10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014

OR

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from   to  

Commission File Number 1-12815

CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V.

Incorporated in The Netherlands IRS Identification Number: Not Applicable

Prinses Beatrixlaan 35

2595 AK The Hague

The Netherlands

31-70-3732010

(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices)

Oostduinlaan 75

2596 JJ The Hague

The Netherlands

(Former address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    x  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    x  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	x	Accelerated filer	o
Non-accelerated filer	o  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    ¨  Yes    x  No

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of April 15, 2014 – 108,110,418

CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V.

Table of Contents

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Statements of Operations Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013	3
Statements of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013	4
Balance Sheets March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013	5
Statements of Cash Flows Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013	6
Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013	7
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	26
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	38
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	39
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings	39
Item 1A. Risk Factors	40
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	40
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities	40
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures	40
Item 5. Other Information	40
Item 6. Exhibits	41
SIGNATURES	42

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
	(Unaudited)
Revenue	$	2,928,132		$	2,251,429
Cost of revenue	2,626,730			2,005,285
Gross profit	301,402			246,144
Selling and administrative expense	119,167			93,968
Intangibles amortization	16,234			9,188
Equity earnings	(4,165		)	(4,485		)
Other operating income, net	(384		)	(297		)
Acquisition and integration related costs	8,067			61,256
Income from operations	162,483			86,514
Interest expense	(18,887		)	(22,746		)
Interest income	2,060			1,871
Income before taxes	145,656			65,639
Income tax expense	(42,910		)	(22,767		)
Net income	102,746			42,872
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(13,795		)	(9,264		)
Net income attributable to CB&I	$	88,951		$	33,608
Net income attributable to CB&I per share:
Basic	$	0.83		$	0.33
Diluted	$	0.82		$	0.32
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	107,677			101,802
Diluted	109,113			103,507
Cash dividends on shares:
Amount	$	7,559		$	5,345
Per share	$	0.07		$	0.05

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
	(Unaudited)
Net income	$	102,746		$	42,872
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in cumulative translation adjustment	5,531			(13,043		)
Change in unrealized fair value of cash flow hedges	(990		)	(1,731		)
Change in unrecognized prior service pension credits/costs	(43		)	(192		)
Change in unrecognized actuarial pension gains/losses	1,795			4,897
Comprehensive income	109,039			32,803
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(13,795		)	(9,264		)
Less: Change in cumulative translation adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,651		)	(883		)
Comprehensive income attributable to CB&I	$	93,593		$	22,656

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	(Unaudited)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents ($170,472 and $153,485 related to variable interest entities ("VIEs"))	$	420,163		$	420,502
Accounts receivable, net ($179,414 and $151,241 related to VIEs)	1,273,563			1,385,448
Inventory	292,019			302,987
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings ($86,920 and $59,092 related to VIEs)	647,878			566,718
Deferred income taxes	574,966			555,589
Other current assets ($55,059 and $31,487 related to VIEs)	179,358			158,321
Total current assets	3,387,947			3,389,565
Equity investments	90,867			101,754
Property and equipment, net ($23,954 and $24,655 related to VIEs)	780,122			788,797
Deferred income taxes	92,570			110,142
Goodwill	4,225,687			4,226,468
Other intangibles, net	611,570			627,723
Other non-current assets	145,313			145,144
Total assets	$	9,334,076		$	9,389,593
Liabilities
Revolving facility debt	$	334,754		$	115,000
Current maturities of long-term debt	100,000			100,000
Accounts payable ($205,014 and $200,721 related to VIEs)	1,156,640			1,157,478
Accrued liabilities	702,759			699,506
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings ($49,627 and $29,670 related to VIEs)	2,378,901			2,720,251
Deferred income taxes	6,411			5,389
Total current liabilities	4,679,465			4,797,624
Long-term debt	1,600,000			1,625,000
Other non-current liabilities	375,055			387,555
Deferred income taxes	64,438			71,976
Total liabilities	6,718,958			6,882,155
Shareholders’ Equity
Common stock, Euro .01 par value; shares authorized: 250,000; shares issued: 108,132 and 107,857; shares outstanding: 108,040 and 107,478	1,279			1,275
Additional paid-in capital	748,167			753,742
Retained earnings	1,814,801			1,733,409
Treasury stock, at cost: 92 and 379 shares	(7,628		)	(23,914		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(115,291		)	(119,933		)
Total CB&I shareholders’ equity	2,441,328			2,344,579
Noncontrolling interests	173,790			162,859
Total shareholders’ equity	2,615,118			2,507,438
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	9,334,076		$	9,389,593

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
	(Unaudited)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income	$	102,746		$	42,872
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	45,625			28,637
Deferred taxes	6,616			65,309
Stock-based compensation expense	41,142			38,072
Equity earnings	(4,165		)	(4,485		)
Gain on property and equipment transactions	(384		)	(297		)
Unrealized loss on foreign currency hedge ineffectiveness	2,865			1,756
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(12,930		)	(10,756		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in receivables, net	111,885			(153,647		)
Change in contracts in progress, net	(422,510		)	(180,030		)
Decrease (increase) in inventory	10,968			(4,302		)
Decrease in accounts payable	(838		)	(28,720		)
(Increase) decrease in other current and non-current assets	(20,401		)	22,515
Decrease in accrued and other non-current liabilities	(11,923		)	(137,964		)
Decrease in equity investments	15,237			351
Change in other, net	(9,685		)	8,474
Net cash used in operating activities	(145,752		)	(312,215		)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—			(1,713,333		)
Capital expenditures	(26,485		)	(14,932		)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	4,459			613
Change in other, net	—			(24,699		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(22,026		)	(1,752,351		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Revolving facility borrowings, net	219,754			116,177
Term loan borrowings	—			1,000,000
Cash withdrawn from restricted cash and cash equivalents (Senior Notes)	—			800,000
Cash withdrawn from restricted cash and cash equivalents (Westinghouse-related debt)	—			1,309,022
Repayment of Westinghouse-related debt	—			(1,353,694		)
Repayments on term loan	(25,000		)	(18,750		)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	12,930			10,756
Purchase of treasury stock	(54,946		)	(23,764		)
Issuance of stock	11,586			14,889
Dividends paid	(7,559		)	(5,345		)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(4,515		)	(1,065		)
Revolving facility and deferred financing costs	—			(26,987		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	152,250			1,821,239
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	15,189			(7,242		)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(339		)	(250,569		)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year	420,502			643,395
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period	$	420,163		$	392,826

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands, except per share data)

	Common Stock				Additional Paid-In			Retained			Treasury Stock					Accumulated Other Comprehensive			Non - controlling			Total Shareholders’
	Shares		Amount		Capital			Earnings			Shares		Amount			(Loss) Income			Interests			Equity
(Unaudited)
Balance at December 31, 2013	107,478		$	1,275	$	753,742		$	1,733,409		379		$	(23,914	)	$	(119,933	)	$	162,859		$	2,507,438
Net income	—		—		—			88,951			—		—			—			13,795			102,746
Change in cumulative translation adjustment, net	—		—		—			—			—		—			3,880			1,651			5,531
Change in unrealized fair value of cash flow hedges, net	—		—		—			—			—		—			(990		)	—			(990		)
Change in unrecognized prior service pension credits/costs, net	—		—		—			—			—		—			(43		)	—			(43		)
Change in unrecognized actuarial pension gains/losses, net	—		—		—			—			—		—			1,795			—			1,795
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	—		—		—			—			—		—			—			(4,515		)	(4,515		)
Dividends paid ($0.07 per share)	—		—		—			(7,559		)	—		—			—			—			(7,559		)
Stock-based compensation expense	—		—		41,142			—			—		—			—			—			41,142
Issuance to treasury stock	—		4		22,091			—			275		(22,095		)	—			—			—
Purchase of treasury stock	(716	)	—		—			—			716		(54,946		)	—			—			(54,946		)
Issuance of stock	1,278		—		(68,808		)	—			(1,278	)	93,327			—			—			24,519
Balance at March 31, 2014	108,040		$	1,279	$	748,167		$	1,814,801		92		$	(7,628	)	$	(115,291	)	$	173,790		$	2,615,118

	Common Stock				Additional Paid-In			Retained			Stock Held in Trust					Treasury Stock					Accumulated Other Comprehensive			Non - controlling			Total Shareholders’
	Shares		Amount		Capital			Earnings			Shares		Amount			Shares		Amount			(Loss) Income			Interests			Equity
(Unaudited)
Balance at December 31, 2012	96,835		$	1,190	$	363,417		$	1,300,742		316		$	(3,031	)	4,688		$	(193,533	)	$	(101,032	)	$	28,557		$	1,396,310
Net income	—		—		—			33,608			—		—			—		—			—			9,264			42,872
Change in cumulative translation adjustment, net	—		—		—			—			—		—			—		—			(13,926		)	883			(13,043		)
Change in unrealized fair value of cash flow hedges, net	—		—		—			—			—		—			—		—			(1,731		)	—			(1,731		)
Change in unrecognized prior service pension credits/costs, net	—		—		—			—			—		—			—		—			(192		)	—			(192		)
Change in unrecognized actuarial pension gains/losses, net	—		—		—			—			—		—			—		—			4,897			—			4,897
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	—		—		—			—			—		—			—		—			—			(1,065		)	(1,065		)
Dividends paid ($0.05 per share)	—		—		—			(5,345		)	—		—			—		—			—			—			(5,345		)
Stock-based compensation expense	—		—		38,072			—			—		—			—		—			—			—			38,072
Business acquisitions	8,893		85		398,366			—			—		—			(2,559	)	100,125			—			36,665			535,241
Issuance of treasury stock to trust	98		—		896			—			98		(5,245		)	(98	)	4,349			—			—			—
Release of trust shares	—		—		1,537			—			(301	)	2,537			—		—			—			—			4,074
Purchase of treasury stock	(446	)	—		—			—			—		—			446		(23,764		)	—			—			(23,764		)
Issuance of stock	1,612		—		(49,808		)	—			—		—			(1,612	)	71,038			—			—			21,230
Balance at March 31, 2013	106,992		$	1,275	$	752,480		$	1,329,005		113		$	(5,739	)	865		$	(41,785	)	$	(111,984	)	$	74,304		$	1,997,556

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2014

($ and share values in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

1. ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

Organization and Nature of Operations—Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (“CB&I” or the “Company”) provides a wide range of services, including conceptual design, technology, engineering, procurement, fabrication, modularization, construction, commissioning, maintenance, program management and environmental services to customers in the energy infrastructure market throughout the world, and is a provider of diversified government services. Our business is aligned into four principal operating groups: (1) Engineering, Construction and Maintenance, (2) Fabrication Services, (3) Technology, and (4) Environmental Solutions (formerly Government Solutions). See Note 16 for a discussion of our operating groups.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation—The accompanying unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (“Financial Statements”) are prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States (“U.S.”) Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). These Financial Statements include all wholly-owned subsidiaries and those entities which we are required to consolidate. See the “Partnering Arrangements” section of this footnote for further discussion of our consolidation policy for those entities that are not wholly-owned. We believe these Financial Statements include all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, our financial position as of March 31, 2014 and our cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The December 31, 2013 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was derived from our December 31, 2013 audited Consolidated Balance Sheet.

We believe the disclosures accompanying these Financial Statements are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC for interim reporting periods. The results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The accompanying Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K (“2013 Annual Report”).

Use of Estimates—The preparation of our Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. We believe the most significant estimates and judgments are associated with revenue recognition for our contracts, including the recognition of incentive fees and unapproved change orders and claims; recoverability assessments that must be periodically performed with respect to long-lived tangible assets, goodwill and other intangible assets; valuation of deferred tax assets and financial instruments; the determination of liabilities related to self-insurance programs and income taxes; and consolidation determinations with respect to our partnering arrangements. If the underlying estimates and assumptions upon which our Financial Statements are based change in the future, actual amounts may differ from those included in the accompanying Financial Statements.

Revenue Recognition—Our revenue is primarily derived from long-term contracts and is generally recognized using the percentage of completion (“POC”) method, primarily based on the percentage that actual costs-to-date bear to total estimated costs to complete each contract. We follow the guidance of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Revenue Recognition Topic 605-35 for accounting policies relating to our use of the POC method, estimating costs, and revenue recognition, including the recognition of incentive fees, unapproved change orders and claims, and combining and segmenting contracts. We primarily utilize the cost-to-cost approach to estimate POC as we believe this method is less subjective than relying on assessments of physical progress. Under the cost-to-cost approach, the use of estimated costs to complete each contract is a significant variable in the process of determining recognized revenue and is a significant factor in the accounting for contracts. Significant estimates that impact the cost to complete each contract are costs of engineering, materials, components, equipment, labor and subcontracts; labor productivity; schedule durations, including subcontract and supplier progress; liquidated damages; contract disputes, including claims; achievement of contractual performance requirements; and contingency, among others. The cumulative impact of revisions in total cost estimates during the progress of work is reflected in the period in which these changes become known, including, to the extent required, the reversal of profit recognized in prior periods and the recognition of losses expected to be incurred on contracts in progress. Due to the various estimates inherent in our contract accounting, actual results could differ from those estimates. Backlog for each of our operating groups generally consists of several hundred contracts, and although our results are impacted by changes in estimated project margins, in the current period and for the past several years, such aggregate variations have not resulted in a

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

material net impact to our income from operations. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we had no individual projects with significant changes in estimated margins and for the three months ended March 31, 2013, individual projects with significant changes in estimated margins did not have a material net impact on our income from operations.

Our long-term contracts are awarded on a competitive bid and negotiated basis and the timing of revenue recognition may be impacted by the terms of such contracts. We use a range of contracting options, including cost-reimbursable, fixed-price and hybrid, which has both cost-reimbursable and fixed-price characteristics. Fixed-price contracts, and hybrid contracts with a more significant fixed-price component, tend to provide us with greater control over project schedule and the timing of when work is performed and costs are incurred, and accordingly, when revenue is recognized. Cost-reimbursable contracts, and hybrid contracts with a more significant cost-reimbursable component, generally provide our customers with greater influence over the timing of when we perform our work, and accordingly, such contracts often result in less predictability with respect to the timing of revenue recognition. Contract revenue for our long-term contracts recognized under the POC method reflects the original contract price adjusted for approved change orders and estimated recoveries for incentive fees, unapproved change orders and claims. We recognize revenue associated with incentive fees when the value can be reliably estimated and recovery is probable. We recognize revenue associated with unapproved change orders and claims to the extent the related costs have been incurred, the value can be reliably estimated and recovery is probable. Our recorded incentive fees, unapproved change orders and claims reflect our best estimate of recovery amounts; however, the ultimate resolution and amounts received could differ from these estimates. See Note 15 for additional discussion of our recorded unapproved change orders, claims, incentives and other contract recoveries.

With respect to our engineering, procurement, and construction (“EPC”) services, our contracts are not segmented between types of services, such as engineering and construction, if each of the EPC components is negotiated concurrently or if the pricing of any such services is subject to the ultimate negotiation and agreement of the entire EPC contract. However, we segment an EPC contract if it includes technology or fabrication services and the technology or fabrication scope is independently negotiated and priced. In addition, an EPC contract including technology or fabrication services may be segmented if we satisfy the segmenting criteria in ASC 605-35. Revenue recorded in these situations is based on our prices and terms for similar services to third party customers. Segmenting a contract may result in different interim rates of profitability for each scope of service than if we had recognized revenue without segmenting. In some instances, we may combine contracts that are entered into in multiple phases, but are interdependent and include pricing considerations by us and the customer that are impacted by all phases of the project. Otherwise, if each phase is independent of the other and pricing considerations do not give effect to another phase, the contracts will not be combined.

Cost of revenue for our long-term contracts includes direct contract costs, such as materials and labor, and indirect costs that are attributable to contract activity. The timing of when we bill our customers is generally dependent upon advance billing terms, completion of certain phases of the work, or when services are provided. Cumulative costs and estimated earnings recognized to-date in excess of cumulative billings is reported on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (“Balance Sheet”) as costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings. Cumulative billings in excess of cumulative costs and estimated earnings recognized to-date is reported on the Balance Sheet as billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had billings to customers on our long-term contracts of $18,982,146 and $16,113,591, respectively, netted within costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings, and billings to customers of $23,115,520 and $25,436,810, respectively, netted within billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings. Any uncollected billed revenue, including contract retentions, is reported as accounts receivable. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, accounts receivable included contract retentions of approximately $72,400 and $68,600, respectively. Contract retentions due beyond one year were not material at March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

Revenue for our service contracts that do not satisfy the criteria for revenue recognition under the POC method is recorded at the time services are performed. Revenue associated with incentive fees for these contracts is recognized when earned. Unbilled receivables for our service contracts are recorded within accounts receivable and were $85,980 and $79,979 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Revenue for our pipe and steel fabrication and catalyst manufacturing contracts that are independent of an EPC contract, or for which we satisfy the segmentation criteria discussed above, is recognized upon shipment of the fabricated or manufactured units. During the fabrication or manufacturing process, all related direct and allocable indirect costs are capitalized as work in process inventory and such costs are recorded as cost of revenue at the time of shipment.

Our billed and unbilled revenue may be exposed to potential credit risk if our customers should encounter financial difficulties, and we maintain reserves for specifically-identified potential uncollectible receivables. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our allowances for doubtful accounts were not material.

Other Operating Expense (Income), Net—Other operating expense (income), net, generally represents losses (gains) associated with the sale or disposition of property and equipment.

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Acquisition and Integration Related Costs—For the three months ended March 31, 2014, integration-related costs of $8,067 primarily related to facility consolidations, including the associated accrued future lease costs for vacated facilities and unutilized capacity, personnel relocation and severance-related costs, and systems integration and other integration-related costs. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, acquisition and integration related costs of $61,256 primarily included transaction costs, professional fees, and change-in-control and severance-related costs.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets—Goodwill is not amortized to earnings, but instead is reviewed for impairment at least annually at our reporting unit level, absent any indicators of impairment. Our Engineering, Construction and Maintenance operating group includes three reporting units, our Fabrication Services operating group includes two reporting units, and our Technology and Environmental Solutions operating groups each represent a reporting unit. We perform our annual impairment assessment during the fourth quarter of each year based upon balances as of the beginning of that year’s fourth quarter. As part of our annual impairment assessment, in the fourth quarter of 2013, we performed a quantitative assessment of goodwill for each of our reporting units. We utilized an income approach (discounted cash flow method) to value our reporting units and test for impairment as we believe this is the most direct approach to incorporate the specific economic attributes and risk profiles of our reporting units into our valuation model. This is consistent with the methodology used for our annual impairment assessment in previous years. We generally do not utilize a market approach given the difficulty in identifying relevant market transactions and the volatility of markets from which transactions are derived. Based upon this quantitative assessment, no impairment charge was necessary during 2013, as the fair value of each of the reporting units acquired in 2013 exceeded their respective net book value and the fair value of all other reporting units significantly exceeded their respective net book values. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, no indicators of goodwill impairment were identified. If, based on future assessments, our goodwill is deemed to be impaired, the impairment would result in a charge to earnings in the year of impairment.

We amortize our finite-lived intangible assets on a straight-line basis with lives ranging from 2 to 20 years, absent any indicators of impairment. We review tangible assets and finite-lived intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If a recoverability assessment is required, the estimated future cash flow associated with the asset or asset group will be compared to the asset’s carrying amount to determine if impairment exists. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we noted no indicators of impairment. See Note 6 for further discussion regarding goodwill and other intangible assets.

Earnings Per Share (“EPS”)—Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income attributable to CB&I by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the assumed conversion of dilutive securities, consisting of restricted shares, performance shares (where performance criteria have been met), stock options and directors’ deferred-fee shares. See Note 3 for calculations associated with basic and diluted EPS.

Cash Equivalents—Cash equivalents are considered to be all highly liquid securities with original maturities of three months or less.

Inventory—Inventory is recorded at the lower of cost or market and cost is determined using the first-in-first-out (“FIFO”) or weighted-average cost method. The cost of inventory includes acquisition costs, production or conversion costs, and other costs incurred to bring the inventory to a current location and condition. An allowance for excess or inactive inventory is recorded based upon an analysis that considers current inventory levels, historical usage patterns, estimates of future sales expectations and salvage value. See Note 5 for additional disclosures associated with our inventory.

Foreign Currency—The nature of our business activities involves the management of various financial and market risks, including those related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The effects of translating financial statements of foreign operations into our reporting currency are recognized as a cumulative translation adjustment in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss) (“AOCI”) which is net of tax, where applicable. Foreign currency exchange gains (losses) are included within cost of revenue and were not material for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Financial Instruments—We utilize derivative instruments in certain circumstances to mitigate the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, as described below:

• Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Derivatives—We do not engage in currency speculation; however, we do utilize foreign currency exchange rate derivatives on an on-going basis to hedge against certain foreign currency-related operating exposures. We generally seek hedge accounting treatment for contracts used to hedge operating exposures and designate them as cash flow hedges. Therefore, gains and losses, exclusive of credit risk and forward points (which represent the time-value component of the fair value of our derivative positions), are included in AOCI until the associated underlying operating exposure impacts our earnings. Changes in the fair value of (1) credit risk and forward points, (2) instruments deemed ineffective during the period, and (3) instruments that we do not designate as cash flow hedges are recognized within cost of revenue.

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• Interest Rate Derivatives—During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we continued to utilize a swap arrangement to hedge against interest rate variability associated with $454,500 of our remaining $900,000 unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”). The swap arrangement has been designated as a cash flow hedge as its critical terms matched those of the Term Loan at inception and through March 31, 2014. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the swap arrangement are included in AOCI until the associated underlying exposure impacts our earnings.

For those contracts designated as cash flow hedges, we document all relationships between the derivative instruments and associated hedged items, as well as our risk-management objectives and strategy for undertaking hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives to specific firm commitments or highly-probable forecasted transactions. We continually assess, at inception and on an on-going basis, the effectiveness of derivative instruments in offsetting changes in the cash flow of the designated hedged items. Hedge accounting designation is discontinued when (1) it is determined that the derivative is no longer highly effective in offsetting changes in the cash flow of the hedged item, including firm commitments or forecasted transactions, (2) the derivative is sold, terminated, exercised, or expires, (3) it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur, or (4) we determine that designating the derivative as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate. See Note 10 for additional discussion of our financial instruments.

Income Taxes—Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis using currently enacted income tax rates for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided to offset any net deferred tax assets (“DTA(s)”) if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the DTAs will not be realized. The final realization of DTAs depends upon our ability to generate sufficient future taxable income of the appropriate character and in the appropriate jurisdictions.

We provide income tax and associated interest reserves, where applicable, in situations where we have and have not received tax assessments. Tax and associated interest reserves are provided in those instances where we consider it more likely than not that additional tax will be due in excess of amounts reflected in income tax returns filed worldwide. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our reserves totaled approximately $14,300. If these income tax reserves are ultimately unnecessary, approximately $11,100 would impact the effective tax rate as we are contractually indemnified for the remaining balances. We continually review our exposure to additional income tax obligations and, as further information is known or events occur, changes in our tax and interest reserves may be recorded within income tax expense and interest expense, respectively.

Partnering Arrangements—In the ordinary course of business, we execute specific projects and conduct certain operations through joint venture, consortium and other collaborative arrangements (collectively referred to as “venture(s)”). We have various ownership interests in these ventures, with such ownership typically being proportionate to our decision-making and distribution rights. The ventures generally contract directly with the third party customer; however, services may be performed directly by the ventures, or may be performed by us or our partners, or a combination thereof.

Venture net assets consist primarily of cash, working capital and property and equipment, and assets may be restricted from being used to fund obligations outside of the venture. These ventures typically have limited third-party debt or have debt that is non-recourse in nature; however, they may provide for capital calls to fund operations or require participants in the venture to provide additional financial support, including advance payment or retention letters of credit.

Each venture is assessed at inception and on an ongoing basis as to whether it qualifies as a VIE under the consolidations guidance in ASC 810. A venture generally qualifies as a VIE when it (1) meets the definition of a legal entity, (2) absorbs the operational risk of the projects being executed, creating a variable interest, and (3) lacks sufficient capital investment from the partners, potentially resulting in the venture requiring additional subordinated financial support, if necessary, to finance its future activities.

If at any time a venture qualifies as a VIE, we perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether we are the primary beneficiary of the VIE and, therefore, need to consolidate the VIE. We are the primary beneficiary if we have (1) the power to direct the economically significant activities of the VIE and (2) the right to receive benefits from, and obligation to absorb losses of, the VIE. If the venture is a VIE and we are the primary beneficiary, or we otherwise have the ability to control the venture, we consolidate the venture. If we are not determined to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE, or only have the ability to significantly influence, rather than control the venture, we do not consolidate the venture. We account for unconsolidated ventures using proportionate consolidation when we meet the applicable accounting criteria to do so and utilize the equity method otherwise. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the results of our proportionately consolidated ventures were not material. See Note 7 for additional discussion of our material partnering arrangements.

New Accounting Standards—There are no recently issued accounting standards that we believe will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flow.

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3. EARNINGS PER SHARE

A reconciliation of weighted average basic shares outstanding to weighted average diluted shares outstanding and the computation of basic and diluted EPS are as follows:

	Three months ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Net income attributable to CB&I	$	88,951	$	33,608
Weighted average shares outstanding—basic	107,677		101,802
Effect of restricted shares/performance shares/stock options (1)	1,367		1,633
Effect of directors’ deferred-fee shares	69		72
Weighted average shares outstanding—diluted	109,113		103,507
Net income attributable to CB&I per share:
Basic	$	0.83	$	0.33
Diluted	$	0.82	$	0.32

⁽¹⁾ Antidilutive stock options excluded from diluted EPS were not material for the three months ended March 31, 2014 or 2013.

4. RECENT ACQUISITION

General—As more fully described in our 2013 Annual Report, on February 13, 2013 (the “Acquisition Closing Date”), we acquired The Shaw Group Inc. (“Shaw”) (the “Shaw Acquisition”, the “2013 Shaw Acquisition”, or the "Acquisition") for a gross purchase price of $3,340,070, comprised of $2,851,260 in cash consideration and $488,810 in equity consideration. The cash consideration was funded using $1,051,260 from existing cash balances of CB&I and Shaw on the Acquisition Closing Date, and the remainder was funded using debt financing. Shaw’s unrestricted cash balance on the Acquisition Closing Date totaled $1,137,927, and accordingly, the cash portion of our purchase price, net of cash acquired, was $1,713,333 and our total purchase price, net of cash acquired, was $2,202,143. The results from the Shaw Acquisition were incorporated within our expanded operating groups beginning on the Acquisition Closing Date. See Note 16 for a discussion of our operating groups.

Supplemental Pro Forma Information (Unaudited)—The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information (“the pro forma financial information”) presented for the three months ended March 31, 2013 gives effect to the acquisition of Shaw by CB&I, accounted for as a business combination using the purchase method of accounting. The pro forma financial information reflects the Acquisition and related events as if they occurred on January 1, 2013, and gives effect to pro forma events that are directly attributable to the Acquisition, factually supportable, and expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results of CB&I and Shaw following the Acquisition. The pro forma financial information includes adjustments to: (1) exclude transaction costs, professional fees, and change-in-control and severance-related costs that were included in CB&I and Shaw’s historical results and are not expected to be recurring; (2) exclude the results of portions of the Shaw business that were not acquired by CB&I or are not expected to have a continuing impact; (3) include additional intangibles amortization and net interest expense associated with the Shaw Acquisition; and (4) include the pro forma results of Shaw from January 1, 2013 through the Acquisition Closing Date for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Adjustments, net of tax, included in the pro forma net income below that were of a non-recurring nature totaled approximately $51,200 for the three months ended March 31, 2013, reflecting the elimination of financing and acquisition and integration related costs. This pro forma financial information has been presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have been achieved had the pro forma events taken place on the dates indicated. Further, the pro forma financial information does not purport to project the future operating results of the combined company following the Acquisition.

	Three months ended March 31, 2013
Pro forma revenue	$	2,744,799
Pro forma net income attributable to CB&I	$	87,367
Pro forma net income attributable to CB&I per share:
Basic	$	0.82
Diluted	$	0.81

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5. INVENTORY

The components of inventory at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:

	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Raw materials	$	177,035	$	184,586
Work in process	35,041		31,764
Finished goods	79,943		86,637
Total	$	292,019	$	302,987

6. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

Goodwill—At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our goodwill balances were $4,225,687 and $4,226,468, respectively, attributable to the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in connection with our acquisitions:

	Total
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	4,226,468
Amortization of tax goodwill in excess of book goodwill	(1,387		)
Foreign currency translation	606
Balance at March 31, 2014	$	4,225,687

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, no indicators of goodwill impairment were identified and therefore no goodwill impairment charge was recorded. There can be no assurance that future goodwill impairment tests will not result in charges to earnings.

Other Intangible Assets—The following table provides a summary of our acquired finite-lived intangible assets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, including weighted-average useful lives for each major intangible asset class and in total:

	March 31, 2014					December 31, 2013
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Finite-lived intangible assets (weighted average life)
Backlog and customer relationships (16 years)	$	380,586	$	(42,718	)	$	380,586	$	(33,735	)
Process technologies (15 years)	295,885		(95,178		)	295,726		(90,282		)
Tradenames (10 years)	86,049		(13,367		)	86,042		(11,126		)
Lease agreements (6 years) (1)	—		—			7,718		(7,627		)
Non-compete agreements (7 years)	3,016		(2,703		)	3,012		(2,591		)
Total (15 years) (2)	$	765,536	$	(153,966	)	$	773,084	$	(145,361	)

⁽¹⁾  Lease agreement intangibles totaling $7,718 became fully amortized during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and were therefore removed from the gross carrying and accumulated amortization balances above.

⁽²⁾  The decrease in intangibles during three months ended March 31, 2014 primarily related to amortization expense of $16,234.

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7. PARTNERING ARRANGEMENTS

As discussed in Note 2, we account for our unconsolidated ventures using either proportionate consolidation or the equity method. Further, we consolidate any venture that is determined to be a VIE for which we are the primary beneficiary, or which we otherwise effectively control.

Unconsolidated Ventures (Proportionate Consolidation)—The following is a summary description of our significant unconsolidated ventures which have been accounted for using proportionate consolidation:

• CBI/Zachry—We have a venture with Zachry (CB&I—50% / Zachry—50%) to perform EPC work for two liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) liquefaction trains in Freeport, Texas. Our proportionate share of the CB&I/Zachry project value is approximately $2,600,000.

• CBI/Chiyoda—We have a venture with Chiyoda (CB&I—50% / Chiyoda—50%) to perform EPC work for three LNG liquefaction trains in Hackberry, Louisiana. Our proportionate share of the CB&I/Chiyoda project value is approximately $3,100,000.

The above noted proportionately consolidated projects did not have a material impact on our results for the three months ended March 31, 2014 or 2013, but will become more material as project activities progress.

Unconsolidated Ventures (Equity Method)—The following is a summary description of our significant unconsolidated ventures which have been accounted for using the equity method:

• Chevron-Lummus Global (“CLG”)—We have a venture with Chevron (CB&I—50% / Chevron—50%), which provides licenses, basic engineering services and catalyst supply for deep conversion (e.g. hydrocracking), residual hydroprocessing and lubes processing. The venture is focused on converting/upgrading heavy/sour crude that is produced in the refinery process to more marketable products. As sufficient capital investments in CLG have been made by the venture partners, it does not qualify as a VIE. Additionally, we do not effectively control CLG and therefore do not consolidate the venture.

• NET Power LLC (“NET Power”)—We have a commitment to invest cash and in-kind services in NET Power, a venture between CB&I and various other parties, formed for the purpose of developing a new fossil fuel-based power generation technology and building a demonstration unit that is intended to produce cost-effective power with little-to-no carbon dioxide emissions. Our commitment totals $50,400 and is contingent upon demonstration of various levels of feasibility of the NET Power technology and could result in up to a 50% interest in NET Power and provide for the exclusive right to engineer, procure and construct NET Power plants. At March 31, 2014, we had cumulatively invested cash and in-kind services of approximately $7,300 and had an approximate 10% interest in NET Power. Cash and in-kind contributions have been expensed within our equity earnings and were not material during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Consolidated Joint Ventures—The following is a summary description of the significant joint ventures we consolidate due to their designation as VIEs for which we are the primary beneficiary:

• CBI/Kentz—We have a venture with Kentz (CB&I—65% / Kentz—35%) to perform the structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation work on, and to provide commissioning support for, three LNG trains, including associated utilities and a gas processing and compression plant, for the Gorgon LNG project, located on Barrow Island, Australia. Our CB&I/Kentz project value is approximately $4,500,000.

• CBI/Clough—We have a venture with Clough (CB&I—65% / Clough—35%) to perform the EPC work for a gas conditioning plant, nearby wellheads, and associated piping and infrastructure for the Papua New Guinea LNG project, located in the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Our CB&I/Clough project value is approximately $2,000,000.

• CB&I/AREVA—We have a venture with AREVA (CB&I—52% / AREVA—48%) to design, license and construct a mixed oxide fuel fabrication facility in Aiken, South Carolina, which will be used to convert weapons-grade plutonium into fuel for nuclear power plants for the U.S. Department of Energy. Our CB&I/AREVA project value is approximately $5,000,000.

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The following table presents summarized balance sheet information for our consolidated VIEs:

	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
CBI/Kentz
Current assets	$	211,444	$	156,974
Current liabilities	$	104,940	$	72,741
CBI/Clough
Current assets	$	132,243	$	122,179
Current liabilities	$	47,401	$	48,933
CBI/AREVA
Current assets	$	69,053	$	34,547
Current liabilities	$	108,717	$	98,478
All Other (1)
Current assets	$	80,700	$	83,370
Non-current assets	$	24,200	$	24,802
Total assets	$	104,900	$	108,172
Current liabilities	$	22,311	$	26,879

⁽¹⁾  Other ventures that we consolidate due to their designation as VIEs are not individually material to our financial results and are therefore aggregated as “All Other”.

The use of these ventures exposes us to a number of risks, including the risk that our partners may be unable or unwilling to provide their share of capital investment to fund the operations of the venture or to complete their obligations to us, the venture, or ultimately, our customer. This could result in unanticipated costs to complete the projects, liquidated damages or contract disputes, including claims against our partners.

8. FACILITY REALIGNMENT LIABILITY

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had a facility realignment liability related to the recognition of future operating lease expense for vacated facility capacity where we remain contractually obligated to a lessor. The liability was recognized within accrued liabilities and other non-current liabilities, as applicable, based upon the anticipated timing of payment. The following table summarizes the movements in the facility realignment liability during the three months ended March 31, 2014:

Balance at December 31, 2013	$	12,111
Charges (1)	2,275
Cash payments	(3,242		)
Balance at March 31, 2014	$	11,144

⁽¹⁾  During the three months ended March 31, 2014, charges of $2,275 were recognized within acquisition and integration related costs related to facility consolidations and the associated accelerated lease costs for vacated facilities, primarily in our Environmental Solutions operating group. During the remainder of 2014, we are continuing to assess our facility requirements in light of the 2013 Shaw Acquisition.

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9. DEBT

Our outstanding debt at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was as follows:

	March 31,			December 31,
	2014			2013
Current
Revolving facility debt	$	334,754		$	115,000
Current maturities of term loan	100,000			100,000
Current debt	$	434,754		$	215,000
Long-Term
Term Loan: $1,000,000 term loan (interest at LIBOR plus an applicable floating margin)	$	900,000		$	925,000
Senior Notes: $800,000 senior notes, series A-D (fixed interest ranging from 4.15% to 5.30%)	800,000			800,000
Less: current maturities of term loan	(100,000		)	(100,000		)
Long-term debt	$	1,600,000		$	1,625,000

Revolving Facilities—We have a five-year, $1,350,000, committed and unsecured revolving facility (the “Revolving Facility”) with BofA, as administrative agent, and BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BBVA Compass, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (“Credit Agricole”) and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, each as syndication agents, which expires in October 2018. The Revolving Facility has a borrowing sublimit of $675,000 (with financial letters of credit not to exceed $270,000) and certain financial covenants, including a maximum leverage ratio of 3.00, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.75, and a minimum net worth level calculated as $1,762,124 at March 31, 2014. The Revolving Facility also includes customary restrictions regarding subsidiary indebtedness, sales of assets, liens, investments, type of business conducted, and mergers and acquisitions, and includes a trailing twelve-month limitation of $250,000 for dividend payments and share repurchases if our leverage ratio exceeds 1.50 (unlimited if our leverage ratio is equal to or below 1.50), among other restrictions. In addition to interest on debt borrowings, we are assessed quarterly commitment fees on the unutilized portion of the facility as well as letter of credit fees on outstanding instruments. The interest, letter of credit fee, and commitment fee percentages are based upon our quarterly leverage ratio. In the event that we borrow funds under the facility, interest is assessed at either prime plus an applicable floating margin (0.5% at March 31, 2014), or LIBOR plus an applicable floating margin (1.5% at March 31, 2014). At March 31, 2014, we had no outstanding borrowings under the facility, but had $237,550 of outstanding letters of credit, providing $1,112,450 of available capacity. Such letters of credit are generally issued to customers in the ordinary course of business to support advance payments and performance guarantees, in lieu of retention on our contracts, or in certain cases, are issued in support of our insurance program.

We also have a five-year, $650,000, committed and unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Second Revolving Facility”) with BofA, as administrative agent, and Credit Agricole, as syndication agent, which expires in February 2018. The Second Revolving Facility supplements our Revolving Facility, has a $487,500 borrowing sublimit and includes financial and restrictive covenants similar to those noted above for the Revolving Facility. In addition to interest on debt borrowings, we are assessed quarterly commitment fees on the unutilized portion of the facility as well as letter of credit fees on outstanding instruments. The interest, letter of credit fee, and commitment fee percentages are based upon our quarterly leverage ratio. In the event we borrow funds under the facility, interest is assessed at either prime plus an applicable floating margin (0.5% at March 31, 2014), or LIBOR plus an applicable floating margin (1.5% at March 31, 2014). At March 31, 2014, we had $331,000 of outstanding borrowings and $74,665 of outstanding letters of credit under the facility, providing $244,335 of available capacity.

During 2014, our maximum outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facilities were $458,000.

Term Loan—At March 31, 2014, we had $900,000 remaining on our four-year, $1,000,000 unsecured Term Loan with BofA as administrative agent, which was used to fund a portion of the 2013 Shaw Acquisition. Interest and principal under the Term Loan is payable quarterly in arrears and bears interest at LIBOR plus an applicable floating margin (1.5% at March 31, 2014). However, we continue to utilize an interest rate swap to hedge against $454,500 of the remaining $900,000 Term Loan, which resulted in a weighted average interest rate of approximately 1.97% during the three months ended March 31, 2014, inclusive of the applicable floating margin. Future annual maturities for the Term Loan are $75,000, $100,000, $150,000 and $575,000 for the remainder of 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, respectively. The Term Loan includes financial and restrictive covenants similar to those noted above for the Revolving Facility.

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Senior Notes—We have a series of senior notes totaling $800,000 in the aggregate (“Senior Notes”), with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, and Credit Agricole, as administrative agents, which were used to fund a portion of the 2013 Shaw Acquisition. The Senior Notes have financial and restrictive covenants similar to those noted above for the Revolving Facility. The Senior Notes include Series A through D, which contain the following terms:

• Series A—Interest due semi-annually at a fixed rate of 4.15%, with principal of $150,000 due in December 2017

• Series B—Interest due semi-annually at a fixed rate of 4.57%, with principal of $225,000 due in December 2019

• Series C—Interest due semi-annually at a fixed rate of 5.15%, with principal of $275,000 due in December 2022

• Series D—Interest due semi-annually at a fixed rate of 5.30%, with principal of $150,000 due in December 2024

Uncommitted Facilities—We also have various short-term, uncommitted revolving credit facilities across several geographic regions of approximately $2,030,936. These facilities are generally used to provide letters of credit or bank guarantees to customers in the ordinary course of business to support advance payments and performance guarantees, in lieu of retention on our contracts. At March 31, 2014, we had $3,754 of outstanding borrowings and $733,484 of outstanding letters of credit under these facilities, providing $1,293,698 of available capacity.

In addition to providing letters of credit or bank guarantees, we also issue surety bonds in the ordinary course of business to support our contract performance. At March 31, 2014, we had $667,006 of outstanding surety bonds.

Westinghouse Bonds—As more fully described in our 2013 Annual Report, in conjunction with the 2013 Shaw Acquisition, in the first quarter of 2013, we paid approximately 128,980,000 Japanese Yen (approximately $1,353,700) to settle bond obligations associated with Shaw's former 20% investment in Westinghouse Electric Company (“WEC”). The bond holders were repaid from proceeds of a trust account (approximately $1,309,000) established by Shaw prior to the Acquisition Closing Date and a payment by CB&I (approximately $44,700). The bond obligations, and the associated trust account cash, were included in the Acquisition Closing Date balance sheet.

Compliance and Other—At March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all of our restrictive and financial covenants associated with our debt and revolving credit facilities. Capitalized interest was insignificant at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

10. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Derivatives

Operating Exposures—At March 31, 2014, the notional value of our outstanding forward contracts to hedge certain foreign exchange-related operating exposures was approximately $107,000. These contracts vary in duration, maturing up to two years from period-end. We designate certain of these hedges as cash flow hedges and accordingly, changes in their fair value are recognized in AOCI until the associated underlying operating exposure impacts our earnings. We exclude forward points, which are recognized as ineffectiveness within cost of revenue and are not material to our earnings, from our hedge assessment analysis.

Interest Rate Derivatives

Interest Rate Exposures—We continue to utilize a swap arrangement to hedge against interest rate variability associated with $454,500 of our remaining $900,000 Term Loan. The swap arrangement has been designated as a cash flow hedge as its critical terms matched those of the Term Loan at inception and through March 31, 2014. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the hedge are recognized in AOCI until the associated underlying exposure impacts our earnings.

Financial Instruments Disclosures

Fair Value—Financial instruments are required to be categorized within a valuation hierarchy based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels of the valuation hierarchy are as follows:

• Level 1—Fair value is based upon quoted prices in active markets. Our cash and cash equivalents are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy as they are valued at cost, which approximates fair value.

• Level 2—Fair value is based upon internally-developed models that use, as their basis, readily observable market parameters. Our derivative positions are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy as they are valued using quoted market prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets. These level 2 derivatives are valued utilizing an income approach, which discounts future cash flow based upon current market expectations and adjusts for credit risk.

• Level 3—Fair value is based upon internally-developed models that use, as their basis, significant unobservable market parameters. We did not have any Level 3 classifications at March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

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The following table presents the fair value of our cash and cash equivalents, foreign currency exchange rate derivatives and interest rate derivatives at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, by valuation hierarchy and balance sheet classification:

	March 31, 2014										December 31, 2013
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	420,163	$	—		$	—	$	420,163		$	420,502	$	—		$	—	$	420,502
Derivatives (1)
Other current assets	—		2,353			—		2,353			—		2,155			—		2,155
Other non-current assets	—		3,917			—		3,917			—		4,705			—		4,705
Total assets at fair value	$	420,163	$	6,270		$	—	$	426,433		$	420,502	$	6,860		$	—	$	427,362
Liabilities
Derivatives
Accrued liabilities	$	—	$	(6,198	)	$	—	$	(6,198	)	$	—	$	(3,818	)	$	—	$	(3,818	)
Other non-current liabilities	—		(337		)	—		(337		)	—		(450		)	—		(450		)
Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	(6,535	)	$	—	$	(6,535	)	$	—	$	(4,268	)	$	—	$	(4,268	)

⁽¹⁾  We are exposed to credit risk on our hedging instruments associated with potential counterparty non-performance, and the fair value of our derivatives reflects this credit risk. The total level 2 assets at fair value above represent the maximum loss that we would incur on our outstanding hedges if the applicable counterparties failed to perform according to the hedge contracts. To help mitigate counterparty credit risk, we transact only with counterparties that are rated as investment grade or higher and monitor all counterparties on a continuous basis.

The carrying values of our accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. At March 31, 2014, the fair value of our Term Loan, based upon the current market rates for debt with similar credit risk and maturity, approximated its carrying value as interest is based upon LIBOR plus an applicable floating margin. Our Senior Notes are categorized within level 2 of the valuation hierarchy and had a total fair value of approximately $779,200 at March 31, 2014, based upon the current market rates for debt with similar credit risk and maturities.

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Derivatives Disclosures

Fair Value—The following table presents the total fair value by underlying risk and balance sheet classification for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges and derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

	Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
		Fair Value					Fair Value
	Balance Sheet Classification	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013		Balance Sheet Classification	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate	Other current and non-current assets	$	3,809	$	3,772	Accrued and other non-current liabilities	$	(2,229	)	$	(2,233	)
Foreign currency	Other current and non-current assets	44		861		Accrued and other non-current liabilities	(357		)	(853		)
		$	3,853	$	4,633		$	(2,586	)	$	(3,086	)
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate	Other current and non-current assets	$	—	$	—	Accrued and other non-current liabilities	$	—		$	—
Foreign currency	Other current and non-current assets	2,417		2,227		Accrued and other non-current liabilities	(3,949		)	(1,182		)
		$	2,417	$	2,227		$	(3,949	)	$	(1,182	)
Total fair value		$	6,270	$	6,860		$	(6,535	)	$	(4,268	)

Master Netting Arrangements (“MNAs”)—Our derivatives are executed under International Swaps and Derivatives Association MNAs, which generally allow us and our counterparties to net settle, in a single net payable or receivable, obligations due on the same day, in the same currency and for the same type of derivative instrument. We have elected the option to record all derivatives on a gross basis in our Balance Sheet. The following table presents our derivative assets and liabilities at March 31, 2014 on a gross basis and a net settlement basis:

	Gross Amounts Recognized (i)			Gross Amounts Offset on the Balance Sheet (ii)		Net Amounts Presented on the Balance Sheet (iii) = (i) - (ii)			Gross Amounts Not Offset on the Balance Sheet (iv)					Net Amount (v) = (iii) - (iv)
									Financial Instruments			Cash Collateral Received
Derivatives
Assets:
Interest rate	$	3,809		$	—	$	3,809		$	—		$	—	$	3,809
Foreign currency	2,461			—		2,461			(588		)	—		1,873
Total assets	$	6,270		$	—	$	6,270		$	(588	)	$	—	$	5,682
Liabilities:
Interest rate	$	(2,229	)	—		$	(2,229	)	—			—		(2,229		)
Foreign currency	(4,306		)	—		(4,306		)	588			—		(3,718		)
Total liabilities	$	(6,535	)	$	—	$	(6,535	)	$	588		$	—	$	(5,947	)

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AOCI/Other—The following table presents the total value, by underlying risk, recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and reclassified from AOCI to interest expense (interest rate derivatives) and cost of revenue (foreign currency derivatives) during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:

	Amount of Gain (Loss) on Effective Derivative Portion
	Recognized in OCI						Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (1)
	Three months ended March 31,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate	$	(502	)	$	(1,319	)	$	(543	)	$	(166	)
Foreign currency	(66		)	(64		)	467			(411		)
Total	$	(568	)	$	(1,383	)	$	(76	)	$	(577	)

⁽¹⁾  Net unrealized losses totaling $1,441 are anticipated to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings during the next 12 months due to settlement of the associated underlying obligations.

The following table presents the total value, by underlying risk, recognized in cost of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 for foreign currency derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges:

	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
	Three months ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges
Foreign currency	$	1,506	$	(1,854	)
Total	$	1,506	$	(1,854	)

11. RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Our 2013 Annual Report disclosed anticipated 2014 defined benefit pension and other postretirement plan contributions of approximately $20,235 and $3,138, respectively. The following table provides updated contribution information for our plans at March 31, 2014:

	Pension Plans		Other Postretirement Plans
Contributions made through March 31, 2014	$	9,442	$	340
Contributions expected for the remainder of 2014	10,641		2,354
Total contributions expected for 2014	$	20,083	$	2,694

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The following table provides a breakout of the components of net periodic benefit cost associated with our defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
Pension Plans
Service cost	$	2,351		$	1,645
Interest cost	8,564			7,030
Expected return on plan assets	(9,314		)	(6,565		)
Amortization of prior service credits	(120		)	(115		)
Recognized net actuarial losses	1,181			1,135
Net periodic benefit cost	$	2,662		$	3,130
Other Postretirement Plans
Service cost	$	259		$	311
Interest cost	570			516
Amortization of prior service credits	—			(67		)
Recognized net actuarial gains	(216		)	(129		)
Net periodic benefit cost	$	613		$	631

12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Proceedings—We have been and may from time to time be named as a defendant in legal actions claiming damages in connection with engineering and construction projects, technology licenses, other services we provide, and other matters. These are typically claims that arise in the normal course of business, including employment-related claims and contractual disputes or claims for personal injury or property damage which occur in connection with services performed relating to project or construction sites. Contractual disputes normally involve claims relating to the timely completion of projects, performance of equipment or technologies, design or other engineering services or project construction services provided by us. We do not believe that any of our pending contractual, employment-related, personal injury or property damage claims and disputes will have a material adverse effect on our future results of operations, financial position or cash flow. See Note 15 for additional discussion of claims associated with our projects.

Asbestos Litigation—We are a defendant in lawsuits wherein plaintiffs allege exposure to asbestos due to work we may have performed at various locations. We have never been a manufacturer, distributor or supplier of asbestos products. Over the past several decades and through March 31, 2014, we have been named a defendant in lawsuits alleging exposure to asbestos involving approximately 5,400 plaintiffs and, of those claims, approximately 1,500 claims were pending and 3,900 have been closed through dismissals or settlements. Over the past several decades and through March 31, 2014, the claims alleging exposure to asbestos that have been resolved have been dismissed or settled for an average settlement amount of approximately two thousand dollars per claim. We review each case on its own merits and make accruals based upon the probability of loss and our estimates of the amount of liability and related expenses, if any. We do not believe that any unresolved asserted claims will have a material adverse effect on our future results of operations, financial position or cash flow, and at March 31, 2014, we had approximately $4,200 accrued for liability and related expenses. With respect to unasserted asbestos claims, we cannot identify a population of potential claimants with sufficient certainty to determine the probability of a loss and to make a reasonable estimate of liability, if any. While we continue to pursue recovery for recognized and unrecognized contingent losses through insurance, indemnification arrangements or other sources, we are unable to quantify the amount, if any, that we may expect to recover because of the variability in coverage amounts, limitations and deductibles, or the viability of carriers, with respect to our insurance policies for the years in question.

Environmental Matters—Our operations are subject to extensive and changing U.S. federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as the laws of other countries, that establish health and environmental quality standards. These standards, among others, relate to air and water pollutants and the management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes. We are exposed to potential liability for personal injury or property damage caused by any release, spill, exposure or other accident involving such pollutants, substances or wastes.

In connection with the historical operation of our facilities, including those associated with acquired operations, substances which currently are or might be considered hazardous were used or disposed of at some sites that will or may require

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us to make expenditures for remediation. In addition, we have agreed to indemnify parties from whom we have purchased or to whom we have sold facilities for certain environmental liabilities arising from acts occurring before the dates those facilities were transferred.

We believe we are in compliance, in all material respects, with environmental laws and regulations and maintain insurance coverage to mitigate our exposure to environmental liabilities. We do not believe any environmental matters will have a material adverse effect on our future results of operations, financial position or cash flow. We do not anticipate we will incur material capital expenditures for environmental controls or for the investigation or remediation of environmental conditions during the remainder of 2014 or 2015.

13. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The following table presents changes in AOCI by component and reclassification of AOCI into earnings during the three months ended March 31, 2014:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Currency Translation Adjustment (1)			Unrealized Fair Value Of Cash Flow Hedges			Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans			Total
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(46,580	)	$	1,771		$	(75,124	)	$	(119,933	)
OCI before reclassifications	3,880			(1,027		)	1,070			3,923
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	—			37			682			719
Net OCI	3,880			(990		)	1,752			4,642
Balance at March 31, 2014	$	(42,700	)	$	781		$	(73,372	)	$	(115,291	)

⁽¹⁾  During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the currency translation adjustment component of AOCI was impacted primarily by movements in the Australian Dollar and Canadian Dollar exchange rates against the U.S. Dollar.

	Amount Reclassified From AOCI
AOCI Components
Unrealized Fair Value Of Cash Flow Hedges (1)
Interest rate derivatives (interest expense)	$	543
Foreign currency derivatives (cost of revenue)	(467		)
Total, before taxes	$	76
Taxes	(39		)
Total, net of taxes	$	37
Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans (2)
Amortization of prior service credits	$	(120	)
Recognized net actuarial losses	965
Total, before taxes	$	845
Taxes	(163		)
Total, net of taxes	$	682

⁽¹⁾  See Note 10 for further discussion of our cash flow hedges, including the total value reclassified from AOCI to earnings.

⁽²⁾  See Note 11 for further discussion of our defined benefit and other postretirement plans, including the components of net periodic benefit cost.

14. STOCK-SETTLED AND CASH-SETTLED EQUITY BASED PLANS

General—Under our Long-Term Incentive Plan, we can issue shares to employees and directors in the form of stock options, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) or performance shares. Additionally, in conjunction with the 2013 Shaw Acquisition, at the Acquisition Closing Date we converted certain Shaw stock-settled equity-based awards (including stock options and RSUs) and cash-settled equity-based awards (including RSUs and stock appreciation rights (“SARs”)) to equivalent CB&I awards. Changes in common stock, additional paid-in capital and treasury stock during the three months ended March 31, 2014

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primarily related to activity associated with our stock-based compensation plans and share repurchases, including purchases of our outstanding common stock and purchases for taxes withheld on taxable share distributions.

Stock-Settled and Cash-Settled Equity-Based Plans—During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we granted the following awards associated with our equity-based incentive plans:

	Shares (1)	Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share
RSUs	509	$	80.86
Performance shares	312	$	79.86
Total	821

(1) No stock options or cash-settled equity-based awards were granted during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we had the following activity associated with our equity-based incentive plans and employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”):

Equity-Based Awards (stock-settled)
Performance shares (issued upon vesting)	629
RSUs (issued upon vesting)	374
Stock options (issued upon exercise)	213
ESPP shares (issued upon sale)	62
Total Shares Issued	1,278
Equity-Based Awards (cash-settled)
Cash-settled SARs (paid upon exercise)	$	2,030
Cash-settled RSUs (paid upon vesting)	621
Total Cash Payments	$	2,651

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recognized $43,065 and $32,510, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense, primarily within selling and administrative expense.

Share Repurchases—During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we repurchased 716 shares for $54,946 (an average price of $76.74), including $30,677 to purchase 412 shares of our outstanding common stock and $24,269 to purchase 304 shares for taxes withheld on taxable share distributions.

15. UNAPPROVED CHANGE ORDERS, CLAIMS, INCENTIVES AND OTHER CONTRACT RECOVERIES

We recognize revenue associated with unapproved change orders and claims to the extent the related costs have been incurred, the value can be reliably estimated and recovery is probable, and we recognize revenue associated with incentive fees when the value can be reliably estimated and recovery is probable. In addition, we include in contract price amounts contractually recoverable from our customers and consortium partners.

Nuclear Projects—We have consortium agreements (the “Consortium Agreements”) with WEC under which we have contracted with two separate customers (the “Customer Contracts”) for the construction of two nuclear power plants in Georgia (the “Georgia Nuclear Project”) and South Carolina (collectively with the Georgia Nuclear Project, the “Nuclear Projects”). The Nuclear Projects are reflected within our Engineering, Construction and Maintenance and Fabrication Services operating groups. Under the scope of work provided in each of the Consortium Agreements, WEC is primarily responsible for engineering and procurement activities associated with the nuclear island component of the Nuclear Projects, while we are responsible for engineering, procurement and fabrication for the balance of plant and substantially all of the construction activities for the Nuclear Projects. The Customer Contracts provide WEC and us contractual entitlement (“Customer Obligations”) for recovery of certain estimated costs in excess of contractually stipulated amounts. In addition to the aforementioned protections for us under the Customer Contracts, the Consortium Agreements also provide contractual entitlement for us to recover from WEC (“WEC Obligations”) certain estimated costs in excess of contractually stipulated amounts, to the extent not recoverable from our customers. Project price for the Nuclear Projects includes estimated amounts recoverable under the aforementioned Customer Obligations and WEC Obligations.

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We have unapproved change orders and claims with our customer for the Georgia Nuclear Project resulting from increased engineering, equipment supply, material and fabrication and construction costs resulting from regulatory-required design changes and delays in our customer’s obtaining the combined operating license (“COL”) for the project. Specifically, we have entered into a formal dispute resolution process on certain claims associated with the shield building, large structural modules and COL issuance delays. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had approximately $838,600 included in project price related to the unapproved change orders and claims. To the extent we are unsuccessful recovering these amounts from our customer, the amounts are contractually recoverable under the aforementioned WEC Obligations. Through March 31, 2014, approximately $119,300 had been recognized as revenue on a cumulative POC basis related to the amounts included in project price. Although we have not reached resolution with our customer for the aforementioned matters, at March 31, 2014, we had received contractually required partial payments from our customer totaling approximately $96,500 related to the unapproved change order and claim amounts.

We believe the amounts included in project price related to the unapproved change orders and claims, and the Customer Obligations and WEC Obligations, are recoverable under the aforementioned provisions of our contractual arrangements and reflect our best estimate of recovery amounts. The Nuclear Projects have long construction durations and the cost estimates cover costs that will be incurred over several years. It is anticipated that these commercial matters may not be resolved in the near term. If we do not resolve these matters for the amounts recorded, or to the extent we are not successful in recovering amounts contractually due under the Customer Obligations or WEC Obligations, or to the extent there are future cost increases on the Nuclear Projects that we cannot recover under either the Customer Obligations or WEC Obligations, it could have an adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

Other—We had additional unapproved change orders and claims included in project price totaling approximately $107,000 and $97,000 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, related to other projects within our Engineering, Construction and Maintenance and Fabrication Services operating groups, and incentives of approximately $40,200 and $49,200 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 for projects in our Engineering, Construction and Maintenance and Environmental Solutions operating groups. Of these amounts, approximately $104,000 had been recognized as revenue on a cumulative POC basis through March 31, 2014. At March 31, 2014, we also had receivables outstanding for one of our large cost reimbursable projects totaling approximately $70,000 that were past due. Although the amounts may not be received in the near term, they are contractually due under the provisions of our contracts. The aforementioned amounts recorded in project price and receivables reflect our best estimate of recovery amounts; however, the ultimate resolution and amounts received could differ from these estimates and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

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16. SEGMENT INFORMATION

Our management structure and internal and public segment reporting are aligned based upon the services offered by our four operating groups, which represent our reportable segments: Engineering, Construction and Maintenance; Fabrication Services; Technology; and Environmental Solutions (formerly Government Solutions). Revenue and income from operations of $69,641 and $3,321, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2013 for a large EPC project in the U.S. that was previously reported within our Environmental Solutions operating group has been reclassified to our Engineering, Construction and Maintenance operating group to conform to its classification in 2014, reflecting the present management oversight for the project.

Our Chief Executive Officer evaluates the performance of these operating groups based upon revenue and income from operations. Each operating group's income from operations reflects corporate costs, allocated based primarily upon revenue. Intersegment revenue is netted against the revenue of the segment receiving the intersegment services. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, intersegment revenue totaled approximately $113,900 and $18,300, respectively, and primarily related to services provided by our Fabrication Services operating group to our Engineering, Construction and Maintenance operating group.

The following table presents revenue and income from operations by reporting segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The three months ended March 31, 2013 includes the results of the 2013 Shaw Acquisition from the Acquisition Closing Date:

	Three months ended March 31,
	2014			2013
Revenue
Engineering, Construction and Maintenance	$	1,968,711		$	1,499,776
Fabrication Services	630,408			495,048
Technology	144,076			151,482
Environmental Solutions	184,937			105,123
Total revenue	$	2,928,132		$	2,251,429
Income From Operations
Engineering, Construction and Maintenance	$	88,778		$	66,533
Fabrication Services	40,413			45,024
Technology	41,171			35,542
Environmental Solutions	188			671
Total operating groups	170,550			147,770
Acquisition and integration related costs	(8,067		)	(61,256		)
Total income from operations	$	162,483		$	86,514

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” is provided to assist readers in understanding our financial performance during the periods presented and significant trends that may impact our future performance. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our Financial Statements and the related notes thereto.

OVERVIEW

General—We provide a wide range of services including conceptual design, technology, engineering, procurement, fabrication, modularization, construction, commissioning, maintenance, program management and environmental services to customers in the energy infrastructure market throughout the world, and are a provider of diversified government services. In conjunction with the Shaw Acquisition on February 13, 2013, beginning in the first quarter of 2013, our reporting segments were comprised of our four operating groups: Engineering, Construction and Maintenance; Fabrication Services; Technology; and Environmental Solutions (formerly Government Solutions). The three months ended March 31, 2013 includes the impact of the acquired Shaw operations from the Acquisition Closing Date, while the three months ended March 31, 2014 includes a full quarter of associated results (hereafter referred to as the “full quarter impact of the acquired Shaw operations”). Additionally, revenue and income from operations of $69,641 and $3,321, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2013 for a large EPC project in the U.S. that was previously reported within our Environmental Solutions operating group has been reclassified to our Engineering, Construction and Maintenance operating group to conform to its classification in 2014, reflecting the present management oversight for the project.

We continue to be broadly diversified across the global energy infrastructure market. Our geographic diversity is illustrated by approximately 50% of our 2014 revenue coming from projects outside the U.S. and approximately 25% of our March 31, 2014 backlog being comprised of projects outside the U.S. The geographic mix of our revenue will evolve consistent with changes in our backlog mix, as well as shifts in future global energy demand. Our diversity in energy infrastructure end-markets ranges from upstream activities such as offshore oil and gas and onshore oil sands projects, to downstream activities such as gas processing, LNG, refining, and petrochemicals, to fossil and nuclear-based power plants. Planned investments across the natural gas value chain, including LNG and petrochemicals, remain strong, and we anticipate additional benefits from continued investments in U.S. shale gas. Global investments in power, offshore and petrochemical facilities are expected to continue at robust levels, as are investments in various types of facilities which require storage structures and pre-fabricated pipe.

Our long-term contracts are awarded on a competitive bid and negotiated basis using a range of contracting options, including cost-reimbursable, fixed-price and hybrid, which has both cost-reimbursable and fixed-price characteristics. Under cost-reimbursable contracts, we generally perform our services in exchange for a price that consists of reimbursement of all customer-approved costs and a profit component, which is typically a fixed rate per hour, an overall fixed fee or a percentage of total reimbursable costs. Under fixed-price contracts, we perform our services and execute our projects at an established price. The timing of our revenue recognition may be impacted by the contracting structure of our contracts. Cost-reimbursable contracts, and hybrid contracts with a more significant cost-reimbursable component, generally provide our customers with greater influence over the timing of when we perform our work, and accordingly, such contracts often result in less predictability with respect to the timing of our revenue. Fixed-price contracts, and hybrid contracts with a more significant fixed-price component, tend to provide us with greater control over project schedule and the timing of when work is performed and costs are incurred, and accordingly, when revenue is recognized. Our shorter-term contracts and services are generally provided on a cost-reimbursable, fixed-price or unit price basis. Our March 31, 2014 backlog distribution by contracting type is described below within our operating group discussion.

Backlog for each of our operating groups generally consists of several hundred contracts, which are being executed globally. These contracts vary in size from less than one hundred thousand dollars in contract value to several billion dollars, with varying durations that can exceed five years. The differing types, sizes, and durations of our contracts, combined with their geographic diversity and stages of completion, often results in fluctuations in our quarterly operating group results as a percentage of operating group revenue. In addition, the relative contribution of each of our operating groups, and selling and administrative expense fluctuations, will impact our quarterly consolidated results as a percentage of consolidated revenue. Selling and administrative expense fluctuations are primarily impacted by our stock-based compensation costs, which are recognized predominantly in the first quarter of each year due to the timing of stock awards and the immediate expensing of awards for participants that are eligible to retire. Although quarterly variability is not unusual in our business, we are currently not aware of any fundamental change in our backlog or business that would give rise to future operating results that would be significantly different from our recent historical norms.

Engineering, Construction and Maintenance—Our Engineering, Construction and Maintenance operating group provides engineering, procurement, and construction for major energy infrastructure facilities, as well as comprehensive and integrated maintenance services.

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Our Engineering, Construction and Maintenance operating group comprised approximately $25.1 billion (82%) of our consolidated March 31, 2014 backlog. The Engineering, Construction and Maintenance operating group backlog composition at March 31, 2014 was approximately 45% power, 35% LNG, 5% refining, 5% gas processing, and 10% oil sands, petrochemical and other end markets. Our power backlog was primarily concentrated in the U.S., however, we anticipate that our significant future opportunities will be derived from China and other regions. Our LNG backlog was primarily concentrated in the Asia Pacific and North American regions and we anticipate significant opportunities will continue to be derived from these regions in addition to Africa. The majority of our refining-related backlog was derived from South America and we anticipate that our future opportunities will be derived from the Middle East, South America, Russia, and the Asia Pacific region. Our gas processing projects were primarily concentrated in the U.S. and the Asia Pacific region, where we anticipate continued strength. Our oil sands backlog was derived from Canada and we anticipate opportunities will continue from this region. Our March 31, 2014 backlog distribution for this operating group by contracting type was approximately 80% fixed-price and hybrid and 20% cost-reimbursable.

Fabrication Services—Our Fabrication Services operating group provides fabrication of piping systems, process and nuclear modules, and fabrication and erection of steel plate storage tanks and pressure vessels for the oil and gas, water and wastewater, mining, mineral processing and power generation industries.

Our Fabrication Services operating group comprised approximately $3.0 billion (10%) of our consolidated March 31, 2014 backlog. The Fabrication Services backlog composition by end market at March 31, 2014 was approximately 30% LNG (including low temp and cryogenic), 30% petrochemical, 25% power, 5% gas processing and 10% other end markets. Our March 31, 2014 backlog distribution for this operating group by contracting type was approximately 95% fixed-price, hybrid, or unit based, with the remainder being cost-reimbursable.

Technology—Our Technology operating group provides licensed process technologies, catalysts, specialized equipment and engineered products for use in petrochemical facilities, oil refineries and gas processing plants and offers process planning and project development services, and a comprehensive program of aftermarket support.

Our Technology operating group comprised approximately $839.9 million (3%) of our consolidated March 31, 2014 backlog and was primarily comprised of fixed-price contracts. Technology’s backlog excludes contracts related to our 50% owned CLG joint venture, which we do not consolidate. CLG income is recognized as equity earnings and is generated from technology licenses, engineering services and catalysts, primarily for the refining industry.

Environmental Solutions—Our Environmental Solutions operating group provides full-scale environmental services for government and private sector customers, including remediation and restoration of contaminated sites, emergency response, and disaster recovery and leads large, high-profile programs and projects, including design-build infrastructure projects, for federal, state and local governments.

Our Environmental Solutions operating group comprised approximately $1.7 billion (5%) of our consolidated March 31, 2014 backlog. The composition of the backlog by end market at March 31, 2014 was approximately 40% remediation and restoration, 25% EPC, 20% program and project management and 15% environmental consulting and engineering, and was primarily concentrated in the U.S. Our March 31, 2014 backlog for this operating group was approximately 60% fixed-price and 40% cost-reimbursable.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Our new awards, revenue and income from operations by reporting segment were as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(In thousands)
	2014			% of Total	2013			% of Total
New Awards
Engineering, Construction and Maintenance	$	4,924,319		85%	$	1,000,450		52%
Fabrication Services	493,974			8%	707,706			36%
Technology	100,201			2%	152,748			8%
Environmental Solutions	278,995			5%	85,045			4%
Total new awards	$	5,797,489			$	1,945,949
	2014			% of Total	2013			% of Total
Revenue
Engineering, Construction and Maintenance	$	1,968,711		67%	$	1,499,776		66%
Fabrication Services	630,408			22%	495,048			22%
Technology	144,076			5%	151,482			7%
Environmental Solutions	184,937			6%	105,123			5%
Total revenue	$	2,928,132			$	2,251,429
	2014			% of Revenue	2013			% of Revenue
Income From Operations
Engineering, Construction and Maintenance	$	88,778		4.5%	$	66,533		4.4%
Fabrication Services	40,413			6.4%	45,024			9.1%
Technology	41,171			28.6%	35,542			23.5%
Environmental Solutions	188			0.1%	671			0.6%
Total operating groups	170,550			5.8%	147,770			6.6%
Acquisition and integration related costs	(8,067		)		(61,256		)
Total income from operations	$	162,483		5.5%	$	86,514		3.8%

Consolidated Results

New Awards/Backlog—New awards represent the value of new contract commitments received during a given period and are included in backlog until work is performed and revenue is recognized, or until cancellation. Our new awards may vary significantly each reporting period based upon the timing of our major new contract commitments. New awards were $5.8 billion for the first quarter 2014, compared with $1.9 billion for the corresponding 2013 period. The increase compared to the prior year quarter was primarily due to the current period including our proportionate share of a $6.2 billion LNG export facility award in the U.S. (approximately $3.1 billion), a structural, mechanical and piping construction award for an LNG project in the Asia Pacific region (approximately $625.0 million), and engineering and procurement for a clean fuels project in the Middle East (approximately $370.0 million), all within our Engineering, Construction and Maintenance operating group and a pipe fabrication award for a propane dehydrogenation unit in the U.S. (approximately $100.0 million) within our Fabrication Services operating group. See Operating Group Results below for further discussion.

Backlog at March 31, 2014 was approximately $30.7 billion, compared to $27.8 billion at December 31, 2013, with the increase primarily reflecting the impact of new awards exceeding revenue by $2.9 billion. While currency fluctuations can cause significant variations in our reported backlog, these fluctuations have not resulted in significant variances in our backlog for the first quarter 2014, and generally do not have a significant impact on our operating results.

Certain contracts within our Environmental Solutions and Engineering, Construction and Maintenance operating groups are dependent upon funding from the U.S. government where legislatures typically appropriate funds on a year-by-year basis, while contract performance may take more than one year. Approximately $800.0 million of our backlog at March 31, 2014 for these operating groups was for contractual commitments that are subject to future funding decisions.

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Revenue—Revenue was $2.9 billion for the first quarter 2014, representing a $676.7 million increase (30%) from the corresponding 2013 period. The increase was primarily due to increased construction activities on our large cost reimbursable projects in the Asia Pacific region and Colombia, within our Engineering, Construction and Maintenance operating group and the full quarter impact of the acquired Shaw operations. See Operating Group Results below for further discussion.

Gross Profit—Our gross profit was $301.4 million (10.3% of revenue) for the first quarter 2014, compared with $246.1 million (10.9% of revenue) for the corresponding 2013 period. The absolute dollar increase was primarily attributable to our higher revenue volume. The decrease as a percentage of revenue was primarily due to the full quarter impact of the acquired Shaw operations and a temporary underutilization of fabrication capacity within our Fabrication Services operating group.

Selling and Administrative Expense—Selling and administrative expense was $119.2 million (4.1% of revenue) for the first quarter 2014, compared with $94.0 million (4.2% of revenue) for the corresponding 2013 period. The absolute dollar increase was primarily attributable to increases in our incentive plan costs (approximately $7.4 million), the full quarter impact of the acquired Shaw operations and inflationary increases. Our stock-based compensation costs, which are predominantly in selling and administrative expense, are higher in the first quarter of each year, due to the immediate expensing of awards for those participants that are eligible to retire. First quarter stock-based compensation expense totaled $43.1 million and $32.5 million for 2014 and 2013, respectively, or 63% and 50% of estimated annual expense for each of the respective periods.

Intangibles Amortization—Intangibles amortization was $16.2 million for the first quarter 2014, compared with $9.2 million for the corresponding 2013 period. The increase over the prior year period was primarily due to the full quarter impact of the acquired Shaw operations.

Equity Earnings—Equity earnings were $4.2 million for the first quarter 2014, compared with $4.5 million for the corresponding 2013 period.

Acquisition and Integration Related Costs—Integration-related costs were $8.1 million for the first quarter 2014 and primarily related to facility consolidations, including the associated accrued future lease costs for vacated facilities and unutilized capacity, personnel relocation and severance-related costs, and systems integration and other integration-related costs. Acquisition and integration related costs for the corresponding 2013 period were $61.3 million and primarily included transaction costs, professional fees, and change-in-control and severance-related costs.

Income from Operations—Income from operations was $162.5 million (5.5% of revenue) for the first quarter 2014, versus $86.5 million (3.8% of revenue) for the corresponding 2013 period. The increase in absolute dollars and increase as a percentage of revenue was primarily attributable to the reasons noted above. See Operating Group Results below for further discussion.

Interest Expense and Interest Income—Interest expense was $18.9 million for the first quarter 2014, compared with $22.7 million for the corresponding 2013 period. Our first quarter 2014 and 2013 periods both included a full quarter of financing costs associated with the 2013 Shaw Acquisition due to the timing of obtaining our initial funding commitments. The decrease over the prior year period was primarily attributable to the first quarter 2013 including interest related to one-time commitments satisfied during the quarter associated with the Shaw Acquisition (approximately $2.0 million) and the impact of our lower outstanding debt balance in 2014, partly offset by the impact of an increase in average revolving credit facility borrowings. Interest income was $2.1 million for the first quarter 2014, compared with $1.9 million for the corresponding 2013 period.

Income Tax Expense—Income tax expense for the first quarter 2014 was $42.9 million (29.5% of pre-tax income), compared with $22.8 million (34.7% of pre-tax income) for the corresponding 2013 period. Our 2014 tax rate benefited from increases in our estimated available tax credits (approximately 2.5%). Our 2013 tax rate was impacted by approximately 3.0% due to the non-deductible nature of certain Shaw Acquisition-related costs. Our tax rate may continue to experience fluctuations due primarily to changes in the geographic distribution of our pre-tax income.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests—Noncontrolling interests are primarily associated with our large LNG mechanical erection and gas processing projects in the Asia Pacific region and certain operations in the U.S. and Middle East. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was $13.8 million for the first quarter 2014, compared to $9.3 million for the corresponding 2013 period. The change compared to the 2013 period was commensurate with the level of applicable operating results for the aforementioned projects and operations.

Operating Group Results

Engineering, Construction and Maintenance

New Awards—New awards were $4.9 billion for the first quarter 2014, compared with $1.0 billion for the corresponding 2013 period. Significant new awards for the first quarter 2014 included our proportionate share of a $6.2 billion LNG export facility award in the U.S. (approximately $3.1 billion), a structural, mechanical and piping construction award for an LNG project in the Asia Pacific Region (approximately $625.0 million), engineering and procurement for a clean fuels project in the Middle East (approximately $370.0 million), nuclear facility modification work in the U.S. (approximately $120.0 million),

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engineering and project management services for a pipeline expansion project in the Middle East (approximately $85.0 million), a front-end engineering award for a plastics project in the Middle East (approximately $40.0 million) and scope increases on existing backlog. Significant new awards for the first quarter 2013 included an extended commitment on an existing nuclear maintenance contract (approximately $445.0 million), engineering services for an offshore LNG platform in the Norwegian Sea (approximately $180.0 million) and scope increases on our refinery project in Colombia (approximately $175.0 million).

Revenue—Revenue was $2.0 billion for the first quarter 2014, representing an increase of $468.9 million (31%), compared with the corresponding 2013 period. Our 2014 results primarily benefited from net increased revenue on our large cost reimbursable LNG mechanical erection and gas processing projects in the Asia Pacific region and refinery project in Colombia (approximately $150.0 million combined) and the full quarter impact of the acquired Shaw operations (approximately $345.0 million). Approximately $700.0 million of the operating group's first quarter 2014 revenue was from our large cost reimbursable projects, compared with $550.0 million for the corresponding 2013 period. Approximately $320.0 million of the operating group's first quarter 2014 revenue was attributable to our nuclear projects in Georgia and South Carolina, compared with $122.0 million for the corresponding 2013 period.

Income from Operations—Income from operations for the first quarter 2014 was $88.8 million (4.5% of revenue), compared with $66.5 million (4.4% of revenue) for the corresponding 2013 period. Our 2014 results benefited from our higher revenue volume and leverage of operating costs, offset partially by the full quarter impact of the acquired Shaw operations at relatively lower margin levels.

Fabrication Services

New Awards—New awards were $494.0 million for the first quarter 2014, compared with $707.7 million for the corresponding 2013 period. Significant new awards for the first quarter 2014 included a pipe fabrication award for a propane dehydrogenation unit in the U.S. (approximately $100.0 million) and various other storage tank and fabrication awards for new and existing projects throughout the world. Significant new awards during the first quarter 2013 included LNG storage tanks and facilities for two projects in the Asia Pacific region (approximately $180.0 million and $80.0 million) and ethane storage tanks in the U.S. (approximately $110.0 million).

Revenue—Revenue was $630.4 million for the first quarter 2014, representing an increase of $135.4 million (27%), compared with the corresponding 2013 period. The increase over the prior year period was primarily attributable to the full quarter impact of the acquired Shaw operations (approximately $85.0 million).

Income from Operations—Income from operations for the first quarter 2014 was $40.4 million (6.4% of revenue), compared with $45.0 million (9.1% of revenue) for the corresponding 2013 period. Our first quarter 2014 results benefited from our higher revenue volume, but were impacted by a temporary underutilization of our pipe fabrication capacity due to customer delays (approximately $17.0 million). The first quarter 2013 period benefited from savings on storage tank projects in the Caribbean and South America (approximately $9.0 million).

Technology

New Awards—New awards were $100.2 million for the first quarter 2014, compared with $152.7 million for the corresponding 2013 period. The decrease was primarily due to higher heat transfer awards in the prior year period.

Revenue—Revenue was $144.1 million for the first quarter 2014, representing a decrease of $7.4 million (5%), compared with the corresponding 2013 period. The decrease was primarily due to a higher volume of heat transfer activity in the prior year period, partly offset by increased catalyst activity in the current quarter.

Income from Operations—Income from operations for the first quarter 2014 was $41.2 million (28.6% of revenue), versus $35.5 million (23.5% of revenue) for the corresponding 2013 period. The increase in absolute dollars and increase as a percentage of revenue was primarily due to a higher margin mix of work in the 2014 quarter for each of our licensing, heat transfer and catalyst activities, as compared to the corresponding 2013 period.

Environmental Solutions

New Awards—New awards were $279.0 million for the first quarter 2014, compared with $85.0 million for the corresponding 2013 period. Significant new awards for the first quarter 2014 included an environmental monitoring award in the U.S. (approximately $60.0 million) and a nuclear decommissioning and dismantlement award in the U.S. (approximately $35.0 million).

Revenue—Revenue was $184.9 million for the first quarter 2014, representing an increase of $79.8 million (76%), compared with the corresponding 2013 period. The increase over the prior year period was primarily attributable to the current period having a full quarter of operations.

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Income from Operations—Income from operations for the first quarter 2014 was $0.2 million (0.1% of revenue), versus $0.7 million (0.6% of revenue) for the corresponding 2013 period. Our 2014 quarter results benefited from our higher revenue volume, but was offset by a lower margin mix of work. Our results continue to be impacted by ongoing uncertainty with respect to Federal government funding and prioritization.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash and Cash Equivalents—At March 31, 2014, our cash and cash equivalents were $420.2 million, and were maintained in local accounts throughout the world, substantially all of which was maintained outside The Netherlands, our country of domicile. With the exception of $170.5 million of cash and cash equivalents within our variable interest entities (“VIEs”) associated with our partnering arrangements, which is generally only available for use in our operating activities when distributed to the partners, we are not aware of any material restrictions on our cash and cash equivalents.

With respect to tax consequences of repatriating our foreign earnings, distributions from our European Union subsidiaries to their Netherlands parent companies are not subject to taxation. Further, for our non-European Union companies and their subsidiaries and our U.S. companies, to the extent taxes apply, the amount of permanently reinvested earnings becomes taxable upon repatriation of assets from the subsidiary or liquidation of the subsidiary. We have accrued taxes on undistributed earnings that we intend to repatriate and we intend to permanently reinvest the remaining undistributed earnings in their respective businesses and, accordingly, have accrued no taxes on such amounts.

Operating Activities—During the first three months of 2014, net cash used in operating activities was $145.8 million, primarily resulting from cash generated from earnings, offset by the net change in our accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable and net contracts in progress account balances (collectively “Contract Capital”) ($300.5 million combined). Our Contract Capital balances fluctuate based on the size of our projects and changing mix of cost-reimbursable versus fixed-price backlog. Our cost-reimbursable projects tend to have a greater working capital requirement, while our fixed-price projects are generally structured to be cash flow positive, creating negative net contracts in progress balances that are subject to fluctuation and which are particularly impacted by the timing of new awards and related up-front payments, and achievement of subsequent billing milestones. Our Contract Capital balances are also impacted at period-end by the timing of accounts receivable billings and collections and accounts payable payments for our large projects. The $300.5 million net change in our Contract Capital balances was due primarily to progress on our two large nuclear power projects (approximately $295.0 million).

While we experienced negative operating cash flows during the first three months of 2014, variable operating cash flows due to fluctuations in our Contract Capital balances is not unusual in our business. We often have periods in which our operating cash flows exceed our operating income, and accordingly, we will have fluctuations in our operating cash flows between periods. We anticipate net Contract Capital improvement on our existing large projects and up-front payments on recent and future awards that will benefit our future operating cash flows. While our recent operating cash flows have been impacted by the items discussed above, we believe our anticipated future operating cash flows and capacity under our revolving and other credit facilities will be sufficient to finance our capital expenditures, settle our commitments and contingencies and address our working capital needs for the foreseeable future.

Investing Activities—During the first three months of 2014, net cash used in investing activities was $22.0 million, as capital expenditures of $26.5 million were partly offset by proceeds from the sale of property and equipment of $4.5 million.

We will continue to evaluate and selectively pursue other opportunities for additional expansion of our business through the acquisition of complementary businesses and technologies. These acquisitions may involve the use of cash or may require further debt or equity financing.

Financing Activities—During the first three months of 2014, net cash provided by financing activities was $152.3 million, primarily related to net revolver borrowings of $219.8 million, tax benefits associated with tax deductions in excess of recognized stock-based compensation costs of $12.9 million and cash proceeds from the issuance of shares associated with our stock plans of $11.6 million. These cash inflows were partly offset by share repurchases totaling $54.9 million (0.7 million shares at an average price of $76.74 per share), including $30.7 million to purchase 0.4 million shares of our outstanding common stock and $24.2 million to repurchase 0.3 million shares associated with stock-based compensation-related withholding taxes on taxable share distributions. Additional cash outflows included a repayment on our Term Loan of $25.0 million, dividends paid to our shareholders of $7.6 million, and distributions to our noncontrolling interest partners of $4.5 million.

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents—During the first three months of 2014, our cash and cash equivalents balance increased by $15.2 million due to the impact of changes in functional currency exchange rates against

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the U.S. dollar for non-U.S. dollar cash balances, primarily the change in the Australian Dollar exchange rate. The net unrealized gain on our cash and cash equivalents resulting from these exchange rate movements is reflected in the cumulative translation adjustment component of OCI. Our cash and cash equivalents held in non-U.S. dollar currencies are used primarily for project-related and other operating expenditures in those currencies, and therefore, our exposure to realized exchange gains and losses is not anticipated to be material.

Letters of Credit/Bank Guarantees/Debt/Surety Bonds—Our primary internal source of liquidity is cash flow generated from operations. Capacity under the revolving credit facilities discussed below is also available, if necessary, to fund operating or investing activities.

We have a five-year, $1.35 billion, committed and unsecured revolving facility (the “Revolving Facility”) with BofA, as administrative agent, and BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BBVA Compass, Credit Agricole, and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, each as syndication agents, which expires in October 2018. The Revolving Facility has a borrowing sublimit of $675.0 million (with financial letters of credit not to exceed $270.0 million) and certain financial covenants, including a maximum leverage ratio of 3.00, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.75, and a minimum net worth level calculated as $1.8 billion at March 31, 2014. The Revolving Facility also includes customary restrictions regarding subsidiary indebtedness, sales of assets, liens, investments, type of business conducted, and mergers and acquisitions, and includes a trailing twelve-month limitation of $250.0 million for dividend payments and share repurchases if our leverage ratio exceeds 1.50 (unlimited if our leverage ratio is equal to or below 1.50), among other restrictions. In addition to interest on debt borrowings, we are assessed quarterly commitment fees on the unutilized portion of the facility as well as letter of credit fees on outstanding instruments. The interest, letter of credit fee, and commitment fee percentages are based upon our quarterly leverage ratio. In the event that we borrow funds under the facility, interest is assessed at either prime plus an applicable floating margin (0.5% at March 31, 2014), or LIBOR plus an applicable floating margin (1.5% at March 31, 2014). At March 31, 2014, we had no outstanding borrowings under the facility, but had $237.6 million of outstanding letters of credit, providing $1.1 billion of available capacity. Such letters of credit are generally issued to customers in the ordinary course of business to support advance payments and performance guarantees, in lieu of retention on our contracts, or in certain cases, are issued in support of our insurance program.

We also have a five-year, $650.0 million, committed and unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Second Revolving Facility”) with BofA, as administrative agent, and Credit Agricole, as syndication agent, which expires in February 2018. The Second Revolving Facility supplements our Revolving Facility, has a $487.5 million borrowing sublimit and includes financial and restrictive covenants similar to those noted above for the Revolving Facility. In addition to interest on debt borrowings, we are assessed quarterly commitment fees on the unutilized portion of the facility as well as letter of credit fees on outstanding instruments. The interest, letter of credit fee, and commitment fee percentages are based upon our quarterly leverage ratio. In the event we borrow funds under the facility, interest is assessed at either prime plus an applicable floating margin (0.5% at March 31, 2014), or LIBOR plus an applicable floating margin (1.5% at March 31, 2014). At March 31, 2014, we had $331.0 million of outstanding borrowings and $74.7 million of outstanding letters of credit under the facility, providing $244.3 million of available capacity.

During 2014, our maximum outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facilities were approximately $458.0 million.

At March 31, 2014, we had $900.0 million remaining on our four-year, $1.0 billion unsecured Term Loan with BofA as administrative agent, which was used to fund a portion of the 2013 Shaw Acquisition. Interest and principal under the Term Loan is payable quarterly in arrears and bears interest at LIBOR plus an applicable floating margin (1.5% at March 31, 2014). However, we continue to utilize an interest rate swap to hedge against $454.5 million of the remaining $900.0 million Term Loan, which resulted in a weighted average interest rate of approximately 1.97% during the three months ended March 31, 2014, inclusive of the applicable floating margin. Future annual maturities for the Term Loan are $75.0 million, $100.0 million, $150.0 million and $575.0 million for the remainder of 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, respectively. The Term Loan includes financial and restrictive covenants similar to those noted above for the Revolving Facility.

We have a series of Senior Notes totaling $800.0 million in the aggregate, with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, and Credit Agricole, as administrative agents, which were used to fund a portion of the 2013 Shaw Acquisition. The Senior Notes have financial and restrictive covenants similar to those noted above for the Revolving Facility. The Senior Notes include Series A through D, which contain the following terms:

• Series A—Interest due semi-annually at a fixed rate of 4.15%, with principal of $150.0 million due in December 2017

• Series B—Interest due semi-annually at a fixed rate of 4.57%, with principal of $225.0 million due in December 2019

• Series C—Interest due semi-annually at a fixed rate of 5.15%, with principal of $275.0 million due in December 2022

• Series D—Interest due semi-annually at a fixed rate of 5.30%, with principal of $150.0 million due in December 2024

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Uncommitted Facilities—We also have various short-term, uncommitted revolving credit facilities (the “Uncommitted Facilities”) across several geographic regions of approximately $2.0 billion. These facilities are generally used to provide letters of credit or bank guarantees to customers in the ordinary course of business to support advance payments and performance guarantees, in lieu of retention on our contracts. At March 31, 2014, we had $3.8 million of outstanding borrowings and $733.5 million of outstanding letters of credit under these facilities, providing $1.3 billion of available capacity.

In addition to providing letters of credit or bank guarantees, we also issue surety bonds in the ordinary course of business to support our contract performance. At March 31, 2014, we had $667.0 million of outstanding surety bonds.

Compliance and Other—At March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all of our restrictive and financial covenants associated with our debt and revolving credit facilities, with a leverage ratio of 2.08, a fixed charge coverage ratio of 4.61, and net worth of $2.4 billion. Our ability to remain in compliance with our lending facilities could be impacted by circumstances or conditions beyond our control, including, but not limited to, the delay or cancellation of projects, changes in foreign currency exchange or interest rates, performance of pension plan assets, or changes in actuarial assumptions. Further, we could be impacted if our customers experience a material change in their ability to pay us, if the banks associated with our lending facilities were to cease or reduce operations, or if there is a full or partial break-up of the European Union or its currency, the Euro.

Shelf Registration Statement—We have a shelf registration statement with the SEC that expires on June 18, 2015. The shelf registration statement enables us to offer and sell shares of our common stock and issue debt securities (collectively, the “Securities”) from time to time subsequent to the filing of a prospectus supplement which, among other things, identifies the sales agent, specifies the number and value of Securities that may be sold, and provides the time frame over which Securities may be offered.

Other—We believe our cash on hand, cash generated from operations, amounts available under our Revolving Facility, Second Revolving Facility and Uncommitted Facilities, and other external sources of liquidity, such as the issuance of debt and equity instruments, will be sufficient to finance our capital expenditures, settle our commitments and contingencies (as more fully described in Note 12 to our Financial Statements) and address our working capital needs for the foreseeable future. However, there can be no assurance that such funding will continue to be available, as our ability to generate cash flow from operations and our ability to access funding under our Revolving Facility, Second Revolving Facility and Uncommitted Facilities at reasonable terms, may be impacted by a variety of business, economic, legislative, financial and other factors, which may be outside of our control.

Additionally, while we currently have significant uncommitted bonding facilities, primarily to support various commercial provisions in our contracts, a termination or reduction of these bonding facilities could result in the utilization of letters of credit in lieu of performance bonds, thereby reducing the available capacity under the Revolving Facility and Second Revolving Facility. Although we do not anticipate a reduction or termination of the bonding facilities, there can be no assurance that such facilities will continue to be available at reasonable terms to service our ordinary course obligations.

A portion of our pension plans assets are invested in European Union government securities, which could be impacted by economic turmoil in Europe or a full or partial break-up of the European Union or its currency, the Euro. However, given the long-term nature of pension funding requirements, in the event any of our pension plans (including those with investments in European Union government securities) become materially underfunded from a decline in value of our plan assets, we believe our cash on hand and amounts available under our existing revolving and uncommitted facilities would be sufficient to fund any increases in future contribution requirements.

We are a defendant in a number of lawsuits arising in the normal course of business and we have in place appropriate insurance coverage for the type of work that we perform. As a matter of standard policy, we review our litigation accrual quarterly and as further information is known on pending cases, increases or decreases, as appropriate, may be recorded. See Note 12 to our Financial Statements for a discussion of pending litigation, including lawsuits wherein plaintiffs allege exposure to asbestos due to work we may have performed.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

We use operating leases for facilities and equipment when they make economic sense, including sale-leaseback arrangements. Our sale-leaseback arrangements are not material to our Financial Statements, and we have no other significant off-balance sheet arrangements.

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NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

See the applicable section of Note 2 to our Financial Statements for a discussion of new accounting standards.

2013 QUARTERLY SEGMENT INFORMATION

As discussed in Note 16 to our Financial Statements, beginning in the first quarter of 2014, the results for a large EPC project in the U.S. that was previously reported within our Environmental Solutions operating group has been reclassified to our Engineering, Construction and Maintenance operating group to conform to its classification in 2014, reflecting the present management oversight for the project. The following represents our 2013 quarterly new awards, revenue and income from operations adjusted to reflect the reclassification of amounts related to this project to align with our current reporting structure:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2013			June 30, 2013			September 30, 2013			December 31, 2013			Full Year 2013
New Awards
Engineering, Construction and Maintenance	$	1,000,450		$	1,722,966		$	1,371,797		$	4,035,993		$	8,131,206
Fabrication Services	707,706			493,431			681,068			799,681			2,681,886
Technology	152,748			107,394			139,764			233,784			633,690
Environmental Solutions	85,045			189,996			305,557			225,590			806,188
Total new awards	$	1,945,949		$	2,513,787		$	2,498,186		$	5,295,048		$	12,252,970
Revenue
Engineering, Construction and Maintenance	$	1,499,776		$	1,796,804		$	1,907,799		$	1,961,360		$	7,165,739
Fabrication Services	495,048			675,471			707,026			698,052			2,575,597
Technology	151,482			161,300			155,941			130,472			599,195
Environmental Solutions	105,123			217,216			221,284			210,373			753,996
Total revenue	$	2,251,429		$	2,850,791		$	2,992,050		$	3,000,257		$	11,094,527
Income From Operations
Engineering, Construction and Maintenance	$	66,533		$	86,725		$	86,382		$	110,885		$	350,525
Fabrication Services	45,024			66,895			72,184			75,647			259,750
Technology	35,542			36,364			44,804			40,125			156,835
Environmental Solutions	671			5,412			4,023			3,029			13,135
Total operating groups	147,770			195,396			207,393			229,686			780,245
Acquisition and integration related costs	(61,256		)	(9,964		)	(5,257		)	(19,260		)	(95,737		)
Total income from operations	$	86,514		$	185,432		$	202,136		$	210,426		$	684,508

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these Financial Statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. We continually evaluate our estimates based upon historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Our management has discussed the development and selection of our critical accounting estimates with the Audit Committee of our Supervisory Board of Directors. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our Financial Statements.

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Revenue Recognition—Our revenue is primarily derived from long-term contracts and is generally recognized using the POC method, primarily based on the percentage that actual costs-to-date bear to total estimated costs to complete each contract. We follow the guidance of FASB ASC Revenue Recognition Topic 605-35 for accounting policies relating to our use of the POC method, estimating costs, and revenue recognition, including the recognition of incentive fees, unapproved change orders and claims, and combining and segmenting contracts. We primarily utilize the cost-to-cost approach to estimate POC as we believe this method is less subjective than relying on assessments of physical progress. Under the cost-to-cost approach, the use of estimated costs to complete each contract is a significant variable in the process of determining recognized revenue and is a significant factor in the accounting for contracts. Significant estimates that impact the cost to complete each contract are costs of engineering, materials, components, equipment, labor and subcontracts; labor productivity; schedule durations, including subcontract and supplier progress; liquidated damages; contract disputes, including claims; achievement of contractual performance requirements; and contingency, among others. The cumulative impact of revisions in total cost estimates during the progress of work is reflected in the period in which these changes become known, including, to the extent required, the reversal of profit recognized in prior periods and the recognition of losses expected to be incurred on contracts in progress. Due to the various estimates inherent in our contract accounting, actual results could differ from those estimates. Backlog for each of our operating groups generally consists of several hundred contracts, and although our results are impacted by changes in estimated project margins, in the current period and for the past several years, such aggregate variations have not resulted in a material net impact to our income from operations. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we had no individual projects with significant changes in estimated margins and for the three months ended March 31, 2013, individual projects with significant changes in estimated margins did not have a material net impact on our income from operations.

Our long-term contracts are awarded on a competitive bid and negotiated basis and the timing of revenue recognition may be impacted by the terms of such contracts. We use a range of contracting options, including cost-reimbursable, fixed-price and hybrid, which has both cost-reimbursable and fixed-price characteristics. Fixed-price contracts, and hybrid contracts with a more significant fixed-price component, tend to provide us with greater control over project schedule and the timing of when work is performed and costs are incurred, and accordingly, when revenue is recognized. Cost-reimbursable contracts, and hybrid contracts with a more significant cost-reimbursable component, generally provide our customers with greater influence over the timing of when we perform our work, and accordingly, such contracts often result in less predictability with respect to the timing of revenue recognition. Contract revenue for our long-term contracts recognized under the POC method reflects the original contract price adjusted for approved change orders and estimated recoveries for incentive fees, unapproved change orders and claims. We recognize revenue associated with incentive fees when the value can be reliably estimated and recovery is probable. We recognize revenue associated with unapproved change orders and claims to the extent the related costs have been incurred, the value can be reliably estimated and recovery is probable. Our recorded incentive fees, unapproved change orders and claims reflect our best estimate of recovery amounts; however, the ultimate resolution and amounts received could differ from these estimates. See Note 15 to our Financial Statements for additional discussion of our recorded unapproved change orders, claims, incentives and other contract recoveries.

With respect to our EPC services, our contracts are not segmented between types of services, such as engineering and construction, if each of the EPC components is negotiated concurrently or if the pricing of any such services is subject to the ultimate negotiation and agreement of the entire EPC contract. However, we segment an EPC contract if it includes technology or fabrication services and the technology or fabrication scope is independently negotiated and priced. In addition, an EPC contract including technology or fabrication services may be segmented if we satisfy the segmenting criteria in ASC 605-35. Revenue recorded in these situations is based on our prices and terms for similar services to third party customers. Segmenting a contract may result in different interim rates of profitability for each scope of service than if we had recognized revenue without segmenting. In some instances, we may combine contracts that are entered into in multiple phases, but are interdependent and include pricing considerations by us and the customer that are impacted by all phases of the project. Otherwise, if each phase is independent of the other and pricing considerations do not give effect to another phase, the contracts will not be combined.

Cost of revenue for our long-term contracts includes direct contract costs, such as materials and labor, and indirect costs that are attributable to contract activity. The timing of when we bill our customers is generally dependent upon advance billing terms, completion of certain phases of the work, or when services are provided. Cumulative costs and estimated earnings recognized to-date in excess of cumulative billings is reported on the Balance Sheet as costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings. Cumulative billings in excess of cumulative costs and estimated earnings recognized to-date is reported on the Balance Sheet as billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had billings to customers on our long-term contracts of $19.0 billion and $16.1 billion, respectively, netted within costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings and billings to customers of $23.1 billion and $25.4 billion, respectively, netted within billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings. Any uncollected billed revenue, including contract retentions, is reported as accounts receivable. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, accounts receivable included contract retentions of approximately

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$72.4 million and $68.6 million, respectively. Contract retentions due beyond one year were not material at March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

Revenue for our service contracts that do not satisfy the criteria for revenue recognition under the POC method is recorded at the time services are performed. Revenue associated with incentive fees for these contracts is recognized when earned. Unbilled receivables for our service contracts are recorded within accounts receivable and were approximately $86.0 million and $80.0 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Revenue for our pipe and steel fabrication and catalyst manufacturing contracts that are independent of an EPC contract, or for which we satisfy the segmentation criteria discussed above, is recognized upon shipment of the fabricated or manufactured units. During the fabrication or manufacturing process, all related direct and allocable indirect costs are capitalized as work in process inventory and such costs are recorded as cost of revenue at the time of shipment.

Recoverability of Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets—At March 31, 2014, our goodwill balance was $4.2 billion, including $3.3 billion associated with the 2013 Shaw Acquisition. Goodwill is not amortized to earnings, but instead is reviewed for impairment at least annually at our reporting unit level, absent any indicators of impairment. Our Engineering, Construction and Maintenance operating group includes three reporting units, our Fabrication Services operating group includes two reporting units, and our Technology and Environmental Solutions operating groups each represent a reporting unit. We perform our annual impairment assessment during the fourth quarter of each year based upon balances as of the beginning of that year’s fourth quarter. As part of our annual impairment assessment, in the fourth quarter of 2013, we performed a quantitative assessment of goodwill for each of our reporting units. We utilized an income approach (discounted cash flow method) to value our reporting units and test for impairment as we believe this is the most direct approach to incorporate the specific economic attributes and risk profiles of our reporting units into our valuation model. This is consistent with the methodology used for our annual impairment assessment in previous years. We generally do not utilize a market approach given the difficulty in identifying relevant market transactions and the volatility of markets from which transactions are derived. The discounted cash flow methodology, which compares an estimate of a reporting unit’s discounted future cash flows to its net book value, is based, to a large extent, on assumptions about future events, which may or may not occur as anticipated, and such deviations could have a significant impact on the calculated estimated fair values of our reporting units. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, estimates of future growth rates, discount rates and terminal values for each reporting unit. Based upon this quantitative assessment, no impairment charge was necessary during 2013, as the fair value of each of the reporting units acquired in 2013 exceeded their respective net book value and the fair value of all other reporting units significantly exceeded their respective net book values. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, no indicators of goodwill impairment were identified. If, based on future assessments, our goodwill is deemed to be impaired, the impairment would result in a charge to earnings in the year of impairment.

We amortize our finite-lived intangible assets on a straight-line basis with lives ranging from 2 to 20 years, absent any indicators of impairment. We review tangible assets and finite-lived intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If a recoverability assessment is required, the estimated future cash flow associated with the asset or asset group will be compared to the asset’s carrying amount to determine if impairment exists. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we noted no indicators of impairment. See Note 6 to our Financial Statements for further discussion regarding goodwill and other intangible assets.

Income Taxes—Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis using currently enacted income tax rates for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided to offset any net DTAs if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the DTAs will not be realized. The final realization of DTAs depends upon our ability to generate sufficient future taxable income of the appropriate character and in the appropriate jurisdictions.

On a periodic and ongoing basis we evaluate our DTAs and assess the appropriateness of our valuation allowances. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we consider both positive and negative evidence related to the likelihood of realization of the DTAs. If, based on the weight of available evidence, our assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that a DTA will not be realized, we record a valuation allowance. Our assessments include, among other things, the value and quality of our backlog, evaluations of existing and anticipated market conditions, analysis of recent and historical operating results and projections of future results, strategic plans and alternatives for associated operations, as well as asset expiration dates, where applicable.

We provide income tax and associated interest reserves, where applicable, in situations where we have and have not received tax assessments. Tax and associated interest reserves are provided in those instances where we consider it more likely than not that additional tax will be due in excess of amounts reflected in income tax returns filed worldwide. At March 31, 2014

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and December 31, 2013, our reserves totaled approximately $14.3 million. If these income tax reserves are ultimately unnecessary, approximately $11.1 million would impact the effective tax rate as we are contractually indemnified for the remaining balances. We continually review our exposure to additional income tax obligations and, as further information is known or events occur, changes in our tax and interest reserves may be recorded within income tax expense and interest expense, respectively.

Insurance—We maintain insurance coverage for various aspects of our business and operations. However, we retain a portion of anticipated losses through the use of deductibles and self-insured retentions for our exposures related to third-party liability and workers’ compensation. We regularly review estimates of reported and unreported claims through analysis of historical and projected trends, in conjunction with actuaries and other consultants, and provide for losses through insurance reserves. As claims develop and additional information becomes available, adjustments to loss reserves may be required. If actual results are not consistent with our assumptions, we may be exposed to gains or losses that could be material.

Partnering Arrangements—In the ordinary course of business, we execute specific projects and conduct certain operations through joint venture, consortium and other collaborative arrangements (collectively referred to as “venture(s)”). We have various ownership interests in these ventures, with such ownership typically being proportionate to our decision-making and distribution rights. The ventures generally contract directly with the third party customer; however, services may be performed directly by the ventures, or may be performed by us or our partners, or a combination thereof.

Venture net assets consist primarily of cash, working capital and property and equipment, and assets may be restricted from being used to fund obligations outside of the venture. These ventures typically have limited third-party debt or have debt that is non-recourse in nature; however, they may provide for capital calls to fund operations or require participants in the venture to provide additional financial support, including advance payment or retention letters of credit.

Each venture is assessed at inception and on an ongoing basis as to whether it qualifies as a VIE under the consolidations guidance in ASC 810. A venture generally qualifies as a VIE when it (1) meets the definition of a legal entity, (2) absorbs the operational risk of the projects being executed, creating a variable interest, and (3) lacks sufficient capital investment from the partners, potentially resulting in the venture requiring additional subordinated financial support, if necessary, to finance its future activities.

If at any time a venture qualifies as a VIE, we perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether we are the primary beneficiary of the VIE and, therefore, need to consolidate the VIE. We are the primary beneficiary if we have (1) the power to direct the economically significant activities of the VIE and (2) the right to receive benefits from, and obligation to absorb losses of, the VIE. If the venture is a VIE and we are the primary beneficiary, or we otherwise have the ability to control the venture, we consolidate the venture. If we are not determined to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE, or only have the ability to significantly influence, rather than control the venture, we do not consolidate the venture. We account for unconsolidated ventures using proportionate consolidation when we meet the applicable accounting criteria to do so and utilize the equity method otherwise. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the results of our proportionately consolidated ventures were not material. See Note 7 to our Financial Statements for additional discussion of our material partnering arrangements.

Financial Instruments—We utilize derivative instruments in certain circumstances to mitigate the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, as described below:

• Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Derivatives—We do not engage in currency speculation; however, we do utilize foreign currency exchange rate derivatives on an on-going basis to hedge against certain foreign currency-related operating exposures. We generally seek hedge accounting treatment for contracts used to hedge operating exposures and designate them as cash flow hedges. Therefore, gains and losses, exclusive of credit risk and forward points (which represent the time-value component of the fair value of our derivative positions), are included in AOCI until the associated underlying operating exposure impacts our earnings. Changes in the fair value of (1) credit risk and forward points, (2) instruments deemed ineffective during the period, and (3) instruments that we do not designate as cash flow hedges are recognized within cost of revenue.

• Interest Rate Derivatives—During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we continued to utilize a swap arrangement to hedge against interest rate variability associated with $454.5 million of our remaining $900.0 million Term Loan. The swap arrangement has been designated as a cash flow hedge as its critical terms matched those of the Term Loan at inception and through March 31, 2014. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the swap arrangement are included in AOCI until the associated underlying exposure impacts our earnings.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q, including all documents incorporated by reference, contains forward-looking statements regarding CB&I and represents our expectations and beliefs concerning future events. These forward-looking statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. When considering any statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or use or contain words, terms, phrases, or expressions such as “achieve,” “forecast,” “plan,” “propose,” “strategy,” “envision,” “hope,” “will,” “continue,” “potential,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “predict,” “intend,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “might,” or similar forward-looking statements, we refer you to the cautionary statements concerning risk factors and “Forward-Looking Statements” described under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our 2013 Annual Report and any updates to those risk factors or “Forward-Looking Statements” included in our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, which cautionary statements are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Foreign Currency Risk—We are exposed to market risk associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates, which may adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. One form of exposure to fluctuating exchange rates relates to the effects of translating financial statements of foreign operations (primarily Australian Dollar, British Pound, Canadian Dollar, Colombian Peso and Euro denominated) into our reporting currency, which are recognized as a cumulative translation adjustment in AOCI. The change in the currency translation adjustment component of AOCI during the three months ended March 31, 2014 was a gain totaling $3.9 million, net of tax, primarily resulting from movements in the Australian Dollar and Canadian Dollar exchange rates against the U.S. Dollar. We generally do not hedge our exposure to potential foreign currency translation adjustments.

We do not engage in currency speculation; however, we do utilize foreign currency exchange rate derivatives on an on-going basis to hedge against certain foreign currency-related operating exposures. We generally seek hedge accounting treatment for contracts used to hedge operating exposures and designate them as cash flow hedges. Therefore, gains and losses, exclusive of credit risk and forward points, are included in AOCI until the associated underlying operating exposure impacts our earnings. Changes in the fair value of (1) credit risk and forward points, (2) instruments deemed ineffective during the period, and (3) instruments that we do not designate as cash flow hedges, are recognized within cost of revenue and were not material during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

At March 31, 2014, the notional value of our outstanding forward contracts to hedge certain foreign currency exchange-related operating exposures was $107.0 million, including net foreign currency exchange rate exposure associated with the purchase of U.S. Dollars ($54.5 million), Singapore Dollars ($24.8 million), British Pounds ($11.9 million), Euros ($10.2 million), Chinese Renminbi ($5.2 million) and Thai Baht ($0.4 million). The total net fair value of these contracts was a loss of approximately $1.8 million at March 31, 2014. The potential change in fair value for our outstanding contracts resulting from a hypothetical ten percent change in quoted foreign currency exchange rates would have been approximately $10.6 million at March 31, 2014. This potential change in fair value of our outstanding contracts would be offset by the change in fair value of the associated underlying operating exposures.

Interest Rate Risk—We continue to utilize an interest rate swap to hedge against interest rate variability associated with $454.5 million of our $1.0 billion Term Loan. The swap arrangement has been designated as a cash flow hedge as its critical terms matched those of the Term Loan at inception and through March 31, 2014. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap are recognized in AOCI. The total net fair value of the contract was a gain of approximately $1.6 million at March 31, 2014. The potential change in fair value for our interest rate swap resulting from a hypothetical one percent change in the LIBOR rate would have been approximately $9.9 million at March 31, 2014.

Other—The carrying values of our accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. At March 31, 2014, the fair value of our Term Loan, based upon the current market rates for debt with similar credit risk and maturity, approximated its carrying value as interest is based upon LIBOR plus an applicable floating margin. Our Senior Notes are categorized within level 2 of the valuation hierarchy and had a total fair value of approximately $779.2 million at March 31, 2014, based upon the current market rates for debt with similar credit risk and maturities. See Note 10 to our Financial Statements for additional discussion of our financial instruments.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures—As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based upon such evaluation, the CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Changes in Internal Control—There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2014, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

General—We have been and may from time to time be named as a defendant in legal actions claiming damages in connection with engineering and construction projects, technology licenses, other services we provide, and other matters. These are typically claims that arise in the normal course of business, including employment-related claims and contractual disputes or claims for personal injury or property damage which occur in connection with services performed relating to project or construction sites. Contractual disputes normally involve claims relating to the timely completion of projects, performance of equipment or technologies, design or other engineering services or project construction services provided by us. We do not believe that any of our pending contractual, employment-related, personal injury or property damage claims and disputes will have a material adverse effect on our future results of operations, financial position or cash flow. See Note 15 to our Financial Statements for additional discussion of claims associated with our projects.

Asbestos Litigation—We are a defendant in lawsuits wherein plaintiffs allege exposure to asbestos due to work we may have performed at various locations. We have never been a manufacturer, distributor or supplier of asbestos products. Over the past several decades and through March 31, 2014, we have been named a defendant in lawsuits alleging exposure to asbestos involving approximately 5,400 plaintiffs and, of those claims, approximately 1,500 claims were pending and 3,900 have been closed through dismissals or settlements. Over the past several decades and through March 31, 2014, the claims alleging exposure to asbestos that have been resolved have been dismissed or settled for an average settlement amount of approximately two thousand dollars per claim. We review each case on its own merits and make accruals based upon the probability of loss and our estimates of the amount of liability and related expenses, if any. We do not believe that any unresolved asserted claims will have a material adverse effect on our future results of operations, financial position or cash flow, and at March 31, 2014, we had approximately $4.2 million accrued for liability and related expenses. With respect to unasserted asbestos claims, we cannot identify a population of potential claimants with sufficient certainty to determine the probability of a loss and to make a reasonable estimate of liability, if any. While we continue to pursue recovery for recognized and unrecognized contingent losses through insurance, indemnification arrangements or other sources, we are unable to quantify the amount, if any, that we may expect to recover because of the variability in coverage amounts, limitations and deductibles, or the viability of carriers, with respect to our insurance policies for the years in question.

Environmental Matters—Our operations are subject to extensive and changing U.S. federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as the laws of other countries, that establish health and environmental quality standards. These standards, among others, relate to air and water pollutants and the management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes. We are exposed to potential liability for personal injury or property damage caused by any release, spill, exposure or other accident involving such pollutants, substances or wastes.

In connection with the historical operation of our facilities, including those associated with acquired operations, substances which currently are or might be considered hazardous were used or disposed of at some sites that will or may require us to make expenditures for remediation. In addition, we have agreed to indemnify parties from whom we have purchased or to whom we have sold facilities for certain environmental liabilities arising from acts occurring before the dates those facilities were transferred.

We believe we are in compliance, in all material respects, with environmental laws and regulations and maintain insurance coverage to mitigate our exposure to environmental liabilities. We do not believe any environmental matters will have a material adverse effect on our future results of operations, financial position or cash flow. We do not anticipate we will incur material capital expenditures for environmental controls or for the investigation or remediation of environmental conditions during the remainder of 2014 or 2015.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to risk factors as previously disclosed in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 filed with the SEC on February 27, 2014.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Stock Repurchases—The following table summarizes the number of shares repurchased during the first quarter of 2014:

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan	Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan (1)(2)
	(a)	(b)		(c)	(d)
1/1/2014 - 1/31/2014	112	$	74.89	112	10,568
2/1/2014 - 2/28/2014	300	$	74.38	300	10,268
3/1/2014 - 3/31/2014	—	$	—	—	10,268
Total	412	$	74.52	412	10,268

⁽¹⁾ Table does not include shares withheld for tax purposes or forfeitures under our equity plans.

⁽²⁾ On May 8, 2013, our shareholders authorized us to repurchase up to 10% of our issued share capital (or approximately 10.8 million shares) through November 8, 2014. However, the number of shares repurchased in the future, if any, and the timing and manner of any repurchases are determined by us in light of prevailing market conditions, our available resources and other factors, including those discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

Shelf Registration Statement—On June 19, 2012, we filed a shelf registration statement with the SEC on Form S-3 (File No. 333-182223) that expires on June 18, 2015. The shelf registration statement enables us to offer and sell shares of our common stock and issue debt securities (collectively, the “Securities”) from time to time subsequent to the filing of a prospectus supplement which, among other things, identifies the sales agent, specifies the number and value of Securities that may be sold, and provides the time frame over which Securities may be offered.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

None.

Item 5.Other Information

None.

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Item 6. Exhibits

(a) Exhibits

10.1 (1)	Third Amendment to The Shaw Group Inc. 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan (1)
31.1 (1)	Certification Pursuant to Rule 13-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2 (1)	Certification Pursuant to Rule 13-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 (1)	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2 (1)	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS (1),(2)	XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH (1),(2)	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL (1),(2)	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF (1),(2)	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB (1),(2)	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE (1),(2)	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

(1) Filed herewith

(2) Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following documents formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, and (vi) the Notes to Financial Statements.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.

By: Chicago Bridge & Iron Company B.V.

Its: Managing Director

/s/ RONALD A. BALLSCHMIEDE

Ronald A. Ballschmiede

Managing Director

(Principal Financial Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)

Date: April 23, 2014

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EX-10.1

Exhibit 10.1

Third Amendment
To
The Shaw Group Inc. 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan

This Third Amendment to The Shaw Group Inc. 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "Omnibus Plan"), which was established by The Shaw Group Inc., a Louisiana corporation having its principal office at 4171 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809 (the "Company") under which Non-Qualified Stock Options, Incentive Stock Options, SARs, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Shares, Performance Units, Cash-Based Awards of Other Stock-Based Awards may be granted from time to time to all Participants.

WHEREAS, the Omnibus Plan was established to promote the interest of the Company and its shareholders by attracting and retaining directors and employees of outstanding ability and to provide employees an incentive to make material contributions to the success of the Company by providing them with equity based compensation, which will increase in value based upon the market performance of the Company's common stock and corporate achievement of financial and other performance goals;

WHEREAS, the Omnibus Plan was approved by the Company's shareholders on January 28, 2009;

WHEREAS, pursuant to a certain Transaction Agreement by and among Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. ("CB&I"), Crystal Acquisition Subsidiary Inc. ("Crystal"), and the Company, dated as of July 30, 2012, Crystal was merged with and into the Company and the Company became a wholly-owned subsidiary of CB&I (the "Acquisition") effective February 13, 2013;

WHEREAS, the Company desires to amend the Plan to reflect the Acquisition;

WHEREAS, capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Omnibus Plan;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Omnibus Plan is amended in the following particulars effective as of February 13, 2014 except as otherwise specified:

AMENDMENT

1.    Section 2.12 of the Omnibus Plan is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

"2.12    "Committee" means the Compensation Committee of the Board or a subcommittee thereof or any other committee designated by the Board to administer this Plan, provided, however, that (i) with respect to grants of Awards made or to be made to or held by any member of such Committee or Covered Employee, the Plan shall be administered by the Organization and Compensation Committee of the Supervisory Board of the Company's Parent, and the Organization and Compensation Committee of the Supervisory Board of the Company's Parent may in its sole discretion exercise directly any power, right, duty or function of the Committee, including but not limited to the grant or amendment of any Award to any Employee, Nonemployee Director or Third-Party Service Provider. The members of the Committee shall be appointed from time to time by and shall serve at the discretion of the Company’s Board. If the Committee does not exist or cannot function for any reason, the Board may take any action under this Plan that would otherwise be the responsibility of the Committee."

2.    New Section 2.33A is added immediately after Section 2.33 to read as follows:

"2.33A    "Parent" means Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V., a Netherlands corporation."

3.    New Section 2.46A is added immediately after Section 2.46 to read as follows:

"2.46A.    “Retirement”, solely with respect to Awards granted on or after February 19, 2014 means (i) a termination of employment after age 55 and at least a 10 year period of employment by Parent or the Company or their respective present or former Subsidiaries or Affiliates, or a 30-year period of such employment, or age 65, or (ii) solely in the case of an individual who terminates service as a Nonemployee Director or service as Third Party Service Provider to the Company, such termination following the term of a Nonemployee Director or a resignation required by age limitation, or the expiration of the term of a consulting agreement with the Third Party Service Provider; provided, however, that the Committee as part of an Award Agreement or otherwise may provide that for purposes of this Section, a Participant may be credited with such additional years of age and employment as the Committee or its delegate in its sole discretion shall determine is appropriate, and may provide such additional or different conditions for Retirement as the Committee or its delegate in its sole discretion shall determine is appropriate."

4.    Section 2.47of the Plan is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

"2.47    "Share" means, prior to February 13, 2013, a share of common stock of the Company, no par value per share, and on or after February 13, 2013, means a share of common stock of the Parent."

* * * * * *

All other definitions and all other rights, terms and conditions set forth in the Omnibus Plan shall remain the same with the same force and effect as originally adopted and approved by the Company's shareholders.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Directors of the Company has executed this Third Amendment effective as of the effective date first written above.

/s/ Richard E. Chandler, Jr.Richard E. Chandler, Jr.

/s/ Luciano ReyesLuciano Reyes

/s/ Westley S. StocktonWestley S. Stockton

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

RULE 13A-14 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Philip K. Asherman, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ Philip K. Asherman            

Philip K. Asherman

Principal Executive Officer

Date: April 23, 2014

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

RULE 13A-14 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Ronald A. Ballschmiede, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ Ronald A. Ballschmiede            

Ronald A. Ballschmiede

Principal Financial Officer

Date: April 23, 2014

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with this Quarterly Report of Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Philip K. Asherman, Principal Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Philip K. Asherman            

Philip K. Asherman

Principal Executive Officer

Date: April 23, 2014

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with this Quarterly Report of Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ronald A. Ballschmiede, Principal Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Ronald A. Ballschmiede

Ronald A. Ballschmiede

Principal Financial Officer

Date: April 23, 2014

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income attributable to CB&I	$ 88,951		$ 33,608
Weighted average shares outstanding- basic	107,677		101,802
Effect of restricted shares/performance shares/stock options	1,367	[1]	1,633	[1]
Effect of directors' deferred-fee shares	69		72
Weighted average shares outstanding—diluted	109,113		103,507
Net income attributable to CB&I per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.83		$ 0.33
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.82		$ 0.32

[1] Antidilutive stock options excluded from diluted EPS were not material for the three months ended March 31, 2014 or 2013.

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Derivative Assets and Liabilities on Gross Basis and Net Settlement Basis (Detail) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets:
Gross Amounts Recognized	$ 6,270	$ 6,860
Gross Amounts Offset on the Balance Sheet	0
Net Amounts Presented on the Balance Sheet	6,270
Gross Amounts Not Offset on the Balance Sheet - Financial Instruments	(588)
Gross Amounts Not Offset on the Balance Sheet - Cash Collateral Received	0
Net Amount	5,682
Liabilities:
Gross Amounts Recognized	(6,535)	(4,268)
Gross Amounts Offset on the Balance Sheet	0
Net Amounts Presented on the Balance Sheet	(6,535)
Gross Amounts Not Offset on the Balance Sheet - Financial Instruments	588
Gross Amounts Not Offset on the Balance Sheet - Cash Collateral Received	0
Net Amount	(5,947)
Interest Rate Swap
Assets:
Gross Amounts Recognized	3,809
Gross Amounts Offset on the Balance Sheet	0
Net Amounts Presented on the Balance Sheet	3,809
Gross Amounts Not Offset on the Balance Sheet - Financial Instruments	0
Gross Amounts Not Offset on the Balance Sheet - Cash Collateral Received	0
Net Amount	3,809
Liabilities:
Gross Amounts Recognized	(2,229)
Gross Amounts Offset on the Balance Sheet	0
Net Amounts Presented on the Balance Sheet	(2,229)
Gross Amounts Not Offset on the Balance Sheet - Financial Instruments	0
Gross Amounts Not Offset on the Balance Sheet - Cash Collateral Received	0
Net Amount	(2,229)
Foreign currency
Assets:
Gross Amounts Recognized	2,461
Gross Amounts Offset on the Balance Sheet	0
Net Amounts Presented on the Balance Sheet	2,461
Gross Amounts Not Offset on the Balance Sheet - Financial Instruments	(588)
Gross Amounts Not Offset on the Balance Sheet - Cash Collateral Received	0
Net Amount	1,873
Liabilities:
Gross Amounts Recognized	(4,306)
Gross Amounts Offset on the Balance Sheet	0
Net Amounts Presented on the Balance Sheet	(4,306)
Gross Amounts Not Offset on the Balance Sheet - Financial Instruments	588
Gross Amounts Not Offset on the Balance Sheet - Cash Collateral Received	0
Net Amount	$ (3,718)

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FACILITY REALIGNMENT LIABILITY (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring Reserve
Beginning Balance	$ 12,111
Cash payments	(3,242)
Ending Balance	11,144
Acquisition and integration-related costs
Restructuring Reserve
Charges	$ 2,275	[1]

[1] During the three months ended March 31, 2014, charges of $2,275 were recognized within acquisition and integration related costs related to facility consolidations and the associated accelerated lease costs for vacated facilities, primarily in our Environmental Solutions operating group. During the remainder of 2014, we are continuing to assess our facility requirements in light of the 2013 Shaw Acquisition.

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Total Value, by Underlying Risk, Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income and Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income to Interest Expense and Cost of Revenue (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) on Effective Derivative Portion Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings	$ 102,746		$ 42,872
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) on Effective Derivative Portion Recognized in OCI	(568)		(1,383)
Amount of Gain (Loss) on Effective Derivative Portion Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings	(76)	[1]	(577)	[1]
Net unrealized gains(losses) anticipated to be reclassified into earnings during the next 12 months	(1,441)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Interest rate
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) on Effective Derivative Portion Recognized in OCI	(502)		(1,319)
Amount of Gain (Loss) on Effective Derivative Portion Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings	(543)	[1]	(166)	[1]
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Foreign currency
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) on Effective Derivative Portion Recognized in OCI	(66)		(64)
Amount of Gain (Loss) on Effective Derivative Portion Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings	$ 467	[1]	$ (411)	[1]

[1] Net unrealized losses totaling $1,441 are anticipated to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings during the next 12 months due to settlement of the associated underlying obligations.

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PARTNERING ARRANGEMENTS - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
CB&I/Kentz Joint Venture
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Joint venture contract value	$ 4,500,000
CB&I/Clough Joint Venture
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Joint venture contract value	2,000,000
CB&I/Areva Joint Venture
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Joint venture contract value	5,000,000
Areva [Member] | CB&I/Areva Joint Venture
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership in joint venture	48.00%
Clough [Member] | CB&I/Clough Joint Venture
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership in joint venture	35.00%
Kentz [Member] | CB&I/Kentz Joint Venture
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership in joint venture	35.00%
Net Power
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	10.00%
Commitment to invest	50,400
Equity method invested	7,300
Net Power | Maximum
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Expected Percentage of ownership interest	50.00%
CB&I | CB&I/Kentz Joint Venture
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership in joint venture	65.00%
CB&I | CB&I/Clough Joint Venture
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership in joint venture	65.00%
CB&I | CB&I/Areva Joint Venture
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership in joint venture	52.00%
CB&I | CLG
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Corporate Joint Venture | CLG
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Chicago Bridge And Iron Zachary Unconsolidated Venture [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Joint venture contract value	2,600,000
Chicago Bridge And Iron Zachary Unconsolidated Venture [Member] | CB&I
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Proportionate Consolidation Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Chicago Bridge And Iron Chiyoda Unconsolidated Venture [Member] [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Joint venture contract value	$ 3,100,000
Chicago Bridge And Iron Chiyoda Unconsolidated Venture [Member] [Member] | CB&I
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Proportionate Consolidation Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Zachary [Member] | Chicago Bridge And Iron Zachary Unconsolidated Venture [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Proportionate Consolidation Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Chiyoda [Member] | Chicago Bridge And Iron Chiyoda Unconsolidated Venture [Member] [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Proportionate Consolidation Ownership Percentage	50.00%

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Financial Instruments Carried at Fair Value

The following table presents the fair value of our cash and cash equivalents, foreign currency exchange rate derivatives and interest rate derivatives at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, by valuation hierarchy and balance sheet classification:

	March 31, 2014										December 31, 2013
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	420,163	$	—		$	—	$	420,163		$	420,502	$	—		$	—	$	420,502
Derivatives (1)
Other current assets	—		2,353			—		2,353			—		2,155			—		2,155
Other non-current assets	—		3,917			—		3,917			—		4,705			—		4,705
Total assets at fair value	$	420,163	$	6,270		$	—	$	426,433		$	420,502	$	6,860		$	—	$	427,362
Liabilities
Derivatives
Accrued liabilities	$	—	$	(6,198	)	$	—	$	(6,198	)	$	—	$	(3,818	)	$	—	$	(3,818	)
Other non-current liabilities	—		(337		)	—		(337		)	—		(450		)	—		(450		)
Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	(6,535	)	$	—	$	(6,535	)	$	—	$	(4,268	)	$	—	$	(4,268	)

⁽¹⁾  We are exposed to credit risk on our hedging instruments associated with potential counterparty non-performance, and the fair value of our derivatives reflects this credit risk. The total level 2 assets at fair value above represent the maximum loss that we would incur on our outstanding hedges if the applicable counterparties failed to perform according to the hedge contracts. To help mitigate counterparty credit risk, we transact only with counterparties that are rated as investment grade or higher and monitor all counterparties on a continuous basis.

Total Fair Value by Underlying Risk and Balance Sheet Classification

The following table presents the total fair value by underlying risk and balance sheet classification for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges and derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

	Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
		Fair Value					Fair Value
	Balance Sheet Classification	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013		Balance Sheet Classification	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate	Other current and non-current assets	$	3,809	$	3,772	Accrued and other non-current liabilities	$	(2,229	)	$	(2,233	)
Foreign currency	Other current and non-current assets	44		861		Accrued and other non-current liabilities	(357		)	(853		)
		$	3,853	$	4,633		$	(2,586	)	$	(3,086	)
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate	Other current and non-current assets	$	—	$	—	Accrued and other non-current liabilities	$	—		$	—
Foreign currency	Other current and non-current assets	2,417		2,227		Accrued and other non-current liabilities	(3,949		)	(1,182		)
		$	2,417	$	2,227		$	(3,949	)	$	(1,182	)
Total fair value		$	6,270	$	6,860		$	(6,535	)	$	(4,268	)

Schedule Of Derivative Assets And Liabilities On Gross And Net Settlement Basis Table

The following table presents our derivative assets and liabilities at March 31, 2014 on a gross basis and a net settlement basis:

	Gross Amounts Recognized (i)			Gross Amounts Offset on the Balance Sheet (ii)		Net Amounts Presented on the Balance Sheet (iii) = (i) - (ii)			Gross Amounts Not Offset on the Balance Sheet (iv)					Net Amount (v) = (iii) - (iv)
									Financial Instruments			Cash Collateral Received
Derivatives
Assets:
Interest rate	$	3,809		$	—	$	3,809		$	—		$	—	$	3,809
Foreign currency	2,461			—		2,461			(588		)	—		1,873
Total assets	$	6,270		$	—	$	6,270		$	(588	)	$	—	$	5,682
Liabilities:
Interest rate	$	(2,229	)	—		$	(2,229	)	—			—		(2,229		)
Foreign currency	(4,306		)	—		(4,306		)	588			—		(3,718		)
Total liabilities	$	(6,535	)	$	—	$	(6,535	)	$	588		$	—	$	(5,947	)

Total Value, by Underlying Risk, Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income and Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income to Interest Expense and Cost of Revenue

The following table presents the total value, by underlying risk, recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and reclassified from AOCI to interest expense (interest rate derivatives) and cost of revenue (foreign currency derivatives) during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:

	Amount of Gain (Loss) on Effective Derivative Portion
	Recognized in OCI						Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (1)
	Three months ended March 31,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate	$	(502	)	$	(1,319	)	$	(543	)	$	(166	)
Foreign currency	(66		)	(64		)	467			(411		)
Total	$	(568	)	$	(1,383	)	$	(76	)	$	(577	)

⁽¹⁾  Net unrealized losses totaling $1,441 are anticipated to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings during the next 12 months due to settlement of the associated underlying obligations.

Total Value Recognized in Cost of Revenue for Derivatives which Do Not Seek Hedge Accounting Treatment, by Underlying Risk

The following table presents the total value, by underlying risk, recognized in cost of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 for foreign currency derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges:

	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
	Three months ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges
Foreign currency	$	1,506	$	(1,854	)
Total	$	1,506	$	(1,854	)

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RETIREMENT BENEFITS - Retirement Benefits - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Contributions expected for 2014 fiscal year	$ 20,235
Other Postretirement Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Contributions expected for 2014 fiscal year	$ 3,138

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis Of Accounting And Principles Of Consolidation

Basis of Presentation—The accompanying unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (“Financial Statements”) are prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States (“U.S.”) Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). These Financial Statements include all wholly-owned subsidiaries and those entities which we are required to consolidate. See the “Partnering Arrangements” section of this footnote for further discussion of our consolidation policy for those entities that are not wholly-owned. We believe these Financial Statements include all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, our financial position as of March 31, 2014 and our cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The December 31, 2013 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was derived from our December 31, 2013 audited Consolidated Balance Sheet.

We believe the disclosures accompanying these Financial Statements are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC for interim reporting periods. The results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The accompanying Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K (“2013 Annual Report”).

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates—The preparation of our Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. We believe the most significant estimates and judgments are associated with revenue recognition for our contracts, including the recognition of incentive fees and unapproved change orders and claims; recoverability assessments that must be periodically performed with respect to long-lived tangible assets, goodwill and other intangible assets; valuation of deferred tax assets and financial instruments; the determination of liabilities related to self-insurance programs and income taxes; and consolidation determinations with respect to our partnering arrangements. If the underlying estimates and assumptions upon which our Financial Statements are based change in the future, actual amounts may differ from those included in the accompanying Financial Statements.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition—Our revenue is primarily derived from long-term contracts and is generally recognized using the percentage of completion (“POC”) method, primarily based on the percentage that actual costs-to-date bear to total estimated costs to complete each contract. We follow the guidance of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Revenue Recognition Topic 605-35 for accounting policies relating to our use of the POC method, estimating costs, and revenue recognition, including the recognition of incentive fees, unapproved change orders and claims, and combining and segmenting contracts. We primarily utilize the cost-to-cost approach to estimate POC as we believe this method is less subjective than relying on assessments of physical progress. Under the cost-to-cost approach, the use of estimated costs to complete each contract is a significant variable in the process of determining recognized revenue and is a significant factor in the accounting for contracts. Significant estimates that impact the cost to complete each contract are costs of engineering, materials, components, equipment, labor and subcontracts; labor productivity; schedule durations, including subcontract and supplier progress; liquidated damages; contract disputes, including claims; achievement of contractual performance requirements; and contingency, among others. The cumulative impact of revisions in total cost estimates during the progress of work is reflected in the period in which these changes become known, including, to the extent required, the reversal of profit recognized in prior periods and the recognition of losses expected to be incurred on contracts in progress. Due to the various estimates inherent in our contract accounting, actual results could differ from those estimates. Backlog for each of our operating groups generally consists of several hundred contracts, and although our results are impacted by changes in estimated project margins, in the current period and for the past several years, such aggregate variations have not resulted in a material net impact to our income from operations. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we had no individual projects with significant changes in estimated margins and for the three months ended March 31, 2013, individual projects with significant changes in estimated margins did not have a material net impact on our income from operations.

Our long-term contracts are awarded on a competitive bid and negotiated basis and the timing of revenue recognition may be impacted by the terms of such contracts. We use a range of contracting options, including cost-reimbursable, fixed-price and hybrid, which has both cost-reimbursable and fixed-price characteristics. Fixed-price contracts, and hybrid contracts with a more significant fixed-price component, tend to provide us with greater control over project schedule and the timing of when work is performed and costs are incurred, and accordingly, when revenue is recognized. Cost-reimbursable contracts, and hybrid contracts with a more significant cost-reimbursable component, generally provide our customers with greater influence over the timing of when we perform our work, and accordingly, such contracts often result in less predictability with respect to the timing of revenue recognition. Contract revenue for our long-term contracts recognized under the POC method reflects the original contract price adjusted for approved change orders and estimated recoveries for incentive fees, unapproved change orders and claims. We recognize revenue associated with incentive fees when the value can be reliably estimated and recovery is probable. We recognize revenue associated with unapproved change orders and claims to the extent the related costs have been incurred, the value can be reliably estimated and recovery is probable. Our recorded incentive fees, unapproved change orders and claims reflect our best estimate of recovery amounts; however, the ultimate resolution and amounts received could differ from these estimates. See Note 15 for additional discussion of our recorded unapproved change orders, claims, incentives and other contract recoveries.

With respect to our engineering, procurement, and construction (“EPC”) services, our contracts are not segmented between types of services, such as engineering and construction, if each of the EPC components is negotiated concurrently or if the pricing of any such services is subject to the ultimate negotiation and agreement of the entire EPC contract. However, we segment an EPC contract if it includes technology or fabrication services and the technology or fabrication scope is independently negotiated and priced. In addition, an EPC contract including technology or fabrication services may be segmented if we satisfy the segmenting criteria in ASC 605-35. Revenue recorded in these situations is based on our prices and terms for similar services to third party customers. Segmenting a contract may result in different interim rates of profitability for each scope of service than if we had recognized revenue without segmenting. In some instances, we may combine contracts that are entered into in multiple phases, but are interdependent and include pricing considerations by us and the customer that are impacted by all phases of the project. Otherwise, if each phase is independent of the other and pricing considerations do not give effect to another phase, the contracts will not be combined.

Cost of revenue for our long-term contracts includes direct contract costs, such as materials and labor, and indirect costs that are attributable to contract activity. The timing of when we bill our customers is generally dependent upon advance billing terms, completion of certain phases of the work, or when services are provided. Cumulative costs and estimated earnings recognized to-date in excess of cumulative billings is reported on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (“Balance Sheet”) as costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings. Cumulative billings in excess of cumulative costs and estimated earnings recognized to-date is reported on the Balance Sheet as billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had billings to customers on our long-term contracts of $18,982,146 and $16,113,591, respectively, netted within costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings, and billings to customers of $23,115,520 and $25,436,810, respectively, netted within billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings. Any uncollected billed revenue, including contract retentions, is reported as accounts receivable. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, accounts receivable included contract retentions of approximately $72,400 and $68,600, respectively. Contract retentions due beyond one year were not material at March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

Revenue for our service contracts that do not satisfy the criteria for revenue recognition under the POC method is recorded at the time services are performed. Revenue associated with incentive fees for these contracts is recognized when earned. Unbilled receivables for our service contracts are recorded within accounts receivable and were $85,980 and $79,979 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Revenue for our pipe and steel fabrication and catalyst manufacturing contracts that are independent of an EPC contract, or for which we satisfy the segmentation criteria discussed above, is recognized upon shipment of the fabricated or manufactured units. During the fabrication or manufacturing process, all related direct and allocable indirect costs are capitalized as work in process inventory and such costs are recorded as cost of revenue at the time of shipment.

Our billed and unbilled revenue may be exposed to potential credit risk if our customers should encounter financial difficulties, and we maintain reserves for specifically-identified potential uncollectible receivables. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our allowances for doubtful accounts were not material.

Other Operating Expense (Income), Net

Other Operating Expense (Income), Net—Other operating expense (income), net, generally represents losses (gains) associated with the sale or disposition of property and equipment.

Acquisition and Integration-Related Costs

Acquisition and Integration Related Costs—For the three months ended March 31, 2014, integration-related costs of $8,067 primarily related to facility consolidations, including the associated accrued future lease costs for vacated facilities and unutilized capacity, personnel relocation and severance-related costs, and systems integration and other integration-related costs. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, acquisition and integration related costs of $61,256 primarily included transaction costs, professional fees, and change-in-control and severance-related costs.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets—Goodwill is not amortized to earnings, but instead is reviewed for impairment at least annually at our reporting unit level, absent any indicators of impairment. Our Engineering, Construction and Maintenance operating group includes three reporting units, our Fabrication Services operating group includes two reporting units, and our Technology and Environmental Solutions operating groups each represent a reporting unit. We perform our annual impairment assessment during the fourth quarter of each year based upon balances as of the beginning of that year’s fourth quarter. As part of our annual impairment assessment, in the fourth quarter of 2013, we performed a quantitative assessment of goodwill for each of our reporting units. We utilized an income approach (discounted cash flow method) to value our reporting units and test for impairment as we believe this is the most direct approach to incorporate the specific economic attributes and risk profiles of our reporting units into our valuation model. This is consistent with the methodology used for our annual impairment assessment in previous years. We generally do not utilize a market approach given the difficulty in identifying relevant market transactions and the volatility of markets from which transactions are derived. Based upon this quantitative assessment, no impairment charge was necessary during 2013, as the fair value of each of the reporting units acquired in 2013 exceeded their respective net book value and the fair value of all other reporting units significantly exceeded their respective net book values. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, no indicators of goodwill impairment were identified. If, based on future assessments, our goodwill is deemed to be impaired, the impairment would result in a charge to earnings in the year of impairment.

We amortize our finite-lived intangible assets on a straight-line basis with lives ranging from 2 to 20 years, absent any indicators of impairment. We review tangible assets and finite-lived intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If a recoverability assessment is required, the estimated future cash flow associated with the asset or asset group will be compared to the asset’s carrying amount to determine if impairment exists. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we noted no indicators of impairment. See Note 6 for further discussion regarding goodwill and other intangible assets.

Earnings Per Share ("EPS")

Earnings Per Share (“EPS”)—Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income attributable to CB&I by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the assumed conversion of dilutive securities, consisting of restricted shares, performance shares (where performance criteria have been met), stock options and directors’ deferred-fee shares. See Note 3 for calculations associated with basic and diluted EPS.

Cash Equivalents

Cash Equivalents—Cash equivalents are considered to be all highly liquid securities with original maturities of three months or less.

Inventory

Inventory—Inventory is recorded at the lower of cost or market and cost is determined using the first-in-first-out (“FIFO”) or weighted-average cost method. The cost of inventory includes acquisition costs, production or conversion costs, and other costs incurred to bring the inventory to a current location and condition. An allowance for excess or inactive inventory is recorded based upon an analysis that considers current inventory levels, historical usage patterns, estimates of future sales expectations and salvage value. See Note 5 for additional disclosures associated with our inventory.

Foreign Currency

Foreign Currency—The nature of our business activities involves the management of various financial and market risks, including those related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The effects of translating financial statements of foreign operations into our reporting currency are recognized as a cumulative translation adjustment in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss) (“AOCI”) which is net of tax, where applicable. Foreign currency exchange gains (losses) are included within cost of revenue and were not material for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments—We utilize derivative instruments in certain circumstances to mitigate the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, as described below:

• Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Derivatives—We do not engage in currency speculation; however, we do utilize foreign currency exchange rate derivatives on an on-going basis to hedge against certain foreign currency-related operating exposures. We generally seek hedge accounting treatment for contracts used to hedge operating exposures and designate them as cash flow hedges. Therefore, gains and losses, exclusive of credit risk and forward points (which represent the time-value component of the fair value of our derivative positions), are included in AOCI until the associated underlying operating exposure impacts our earnings. Changes in the fair value of (1) credit risk and forward points, (2) instruments deemed ineffective during the period, and (3) instruments that we do not designate as cash flow hedges are recognized within cost of revenue.

• Interest Rate Derivatives—During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we continued to utilize a swap arrangement to hedge against interest rate variability associated with $454,500 of our remaining $900,000 unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”). The swap arrangement has been designated as a cash flow hedge as its critical terms matched those of the Term Loan at inception and through March 31, 2014. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the swap arrangement are included in AOCI until the associated underlying exposure impacts our earnings.

For those contracts designated as cash flow hedges, we document all relationships between the derivative instruments and associated hedged items, as well as our risk-management objectives and strategy for undertaking hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives to specific firm commitments or highly-probable forecasted transactions. We continually assess, at inception and on an on-going basis, the effectiveness of derivative instruments in offsetting changes in the cash flow of the designated hedged items. Hedge accounting designation is discontinued when (1) it is determined that the derivative is no longer highly effective in offsetting changes in the cash flow of the hedged item, including firm commitments or forecasted transactions, (2) the derivative is sold, terminated, exercised, or expires, (3) it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur, or (4) we determine that designating the derivative as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate. See Note 10 for additional discussion of our financial instruments.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes—Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis using currently enacted income tax rates for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided to offset any net deferred tax assets (“DTA(s)”) if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the DTAs will not be realized. The final realization of DTAs depends upon our ability to generate sufficient future taxable income of the appropriate character and in the appropriate jurisdictions.

We provide income tax and associated interest reserves, where applicable, in situations where we have and have not received tax assessments. Tax and associated interest reserves are provided in those instances where we consider it more likely than not that additional tax will be due in excess of amounts reflected in income tax returns filed worldwide. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our reserves totaled approximately $14,300. If these income tax reserves are ultimately unnecessary, approximately $11,100 would impact the effective tax rate as we are contractually indemnified for the remaining balances. We continually review our exposure to additional income tax obligations and, as further information is known or events occur, changes in our tax and interest reserves may be recorded within income tax expense and interest expense, respectively.

Partnering Arrangements

Partnering Arrangements—In the ordinary course of business, we execute specific projects and conduct certain operations through joint venture, consortium and other collaborative arrangements (collectively referred to as “venture(s)”). We have various ownership interests in these ventures, with such ownership typically being proportionate to our decision-making and distribution rights. The ventures generally contract directly with the third party customer; however, services may be performed directly by the ventures, or may be performed by us or our partners, or a combination thereof.

Venture net assets consist primarily of cash, working capital and property and equipment, and assets may be restricted from being used to fund obligations outside of the venture. These ventures typically have limited third-party debt or have debt that is non-recourse in nature; however, they may provide for capital calls to fund operations or require participants in the venture to provide additional financial support, including advance payment or retention letters of credit.

Each venture is assessed at inception and on an ongoing basis as to whether it qualifies as a VIE under the consolidations guidance in ASC 810. A venture generally qualifies as a VIE when it (1) meets the definition of a legal entity, (2) absorbs the operational risk of the projects being executed, creating a variable interest, and (3) lacks sufficient capital investment from the partners, potentially resulting in the venture requiring additional subordinated financial support, if necessary, to finance its future activities.

If at any time a venture qualifies as a VIE, we perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether we are the primary beneficiary of the VIE and, therefore, need to consolidate the VIE. We are the primary beneficiary if we have (1) the power to direct the economically significant activities of the VIE and (2) the right to receive benefits from, and obligation to absorb losses of, the VIE. If the venture is a VIE and we are the primary beneficiary, or we otherwise have the ability to control the venture, we consolidate the venture. If we are not determined to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE, or only have the ability to significantly influence, rather than control the venture, we do not consolidate the venture. We account for unconsolidated ventures using proportionate consolidation when we meet the applicable accounting criteria to do so and utilize the equity method otherwise. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the results of our proportionately consolidated ventures were not material. See Note 7 for additional discussion of our material partnering arrangements.

New Accounting Standards

New Accounting Standards—There are no recently issued accounting standards that we believe will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flow.

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DEBT - Additional Information (Detail)							3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended						3 Months Ended			1 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014 Series A Senior Notes USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014 Series B Senior Notes USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014 Series C Senior Notes USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014 Series D Senior Notes USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014 Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility One Amended USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014 Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility Total Revolving Credit Facilities Member USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014 Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility Two USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility Two	Mar. 31, 2014 Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility Three	Mar. 31, 2014 Term Loan USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Term Loan USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014 Term Loan Interest rate USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014 Uncommitted Credit Facility USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014 Surety Bond [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014 Prime Rate [Member] Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility One Amended	Mar. 31, 2014 Prime Rate [Member] Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility Two	Mar. 31, 2014 London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility One Amended	Mar. 31, 2014 London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility Two	Mar. 31, 2014 London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Term Loan	Mar. 31, 2014 Maximum Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility One Amended	Mar. 31, 2014 Minimum Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility One Amended	Mar. 31, 2013 Shaw Group Inc Westinghouse Bonds USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Shaw Group Inc Westinghouse Bonds JPY (¥)	Oct. 31, 2012 Toshiba Corporation [Member] Westinghouse Bonds USD ($)	Mar. 15, 2013 CB&I Westinghouse Bonds USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2006 Westinghouse Electric Company [Member] Shaw Group Inc
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, original term							5 years		5 years			4 years
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity							$ 1,350,000,000		$ 650,000,000
Line Of Credit Facility Expiration Dates										2018-02	2018-10
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity							675,000,000		487,500,000
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding									331,000,000						3,754,000
Financial Letters Line Of Credit Capacity							270,000,000
Debt Instrument Covenant Leverage Ratio																						3.0
Debt Instrument Covenant Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio																							1.75
Minimum net worth requirement	1,762,124,000
Maximum Amount Available For Dividends And Stock Repurchase							250,000,000
Debt Instrument Covenant Leverage Ratio For Dividend Payments and Share Repurchases																						1.5
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate																	0.50%	0.50%	1.50%	1.50%	1.50%
Credit facilities utilized							237,550,000		74,665,000						733,484,000
Available borrowing capacity under credit facility							1,112,450,000		244,335,000						1,293,698,000
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value																667,006,000
Maximum Credit Facility Borrowings								458,000,000
Unsecured term loan remaining												900,000,000	925,000,000
Unsecured term loan												1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000											1,353,700,000	128,980,000,000
Hedge against interest rate variability														454,500,000
Interest rate swap, interest rate												1.97%
Repayment of unsecured term loan in year one												75,000,000
Repayment of unsecured term loan in year two												100,000,000
Repayment of unsecured term loan in year three												150,000,000
Repayment of unsecured term loan in year four												575,000,000
Senior notes	800,000,000	800,000,000	150,000,000	225,000,000	275,000,000	150,000,000
Semi annually fixed rate payable			4.15%	4.57%	5.15%	5.30%
Debt Instrument Maturity Month And Year			2017-12	2019-12	2022-12	2024-12
Credit Facility Total Capacity															2,030,936,000
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage																												20.00%
Cash Deposited Into Trust Account For Repayment Of Bonds																										$ 1,309,000,000	$ 44,700,000

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INVENTORY - Components of Inventory (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 177,035	$ 184,586
Work in process	35,041	31,764
Finished goods	79,943	86,637
Total	$ 292,019	$ 302,987

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Total Revenue, Depreciation and Amortization, Equity Earnings, Income from Operations, Capital Expenditures and Tangible Assets by Reporting Segment

The following table presents revenue and income from operations by reporting segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The three months ended March 31, 2013 includes the results of the 2013 Shaw Acquisition from the Acquisition Closing Date:

	Three months ended March 31,
	2014			2013
Revenue
Engineering, Construction and Maintenance	$	1,968,711		$	1,499,776
Fabrication Services	630,408			495,048
Technology	144,076			151,482
Environmental Solutions	184,937			105,123
Total revenue	$	2,928,132		$	2,251,429
Income From Operations
Engineering, Construction and Maintenance	$	88,778		$	66,533
Fabrication Services	40,413			45,024
Technology	41,171			35,542
Environmental Solutions	188			671
Total operating groups	170,550			147,770
Acquisition and integration related costs	(8,067		)	(61,256		)
Total income from operations	$	162,483		$	86,514

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Carried at Fair Value (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 420,163		$ 420,502
Derivatives:
Other current assets	2,353	[1]	2,155	[1]
Other non-current assets	3,917	[1]	4,705	[1]
Total assets at fair value	426,433		427,362
Derivatives:
Accrued liabilities	(6,198)		(3,818)
Other non-current liabilities	(337)		(450)
Total liabilities at fair value	(6,535)		(4,268)
Level 1
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	420,163		420,502
Derivatives:
Other current assets	0	[1]	0	[1]
Other non-current assets	0	[1]	0	[1]
Total assets at fair value	420,163		420,502
Derivatives:
Accrued liabilities	0		0
Other non-current liabilities	0		0
Total liabilities at fair value	0		0
Level 2
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	0		0
Derivatives:
Other current assets	2,353	[1]	2,155	[1]
Other non-current assets	3,917	[1]	4,705	[1]
Total assets at fair value	6,270		6,860
Derivatives:
Accrued liabilities	(6,198)		(3,818)
Other non-current liabilities	(337)		(450)
Total liabilities at fair value	(6,535)		(4,268)
Level 3
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	0		0
Derivatives:
Other current assets	0	[1]	0	[1]
Other non-current assets	0	[1]	0	[1]
Total assets at fair value	0		0
Derivatives:
Accrued liabilities	0		0
Other non-current liabilities	0		0
Total liabilities at fair value	$ 0		$ 0

[1] We are exposed to credit risk on our hedging instruments associated with potential counterparty non-performance, and the fair value of our derivatives reflects this credit risk. The total level 2 assets at fair value above represent the maximum loss that we would incur on our outstanding hedges if the applicable counterparties failed to perform according to the hedge contracts. To help mitigate counterparty credit risk, we transact only with counterparties that are rated as investment grade or higher and monitor all counterparties on a continuous basis.

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Segment Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 Segment	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of business sectors	4
Revenue	$ 2,928,132	$ 2,251,429
Income From Operations	162,483	86,514
Engineering, Construction And Maintenance [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,968,711	1,499,776
Income From Operations	88,778	66,533
Intersegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	113,900	18,300
Gorgon MEI [Member] | Engineering, Construction And Maintenance [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		69,641
Income From Operations		$ 3,321

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Net of Tax (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2013	$ (119,933)
OCI before reclassifications	3,923
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	719
Net OCI	4,642
Balance at March 31, 2014	(115,291)
Currency Translation Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2013	(46,580)	[1]
OCI before reclassifications	3,880	[1]
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	0	[1]
Net OCI	3,880	[1]
Balance at March 31, 2014	(42,700)	[1]
Unrealized Fair Value of Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2013	1,771
OCI before reclassifications	(1,027)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	37
Net OCI	(990)
Balance at March 31, 2014	781
Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2013	(75,124)
OCI before reclassifications	1,070
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	682
Net OCI	1,752
Balance at March 31, 2014	$ (73,372)

[1] During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the currency translation adjustment component of AOCI was impacted primarily by movements in the Australian Dollar and Canadian Dollar exchange rates against the U.S. Dollar.

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PARTNERING ARRANGEMENTS - Summarized Balance Sheet Information of Variable Interest Entities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
CB&I/Kentz Joint Venture
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Current assets	$ 211,444		$ 156,974
Current liabilities	104,940		72,741
CB&I/Clough Joint Venture
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Current assets	132,243		122,179
Current liabilities	47,401		48,933
CB&I/AREVA Joint Venture
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Current assets	69,053		34,547
Current liabilities	108,717		98,478
All Other Joint Ventures
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Current assets	80,700	[1]	83,370	[1]
Current liabilities	22,311		26,879
Non-current assets	24,200	[1]	24,802	[1]
Total assets	$ 104,900		$ 108,172

[1] Other ventures that we consolidate due to their designation as VIEs are not individually material to our financial results and are therefore aggregated as “All Other”.

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ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

Organization and Nature of Operations—Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (“CB&I” or the “Company”) provides a wide range of services, including conceptual design, technology, engineering, procurement, fabrication, modularization, construction, commissioning, maintenance, program management and environmental services to customers in the energy infrastructure market throughout the world, and is a provider of diversified government services. Our business is aligned into four principal operating groups: (1) Engineering, Construction and Maintenance, (2) Fabrication Services, (3) Technology, and (4) Environmental Solutions (formerly Government Solutions). See Note 16 for a discussion of our operating groups.

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - Significant Items Reclassified Into Earnings (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Interest rate derivatives (interest expense)	$ (18,887)		$ (22,746)
Foreign currency derivatives (cost of revenue)	(2,626,730)		(2,005,285)
Income before taxes	145,656		65,639
Taxes	(42,910)		(22,767)
Net income	102,746		42,872
Amounts Reclassified From AOCI | Unrealized Fair Value of Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Income before taxes	76	[1]
Taxes	(39)	[1]
Net income	37	[1]
Amounts Reclassified From AOCI | Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amortization of prior service credits	(120)	[2]
Recognized net actuarial losses	965	[2]
Income before taxes	845	[2]
Taxes	(163)	[2]
Net income	682	[2]
Interest rate derivatives | Amounts Reclassified From AOCI | Unrealized Fair Value of Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Interest rate derivatives (interest expense)	543	[1]
Foreign currency derivatives | Amounts Reclassified From AOCI | Unrealized Fair Value of Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency derivatives (cost of revenue)	$ (467)	[1]

[1] See Note 10 for further discussion of our cash flow hedges, including the total value reclassified from AOCI to earnings.

[2] See Note 11 for further discussion of our defined benefit and other postretirement plans, including the components of net periodic benefit cost.

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	$ 4,225,687	$ 4,226,468

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Change in Goodwill by Business Sector

Goodwill—At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our goodwill balances were $4,225,687 and $4,226,468, respectively, attributable to the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in connection with our acquisitions:

	Total
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	4,226,468
Amortization of tax goodwill in excess of book goodwill	(1,387		)
Foreign currency translation	606
Balance at March 31, 2014	$	4,225,687

Finite- Lived Intangible Assets Balances Including Weighted- Average Useful Lives

The following table provides a summary of our acquired finite-lived intangible assets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, including weighted-average useful lives for each major intangible asset class and in total:

	March 31, 2014					December 31, 2013
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Finite-lived intangible assets (weighted average life)
Backlog and customer relationships (16 years)	$	380,586	$	(42,718	)	$	380,586	$	(33,735	)
Process technologies (15 years)	295,885		(95,178		)	295,726		(90,282		)
Tradenames (10 years)	86,049		(13,367		)	86,042		(11,126		)
Lease agreements (6 years) (1)	—		—			7,718		(7,627		)
Non-compete agreements (7 years)	3,016		(2,703		)	3,012		(2,591		)
Total (15 years) (2)	$	765,536	$	(153,966	)	$	773,084	$	(145,361	)

⁽¹⁾  Lease agreement intangibles totaling $7,718 became fully amortized during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and were therefore removed from the gross carrying and accumulated amortization balances above.

⁽²⁾  The decrease in intangibles during three months ended March 31, 2014 primarily related to amortization expense of $16,234.

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INVENTORY (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Inventory

The components of inventory at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:

	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Raw materials	$	177,035	$	184,586
Work in process	35,041		31,764
Finished goods	79,943		86,637
Total	$	292,019	$	302,987

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Total Value Recognized in Cost of Revenue for Derivatives which Do Not Seek Hedge Accounting Treatment, by Underlying Risk (Detail) (Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Cost of Revenue on Derivatives	$ 1,506	$ (1,854)
Foreign currency
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Cost of Revenue on Derivatives	$ 1,506	$ (1,854)

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES - Change in Goodwill by Business Sector (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 4,226,468
Amortization of tax goodwill in excess of book goodwill	(1,387)
Foreign currency translation	606
Ending Balance	$ 4,225,687

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PARTNERING ARRANGEMENTS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Summarized Balance Sheet Information of Variable Interest Entities

The following table presents summarized balance sheet information for our consolidated VIEs:

	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
CBI/Kentz
Current assets	$	211,444	$	156,974
Current liabilities	$	104,940	$	72,741
CBI/Clough
Current assets	$	132,243	$	122,179
Current liabilities	$	47,401	$	48,933
CBI/AREVA
Current assets	$	69,053	$	34,547
Current liabilities	$	108,717	$	98,478
All Other (1)
Current assets	$	80,700	$	83,370
Non-current assets	$	24,200	$	24,802
Total assets	$	104,900	$	108,172
Current liabilities	$	22,311	$	26,879

⁽¹⁾  Other ventures that we consolidate due to their designation as VIEs are not individually material to our financial results and are therefore aggregated as “All Other”.

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FACILITY REALIGNMENT LIABILITY (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of Restructuring Related Costs

The following table summarizes the movements in the facility realignment liability during the three months ended March 31, 2014:

Balance at December 31, 2013	$	12,111
Charges (1)	2,275
Cash payments	(3,242		)
Balance at March 31, 2014	$	11,144

⁽¹⁾  During the three months ended March 31, 2014, charges of $2,275 were recognized within acquisition and integration related costs related to facility consolidations and the associated accelerated lease costs for vacated facilities, primarily in our Environmental Solutions operating group. During the remainder of 2014, we are continuing to assess our facility requirements in light of the 2013 Shaw Acquisition.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends paid, per share	$ 0.07	$ 0.05

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DEBT (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Outstanding Debt

Our outstanding debt at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was as follows:

	March 31,			December 31,
	2014			2013
Current
Revolving facility debt	$	334,754		$	115,000
Current maturities of term loan	100,000			100,000
Current debt	$	434,754		$	215,000
Long-Term
Term Loan: $1,000,000 term loan (interest at LIBOR plus an applicable floating margin)	$	900,000		$	925,000
Senior Notes: $800,000 senior notes, series A-D (fixed interest ranging from 4.15% to 5.30%)	800,000			800,000
Less: current maturities of term loan	(100,000		)	(100,000		)
Long-term debt	$	1,600,000		$	1,625,000

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RECENT ACQUISITION (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Feb. 13, 2013 Shaw Group Inc
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price			$ 3,340,070
Business acquisition, purchase price cash			2,851,260
Business acquisition, cost of acquired entity, equity consideration			488,810
Cash consideration funded using existing cash balance			1,051,260
Cash acquired			1,137,927
Cash purchase price, net of cash acquired	0	1,713,333	1,713,333
Total purchase price, net of unrestricted cash acquired			2,202,143
Pro Forma Non Recurring Acquisition Related Costs		$ 51,200

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Total Fair Value by Underlying Risk and Balance Sheet Classification (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives Fair Value	$ 6,270	$ 6,860
Liability Derivatives Fair Value	(6,535)	(4,268)
Interest rate
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives Fair Value	3,809
Liability Derivatives Fair Value	(2,229)
Foreign currency
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives Fair Value	2,461
Liability Derivatives Fair Value	(4,306)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives Fair Value	3,853	4,633
Liability Derivatives Fair Value	(2,586)	(3,086)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Interest rate | Other current and non-current assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives Fair Value	3,809	3,772
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Interest rate | Accrued and other non-current liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives Fair Value	(2,229)	(2,233)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Foreign currency | Other current and non-current assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives Fair Value	44	861
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Foreign currency | Accrued and other non-current liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives Fair Value	(357)	(853)
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives Fair Value	2,417	2,227
Liability Derivatives Fair Value	(3,949)	(1,182)
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges | Interest rate | Other current and non-current assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives Fair Value	0	0
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges | Interest rate | Accrued and other non-current liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives Fair Value	0	0
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges | Foreign currency | Other current and non-current assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives Fair Value	2,417	2,227
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges | Foreign currency | Accrued and other non-current liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives Fair Value	$ (3,949)	$ (1,182)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 2,928,132	$ 2,251,429
Cost of revenue	2,626,730	2,005,285
Gross profit	301,402	246,144
Selling and administrative expense	119,167	93,968
Intangibles amortization	16,234	9,188
Equity earnings	(4,165)	(4,485)
Other operating income, net	(384)	(297)
Acquisition and integration related costs	8,067	61,256
Income from operations	162,483	86,514
Interest expense	(18,887)	(22,746)
Interest income	2,060	1,871
Income before taxes	145,656	65,639
Income tax expense	(42,910)	(22,767)
Net income	102,746	42,872
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(13,795)	(9,264)
Net income attributable to CB&I	88,951	33,608
Net income attributable to CB&I per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.83	$ 0.33
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.82	$ 0.32
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	107,677	101,802
Diluted (in shares)	109,113	103,507
Cash dividends on shares:
Amount	$ 7,559	$ 5,345
Per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.07	$ 0.05

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES - Finite-Lived Intangible Asset Balances Including Weighted-Average Useful Lives (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 765,536	[1]		$ 773,084	[1]
Accumulated Amortization	(153,966)	[1]		(145,361)	[1]
Finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life	15 years			15 years
Amortization expense	16,234		9,188
Backlog and customer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	380,586			380,586
Accumulated Amortization	(42,718)			(33,735)
Finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life	16 years			16 years
Process technologies
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	295,885			295,726
Accumulated Amortization	(95,178)			(90,282)
Finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life	15 years			15 years
Tradenames
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	86,049			86,042
Accumulated Amortization	(13,367)			(11,126)
Finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life	10 years			10 years
Lease agreements
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	0	[2]		7,718	[2]
Accumulated Amortization	0	[2]		(7,627)	[2]
Finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life	0 years			6 years
Non-compete agreements
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	3,016			3,012
Accumulated Amortization	$ (2,703)			$ (2,591)
Finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life	7 years			7 years

[1] The decrease in intangibles during three months ended March 31, 2014 primarily related to amortization expense of $16,234.

[2] Lease agreement intangibles totaling $7,718 became fully amortized during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and were therefore removed from the gross carrying and accumulated amortization balances above.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014 Senior Notes	Mar. 31, 2013 Senior Notes	Mar. 31, 2014 Westinghouse Bonds	Mar. 31, 2013 Westinghouse Bonds	Mar. 31, 2014 Term Loan	Mar. 31, 2013 Term Loan
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income	$ 102,746	$ 42,872
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	45,625	28,637
Deferred taxes	6,616	65,309
Stock-based compensation expense	41,142	38,072
Equity earnings	(4,165)	(4,485)
Gain on property and equipment transactions	(384)	(297)
Unrealized loss on foreign currency hedge ineffectiveness	2,865	1,756
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(12,930)	(10,756)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in receivables, net	111,885	(153,647)
Change in contracts in progress, net	(422,510)	(180,030)
Decrease (increase) in inventory	10,968	(4,302)
Decrease in accounts payable	(838)	(28,720)
(Increase) decrease in other current and non-current assets	(20,401)	22,515
Decrease in accrued and other non-current liabilities	(11,923)	(137,964)
Decrease in equity investments	15,237	351
Change in other, net	(9,685)	8,474
Net cash used in operating activities	(145,752)	(312,215)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	(1,713,333)
Capital expenditures	(26,485)	(14,932)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	4,459	613
Change in other, net	0	(24,699)
Net cash used in investing activities	(22,026)	(1,752,351)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Revolving facility borrowings, net	219,754	116,177
Term loan borrowings	0	1,000,000
Cash withdrawn from restricted cash and cash equivalents			0	800,000	0	1,309,022
Repayments on term loan					0	(1,353,694)	(25,000)	(18,750)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	12,930	10,756
Purchase of treasury stock	(54,946)	(23,764)
Issuance of stock	11,586	14,889
Dividends paid	(7,559)	(5,345)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(4,515)	(1,065)
Revolving facility and deferred financing costs	0	(26,987)
Net cash provided by financing activities	152,250	1,821,239
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	15,189	(7,242)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(339)	(250,569)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year	420,502	643,395
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period	$ 420,163	$ 392,826

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RETIREMENT BENEFITS - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 2,351	$ 1,645
Interest cost	8,564	7,030
Expected return on plan assets	(9,314)	(6,565)
Amortization of prior service credits	(120)	(115)
Recognized net actuarial losses (gains)	1,181	1,135
Net periodic benefit cost	2,662	3,130
Other Postretirement Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	259	311
Interest cost	570	516
Amortization of prior service credits	0	(67)
Recognized net actuarial losses (gains)	(216)	(129)
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 613	$ 631

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Changes in AOCI Balances by Component

The following table presents changes in AOCI by component and reclassification of AOCI into earnings during the three months ended March 31, 2014:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Currency Translation Adjustment (1)			Unrealized Fair Value Of Cash Flow Hedges			Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans			Total
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(46,580	)	$	1,771		$	(75,124	)	$	(119,933	)
OCI before reclassifications	3,880			(1,027		)	1,070			3,923
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	—			37			682			719
Net OCI	3,880			(990		)	1,752			4,642
Balance at March 31, 2014	$	(42,700	)	$	781		$	(73,372	)	$	(115,291	)

⁽¹⁾  During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the currency translation adjustment component of AOCI was impacted primarily by movements in the Australian Dollar and Canadian Dollar exchange rates against the U.S. Dollar.

Significant Items Reclassified From AOCI Into Earnings

	Amount Reclassified From AOCI
AOCI Components
Unrealized Fair Value Of Cash Flow Hedges (1)
Interest rate derivatives (interest expense)	$	543
Foreign currency derivatives (cost of revenue)	(467		)
Total, before taxes	$	76
Taxes	(39		)
Total, net of taxes	$	37
Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans (2)
Amortization of prior service credits	$	(120	)
Recognized net actuarial losses	965
Total, before taxes	$	845
Taxes	(163		)
Total, net of taxes	$	682

⁽¹⁾  See Note 10 for further discussion of our cash flow hedges, including the total value reclassified from AOCI to earnings.

⁽²⁾  See Note 11 for further discussion of our defined benefit and other postretirement plans, including the components of net periodic benefit cost.

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STOCK-SETTLED AND CASH-SETTLED EQUITY BASED PLANS - Stock-Based Incentive Plans and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Details) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity-Based Awards (stock-settled)	1,278
Equity-Based Awards (cash-settled)	2,651
Performance shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity-Based Awards (stock-settled)	629
RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity-Based Awards (stock-settled)	374
Equity-Based Awards (cash-settled)	621
Stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity-Based Awards (stock-settled)	213
ESPP shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity-Based Awards (stock-settled)	62
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity-Based Awards (cash-settled)	2,030

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STOCK-SETTLED AND CASH-SETTLED EQUITY BASED PLANS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

STOCK-SETTLED AND CASH-SETTLED EQUITY BASED PLANS

STOCK-SETTLED AND CASH-SETTLED EQUITY BASED PLANS

General—Under our Long-Term Incentive Plan, we can issue shares to employees and directors in the form of stock options, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) or performance shares. Additionally, in conjunction with the 2013 Shaw Acquisition, at the Acquisition Closing Date we converted certain Shaw stock-settled equity-based awards (including stock options and RSUs) and cash-settled equity-based awards (including RSUs and stock appreciation rights (“SARs”)) to equivalent CB&I awards. Changes in common stock, additional paid-in capital and treasury stock during the three months ended March 31, 2014 primarily related to activity associated with our stock-based compensation plans and share repurchases, including purchases of our outstanding common stock and purchases for taxes withheld on taxable share distributions.

Stock-Settled and Cash-Settled Equity-Based Plans—During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we granted the following awards associated with our equity-based incentive plans:

	Shares (1)	Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share
RSUs	509	$	80.86
Performance shares	312	$	79.86
Total	821

(1) No stock options or cash-settled equity-based awards were granted during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we had the following activity associated with our equity-based incentive plans and employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”):

Equity-Based Awards (stock-settled)
Performance shares (issued upon vesting)	629
RSUs (issued upon vesting)	374
Stock options (issued upon exercise)	213
ESPP shares (issued upon sale)	62
Total Shares Issued	1,278
Equity-Based Awards (cash-settled)
Cash-settled SARs (paid upon exercise)	$	2,030
Cash-settled RSUs (paid upon vesting)	621
Total Cash Payments	$	2,651

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recognized $43,065 and $32,510, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense, primarily within selling and administrative expense.

Share Repurchases—During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we repurchased 716 shares for $54,946 (an average price of $76.74), including $30,677 to purchase 412 shares of our outstanding common stock and $24,269 to purchase 304 shares for taxes withheld on taxable share distributions.

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STOCK-SETTLED AND CASH-SETTLED EQUITY BASED PLANS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Granted Shares Associated with Incentive Plans

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we granted the following awards associated with our equity-based incentive plans:

	Shares (1)	Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share
RSUs	509	$	80.86
Performance shares	312	$	79.86
Total	821

(1) No stock options or cash-settled equity-based awards were granted during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Stock-Based Incentive Plans and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we had the following activity associated with our equity-based incentive plans and employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”):

Equity-Based Awards (stock-settled)
Performance shares (issued upon vesting)	629
RSUs (issued upon vesting)	374
Stock options (issued upon exercise)	213
ESPP shares (issued upon sale)	62
Total Shares Issued	1,278
Equity-Based Awards (cash-settled)
Cash-settled SARs (paid upon exercise)	$	2,030
Cash-settled RSUs (paid upon vesting)	621
Total Cash Payments	$	2,651

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SEGMENT INFORMATION

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION

Our management structure and internal and public segment reporting are aligned based upon the services offered by our four operating groups, which represent our reportable segments: Engineering, Construction and Maintenance; Fabrication Services; Technology; and Environmental Solutions (formerly Government Solutions). Revenue and income from operations of $69,641 and $3,321, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2013 for a large EPC project in the U.S. that was previously reported within our Environmental Solutions operating group has been reclassified to our Engineering, Construction and Maintenance operating group to conform to its classification in 2014, reflecting the present management oversight for the project.

Our Chief Executive Officer evaluates the performance of these operating groups based upon revenue and income from operations. Each operating group's income from operations reflects corporate costs, allocated based primarily upon revenue. Intersegment revenue is netted against the revenue of the segment receiving the intersegment services. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, intersegment revenue totaled approximately $113,900 and $18,300, respectively, and primarily related to services provided by our Fabrication Services operating group to our Engineering, Construction and Maintenance operating group.

The following table presents revenue and income from operations by reporting segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The three months ended March 31, 2013 includes the results of the 2013 Shaw Acquisition from the Acquisition Closing Date:

	Three months ended March 31,
	2014			2013
Revenue
Engineering, Construction and Maintenance	$	1,968,711		$	1,499,776
Fabrication Services	630,408			495,048
Technology	144,076			151,482
Environmental Solutions	184,937			105,123
Total revenue	$	2,928,132		$	2,251,429
Income From Operations
Engineering, Construction and Maintenance	$	88,778		$	66,533
Fabrication Services	40,413			45,024
Technology	41,171			35,542
Environmental Solutions	188			671
Total operating groups	170,550			147,770
Acquisition and integration related costs	(8,067		)	(61,256		)
Total income from operations	$	162,483		$	86,514

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SEGMENT INFORMATION - Total Revenue and Income from Operations by Reporting Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 2,928,132	$ 2,251,429
Income From Operations	162,483	86,514
Engineering, Construction And Maintenance [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,968,711	1,499,776
Income From Operations	88,778	66,533
Fabrication Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	630,408	495,048
Income From Operations	40,413	45,024
Technology
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	144,076	151,482
Income From Operations	41,171	35,542
Environmental Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	184,937	105,123
Income From Operations	188	671
Total operating groups
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income From Operations	170,550	147,770
Acquisition-related costs
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income From Operations	$ (8,067)	$ (61,256)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Stock Held In Trust	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	Noncontrolling Interest
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 1,396,310	$ 1,190	$ 363,417	$ 1,300,742	$ (3,031)	$ (193,533)	$ (101,032)	$ 28,557
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012		96,835			316	4,688
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income attributable to CB&I	33,608			33,608
Net income	42,872							9,264
Change in cumulative translation adjustment, net	(13,043)						(13,926)	883
Change in unrealized fair value of cash flow hedges, net	(1,731)						(1,731)
Change in unrecognized prior service pension credits/costs, net	(192)						(192)
Change in unrecognized actuarial pension gains/losses, net	4,897						4,897
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(1,065)							(1,065)
Dividends paid	(5,345)			(5,345)
Stock-based compensation expense	38,072		38,072
Business acquisitions (in shares)		8,893				(2,559)
Business acquisitions	535,241	85	398,366			100,125		36,665
Issuance of treasury stock to trust (in shares)		98			98	(98)
Issuance of treasury stock to trust			896		(5,245)	4,349
Release Of Trust Shares		0			(301)	0
Release Of Trust Shares Value	4,074		1,537		2,537	0
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)		(446)				446
Purchase of treasury stock	(23,764)					(23,764)
Issuance of stock (in shares)		1,612				(1,612)
Issuance of stock	21,230		(49,808)			71,038
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2013	1,997,556	1,275	752,480	1,329,005	(5,739)	(41,785)	(111,984)	74,304
Ending Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2013		106,992			113	865
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	2,507,438	1,275	753,742	1,733,409		(23,914)	(119,933)	162,859
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013		107,478				379
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income attributable to CB&I	88,951			88,951
Net income	102,746							13,795
Change in cumulative translation adjustment, net	5,531						3,880	1,651
Change in unrealized fair value of cash flow hedges, net	(990)						(990)
Change in unrecognized prior service pension credits/costs, net	(43)						(43)
Change in unrecognized actuarial pension gains/losses, net	1,795						1,795
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(4,515)							(4,515)
Dividends paid	(7,559)			(7,559)
Stock-based compensation expense	41,142		41,142
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued	0	4	22,091			(22,095)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Treasury Stock Reissued						275
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)		(716)				716
Purchase of treasury stock	(54,946)					(54,946)
Issuance of stock (in shares)		1,278				(1,278)
Issuance of stock	24,519		(68,808)			93,327
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2014	$ 2,615,118	$ 1,279	$ 748,167	$ 1,814,801		$ (7,628)	$ (115,291)	$ 173,790
Ending Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2014		108,040				92

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 102,746	$ 42,872
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in cumulative translation adjustment	5,531	(13,043)
Change in unrealized fair value of cash flow hedges	(990)	(1,731)
Change in unrecognized prior service pension credits/costs	(43)	(192)
Change in unrecognized actuarial pension gains/losses	1,795	4,897
Comprehensive income	109,039	32,803
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(13,795)	(9,264)
Less: Change in cumulative translation adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,651)	(883)
Comprehensive income attributable to CB&I	$ 93,593	$ 22,656

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DEBT

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

DEBT

DEBT

Our outstanding debt at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was as follows:

	March 31,			December 31,
	2014			2013
Current
Revolving facility debt	$	334,754		$	115,000
Current maturities of term loan	100,000			100,000
Current debt	$	434,754		$	215,000
Long-Term
Term Loan: $1,000,000 term loan (interest at LIBOR plus an applicable floating margin)	$	900,000		$	925,000
Senior Notes: $800,000 senior notes, series A-D (fixed interest ranging from 4.15% to 5.30%)	800,000			800,000
Less: current maturities of term loan	(100,000		)	(100,000		)
Long-term debt	$	1,600,000		$	1,625,000

Revolving Facilities—We have a five-year, $1,350,000, committed and unsecured revolving facility (the “Revolving Facility”) with BofA, as administrative agent, and BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BBVA Compass, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (“Credit Agricole”) and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, each as syndication agents, which expires in October 2018. The Revolving Facility has a borrowing sublimit of $675,000 (with financial letters of credit not to exceed $270,000) and certain financial covenants, including a maximum leverage ratio of 3.00, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.75, and a minimum net worth level calculated as $1,762,124 at March 31, 2014. The Revolving Facility also includes customary restrictions regarding subsidiary indebtedness, sales of assets, liens, investments, type of business conducted, and mergers and acquisitions, and includes a trailing twelve-month limitation of $250,000 for dividend payments and share repurchases if our leverage ratio exceeds 1.50 (unlimited if our leverage ratio is equal to or below 1.50), among other restrictions. In addition to interest on debt borrowings, we are assessed quarterly commitment fees on the unutilized portion of the facility as well as letter of credit fees on outstanding instruments. The interest, letter of credit fee, and commitment fee percentages are based upon our quarterly leverage ratio. In the event that we borrow funds under the facility, interest is assessed at either prime plus an applicable floating margin (0.5% at March 31, 2014), or LIBOR plus an applicable floating margin (1.5% at March 31, 2014). At March 31, 2014, we had no outstanding borrowings under the facility, but had $237,550 of outstanding letters of credit, providing $1,112,450 of available capacity. Such letters of credit are generally issued to customers in the ordinary course of business to support advance payments and performance guarantees, in lieu of retention on our contracts, or in certain cases, are issued in support of our insurance program.

We also have a five-year, $650,000, committed and unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Second Revolving Facility”) with BofA, as administrative agent, and Credit Agricole, as syndication agent, which expires in February 2018. The Second Revolving Facility supplements our Revolving Facility, has a $487,500 borrowing sublimit and includes financial and restrictive covenants similar to those noted above for the Revolving Facility. In addition to interest on debt borrowings, we are assessed quarterly commitment fees on the unutilized portion of the facility as well as letter of credit fees on outstanding instruments. The interest, letter of credit fee, and commitment fee percentages are based upon our quarterly leverage ratio. In the event we borrow funds under the facility, interest is assessed at either prime plus an applicable floating margin (0.5% at March 31, 2014), or LIBOR plus an applicable floating margin (1.5% at March 31, 2014). At March 31, 2014, we had $331,000 of outstanding borrowings and $74,665 of outstanding letters of credit under the facility, providing $244,335 of available capacity.

During 2014, our maximum outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facilities were $458,000.

Term Loan—At March 31, 2014, we had $900,000 remaining on our four-year, $1,000,000 unsecured Term Loan with BofA as administrative agent, which was used to fund a portion of the 2013 Shaw Acquisition. Interest and principal under the Term Loan is payable quarterly in arrears and bears interest at LIBOR plus an applicable floating margin (1.5% at March 31, 2014). However, we continue to utilize an interest rate swap to hedge against $454,500 of the remaining $900,000 Term Loan, which resulted in a weighted average interest rate of approximately 1.97% during the three months ended March 31, 2014, inclusive of the applicable floating margin. Future annual maturities for the Term Loan are $75,000, $100,000, $150,000 and $575,000 for the remainder of 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, respectively. The Term Loan includes financial and restrictive covenants similar to those noted above for the Revolving Facility.

Senior Notes—We have a series of senior notes totaling $800,000 in the aggregate (“Senior Notes”), with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, and Credit Agricole, as administrative agents, which were used to fund a portion of the 2013 Shaw Acquisition. The Senior Notes have financial and restrictive covenants similar to those noted above for the Revolving Facility. The Senior Notes include Series A through D, which contain the following terms:

• Series A—Interest due semi-annually at a fixed rate of 4.15%, with principal of $150,000 due in December 2017

• Series B—Interest due semi-annually at a fixed rate of 4.57%, with principal of $225,000 due in December 2019

• Series C—Interest due semi-annually at a fixed rate of 5.15%, with principal of $275,000 due in December 2022

• Series D—Interest due semi-annually at a fixed rate of 5.30%, with principal of $150,000 due in December 2024

Uncommitted Facilities—We also have various short-term, uncommitted revolving credit facilities across several geographic regions of approximately $2,030,936. These facilities are generally used to provide letters of credit or bank guarantees to customers in the ordinary course of business to support advance payments and performance guarantees, in lieu of retention on our contracts. At March 31, 2014, we had $3,754 of outstanding borrowings and $733,484 of outstanding letters of credit under these facilities, providing $1,293,698 of available capacity.

In addition to providing letters of credit or bank guarantees, we also issue surety bonds in the ordinary course of business to support our contract performance. At March 31, 2014, we had $667,006 of outstanding surety bonds.

Westinghouse Bonds—As more fully described in our 2013 Annual Report, in conjunction with the 2013 Shaw Acquisition, in the first quarter of 2013, we paid approximately 128,980,000 Japanese Yen (approximately $1,353,700) to settle bond obligations associated with Shaw's former 20% investment in Westinghouse Electric Company (“WEC”). The bond holders were repaid from proceeds of a trust account (approximately $1,309,000) established by Shaw prior to the Acquisition Closing Date and a payment by CB&I (approximately $44,700). The bond obligations, and the associated trust account cash, were included in the Acquisition Closing Date balance sheet.

Compliance and Other—At March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all of our restrictive and financial covenants associated with our debt and revolving credit facilities. Capitalized interest was insignificant at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

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DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 15, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON CO N V
Trading Symbol	CBI
Entity Central Index Key	0001027884
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		108,110,418

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Derivatives

Operating Exposures—At March 31, 2014, the notional value of our outstanding forward contracts to hedge certain foreign exchange-related operating exposures was approximately $107,000. These contracts vary in duration, maturing up to two years from period-end. We designate certain of these hedges as cash flow hedges and accordingly, changes in their fair value are recognized in AOCI until the associated underlying operating exposure impacts our earnings. We exclude forward points, which are recognized as ineffectiveness within cost of revenue and are not material to our earnings, from our hedge assessment analysis.

Interest Rate Derivatives

Interest Rate Exposures—We continue to utilize a swap arrangement to hedge against interest rate variability associated with $454,500 of our remaining $900,000 Term Loan. The swap arrangement has been designated as a cash flow hedge as its critical terms matched those of the Term Loan at inception and through March 31, 2014. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the hedge are recognized in AOCI until the associated underlying exposure impacts our earnings.

Financial Instruments Disclosures

Fair Value—Financial instruments are required to be categorized within a valuation hierarchy based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels of the valuation hierarchy are as follows:

• Level 1—Fair value is based upon quoted prices in active markets. Our cash and cash equivalents are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy as they are valued at cost, which approximates fair value.

• Level 2—Fair value is based upon internally-developed models that use, as their basis, readily observable market parameters. Our derivative positions are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy as they are valued using quoted market prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets. These level 2 derivatives are valued utilizing an income approach, which discounts future cash flow based upon current market expectations and adjusts for credit risk.

• Level 3—Fair value is based upon internally-developed models that use, as their basis, significant unobservable market parameters. We did not have any Level 3 classifications at March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

The following table presents the fair value of our cash and cash equivalents, foreign currency exchange rate derivatives and interest rate derivatives at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, by valuation hierarchy and balance sheet classification:

	March 31, 2014										December 31, 2013
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	420,163	$	—		$	—	$	420,163		$	420,502	$	—		$	—	$	420,502
Derivatives (1)
Other current assets	—		2,353			—		2,353			—		2,155			—		2,155
Other non-current assets	—		3,917			—		3,917			—		4,705			—		4,705
Total assets at fair value	$	420,163	$	6,270		$	—	$	426,433		$	420,502	$	6,860		$	—	$	427,362
Liabilities
Derivatives
Accrued liabilities	$	—	$	(6,198	)	$	—	$	(6,198	)	$	—	$	(3,818	)	$	—	$	(3,818	)
Other non-current liabilities	—		(337		)	—		(337		)	—		(450		)	—		(450		)
Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	(6,535	)	$	—	$	(6,535	)	$	—	$	(4,268	)	$	—	$	(4,268	)

⁽¹⁾  We are exposed to credit risk on our hedging instruments associated with potential counterparty non-performance, and the fair value of our derivatives reflects this credit risk. The total level 2 assets at fair value above represent the maximum loss that we would incur on our outstanding hedges if the applicable counterparties failed to perform according to the hedge contracts. To help mitigate counterparty credit risk, we transact only with counterparties that are rated as investment grade or higher and monitor all counterparties on a continuous basis.

The carrying values of our accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. At March 31, 2014, the fair value of our Term Loan, based upon the current market rates for debt with similar credit risk and maturity, approximated its carrying value as interest is based upon LIBOR plus an applicable floating margin. Our Senior Notes are categorized within level 2 of the valuation hierarchy and had a total fair value of approximately $779,200 at March 31, 2014, based upon the current market rates for debt with similar credit risk and maturities.

Derivatives Disclosures

Fair Value—The following table presents the total fair value by underlying risk and balance sheet classification for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges and derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

	Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
		Fair Value					Fair Value
	Balance Sheet Classification	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013		Balance Sheet Classification	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate	Other current and non-current assets	$	3,809	$	3,772	Accrued and other non-current liabilities	$	(2,229	)	$	(2,233	)
Foreign currency	Other current and non-current assets	44		861		Accrued and other non-current liabilities	(357		)	(853		)
		$	3,853	$	4,633		$	(2,586	)	$	(3,086	)
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate	Other current and non-current assets	$	—	$	—	Accrued and other non-current liabilities	$	—		$	—
Foreign currency	Other current and non-current assets	2,417		2,227		Accrued and other non-current liabilities	(3,949		)	(1,182		)
		$	2,417	$	2,227		$	(3,949	)	$	(1,182	)
Total fair value		$	6,270	$	6,860		$	(6,535	)	$	(4,268	)

Master Netting Arrangements (“MNAs”)—Our derivatives are executed under International Swaps and Derivatives Association MNAs, which generally allow us and our counterparties to net settle, in a single net payable or receivable, obligations due on the same day, in the same currency and for the same type of derivative instrument. We have elected the option to record all derivatives on a gross basis in our Balance Sheet. The following table presents our derivative assets and liabilities at March 31, 2014 on a gross basis and a net settlement basis:

	Gross Amounts Recognized (i)			Gross Amounts Offset on the Balance Sheet (ii)		Net Amounts Presented on the Balance Sheet (iii) = (i) - (ii)			Gross Amounts Not Offset on the Balance Sheet (iv)					Net Amount (v) = (iii) - (iv)
									Financial Instruments			Cash Collateral Received
Derivatives
Assets:
Interest rate	$	3,809		$	—	$	3,809		$	—		$	—	$	3,809
Foreign currency	2,461			—		2,461			(588		)	—		1,873
Total assets	$	6,270		$	—	$	6,270		$	(588	)	$	—	$	5,682
Liabilities:
Interest rate	$	(2,229	)	—		$	(2,229	)	—			—		(2,229		)
Foreign currency	(4,306		)	—		(4,306		)	588			—		(3,718		)
Total liabilities	$	(6,535	)	$	—	$	(6,535	)	$	588		$	—	$	(5,947	)

AOCI/Other—The following table presents the total value, by underlying risk, recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and reclassified from AOCI to interest expense (interest rate derivatives) and cost of revenue (foreign currency derivatives) during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:

	Amount of Gain (Loss) on Effective Derivative Portion
	Recognized in OCI						Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (1)
	Three months ended March 31,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate	$	(502	)	$	(1,319	)	$	(543	)	$	(166	)
Foreign currency	(66		)	(64		)	467			(411		)
Total	$	(568	)	$	(1,383	)	$	(76	)	$	(577	)

⁽¹⁾  Net unrealized losses totaling $1,441 are anticipated to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings during the next 12 months due to settlement of the associated underlying obligations.

The following table presents the total value, by underlying risk, recognized in cost of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 for foreign currency derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges:

	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
	Three months ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges
Foreign currency	$	1,506	$	(1,854	)
Total	$	1,506	$	(1,854	)

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents ($170,472 and $153,485 related to variable interest entities (VIEs))	$ 420,163	$ 420,502
Accounts receivable, net ($179,414 and $151,241 related to VIEs)	1,273,563	1,385,448
Inventory	292,019	302,987
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings ($86,920 and $59,092 related to VIEs)	647,878	566,718
Deferred income taxes	574,966	555,589
Other current assets ($55,059 and $31,487 related to VIEs)	179,358	158,321
Total current assets	3,387,947	3,389,565
Equity investments	90,867	101,754
Property and equipment, net ($23,954 and $24,655 related to VIEs)	780,122	788,797
Deferred income taxes	92,570	110,142
Goodwill	4,225,687	4,226,468
Other intangibles, net	611,570	627,723
Other non-current assets	145,313	145,144
Total assets	9,334,076	9,389,593
Liabilities
Revolving facility debt	334,754	115,000
Current maturities of long-term debt	100,000	100,000
Accounts payable ($205,014 and $200,721 related to VIEs)	1,156,640	1,157,478
Accrued liabilities	702,759	699,506
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings ($49,627 and $29,670 related to VIEs)	2,378,901	2,720,251
Deferred income taxes	6,411	5,389
Total current liabilities	4,679,465	4,797,624
Long-term debt	1,600,000	1,625,000
Other non-current liabilities	375,055	387,555
Deferred income taxes	64,438	71,976
Total liabilities	6,718,958	6,882,155
Shareholders’ Equity
Common stock, Euro .01 par value; shares authorized: 250,000; shares issued: 108,132 and 107,857; shares outstanding: 108,040 and 107,478	1,279	1,275
Additional paid-in capital	748,167	753,742
Retained earnings	1,814,801	1,733,409
Treasury stock, at cost: 92 and 379 shares	(7,628)	(23,914)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(115,291)	(119,933)
Total CB&I shareholders’ equity	2,441,328	2,344,579
Noncontrolling interests	173,790	162,859
Total shareholders’ equity	2,615,118	2,507,438
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 9,334,076	$ 9,389,593

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RECENT ACQUISITION

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Business Combinations [Abstract]

SHAW ACQUISITION

RECENT ACQUISITION

General—As more fully described in our 2013 Annual Report, on February 13, 2013 (the “Acquisition Closing Date”), we acquired The Shaw Group Inc. (“Shaw”) (the “Shaw Acquisition”, the “2013 Shaw Acquisition”, or the "Acquisition") for a gross purchase price of $3,340,070, comprised of $2,851,260 in cash consideration and $488,810 in equity consideration. The cash consideration was funded using $1,051,260 from existing cash balances of CB&I and Shaw on the Acquisition Closing Date, and the remainder was funded using debt financing. Shaw’s unrestricted cash balance on the Acquisition Closing Date totaled $1,137,927, and accordingly, the cash portion of our purchase price, net of cash acquired, was $1,713,333 and our total purchase price, net of cash acquired, was $2,202,143. The results from the Shaw Acquisition were incorporated within our expanded operating groups beginning on the Acquisition Closing Date. See Note 16 for a discussion of our operating groups.

Supplemental Pro Forma Information (Unaudited)—The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information (“the pro forma financial information”) presented for the three months ended March 31, 2013 gives effect to the acquisition of Shaw by CB&I, accounted for as a business combination using the purchase method of accounting. The pro forma financial information reflects the Acquisition and related events as if they occurred on January 1, 2013, and gives effect to pro forma events that are directly attributable to the Acquisition, factually supportable, and expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results of CB&I and Shaw following the Acquisition. The pro forma financial information includes adjustments to: (1) exclude transaction costs, professional fees, and change-in-control and severance-related costs that were included in CB&I and Shaw’s historical results and are not expected to be recurring; (2) exclude the results of portions of the Shaw business that were not acquired by CB&I or are not expected to have a continuing impact; (3) include additional intangibles amortization and net interest expense associated with the Shaw Acquisition; and (4) include the pro forma results of Shaw from January 1, 2013 through the Acquisition Closing Date for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Adjustments, net of tax, included in the pro forma net income below that were of a non-recurring nature totaled approximately $51,200 for the three months ended March 31, 2013, reflecting the elimination of financing and acquisition and integration related costs. This pro forma financial information has been presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have been achieved had the pro forma events taken place on the dates indicated. Further, the pro forma financial information does not purport to project the future operating results of the combined company following the Acquisition.

	Three months ended March 31, 2013
Pro forma revenue	$	2,744,799
Pro forma net income attributable to CB&I	$	87,367
Pro forma net income attributable to CB&I per share:
Basic	$	0.82
Diluted	$	0.81

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EARNINGS PER SHARE

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE

A reconciliation of weighted average basic shares outstanding to weighted average diluted shares outstanding and the computation of basic and diluted EPS are as follows:

	Three months ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Net income attributable to CB&I	$	88,951	$	33,608
Weighted average shares outstanding—basic	107,677		101,802
Effect of restricted shares/performance shares/stock options (1)	1,367		1,633
Effect of directors’ deferred-fee shares	69		72
Weighted average shares outstanding—diluted	109,113		103,507
Net income attributable to CB&I per share:
Basic	$	0.83	$	0.33
Diluted	$	0.82	$	0.32

⁽¹⁾ Antidilutive stock options excluded from diluted EPS were not material for the three months ended March 31, 2014 or 2013.

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UNAPPROVED CHANGE ORDERS, CLAIMS, INCENTIVES AND OTHER CONTRACT RECOVERIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Contractors [Abstract]

UNAPPROVED CHANGE ORDERS, CLAIMS, INCENTIVES AND OTHER CONTRACT RECOVERIES

UNAPPROVED CHANGE ORDERS, CLAIMS, INCENTIVES AND OTHER CONTRACT RECOVERIES

We recognize revenue associated with unapproved change orders and claims to the extent the related costs have been incurred, the value can be reliably estimated and recovery is probable, and we recognize revenue associated with incentive fees when the value can be reliably estimated and recovery is probable. In addition, we include in contract price amounts contractually recoverable from our customers and consortium partners.

Nuclear Projects—We have consortium agreements (the “Consortium Agreements”) with WEC under which we have contracted with two separate customers (the “Customer Contracts”) for the construction of two nuclear power plants in Georgia (the “Georgia Nuclear Project”) and South Carolina (collectively with the Georgia Nuclear Project, the “Nuclear Projects”). The Nuclear Projects are reflected within our Engineering, Construction and Maintenance and Fabrication Services operating groups. Under the scope of work provided in each of the Consortium Agreements, WEC is primarily responsible for engineering and procurement activities associated with the nuclear island component of the Nuclear Projects, while we are responsible for engineering, procurement and fabrication for the balance of plant and substantially all of the construction activities for the Nuclear Projects. The Customer Contracts provide WEC and us contractual entitlement (“Customer Obligations”) for recovery of certain estimated costs in excess of contractually stipulated amounts. In addition to the aforementioned protections for us under the Customer Contracts, the Consortium Agreements also provide contractual entitlement for us to recover from WEC (“WEC Obligations”) certain estimated costs in excess of contractually stipulated amounts, to the extent not recoverable from our customers. Project price for the Nuclear Projects includes estimated amounts recoverable under the aforementioned Customer Obligations and WEC Obligations.

We have unapproved change orders and claims with our customer for the Georgia Nuclear Project resulting from increased engineering, equipment supply, material and fabrication and construction costs resulting from regulatory-required design changes and delays in our customer’s obtaining the combined operating license (“COL”) for the project. Specifically, we have entered into a formal dispute resolution process on certain claims associated with the shield building, large structural modules and COL issuance delays. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had approximately $838,600 included in project price related to the unapproved change orders and claims. To the extent we are unsuccessful recovering these amounts from our customer, the amounts are contractually recoverable under the aforementioned WEC Obligations. Through March 31, 2014, approximately $119,300 had been recognized as revenue on a cumulative POC basis related to the amounts included in project price. Although we have not reached resolution with our customer for the aforementioned matters, at March 31, 2014, we had received contractually required partial payments from our customer totaling approximately $96,500 related to the unapproved change order and claim amounts.

We believe the amounts included in project price related to the unapproved change orders and claims, and the Customer Obligations and WEC Obligations, are recoverable under the aforementioned provisions of our contractual arrangements and reflect our best estimate of recovery amounts. The Nuclear Projects have long construction durations and the cost estimates cover costs that will be incurred over several years. It is anticipated that these commercial matters may not be resolved in the near term. If we do not resolve these matters for the amounts recorded, or to the extent we are not successful in recovering amounts contractually due under the Customer Obligations or WEC Obligations, or to the extent there are future cost increases on the Nuclear Projects that we cannot recover under either the Customer Obligations or WEC Obligations, it could have an adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

Other—We had additional unapproved change orders and claims included in project price totaling approximately $107,000 and $97,000 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, related to other projects within our Engineering, Construction and Maintenance and Fabrication Services operating groups, and incentives of approximately $40,200 and $49,200 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 for projects in our Engineering, Construction and Maintenance and Environmental Solutions operating groups. Of these amounts, approximately $104,000 had been recognized as revenue on a cumulative POC basis through March 31, 2014. At March 31, 2014, we also had receivables outstanding for one of our large cost reimbursable projects totaling approximately $70,000 that were past due. Although the amounts may not be received in the near term, they are contractually due under the provisions of our contracts. The aforementioned amounts recorded in project price and receivables reflect our best estimate of recovery amounts; however, the ultimate resolution and amounts received could differ from these estimates and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

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RETIREMENT BENEFITS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Our 2013 Annual Report disclosed anticipated 2014 defined benefit pension and other postretirement plan contributions of approximately $20,235 and $3,138, respectively. The following table provides updated contribution information for our plans at March 31, 2014:

	Pension Plans		Other Postretirement Plans
Contributions made through March 31, 2014	$	9,442	$	340
Contributions expected for the remainder of 2014	10,641		2,354
Total contributions expected for 2014	$	20,083	$	2,694

The following table provides a breakout of the components of net periodic benefit cost associated with our defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
Pension Plans
Service cost	$	2,351		$	1,645
Interest cost	8,564			7,030
Expected return on plan assets	(9,314		)	(6,565		)
Amortization of prior service credits	(120		)	(115		)
Recognized net actuarial losses	1,181			1,135
Net periodic benefit cost	$	2,662		$	3,130
Other Postretirement Plans
Service cost	$	259		$	311
Interest cost	570			516
Amortization of prior service credits	—			(67		)
Recognized net actuarial gains	(216		)	(129		)
Net periodic benefit cost	$	613		$	631

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PARTNERING ARRANGEMENTS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

PARTNERING ARRANGEMENTS

PARTNERING ARRANGEMENTS

As discussed in Note 2, we account for our unconsolidated ventures using either proportionate consolidation or the equity method. Further, we consolidate any venture that is determined to be a VIE for which we are the primary beneficiary, or which we otherwise effectively control.

Unconsolidated Ventures (Proportionate Consolidation)—The following is a summary description of our significant unconsolidated ventures which have been accounted for using proportionate consolidation:

• CBI/Zachry—We have a venture with Zachry (CB&I—50% / Zachry—50%) to perform EPC work for two liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) liquefaction trains in Freeport, Texas. Our proportionate share of the CB&I/Zachry project value is approximately $2,600,000.

• CBI/Chiyoda—We have a venture with Chiyoda (CB&I—50% / Chiyoda—50%) to perform EPC work for three LNG liquefaction trains in Hackberry, Louisiana. Our proportionate share of the CB&I/Chiyoda project value is approximately $3,100,000.

The above noted proportionately consolidated projects did not have a material impact on our results for the three months ended March 31, 2014 or 2013, but will become more material as project activities progress.

Unconsolidated Ventures (Equity Method)—The following is a summary description of our significant unconsolidated ventures which have been accounted for using the equity method:

• Chevron-Lummus Global (“CLG”)—We have a venture with Chevron (CB&I—50% / Chevron—50%), which provides licenses, basic engineering services and catalyst supply for deep conversion (e.g. hydrocracking), residual hydroprocessing and lubes processing. The venture is focused on converting/upgrading heavy/sour crude that is produced in the refinery process to more marketable products. As sufficient capital investments in CLG have been made by the venture partners, it does not qualify as a VIE. Additionally, we do not effectively control CLG and therefore do not consolidate the venture.

• NET Power LLC (“NET Power”)—We have a commitment to invest cash and in-kind services in NET Power, a venture between CB&I and various other parties, formed for the purpose of developing a new fossil fuel-based power generation technology and building a demonstration unit that is intended to produce cost-effective power with little-to-no carbon dioxide emissions. Our commitment totals $50,400 and is contingent upon demonstration of various levels of feasibility of the NET Power technology and could result in up to a 50% interest in NET Power and provide for the exclusive right to engineer, procure and construct NET Power plants. At March 31, 2014, we had cumulatively invested cash and in-kind services of approximately $7,300 and had an approximate 10% interest in NET Power. Cash and in-kind contributions have been expensed within our equity earnings and were not material during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Consolidated Joint Ventures—The following is a summary description of the significant joint ventures we consolidate due to their designation as VIEs for which we are the primary beneficiary:

• CBI/Kentz—We have a venture with Kentz (CB&I—65% / Kentz—35%) to perform the structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation work on, and to provide commissioning support for, three LNG trains, including associated utilities and a gas processing and compression plant, for the Gorgon LNG project, located on Barrow Island, Australia. Our CB&I/Kentz project value is approximately $4,500,000.

• CBI/Clough—We have a venture with Clough (CB&I—65% / Clough—35%) to perform the EPC work for a gas conditioning plant, nearby wellheads, and associated piping and infrastructure for the Papua New Guinea LNG project, located in the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Our CB&I/Clough project value is approximately $2,000,000.

• CB&I/AREVA—We have a venture with AREVA (CB&I—52% / AREVA—48%) to design, license and construct a mixed oxide fuel fabrication facility in Aiken, South Carolina, which will be used to convert weapons-grade plutonium into fuel for nuclear power plants for the U.S. Department of Energy. Our CB&I/AREVA project value is approximately $5,000,000.

The following table presents summarized balance sheet information for our consolidated VIEs:

	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
CBI/Kentz
Current assets	$	211,444	$	156,974
Current liabilities	$	104,940	$	72,741
CBI/Clough
Current assets	$	132,243	$	122,179
Current liabilities	$	47,401	$	48,933
CBI/AREVA
Current assets	$	69,053	$	34,547
Current liabilities	$	108,717	$	98,478
All Other (1)
Current assets	$	80,700	$	83,370
Non-current assets	$	24,200	$	24,802
Total assets	$	104,900	$	108,172
Current liabilities	$	22,311	$	26,879

⁽¹⁾  Other ventures that we consolidate due to their designation as VIEs are not individually material to our financial results and are therefore aggregated as “All Other”.

The use of these ventures exposes us to a number of risks, including the risk that our partners may be unable or unwilling to provide their share of capital investment to fund the operations of the venture or to complete their obligations to us, the venture, or ultimately, our customer. This could result in unanticipated costs to complete the projects, liquidated damages or contract disputes, including claims against our partners.

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Additional Information (Detail) (Asbestos Litigation, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 Plaintiff LegalMatter
Asbestos Litigation
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of plaintiffs	5,400
Number of plaintiffs whose claims pending	1,500
Number of plaintiffs whose claims closed through dismissals or settlements	3,900
Settlement amount per claim	2,000
Accrued litigation liability and related expenses	$ 4,200

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INVENTORY

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

INVENTORY

INVENTORY

The components of inventory at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:

	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Raw materials	$	177,035	$	184,586
Work in process	35,041		31,764
Finished goods	79,943		86,637
Total	$	292,019	$	302,987

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

Goodwill—At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our goodwill balances were $4,225,687 and $4,226,468, respectively, attributable to the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in connection with our acquisitions:

	Total
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	4,226,468
Amortization of tax goodwill in excess of book goodwill	(1,387		)
Foreign currency translation	606
Balance at March 31, 2014	$	4,225,687

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, no indicators of goodwill impairment were identified and therefore no goodwill impairment charge was recorded. There can be no assurance that future goodwill impairment tests will not result in charges to earnings.

Other Intangible Assets—The following table provides a summary of our acquired finite-lived intangible assets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, including weighted-average useful lives for each major intangible asset class and in total:

	March 31, 2014					December 31, 2013
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Finite-lived intangible assets (weighted average life)
Backlog and customer relationships (16 years)	$	380,586	$	(42,718	)	$	380,586	$	(33,735	)
Process technologies (15 years)	295,885		(95,178		)	295,726		(90,282		)
Tradenames (10 years)	86,049		(13,367		)	86,042		(11,126		)
Lease agreements (6 years) (1)	—		—			7,718		(7,627		)
Non-compete agreements (7 years)	3,016		(2,703		)	3,012		(2,591		)
Total (15 years) (2)	$	765,536	$	(153,966	)	$	773,084	$	(145,361	)

⁽¹⁾  Lease agreement intangibles totaling $7,718 became fully amortized during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and were therefore removed from the gross carrying and accumulated amortization balances above.

⁽²⁾  The decrease in intangibles during three months ended March 31, 2014 primarily related to amortization expense of $16,234.

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FACILITY REALIGNMENT LIABILITY

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

FACILITY REALIGNMENT LIABILITY

FACILITY REALIGNMENT LIABILITY

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had a facility realignment liability related to the recognition of future operating lease expense for vacated facility capacity where we remain contractually obligated to a lessor. The liability was recognized within accrued liabilities and other non-current liabilities, as applicable, based upon the anticipated timing of payment. The following table summarizes the movements in the facility realignment liability during the three months ended March 31, 2014:

Balance at December 31, 2013	$	12,111
Charges (1)	2,275
Cash payments	(3,242		)
Balance at March 31, 2014	$	11,144

⁽¹⁾  During the three months ended March 31, 2014, charges of $2,275 were recognized within acquisition and integration related costs related to facility consolidations and the associated accelerated lease costs for vacated facilities, primarily in our Environmental Solutions operating group. During the remainder of 2014, we are continuing to assess our facility requirements in light of the 2013 Shaw Acquisition.

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STOCK-SETTLED AND CASH-SETTLED EQUITY BASED PLANS - Granted Shares Associated with Incentive Plans (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares	821	[1]
RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares	509	[1]
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share	$ 80.86
Performance shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares	312	[1]
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share	$ 79.86

[1] No stock options or cash-settled equity-based awards were granted during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

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UNAPPROVED CHANGE ORDERS, CLAIMS, INCENTIVES AND OTHER CONTRACT RECOVERIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule Of Unapproved Claims And Change Orders [Line Items]
Number of customers	2
Number of nuclear power plants	2
Receivables significantly past due	$ 70,000
Engineering, Construction And Maintenance [Member]
Schedule Of Unapproved Claims And Change Orders [Line Items]
Claims against customer		838,600
Cumulative partial payments	96,500
Amounts Recorded In Revenues On Percentage Of Completion Basis Associated With Unapproved Change Orders And Claims Cumulative To Date	119,300
All Other
Schedule Of Unapproved Claims And Change Orders [Line Items]
Claims against customer	107,000	97,000
Incentive Amounts Included in Contract Price	40,200	49,200
Amounts Recorded In Revenues On Percentage Of Completion Basis Associated With Unapproved Change Orders And Claims Cumulative To Date	$ 104,000

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STOCK-SETTLED AND CASH-SETTLED EQUITY BASED PLANS - Stock Plans - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Purchase of treasury stock	$ 54,946	$ 23,764
Selling and administrative expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	43,065	32,510
Treasury Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)	716	446
Purchase of treasury stock	54,946	23,764
Share repurchase, average price per share	$ 76.74
Outstanding Common Stock [Member] | Treasury Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)	412
Purchase of treasury stock	30,677
Withholdings For Taxes On Distributions [Member] | Treasury Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)	304
Purchase of treasury stock	$ 24,269

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RETIREMENT BENEFITS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Contribution Information for Defined Benefit and Other Postretirement Plans

The following table provides updated contribution information for our plans at March 31, 2014:

	Pension Plans		Other Postretirement Plans
Contributions made through March 31, 2014	$	9,442	$	340
Contributions expected for the remainder of 2014	10,641		2,354
Total contributions expected for 2014	$	20,083	$	2,694

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

The following table provides a breakout of the components of net periodic benefit cost associated with our defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
Pension Plans
Service cost	$	2,351		$	1,645
Interest cost	8,564			7,030
Expected return on plan assets	(9,314		)	(6,565		)
Amortization of prior service credits	(120		)	(115		)
Recognized net actuarial losses	1,181			1,135
Net periodic benefit cost	$	2,662		$	3,130
Other Postretirement Plans
Service cost	$	259		$	311
Interest cost	570			516
Amortization of prior service credits	—			(67		)
Recognized net actuarial gains	(216		)	(129		)
Net periodic benefit cost	$	613		$	631

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)							3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014 Foreign Exchange Contract Operating Exposure	Mar. 31, 2014 Foreign Exchange Contract Operating Exposure Maximum	Mar. 31, 2014 Term Loan	Dec. 31, 2013 Term Loan	Mar. 31, 2014 Term Loan Interest Rate Swap	Mar. 31, 2014 Level 2
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional value of outstanding forward contracts			$ 107,000,000
Maturity of foreign currency derivatives from period-end				2 years
Hedge against interest rate variability							454,500,000
Unsecured term loan					1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Senior notes	800,000,000	800,000,000						779,200,000
Unsecured term loan remaining					$ 900,000,000	$ 925,000,000

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The following table presents changes in AOCI by component and reclassification of AOCI into earnings during the three months ended March 31, 2014:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Currency Translation Adjustment (1)			Unrealized Fair Value Of Cash Flow Hedges			Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans			Total
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(46,580	)	$	1,771		$	(75,124	)	$	(119,933	)
OCI before reclassifications	3,880			(1,027		)	1,070			3,923
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	—			37			682			719
Net OCI	3,880			(990		)	1,752			4,642
Balance at March 31, 2014	$	(42,700	)	$	781		$	(73,372	)	$	(115,291	)

⁽¹⁾  During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the currency translation adjustment component of AOCI was impacted primarily by movements in the Australian Dollar and Canadian Dollar exchange rates against the U.S. Dollar.

	Amount Reclassified From AOCI
AOCI Components
Unrealized Fair Value Of Cash Flow Hedges (1)
Interest rate derivatives (interest expense)	$	543
Foreign currency derivatives (cost of revenue)	(467		)
Total, before taxes	$	76
Taxes	(39		)
Total, net of taxes	$	37
Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans (2)
Amortization of prior service credits	$	(120	)
Recognized net actuarial losses	965
Total, before taxes	$	845
Taxes	(163		)
Total, net of taxes	$	682

⁽¹⁾  See Note 10 for further discussion of our cash flow hedges, including the total value reclassified from AOCI to earnings.

⁽²⁾  See Note 11 for further discussion of our defined benefit and other postretirement plans, including the components of net periodic benefit cost.

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Reconciliation of Weighted Average Basic Shares Outstanding to Diluted Shares Outstanding and Computation of Basic and Diluted EPS

A reconciliation of weighted average basic shares outstanding to weighted average diluted shares outstanding and the computation of basic and diluted EPS are as follows:

	Three months ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Net income attributable to CB&I	$	88,951	$	33,608
Weighted average shares outstanding—basic	107,677		101,802
Effect of restricted shares/performance shares/stock options (1)	1,367		1,633
Effect of directors’ deferred-fee shares	69		72
Weighted average shares outstanding—diluted	109,113		103,507
Net income attributable to CB&I per share:
Basic	$	0.83	$	0.33
Diluted	$	0.82	$	0.32

⁽¹⁾ Antidilutive stock options excluded from diluted EPS were not material for the three months ended March 31, 2014 or 2013.

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DEBT - Outstanding Debt (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current
Revolving facility debt	$ 334,754,000	$ 115,000,000
Current maturities of term loan	100,000,000	100,000,000
Current debt	434,754,000	215,000,000
Long-Term
Senior Notes: $800,000 senior notes, series A-D (fixed interest ranging from 4.15% to 5.30%)	800,000,000	800,000,000
Current maturities of term loan	100,000,000	100,000,000
Long-term debt	1,600,000,000	1,625,000,000
Minimum
Long-Term
Debt instrument fixed interest rate	4.15%	4.15%
Maximum
Long-Term
Debt instrument fixed interest rate	5.30%	5.30%
Term Loan
Long-Term
Term Loan: $1,000,000 term loan (interest at LIBOR plus an applicable floating margin)	$ 900,000,000	$ 925,000,000
Debt instrument, interest rate terms	Interest at LIBOR plus an applicable floating margin	Interest at LIBOR plus an applicable floating margin

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RECENT ACQUISITIONS - Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013
UnauditedProFormaCondensedCombinedFinancialInformation [Abstract]
Pro Forma Non Recurring Acquisition Related Costs	$ 51,200
Pro forma revenue	2,744,799
Pro forma net income attributable to CB&I	$ 87,367
Pro forma net income attributable to CB&I per share:
Basic	$ 0.82
Diluted	$ 0.81

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 EUR (€)	Mar. 31, 2014 Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary USD ($)
Cash and cash equivalents related to variable interest entities (VIEs)	$ 420,163		$ 420,502		$ 170,472	$ 153,485
Accounts receivable, net related to VIE	1,273,563		1,385,448		179,414	151,241
Costs And Estimated Earnings In Excess Of Billings					86,920	59,092
Other current assets ($55,059 and $31,487 related to VIEs)	179,358		158,321		55,059	31,487
Property and equipment, net ($23,954 and $24,655 related to VIEs)	780,122		788,797		23,954	24,655
Accounts payable related to VIEs	1,156,640		1,157,478		205,014	200,721
Billings In Excess Of Cost And Estimated Earnings					$ 49,627	$ 29,670
Common stock, par value		€ 0.01		€ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	250,000	250,000	250,000	250,000
Common stock, shares issued	108,132	108,132	107,857	107,857
Common stock, shares outstanding	108,040	108,040	107,478	107,478
Treasury stock, shares	92	92	379	379

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation—The accompanying unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (“Financial Statements”) are prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States (“U.S.”) Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). These Financial Statements include all wholly-owned subsidiaries and those entities which we are required to consolidate. See the “Partnering Arrangements” section of this footnote for further discussion of our consolidation policy for those entities that are not wholly-owned. We believe these Financial Statements include all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, our financial position as of March 31, 2014 and our cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The December 31, 2013 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was derived from our December 31, 2013 audited Consolidated Balance Sheet.

We believe the disclosures accompanying these Financial Statements are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC for interim reporting periods. The results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The accompanying Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K (“2013 Annual Report”).

Use of Estimates—The preparation of our Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. We believe the most significant estimates and judgments are associated with revenue recognition for our contracts, including the recognition of incentive fees and unapproved change orders and claims; recoverability assessments that must be periodically performed with respect to long-lived tangible assets, goodwill and other intangible assets; valuation of deferred tax assets and financial instruments; the determination of liabilities related to self-insurance programs and income taxes; and consolidation determinations with respect to our partnering arrangements. If the underlying estimates and assumptions upon which our Financial Statements are based change in the future, actual amounts may differ from those included in the accompanying Financial Statements.

Revenue Recognition—Our revenue is primarily derived from long-term contracts and is generally recognized using the percentage of completion (“POC”) method, primarily based on the percentage that actual costs-to-date bear to total estimated costs to complete each contract. We follow the guidance of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Revenue Recognition Topic 605-35 for accounting policies relating to our use of the POC method, estimating costs, and revenue recognition, including the recognition of incentive fees, unapproved change orders and claims, and combining and segmenting contracts. We primarily utilize the cost-to-cost approach to estimate POC as we believe this method is less subjective than relying on assessments of physical progress. Under the cost-to-cost approach, the use of estimated costs to complete each contract is a significant variable in the process of determining recognized revenue and is a significant factor in the accounting for contracts. Significant estimates that impact the cost to complete each contract are costs of engineering, materials, components, equipment, labor and subcontracts; labor productivity; schedule durations, including subcontract and supplier progress; liquidated damages; contract disputes, including claims; achievement of contractual performance requirements; and contingency, among others. The cumulative impact of revisions in total cost estimates during the progress of work is reflected in the period in which these changes become known, including, to the extent required, the reversal of profit recognized in prior periods and the recognition of losses expected to be incurred on contracts in progress. Due to the various estimates inherent in our contract accounting, actual results could differ from those estimates. Backlog for each of our operating groups generally consists of several hundred contracts, and although our results are impacted by changes in estimated project margins, in the current period and for the past several years, such aggregate variations have not resulted in a material net impact to our income from operations. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we had no individual projects with significant changes in estimated margins and for the three months ended March 31, 2013, individual projects with significant changes in estimated margins did not have a material net impact on our income from operations.

Our long-term contracts are awarded on a competitive bid and negotiated basis and the timing of revenue recognition may be impacted by the terms of such contracts. We use a range of contracting options, including cost-reimbursable, fixed-price and hybrid, which has both cost-reimbursable and fixed-price characteristics. Fixed-price contracts, and hybrid contracts with a more significant fixed-price component, tend to provide us with greater control over project schedule and the timing of when work is performed and costs are incurred, and accordingly, when revenue is recognized. Cost-reimbursable contracts, and hybrid contracts with a more significant cost-reimbursable component, generally provide our customers with greater influence over the timing of when we perform our work, and accordingly, such contracts often result in less predictability with respect to the timing of revenue recognition. Contract revenue for our long-term contracts recognized under the POC method reflects the original contract price adjusted for approved change orders and estimated recoveries for incentive fees, unapproved change orders and claims. We recognize revenue associated with incentive fees when the value can be reliably estimated and recovery is probable. We recognize revenue associated with unapproved change orders and claims to the extent the related costs have been incurred, the value can be reliably estimated and recovery is probable. Our recorded incentive fees, unapproved change orders and claims reflect our best estimate of recovery amounts; however, the ultimate resolution and amounts received could differ from these estimates. See Note 15 for additional discussion of our recorded unapproved change orders, claims, incentives and other contract recoveries.

With respect to our engineering, procurement, and construction (“EPC”) services, our contracts are not segmented between types of services, such as engineering and construction, if each of the EPC components is negotiated concurrently or if the pricing of any such services is subject to the ultimate negotiation and agreement of the entire EPC contract. However, we segment an EPC contract if it includes technology or fabrication services and the technology or fabrication scope is independently negotiated and priced. In addition, an EPC contract including technology or fabrication services may be segmented if we satisfy the segmenting criteria in ASC 605-35. Revenue recorded in these situations is based on our prices and terms for similar services to third party customers. Segmenting a contract may result in different interim rates of profitability for each scope of service than if we had recognized revenue without segmenting. In some instances, we may combine contracts that are entered into in multiple phases, but are interdependent and include pricing considerations by us and the customer that are impacted by all phases of the project. Otherwise, if each phase is independent of the other and pricing considerations do not give effect to another phase, the contracts will not be combined.

Cost of revenue for our long-term contracts includes direct contract costs, such as materials and labor, and indirect costs that are attributable to contract activity. The timing of when we bill our customers is generally dependent upon advance billing terms, completion of certain phases of the work, or when services are provided. Cumulative costs and estimated earnings recognized to-date in excess of cumulative billings is reported on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (“Balance Sheet”) as costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings. Cumulative billings in excess of cumulative costs and estimated earnings recognized to-date is reported on the Balance Sheet as billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had billings to customers on our long-term contracts of $18,982,146 and $16,113,591, respectively, netted within costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings, and billings to customers of $23,115,520 and $25,436,810, respectively, netted within billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings. Any uncollected billed revenue, including contract retentions, is reported as accounts receivable. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, accounts receivable included contract retentions of approximately $72,400 and $68,600, respectively. Contract retentions due beyond one year were not material at March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

Revenue for our service contracts that do not satisfy the criteria for revenue recognition under the POC method is recorded at the time services are performed. Revenue associated with incentive fees for these contracts is recognized when earned. Unbilled receivables for our service contracts are recorded within accounts receivable and were $85,980 and $79,979 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Revenue for our pipe and steel fabrication and catalyst manufacturing contracts that are independent of an EPC contract, or for which we satisfy the segmentation criteria discussed above, is recognized upon shipment of the fabricated or manufactured units. During the fabrication or manufacturing process, all related direct and allocable indirect costs are capitalized as work in process inventory and such costs are recorded as cost of revenue at the time of shipment.

Our billed and unbilled revenue may be exposed to potential credit risk if our customers should encounter financial difficulties, and we maintain reserves for specifically-identified potential uncollectible receivables. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our allowances for doubtful accounts were not material.

Other Operating Expense (Income), Net—Other operating expense (income), net, generally represents losses (gains) associated with the sale or disposition of property and equipment.

Acquisition and Integration Related Costs—For the three months ended March 31, 2014, integration-related costs of $8,067 primarily related to facility consolidations, including the associated accrued future lease costs for vacated facilities and unutilized capacity, personnel relocation and severance-related costs, and systems integration and other integration-related costs. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, acquisition and integration related costs of $61,256 primarily included transaction costs, professional fees, and change-in-control and severance-related costs.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets—Goodwill is not amortized to earnings, but instead is reviewed for impairment at least annually at our reporting unit level, absent any indicators of impairment. Our Engineering, Construction and Maintenance operating group includes three reporting units, our Fabrication Services operating group includes two reporting units, and our Technology and Environmental Solutions operating groups each represent a reporting unit. We perform our annual impairment assessment during the fourth quarter of each year based upon balances as of the beginning of that year’s fourth quarter. As part of our annual impairment assessment, in the fourth quarter of 2013, we performed a quantitative assessment of goodwill for each of our reporting units. We utilized an income approach (discounted cash flow method) to value our reporting units and test for impairment as we believe this is the most direct approach to incorporate the specific economic attributes and risk profiles of our reporting units into our valuation model. This is consistent with the methodology used for our annual impairment assessment in previous years. We generally do not utilize a market approach given the difficulty in identifying relevant market transactions and the volatility of markets from which transactions are derived. Based upon this quantitative assessment, no impairment charge was necessary during 2013, as the fair value of each of the reporting units acquired in 2013 exceeded their respective net book value and the fair value of all other reporting units significantly exceeded their respective net book values. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, no indicators of goodwill impairment were identified. If, based on future assessments, our goodwill is deemed to be impaired, the impairment would result in a charge to earnings in the year of impairment.

We amortize our finite-lived intangible assets on a straight-line basis with lives ranging from 2 to 20 years, absent any indicators of impairment. We review tangible assets and finite-lived intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If a recoverability assessment is required, the estimated future cash flow associated with the asset or asset group will be compared to the asset’s carrying amount to determine if impairment exists. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we noted no indicators of impairment. See Note 6 for further discussion regarding goodwill and other intangible assets.

Earnings Per Share (“EPS”)—Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income attributable to CB&I by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the assumed conversion of dilutive securities, consisting of restricted shares, performance shares (where performance criteria have been met), stock options and directors’ deferred-fee shares. See Note 3 for calculations associated with basic and diluted EPS.

Cash Equivalents—Cash equivalents are considered to be all highly liquid securities with original maturities of three months or less.

Inventory—Inventory is recorded at the lower of cost or market and cost is determined using the first-in-first-out (“FIFO”) or weighted-average cost method. The cost of inventory includes acquisition costs, production or conversion costs, and other costs incurred to bring the inventory to a current location and condition. An allowance for excess or inactive inventory is recorded based upon an analysis that considers current inventory levels, historical usage patterns, estimates of future sales expectations and salvage value. See Note 5 for additional disclosures associated with our inventory.

Foreign Currency—The nature of our business activities involves the management of various financial and market risks, including those related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The effects of translating financial statements of foreign operations into our reporting currency are recognized as a cumulative translation adjustment in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss) (“AOCI”) which is net of tax, where applicable. Foreign currency exchange gains (losses) are included within cost of revenue and were not material for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Financial Instruments—We utilize derivative instruments in certain circumstances to mitigate the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, as described below:

• Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Derivatives—We do not engage in currency speculation; however, we do utilize foreign currency exchange rate derivatives on an on-going basis to hedge against certain foreign currency-related operating exposures. We generally seek hedge accounting treatment for contracts used to hedge operating exposures and designate them as cash flow hedges. Therefore, gains and losses, exclusive of credit risk and forward points (which represent the time-value component of the fair value of our derivative positions), are included in AOCI until the associated underlying operating exposure impacts our earnings. Changes in the fair value of (1) credit risk and forward points, (2) instruments deemed ineffective during the period, and (3) instruments that we do not designate as cash flow hedges are recognized within cost of revenue.

• Interest Rate Derivatives—During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we continued to utilize a swap arrangement to hedge against interest rate variability associated with $454,500 of our remaining $900,000 unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”). The swap arrangement has been designated as a cash flow hedge as its critical terms matched those of the Term Loan at inception and through March 31, 2014. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the swap arrangement are included in AOCI until the associated underlying exposure impacts our earnings.

For those contracts designated as cash flow hedges, we document all relationships between the derivative instruments and associated hedged items, as well as our risk-management objectives and strategy for undertaking hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives to specific firm commitments or highly-probable forecasted transactions. We continually assess, at inception and on an on-going basis, the effectiveness of derivative instruments in offsetting changes in the cash flow of the designated hedged items. Hedge accounting designation is discontinued when (1) it is determined that the derivative is no longer highly effective in offsetting changes in the cash flow of the hedged item, including firm commitments or forecasted transactions, (2) the derivative is sold, terminated, exercised, or expires, (3) it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur, or (4) we determine that designating the derivative as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate. See Note 10 for additional discussion of our financial instruments.

Income Taxes—Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis using currently enacted income tax rates for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided to offset any net deferred tax assets (“DTA(s)”) if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the DTAs will not be realized. The final realization of DTAs depends upon our ability to generate sufficient future taxable income of the appropriate character and in the appropriate jurisdictions.

We provide income tax and associated interest reserves, where applicable, in situations where we have and have not received tax assessments. Tax and associated interest reserves are provided in those instances where we consider it more likely than not that additional tax will be due in excess of amounts reflected in income tax returns filed worldwide. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our reserves totaled approximately $14,300. If these income tax reserves are ultimately unnecessary, approximately $11,100 would impact the effective tax rate as we are contractually indemnified for the remaining balances. We continually review our exposure to additional income tax obligations and, as further information is known or events occur, changes in our tax and interest reserves may be recorded within income tax expense and interest expense, respectively.

Partnering Arrangements—In the ordinary course of business, we execute specific projects and conduct certain operations through joint venture, consortium and other collaborative arrangements (collectively referred to as “venture(s)”). We have various ownership interests in these ventures, with such ownership typically being proportionate to our decision-making and distribution rights. The ventures generally contract directly with the third party customer; however, services may be performed directly by the ventures, or may be performed by us or our partners, or a combination thereof.

Venture net assets consist primarily of cash, working capital and property and equipment, and assets may be restricted from being used to fund obligations outside of the venture. These ventures typically have limited third-party debt or have debt that is non-recourse in nature; however, they may provide for capital calls to fund operations or require participants in the venture to provide additional financial support, including advance payment or retention letters of credit.

Each venture is assessed at inception and on an ongoing basis as to whether it qualifies as a VIE under the consolidations guidance in ASC 810. A venture generally qualifies as a VIE when it (1) meets the definition of a legal entity, (2) absorbs the operational risk of the projects being executed, creating a variable interest, and (3) lacks sufficient capital investment from the partners, potentially resulting in the venture requiring additional subordinated financial support, if necessary, to finance its future activities.

If at any time a venture qualifies as a VIE, we perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether we are the primary beneficiary of the VIE and, therefore, need to consolidate the VIE. We are the primary beneficiary if we have (1) the power to direct the economically significant activities of the VIE and (2) the right to receive benefits from, and obligation to absorb losses of, the VIE. If the venture is a VIE and we are the primary beneficiary, or we otherwise have the ability to control the venture, we consolidate the venture. If we are not determined to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE, or only have the ability to significantly influence, rather than control the venture, we do not consolidate the venture. We account for unconsolidated ventures using proportionate consolidation when we meet the applicable accounting criteria to do so and utilize the equity method otherwise. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the results of our proportionately consolidated ventures were not material. See Note 7 for additional discussion of our material partnering arrangements.

New Accounting Standards—There are no recently issued accounting standards that we believe will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flow.

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RETIREMENT BENEFITS - Contribution Information for Defined Benefit and Other Postretirement Plans (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Contributions made through March 31, 2014	$ 9,442
Contributions expected for the remainder of 2014	10,641
Total contributions expected for 2014	20,083
Other Postretirement Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Contributions made through March 31, 2014	340
Contributions expected for the remainder of 2014	2,354
Total contributions expected for 2014	$ 2,694

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RECENT ACQUISITION (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information

	Three months ended March 31, 2013
Pro forma revenue	$	2,744,799
Pro forma net income attributable to CB&I	$	87,367
Pro forma net income attributable to CB&I per share:
Basic	$	0.82
Diluted	$	0.81

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended				3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014 Minimum	Mar. 31, 2014 Maximum	Mar. 31, 2014 Term Loan	Dec. 31, 2013 Term Loan	Mar. 31, 2014 Term Loan Interest Rate Swap	Mar. 31, 2014 Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings	Dec. 31, 2013 Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings	Mar. 31, 2014 Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings	Dec. 31, 2013 Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Billings To Customers									$ 18,982,146,000	$ 16,113,591,000	$ 23,115,520,000	$ 25,436,810,000
Contract retentions	72,400,000		68,600,000
Cost And Estimated Earnings In Excess Of Billings On Service Contracts									85,980,000	79,979,000
Acquisition and integration related costs	8,067,000	61,256,000
Finite-lived identifiable intangible assets, estimated useful lives, (in years)				2 years	20 years
Hedge against interest rate variability								454,500,000
Term Loan: $1,000,000 term loan (interest at LIBOR plus an applicable floating margin)						900,000,000	925,000,000
Unsecured term loan						1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Income tax and associated interest reserves			14,300,000
Unrecognized income tax benefits that would affect the effective tax rate if recognized	$ 11,100,000

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Proceedings—We have been and may from time to time be named as a defendant in legal actions claiming damages in connection with engineering and construction projects, technology licenses, other services we provide, and other matters. These are typically claims that arise in the normal course of business, including employment-related claims and contractual disputes or claims for personal injury or property damage which occur in connection with services performed relating to project or construction sites. Contractual disputes normally involve claims relating to the timely completion of projects, performance of equipment or technologies, design or other engineering services or project construction services provided by us. We do not believe that any of our pending contractual, employment-related, personal injury or property damage claims and disputes will have a material adverse effect on our future results of operations, financial position or cash flow. See Note 15 for additional discussion of claims associated with our projects.

Asbestos Litigation—We are a defendant in lawsuits wherein plaintiffs allege exposure to asbestos due to work we may have performed at various locations. We have never been a manufacturer, distributor or supplier of asbestos products. Over the past several decades and through March 31, 2014, we have been named a defendant in lawsuits alleging exposure to asbestos involving approximately 5,400 plaintiffs and, of those claims, approximately 1,500 claims were pending and 3,900 have been closed through dismissals or settlements. Over the past several decades and through March 31, 2014, the claims alleging exposure to asbestos that have been resolved have been dismissed or settled for an average settlement amount of approximately two thousand dollars per claim. We review each case on its own merits and make accruals based upon the probability of loss and our estimates of the amount of liability and related expenses, if any. We do not believe that any unresolved asserted claims will have a material adverse effect on our future results of operations, financial position or cash flow, and at March 31, 2014, we had approximately $4,200 accrued for liability and related expenses. With respect to unasserted asbestos claims, we cannot identify a population of potential claimants with sufficient certainty to determine the probability of a loss and to make a reasonable estimate of liability, if any. While we continue to pursue recovery for recognized and unrecognized contingent losses through insurance, indemnification arrangements or other sources, we are unable to quantify the amount, if any, that we may expect to recover because of the variability in coverage amounts, limitations and deductibles, or the viability of carriers, with respect to our insurance policies for the years in question.

Environmental Matters—Our operations are subject to extensive and changing U.S. federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as the laws of other countries, that establish health and environmental quality standards. These standards, among others, relate to air and water pollutants and the management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes. We are exposed to potential liability for personal injury or property damage caused by any release, spill, exposure or other accident involving such pollutants, substances or wastes.

In connection with the historical operation of our facilities, including those associated with acquired operations, substances which currently are or might be considered hazardous were used or disposed of at some sites that will or may require us to make expenditures for remediation. In addition, we have agreed to indemnify parties from whom we have purchased or to whom we have sold facilities for certain environmental liabilities arising from acts occurring before the dates those facilities were transferred.

We believe we are in compliance, in all material respects, with environmental laws and regulations and maintain insurance coverage to mitigate our exposure to environmental liabilities. We do not believe any environmental matters will have a material adverse effect on our future results of operations, financial position or cash flow. We do not anticipate we will incur material capital expenditures for environmental controls or for the investigation or remediation of environmental conditions during the remainder of 2014 or 2015.