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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, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] |  |  |
Multi-employer pension and health & welfare plans | $ 965 | $ 1,522 | $ 2,054
401(k) savings and other defined contribution plans | 27,869 | 23,209 | 23,062
Total | $ 28,834 | $ 24,731 | $ 25,116

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