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REVENUE RECOGNITION
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]  
REVENUE RECOGNITION

NOTE 2—REVENUE RECOGNITION

Unapproved Change Orders

As of March 31, 2016, total unapproved change orders included in our estimates at completion aggregated approximately $122 million, of which approximately $20 million was included in backlog. As of March 31, 2015, total unapproved change orders included in our estimates at completion aggregated approximately $240 million, of which approximately $73 million was included in backlog.

Claims Revenue

The amount of revenues and costs included in our estimates at completion (i.e., contract values) associated with claims was $16 million and $7 million as of March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, all in our Middle East segment. These amounts are determined based on various factors, including our analysis of the underlying contractual language and our experience in making and resolving claims. Our unconsolidated joint ventures did not include any material claims revenue or associated costs in their financial results for the quarters ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

None of the claims included in our estimates at completion at March 31, 2016 were the subject of any litigation proceedings. We continue to actively engage in negotiations with our customers on our outstanding claims. However, these claims may be resolved at amounts that differ from our current estimates, which could result in increases or decreases in future estimated contract profits or losses.  

Loss Recognition

As of March 31, 2016, we have provided for our estimated costs to complete on all of our ongoing contracts. However, it is possible that current estimates could change due to unforeseen events, which could result in adjustments to overall contract costs. Variations from estimated contract performance could result in material adjustments to operating results for any fiscal quarter or year. For all contracts, if a current estimate of total contract cost indicates a loss, the projected loss is recognized in full when determined.

For loss projects, it is possible that our estimates of gross profit could increase or decrease based on changes in productivity, actual downtime and the resolution of change orders and claims with the customers.

As of March 31, 2016, one significant active project, the Agile vessel charter project in Brazil, was in a loss position and, as a result, future revenues were expected to equal costs when recognized. The customer recently notified us that they would be terminating the contract in May 2016. As of March 31, 2016, the related backlog for the loss project was approximately $5 million.