Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	May 31, 2012	May 31, 2011	May 31, 2010
Consolidated Statements Of Income [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 623,740	$ 508,020	$ 453,869
Operating expenses	428,689	350,877	317,864
Gross margin	195,051	157,143	136,005
Selling, general and administrative expenses	139,737	115,698	111,863
Earnings from unconsolidated affiliates	1,183	1,030	635
Operating income	56,497	42,475	24,777
Interest expense, net	2,380	2,156	2,764
Write-off of land development costs (see Note 5)	1,658
Foreign currency (gain) loss	(31)	147	1,580
Earnings before income taxes	52,490	40,172	20,433
Provision for income taxes (see Note 8)	19,422	13,548	8,158
Net income	33,068	26,624	12,275
Less: income attributable to non-controlling interest	157	39
Net income available to Team shareholders	$ 32,911	$ 26,585	$ 12,275
Net income per share: Basic	$ 1.67	$ 1.38	$ 0.65
Net income per share: Diluted	$ 1.59	$ 1.32	$ 0.63