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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Revenue Recognition) - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2015
Revenue Recognition [Abstract] |  |  |
Loss on Contracts | $ 21.3 |  |
Contract value of project | $ 201.0 |  |
Project completion percentage | 91.00% |  |
Percent change in contract estimates impact on operating results is less than this percentage | 5.00% |  |
Period increase in operating revenue due to change in contract estimates, percentage |  | 9.40% |
Change orders and/or claims | $ 118.0 |  | $ 137.2

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