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Accounts Receivable and Contracts in Progress - Costs and Recognized Earnings in Excess of Billings and Billings in Excess of Costs and Recognized Earnings on Uncompleted Contracts (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]
Costs incurred on contracts in progress	$ 561,453	$ 0
Estimated earnings	73,346	0
Costs incurred on contracts in progress and estimated earnings, gross	634,799	0
Less progress billings	667,280	0
Costs incurred on contracts in progress and estimated earnings, net	(32,481)	0
The above is included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet under the following captions
Costs and recognized earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	25,737	0
Billings in excess of costs and recognized earnings on uncompleted contracts	(58,218)	0
Costs incurred on contracts in progress and estimated earnings, net	$ (32,481)	$ 0

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