Changes in contract estimates leading decrease in earnings from continuing operations.

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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Revenue Recognition) (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Changes In Contract Estimates Leading Decrease In Earnings From Continuing Operations		$ 0
AP1000 [Member]
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Changes In Contract Estimates Leading Decrease In Earnings From Continuing Operations	$ 11.5