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Commitments and Contingencies (Performance Bonds and Parent Guarantees) - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Billions | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Total amount of outstanding performance bonds | $ 3.4
Estimated cost to complete bonded projects | $ 1.2

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