Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Percentage of agreement indemnification	100.00%
Outstanding performance and surety bonds	$ 123.5	$ 131.1

Percentage of Actual Capital Gains Tax Liabilities Used For Indemnification Amount

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