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UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2014
Significant Acquisitions And Disposals [Line Items]        
Gain on sale of properties and businesses $ 244,222us-gaap_GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1 $ 39,250us-gaap_GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1 $ 68,455us-gaap_GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1  
Cement And Concrete [Member]        
Significant Acquisitions And Disposals [Line Items]        
Gain on sale of properties and businesses       $ 227,910us-gaap_GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1
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