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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Apr. 25, 2015
Jul. 26, 2014
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought 2.6  
Performance Guarantee and Surety Bond    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Outstanding performance and other surety contract bonds 308.7us-gaap_GuaranteeObligationsCurrentCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_GuaranteeObligationsByNatureAxis
= dy_PerformanceGuaranteeAndSuretyBondMember
$ 446.8us-gaap_GuaranteeObligationsCurrentCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_GuaranteeObligationsByNatureAxis
= dy_PerformanceGuaranteeAndSuretyBondMember