Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Changes in Quanta's Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Goodwill [Line Items] | |
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 1,780,717 |
Goodwill acquired | 58,344 |
Foreign currency translation related to goodwill | 3,928 |
Goodwill, ending balance | 1,842,989 |
Electric Power Division [Member]
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Goodwill [Line Items] | |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 1,168,084 |
Goodwill acquired | 50,788 |
Foreign currency translation related to goodwill | 1,111 |
Goodwill, ending balance | 1,219,983 |
Oil and Gas Infrastructure Division [Member]
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Goodwill [Line Items] | |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 277,843 |
Goodwill acquired | 7,556 |
Foreign currency translation related to goodwill | 2,817 |
Goodwill, ending balance | 288,216 |
Fiber Optic Licensing Division[Member]
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Goodwill [Line Items] | |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 334,790 |
Goodwill acquired | 0 |
Foreign currency translation related to goodwill | 0 |
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 334,790 |