrastructure service offerings in Canada.

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The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business.

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