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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Line of credit, performance and payment bonds $ 199.4us-gaap_ContractualObligation $ 192.2us-gaap_ContractualObligation
Operating Partnership [Member]    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Outstanding letters of credit $ 8.5us-gaap_LettersOfCreditOutstandingAmount
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$ 8.5us-gaap_LettersOfCreditOutstandingAmount
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