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Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail)	Mar. 31, 2025 Entity
Canadian Joint Ventures with Carrier Corp and its Affiliates. [Member]
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Non Controlling Interest Percentage	40.00%
Controlling Interest Percentage	60.00%
U.S. Joint Ventures with Carrier Corp and its Affiliates. [Member]
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of U.S. Joint Ventures	5
Non Controlling Interest Percentage	20.00%
Controlling Interest Percentage	80.00%

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