Acquisitions (Pro Forma Information) (Details) (Latista [Member], USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Latista [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 9,158
Loss from operations	(5,669)
Net loss available to Textura Corporation common stockholders	$ (5,975)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted	$ (0.61)

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

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The pro forma income from continuing operations before changes in accounting and extraordinary items, net of tax effect, for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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-Publisher FASB

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The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period.

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