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Summary of Quarterly Results of Operations (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Loss on contract recognized | $ 20,600,000 |  |
Unfavorable reduction in gross margin due to contract loss from uncompleted contracts | 26,800,000 |  |
Provision for loss on contract receivable |  | 14,501,000 |
Asset impairments |  |  | 7,690,000
Disputed Crane Rental Costs |  |  |
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Asset impairments |  |  | 5,900,000
Property Abandoned |  |  |
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Asset impairments |  |  | $ 1,800,000

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