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Note 8 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Detail) - Changes In The Carrying Value Of Goodwill By Segment (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |||||
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Nov. 30, 2011
Power [Member]
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Nov. 30, 2011
Plant Services [Member]
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Nov. 30, 2011
E&I [Member]
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Nov. 30, 2011
E&C [Member]
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Nov. 30, 2011
F&M [Member]
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Nov. 30, 2011
Total [Member]
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| Balance at August 31, 2011 | $ 139,177 | $ 42,027 | $ 207,862 | $ 139,099 | $ 17,625 | $ 545,790 |
| Acquisitions and related adjustments | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Currency translation adjustment | 0 | 0 | (638) | (589) | (738) | (1,965) |
| Balance at November 30, 2011 | $ 139,177 | $ 42,027 | $ 207,254 | $ 138,510 | $ 16,887 | $ 543,855 |