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Summary of Charges Recorded in Connection with Restructuring by Reportable Segment (Parenthetical) (Detail) - MAP to Growth - Severance and benefit costs (credits) - Position | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2021 | May 31, 2020
Construction Products Segment |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of positions eliminated | 16 | 34 | 112
Performance Coatings Segment |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of positions eliminated | 7 | 71 | 161
Consumer Segment |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of positions eliminated |  | 29 | 92
SPG Segments |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of positions eliminated | 18 | 35 | 94
Corporate/Other Segment |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of positions eliminated | 1 |  | 2

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