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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Other Selected Financial Information (Details) - TopBuild - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | $ 0 | $ 6 | $ 26
Capital expenditures | $ 0 | $ 7 | $ 13

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