Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 20,547	$ 20,757
Accounts receivable:
Trade, net of allowance	65,878	73,540
Retainage	14,918	17,473
Inventories	18,291	20,147
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	11,250	8,336
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	5,469	3,772
Total current assets	136,353	144,025
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	10,197	10,414
GOODWILL	13,924	13,924
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of amortization	3,820	4,138
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS, net	6,049	6,751
Total assets	170,343	179,252
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current maturities of long-term debt	3,500	3,562
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	69,527	74,320
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	17,628	20,676
Total current liabilities	90,655	98,558
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current maturities	8,458	10,210
LONG-TERM DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY	905	905
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	7,058	7,093
Total liabilities	107,076	116,766
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock	0	0
Common stock	182	182
Treasury stock	(2,427)	(2,332)
Additional paid-in capital	174,878	174,514
Accumulated other comprehensive income	9	17
Retained deficit	(109,375)	(109,895)
Total stockholders' equity	63,267	62,486
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 170,343	$ 179,252