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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Costs Recognized Under Defined Contribution Plans and Multiemployer Pension Plans (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] |  |  |
Multi-employer pension and health & welfare plans | $ 1,522 | $ 2,054 | $ 2,584
401(k) savings and other defined contribution plans | 23,209 | 23,062 | 21,399
Total | $ 24,731 | $ 25,116 | $ 23,983

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