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Business Segment Information
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Business Segment Information
Business Segment Information

We are organized into three core business segments and two non-core business segments. Our three core business segments focus on our core strengths in technology and consulting, engineering and construction, and government services. Our two non-core business segments are our Non-strategic Business segment, which includes businesses we intend to exit upon completion of existing contracts because they are no longer a part of our future strategic focus, and "Other", which includes our corporate expenses and general and administrative expenses not allocated to the other business segments. Each business segment excluding Other reflects a reportable segment led by a separate business segment president who reports directly to our chief operating decision maker ("CODM").  Business segment performance is evaluated by our CODM using gross profit (loss) and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, which is defined as business segment revenues less the cost of revenues, and includes overhead directly attributable to the business segment.

Our business segments are described below.

Technology & Consulting ("T&C"). Our T&C business segment combines proprietary KBR technologies, knowledge-based services and our three specialist consulting brands, Granherne, Energo and GVA, under a single customer-facing global business.  This business segment provides licensed technologies and consulting services throughout the oil and gas value chain, from wellhead to crude refining and through to specialty chemicals production.  In addition to sharing many of the same customers, these brands share the approach of early and continuous customer involvement as they deliver optimal solutions to meet customer objectives through early planning and scope definition, advanced technologies, and project lifecycle support.
Engineering & Construction ("E&C"). Our E&C business segment leverages our operational and technical excellence as a global provider of engineering, procurement, construction ("EPC"), commissioning and maintenance services for oil and gas, refining, petrochemical and chemical customers.  E&C is managed on a geographic basis in order to facilitate close proximity to our customers and our people, while utilizing a consistent global execution strategy. 
Government Services ("GS"). Our GS business segment provides full life-cycle support solutions to defense, space, aviation and other programs and missions for governmental agencies in the U.S., United Kingdom ("U.K."), and Australia. These solutions span from research and development, through systems engineering, test and evaluation, to program management, operations, maintenance and field logistics. Our recent acquisitions, as described in Note 3 to our condensed consolidated financial statements, have been combined with our existing U.S. operations within this business segment and are transitioning to operate under the "KBRwyle" brand.
Non-strategic Business. Our Non-strategic Business segment represents the operations or activities that we intend to exit upon completion of existing contracts. This segment also included businesses we exited upon sale to third parties during 2015.
Other. Our Other business segment includes our corporate expenses and general and administrative expenses not allocated to the business segments above and any future activities that do not individually meet the criteria for segment presentation. 

The following table presents revenues, gross profit (loss), equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates and operating income (loss) by reporting segment.
Operations by Reportable Segment
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
Dollars in millions
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Technology & Consulting
$
67

 
$
79

 
$
262

 
$
231

Engineering & Construction
595

 
828

 
1,822

 
2,758

Government Services
401

 
176

 
840

 
489

Other

 

 

 

Subtotal
1,063

 
1,083

 
2,924

 
3,478

Non-strategic Business
10

 
116

 
154

 
538

Total revenues
$
1,073

 
$
1,199

 
$
3,078

 
$
4,016

Gross profit (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Technology & Consulting
$
17

 
$
17

 
$
49

 
$
57

Engineering & Construction
1

 
48

 
65

 
155

Government Services
32

 
8

 
94

 
3

Other

 

 

 

Subtotal
50

 
73

 
208

 
215

Non-strategic Business
(86
)
 
14

 
(102
)
 
16

Total gross profit (loss)
$
(36
)
 
$
87

 
$
106

 
$
231

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Technology & Consulting
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Engineering & Construction
11

 
26

 
52

 
87

Government Services
8

 
9

 
29

 
36

Other

 

 

 

Subtotal
19

 
35

 
81

 
123

Non-strategic Business

 

 

 

Total equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
$
19

 
$
35

 
$
81

 
$
123

Asset impairment and restructuring charges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Technology & Consulting
$
(1
)
 
$

 
$
(1
)
 
$
(1
)
Engineering & Construction
(6
)
 
(13
)
 
(20
)
 
(25
)
Government Services

 

 

 

Other

 
(1
)
 

 
(5
)
Subtotal
(7
)
 
(14
)
 
(21
)
 
(31
)
Non-strategic Business

 
(1
)
 

 
(3
)
Total asset impairment and restructuring charges
$
(7
)
 
$
(15
)
 
$
(21
)
 
$
(34
)
Segment operating income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Technology & Consulting
$
16

 
$
16

 
$
44

 
$
53

Engineering & Construction
(2
)
 
61

 
76

 
201

Government Services
25

 
15

 
104

 
34

Other
(21
)
 
(28
)
 
(65
)
 
(92
)
Subtotal
18

 
64

 
159

 
196

Non-strategic Business
(85
)
 
11

 
(98
)
 
39

Total segment operating income (loss)
$
(67
)
 
$
75

 
$
61

 
$
235



Changes in Estimates

There are many factors that may affect the accuracy of our cost estimates and ultimately our future profitability. These include, but are not limited to, the availability and costs of resources (such as labor, materials and equipment), productivity and weather, and for unit rate and construction service contracts, the availability and detail of customer supplied engineering drawings. With a portfolio of more than one thousand contracts, we generally realize both lower and higher than expected margins on projects in any given period. We recognize revisions of revenues and costs in the period in which the revisions are known. This may result in the recognition of costs before the recognition of related revenue recovery, if any. However, historically, our estimates have been reasonably dependable regarding the recognition of revenues and profit on percentage of completion contracts. Changes in estimates by business segment, which significantly impacted operating income during the periods presented, are as follows:

Engineering & Construction

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we recognized unfavorable changes in estimates of losses of $40 million and $110 million, respectively, on an EPC ammonia project in the U.S. primarily due to unforeseen costs related to the mechanical failure of a vendor supplied compressor and pumps that occurred during commissioning as well as various mechanical issues encountered during start-up. These issues delayed completion of the project to October 2016, which resulted in increased costs and our recognition of contractual liquidated damages due to the client. Included in the reserve for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts, which is a component of "other current liabilities" on our condensed consolidated financial statements, is $6 million and $4 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, related to this project. The project has completed performance testing and in October 2016, care, custody and control of the plant were transferred to the customer. Our estimates of revenues and costs at completion have been, and may continue to be, impacted by remaining punch list items and warranty obligations. Our estimated loss at completion as of September 30, 2016 represents our best estimate based on current information. Actual results could differ from the estimates we have used to account for this project as of September 30, 2016. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, we recognized an unfavorable change in estimated costs at completion on this project of $12 million and $13 million, respectively, primarily due to increased subcontractor costs.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we recognized $9 million of additional gross profit resulting from a favorable change in estimate resulting from the final settlement of outstanding claims on a legacy project in Canada partially offset by a reduction in gross profit of $7 million on an EPC project in the U.S. from unfavorable changes in estimated costs due to schedule mitigation activities associated with weather delays. The EPC project is 52% complete as of September 30, 2016.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, revenues, gross profit, and segment operating income include $3 million and $59 million, respectively, related to a favorable change in estimate as a result of reaching a settlement on close out of a liquefied natural gas ("LNG") project in Africa.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, we recognized favorable changes in estimates of losses of $4 million and $21 million, respectively, on our seven Canadian pipe fabrication and module assembly projects, primarily due to negotiated settlements. All of these projects were completed in 2015.

Government Services

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, revenues, gross profit, and segment operating income included a favorable change in estimate of $33 million as a result of reaching a settlement with the U.S. government for reimbursement of previously expensed legal fees associated with the sodium dichromate litigation. See Note 13 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for information related to the settlement with the U.S. government. Additionally, we recognized a $15 million favorable change to gross profit related to the approval of a change order on a road construction project in the Middle East. The change order resulted in an extension of the contract terms and increased the total contract value.

Non-strategic Business

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we recognized unfavorable changes in estimates of losses on a power project of $86 million and $112 million, respectively, primarily due to an increase in forecast costs to complete the project driven by subcontractor cost increases from poor subcontractor productivity, resulting schedule delays and changes in the project execution strategy. Included in the reserve for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts, which is a component of "other current liabilities" on our condensed consolidated financial statements, is $35 million and $47 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, related to this project. The project has a contract value of $572 million and was approximately 85% complete as of September 30, 2016. We expect to complete this power project in the first half of 2017. Our estimates of revenues and costs at completion have been, and may continue to be, impacted by our performance, the performance of our subcontractors, and the U.S. labor market. Our estimated loss at completion as of September 30, 2016 represents our best estimate based on current information. Actual results could differ from the estimates we have used to account for this project as of September 30, 2016. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, there were no significant changes in our estimates of losses on projects being executed within this business segment.