Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020
Project Unapproved Change Orders and Claims [Line Items]
Unapproved change orders and claims	$ 13.9	$ 14.5
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contracts Receivable, Claims and Uncertain Amounts	$ 17.8

[Line Items] for Power Generation Project Unapproved Change Orders and Claims [Table]

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Amount of billed or unbilled claims or other similar items subject to uncertainty concerning their determination or ultimate realization under long-term contracts.

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Amount of cost incurred on construction contract for unapproved change order, claim, or similar item subject to uncertainty.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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