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Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]

Note

- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

NV5

Global, Inc. and those of its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of the Company contain a

ll adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods presented. Accordingly, these statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form

-K for the year ended

December

31,

2016.

The accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of

December 31, 2016

has been derived from those financial statements. The results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented are

not

necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future interim period or for the full

2017

fiscal year.

Fiscal Year

Effective

March 7, 2017,

the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors and the Board of Directors approved a change in our fiscal year-end and financial accounting cycle. With effect from

January 1, 2017,

the Company commenced reporting its financial results on a

52/53

week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to

December

31st

(whether or

not

in the following calendar year), with interim calendar quarters ending on the Saturday closest to the end of such calendar quarter (whether or

not

in the following calendar quarter). As such, in calendar year

2017,

the

first

fiscal quarter ended on

April 1, 2017,

the

second

fiscal quarter ended on

July 1, 2017,

the

third

fiscal quarter ended on

September 30, 2017,

and the fiscal year will end on

December 30, 2017.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with

U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s most recent assessment of underlying facts and circumstances using the most recent information available. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions, and the differences could be material.

the Company’s reporting units for goodwill impairment assessment, revenue recognition on the percentage-of-completion method, allowances for uncollectible accounts and provision for income taxes.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Trade receivable balances carried by the Company are comprised of accounts from a diverse client base across a broad range of industries and are

not

collateralized. However, approximately

32%

and

35%

of the Company’s gross revenues for the

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017

and

2016,

respectively, are from California-based projects. The Company does

not

have any clients individually representing more than

10%

of gross revenues during the

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017

and

2016.

Furthermore, approximately

57%

and

71%

of the Company’s accounts receivable as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

respectively, are for public and quasi-public projects. Management continually evaluates the creditworthiness of these and future clients and provides for bad debt reserves as necessary.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

A financial instrument

’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The

three

levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level

- inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level

- inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

Level

- inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, income taxes payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair value due to the relatively short period of time between their origination and their expected realization or payment. The carrying amounts of debt obligations approximate their fair values as the terms are comparable to terms currently offered by local lending institutions for arrangements with similar terms to industry peers with comparable credit characteristics.

The Company applies the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)

805,

Business Combinations

, in the accounting for its acquisitions, which requires recognition of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at their acquisition date fair values, separately from goodwill. Goodwill as of the acquisition date is measured as the excess of consideration transferred and the net of the acquisition date fair values of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The allocation of the purchase price to identifiable intangible assets (customer relationships, customer backlog, trade name and non-compete) is based on valuations performed to determine the fair values of such assets as of the acquisition dates. Generally, the Company engages a

third

-party independent valuation specialist to assist in management’s determination of fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The fair values of earn-out arrangements are included as part of the purchase price of the acquired companies on their respective acquisition dates. The Company estimates the fair value of contingent earn-out payments as part of the initial purchase price and records the estimated fair value of contingent consideration as a liability on the consolidated balance sheet. Changes in the estimated fair value of contingent earn-out payments are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Net Income and Comprehensive Income.

Several factors are considered when determining contingent

consideration liabilities as part of the purchase price, including whether (i) the valuation of the acquisitions is

not

supported solely by the initial consideration paid, and the contingent earn-out formula is a critical and material component of the valuation approach to determining the purchase price; and (ii) the former owners of the acquired companies that remain as key employees receive compensation other than contingent earn-out payments at a reasonable level compared with the compensation of other key employees. The contingent earn-out payments are

not

affected by employment termination.

We review and re-assess the estimated fair value of contingent consideration

liabilities on a quarterly basis, and the updated fair value could differ materially from the initial estimates.

The Company measures contingent consideration recognized in connection with business combinations at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs classified within Level

as defined in the accounting guidance. The Company uses a probability-weighted discounted cash flow approach as a valuation technique to determine the fair value of the contingent consideration liabilities on the acquisition date and at each reporting period. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements are projections over the earn-out period, and the probability outcome percentages that are assigned to each scenario. Significant increases or decreases to either of these inputs in isolation could result in a significantly higher or lower liability with a higher liability capped by the contractual maximum of the contingent consideration liabilities. Ultimately, the liability will be equivalent to the amount paid, and the difference between the fair value estimate on the acquisition date and amount paid will be recorded in earnings (see Note

). Adjustments to the estimated fair value related to changes in all other unobservable inputs are reported in income from operations.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

’s tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities.

Goodwill is required to be evaluated for impairment on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the asset

may

be impaired. An entity has the option to

first

assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than

not

that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. These qualitative factors include: macroeconomic and industry conditions, cost factors, overall financial performance and other relevant entity-specific events. If the entity determines that this threshold is met, then performing the

two

-step quantitative impairment test is unnecessary. The

two

-step impairment test requires a comparison of the carrying value of the assets and liabilities associated with a reporting unit, including goodwill, with the fair value of the reporting unit. The Company determines fair value through multiple valuation techniques, and weights the results accordingly.

NV5

Global is required to make certain subjective and complex judgments in assessing whether an event of impairment of goodwill has occurred, including assumptions and estimates used to determine the fair value of its reporting units. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, the Company would calculate the implied fair value of its reporting unit goodwill as compared to the carrying value of its reporting unit goodwill to determine the appropriate impairment charge, if any. The Company has elected to perform its annual goodwill impairment review on

August 1

of each year.

The Company historically conducts its annual impairment tests on the goodwill using the quantitative method of evaluating goodwill.

may

be impaired. If an indicator of impairment exists, the Company compares the estimated future cash flows of the asset, on an undiscounted basis, to the carrying value of the asset. If the undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value,

impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows do

not

exceed the carrying value, then impairment, if any, is measured as the difference between fair value and carrying value, with fair value typically based on a discounted cash flow model.

See Note

for further information on goodwill and identified intangibles.

Earnings per Share

260,

Earnings per Share

, the effect of potentially dilutive securities is

not

considered during periods of loss or if the effect is anti-dilutive. The weighted average number of shares outstanding in calculating basic earnings per share for the

three

and

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017

and

2016

exclude

560,689

and

434,082

non-vested restricted shares, respectively, issued since

2010.

These non-vested restricted shares are

not

included in basic earnings per share until the vesting requirement is met. The weighted average number of shares outstanding in calculating diluted earnings per share for the

three

and

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017

and

2016

includes, if outstanding, non-vested restricted shares and units, issuable shares related to acquisitions, and the warrants associated with the Company’s initial public offering. In calculating diluted earnings per share for the

three

and

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017

and

2016,

there were

potentially anti-dilutive securities.

The following table represents a reconciliation of the net income and weighted average shares outstanding for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings

per share for the

three

and

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017

and

2016:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Numerator:
Net income – basic and diluted	$	5,912	$	3,404	$	12,501	$	8,318

Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding		10,211,114		9,941,517		10,155,751		8,826,090
Effect of dilutive non-vested restricted shares and units		311,677		203,997		305,392		209,032
Effect of issuable shares related to acquisitions		146,958		102,810		170,768		55,551
Effect of warrants		115,881		105,469		112,708		124,692
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		10,785,630		10,353,793		10,744,619		9,215,365

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Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]	Note 3 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017 - 04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350 ) Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. This ASU eliminates Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test and simplifies how the amount of an impairment loss is determined. The update is effective for public companies in the beginning of fiscal year 2020 and shall be applied on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted for goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company does not expect the impact of this ASU to be material to its consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016 - 15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230 ), Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. This ASU clarifies guidance for cash flow classification to reduce current and potential future diversity in practice. The update is effective for public companies in the beginning of fiscal 2018. The amendments should be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. For items that are impractical to apply the amendments retrospectively, they shall be applied prospectively as of the earliest date practicable. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the impact of this ASU to be material to its consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016 - 09, Compensation – Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. ASU 2016 - 09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment award transactions including: income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. The Company adopted the requirements of ASU 2016 - 09 on January 1, 2017 on a prospective basis, which resulted in a decrease in income tax expense of approximately $974 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. ASU 2016 - 09 requires excess tax benefits be presented within the statement of cash flows as an operating activity rather than as a financing activity and excess tax benefits to be excluded from the assumed future proceeds in the calculation of diluted shares. In February 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016 - 02, Leases . ASU 2016 - 02 requires lessees to recognize, in the balance sheet, a liability to make lease payments and a right-of-use asset representing the right to use the underlying asset over the lease term. The amendments in this accounting standard update are to be applied using a modified retrospective approach and are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. We are currently evaluating the requirements of ASU 2016 - 02 and its impact on the consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014 - 09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This ASU is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU was originally effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and early adoption is permitted as of the original effective date. Companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to adopt this ASU. In July 2015, FASB voted to approve a one -year deferral of the effective date to December 31, 2017 for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after that date and permitted early adoption of the standard, but not before the original effective date of December 15, 2016. As a result, ASU 2014 - 09 will become effective for us in the first quarter of our fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. The Company has begun its assessment and is evaluating the areas of impact on its consolidated financial statements. The Company has decided to adopt this standard under the modified retrospective approach. Currently, the Company has identified various revenue types by services, contracts, clients and billings. The Company is reviewing its contracts in the various revenue types in order to isolate those that will be significantly impacted as well as to identify the relevant revenue types for disaggregated disclosure. After the assessment is complete, the Company can estimate potential impacts, if any, of the new standard as well as the impact of adopting ASU 2014 - 09 on the Company's consolidated net income, financial position, cash flows, disclosures, information technology systems and internal controls.

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Note 4 - Business Acquisitions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]

Note

– Business Acquisitions

September 6, 2017,

the Company

acquired all of the outstanding interests in Marron and Associates, Inc. (“Marron”), a leading environmental services firm with offices in Albuquerque and Las Cruces, New Mexico. Marron provides environmental planning, natural and cultural resources, environmental site assessment, and GIS services. Marron primarily serves public and private clients throughout the Southwest, including the New Mexico Department of Transportation, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Forest Service.

The purchase price of this acquisition is up to

$990

including

$400

in cash,

$300

in promissory notes (bearing interest at

3.0%

), payable in

three

installments of

$100,

due on the first,

second

and

third

anniversaries of

September 6, 2017,

the effective date of the acquisition (see Note

$67

of the Company’s common stock (

1,510

shares) as of the closing date of the acquisition and

$133

in stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at its discretion, payable in

two

equal installments, due on the

first

and

second

anniversaries of

September 6,

2017.The

purchase price also included an interest bearing earn-out of

$90

promissory note, subject to the achievement of certain agreed upon metrics for calendar year

2017.

The Company internally determined the preliminary fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. We expect to finalize the purchase price allocation with respect to this transaction by the end of the

fourth

quarter of

2017.

The note and the earn-out are due to a related party individual who became an employee of the Company upon the acquisition.

June 6, 2017,

the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Richard D. Kimball Co., Inc. ("RDK"), an established leader in the provision of energy efficiency and mechanical, electric and plum

bing (MEP) services based in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to MEP and fire protection services, RDK offers commissioning services, technology design services, and energy and sustainability services, including Whole Building Energy Modeling and ASHRAE Level Energy Audits, Green Building Certification, Energy Code Consulting, Carbon Emissions Management, and Renewable Energy Management. RDK primarily serves commercial, healthcare, science and technology, education, government, and transportation clients. The purchase price of this acquisition is up to

$22,500,

subject to customary closing working capital adjustments, including

$15,000

in cash,

$5,500

in promissory notes (bearing interest at

3.0%

), payable in

four

installments of

$1,375,

due on the first, second,

third

and

fourth

anniversaries of

June 6, 2017 (

see Note

$667

of the Company’s common stock (

18,072

shares) as of the closing date of the acquisition, and

$1,333

in stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at our discretion, payable in

two

equal installments, due on the

first

and

second

anniversaries of

June 6, 2017.

In order to ultimately determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for RDK, we engaged a

third

-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values. However, as of the date of this report, the valuation was

not

final. We expect to finalize the purchase price allocation with respect to this transaction by the end of the

fourth

quarter of

2017.

May 4, 2017,

the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Holdrege & Kull, Consulting Engineers and Geologists (“H&K”), a full-service geotechnical engineering firm based in Northern California. H&K provides services to public, municipal and special district, industrial, and private sector clients. The purchase price of this acquisition is up to

$2,200

including

$1,000

in cash,

$600

in promissory notes (bearing interest at

3.0%

), payable in

four

installments of

$150,

due on the first, second,

third

and

fourth

anniversaries of

May 4, 2017,

the effective date of the acquisition (see Note

), and

$100

of the Company

’s common stock (

2,628

shares) as of the closing date of the acquisition. The purchase price also included an interest bearing earn-out of

$500

promissory note, subject to the achievement of certain agreed upon metrics for calendar year

2017.

The earn-out promissory note is payable in

four

installments of

$125,

due on the first, second,

third

and

fourth

anniversaries of

May 4, 2017.

The earn-out of

$500

was recorded at its estimated fair value of

$405,

based on a probability-weighted approach valuation technique used to determine the fair value of the contingent consideration on the acquisition date. The note and the earn-out are due to a related party individual. In order to ultimately determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for H&K, we engaged a

third

-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values. However, as of the date of this report, the valuation was

not

final. We expect to finalize the purchase price allocation with respect to this transaction by the end of the

fourth

quarter of

2017.

May 1, 2017,

the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Lochrane Engineering, Inc. (“Lochrane”), an Orlando, Florida based civil engineering

firm, which specializes in the provision of services on major roadway projects, and its major clients include the Florida Department of Transportation and Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise.

The purchase price of this acquisition is up to

$4,940

including

$2,690

in cash,

$2,200

in promissory notes (bearing interest at

3.0%

), payable in

four

installments of

$550,

due on the first, second,

third

and

fourth

anniversaries of

May 1, 2017,

the effective date of the acquisition (see Note

$17

of the Company’s common stock (

441

shares) as of the closing date of the acquisition, and

$33

in stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at our discretion, payable in

two

equal installments, due on the

first

and

second

anniversaries of

May 1, 2017.

Included in the

$2,200

promissory notes, is an earn-out of

$550,

subject to the achievement of certain agreed upon metrics for calendar year

2017.

The earn-out of

$550

is interest bearing and was recorded at its estimated fair value of

$413,

In order to ultimately determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Lochrane, we engaged a

third

-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values. However, as of the date of this report, the valuation was

not

final. We expect to finalize the purchase price allocation with respect to this transaction by the end of the

fourth

quarter of

2017.

April 14, 2017,

the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Bock & Clark Corporation (“B&C”), an Akron, Ohio based surveying, commercial zoning, and environmental services firm. The acquisition of B&C will expand our cross-selling opportunities within our infrastructure engineering, surveying, and program management groups and with our financial and transactional real estate clients. The aggregate purchase price consideration paid by the Company in connection with the acquisition was

$42,000,

subject to customary closing working capital adjustments, funded entirely in cash. In order to ultimately determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Bock & Clark, we engaged a

third

-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination

. However, as of the date of this report, the valuation was

not

final. We expect to finalize the purchase price allocation with respect to this transaction by the end of the

fourth

quarter of

2017.

September 12, 2016,

the Company acquired certain assets of

Weir Environmental, L.L.C. (“Weir”), a New Orleans, Louisiana-based emergency remediation and environmental assessment firm. Weir also provides residential and commercial property loss consulting services. The purchase price of this acquisition was

$1,000

including

$300

in cash,

$500

promissory note (bearing interest at

3.0%

), payable in

four

installments of

$125,

due on the first, second,

third

and

fourth

anniversaries of

September 12, 2016,

the effective date of the acquisition (see Note

) and

$200

of the Company’s common stock (

6,140

shares) as of the closing date of the acquisition.

May 20, 2016,

the Company acquired Dade Moeller & Associates, Inc., a North Carolina corporation ("Dade Moeller"). Dade Moeller provides professional services in radiation protection, health physics, and worker safety to government and commercial facilities.

Dade Moeller's technical expertise includes radiation protection, industrial hygiene and safety, environmental services and laboratory consulting. This acquisition expanded the Company’s environmental, health and safety services and allows the Company to offer these services on a broader scale within its existing network. The purchase price of this acquisition was

$20,000

including

$10,000

in cash,

$6,000

in promissory notes (bearing interest at

3.5%

), payable in

four

installments of

$1,500,

due on the first, second,

third

and

fourth

anniversaries of

May 20, 2016,

the effective date of the acquisition (see Note

$1,000

of the Company’s common stock (

36,261

shares) as of the closing date of the acquisition, and

$3,000

in stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at our discretion, payable in

three

installments of

$1,000,

due on the first,

second

and

third

anniversaries of

May 20, 2016.

February 1, 2016,

the Company acquired Sebesta, Inc. (“Sebesta”), a St. Paul, Minnesota-based mechanical, electrical and plumbing (“MEP”) engineering and energy management company. Primary clients include federal and state governments, power and utility companies, and major educational, healthcare, industrial and commercial property owners throughout the United States. The purchase price of this acquisition was

$14,000

paid from cash on hand. This acquisition expanded the Company’s MEP engineering and energy and allows the Company to offer these services on a broader scale within its existing network. In addition, this acquisition strengthens the Company’s geographic diversification and allows the Company to continue expanding its national footprint.

he following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition dates for the acquisitions during

2017

and

2016:

	2017			2016
	Acquisitions			Acquisitions

Cash	$	315		$	128
Accounts receivable		20,906			20,221
Property and equipment		1,750			4,301
Prepaid expenses		968			1,336
Other assets		337			841
Intangible assets:
Customer relationships		29,998			26,188
Trade name		2,224			1,922
Customer backlog		1,116			3,898
Non-compete		1,703			1,259
Favorable (unfavorable) lease		-			(225	)
Total Assets		59,317			59,869
Liabilities		(11,272	)		(12,250	)
Deferred tax liabilities		(15,567	)		(7,892	)
Net assets acquired		32,478			39,727

Consideration paid (Cash, Notes and/or stock)		70,712			76,011
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)		908			1,417
Total Consideration		71,620			77,428
Excess consideration over the amounts assigned to the net assets acquired (Goodwill)	$	39,142		$	37,701

Goodwill was recorded based on the amount by which the purchase price exceeded the fair value of the net assets acquired and the amount is

attributable to the reputation of the business acquired, the workforce in place and the synergies to be achieved from these acquisitions. Goodwill acquired of

$2,294

and

during the

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017

and

2016,

respectively, was assigned to the INF reportable segment. Goodwill acquired of

$36,848

and

$15,793

during the

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017

and

2016,

respectively, was assigned to the Building, Technology, & Sciences (BTS) (formerly known as Building, Energy & Sciences (BES)) reportable segment. Goodwill of approximately

$1,077

and

$15,199

from acquisitions during the

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017

and

2016,

respectively, is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

The consolidated financial statements of the Company for the

three

and

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017

include the results of operations from the businesses acquired during

2017

from their respective dates of acquisition to

September 30, 2017.

For both the

three

and

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017,

the results include gross revenues of

$21,316

and

$35,524,

respectively, and income before income taxes of

$3,905

and

$6,847,

respectively. The consolidated financial statements of the Company for the

three

and

nine

months ended

September 30, 2016

include the results of operations from the businesses acquired during

2016

from their respective dates of acquisition to

September 30, 2016.

For the

three

and

nine

months ended

September 30, 2016,

the results include gross revenues of

$12,363

and

$27,481,

respectively, and income before income taxes of

$1,108

and

$2,560,

respectively. Included in general and administrative expense for the

three

and

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017

$315

and

$892,

respectively, of acquisition-related costs pertaining to the Company’s acquisition activities.

The following table presents the unaudited, pro forma consolidated results of operations (in thousands, except per share amounts) for the

three

and

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017

as if Dade Moeller, B&C and RDK acquisitions had occurred as of

January 1, 2016.

The pro forma information provided below is compiled from the financial statements of Dade Moeller, B&C and RDK, which includes pro forma adjustments for amortization expense, adjustments to certain expenses, and the income tax impact of these adjustments. The pro forma results are

not

necessarily indicative of (i) the results of operations that would have occurred had the Dade Moeller, B&C and RDK operations actually been acquired on

January 1, 2016;

or (ii) future results of operations:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Gross revenues	$	91,263	$	78,481	$	262,496	$	222,089
Net income	$	5,912	$	4,583	$	13,541	$	11,805
Basic earnings per share	$	0.58	$	0.45	$	1.33	$	1.32
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.55	$	0.43	$	1.26	$	1.25

The Company

has determined the supplemental disclosures pursuant to ASC

805

2h,

for the Lochrane, H&K and Marron acquisitions were

not

material to the Company’s unaudited interim consolidated financial statements both individually and in the aggregate.

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Note 5 - Accounts Receivable, Net

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]

Note

– Accounts Receivable, net

Accounts receivable, net, consists of the following:

	September 30,			December 31,
	2017			2016

Billed	$	81,399		$	53,756
Unbilled		34,131			23,237
Contract retentions		580			510

		116,110			77,503
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts		(3,106	)		(1,992	)
Accounts receivable, net	$	113,004		$	75,511

months.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for claims held for amounts due a entity, excluding financing receivables. Examples include, but are not limited to, trade accounts receivables, notes receivables, loans receivables. Includes disclosure for allowance for credit losses.

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Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Net

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]

Note

– Property and Equipment, net

Property and equipment, net, consists of the following:

	September 30,			December 31,
	2017			2016

Office furniture and equipment	$	1,575		$	1,329
Computer equipment		8,530			6,808
Survey and field equipment		1,943			1,426
Leasehold improvements		1,670			1,583
		13,718			11,146
Accumulated depreciation		(5,709	)		(4,463	)
Property and equipment – net	$	8,009		$	6,683

Depreciation expense

was

$760

and

$2,014

for the

three

and

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017,

respectively, and

$416

and

$1,207

for the

three

and

nine

months ended

September 30, 2016,

respectively.

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Note 7 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

Note

– Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

August 1,

201

the Company conducted its annual impairment tests using the quantitative method of evaluating goodwill. Based on the quantitative analyses the Company determined the fair value of each of the reporting units exceeded its carrying value. Therefore, the goodwill was

not

impaired and the Company did

not

recognize an impairment charge relating to goodwill as of

August 1, 2017.

There were

indicators, events or changes in circumstances that would indicate goodwill was impaired during the period from

August 2, 2017

through

September 30, 2017.

The table set forth below shows the change in goodwill during the

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017

and year ended

December 31, 2016:

	September 30,			December 31,
	2017			2016
Balance as of the beginning of the year	$	59,380		$	21,679
Acquisitions		39,142			37,701
Reduction from working capital proceeds		(1,138	)		-
Balance as of the end of the period	$	97,384		$	59,380

During the

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017,

the Company revised its allocation of purchase price for its JBA acquisition and reduced goodwill by

$1,138.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets, net, as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016

consist of the following:

	September 30, 2017							December 31, 2016
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount
Customer relationships	$	68,799	$	(9,720	)	$	59,079	$	38,801	$	(5,746	)	$	33,055
Trade name		6,409		(4,477	)		1,932		4,185		(2,746	)		1,439
Customer backlog		7,723		(3,509	)		4,214		6,607		(2,284	)		4,323
Favorable lease		553		(134	)		419		553		(158	)		395
Non-compete		4,249		(1,519	)		2,730		2,546		(897	)		1,649
Total	$	87,733	$	(19,359	)	$	68,374	$	52,692	$	(11,831	)	$	40,861

Trade names are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated lives ranging from

years. Customer backlog and customer relationships are amortized on a straight-lines basis over estimated lives ranging from

years. Non-compete agreements are amortized on a straight-line basis over their contractual lives ranging from

years. Favorable lease is amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term of

years.

Amortization expense was

$3,028

and

$7,528

for the

three

and

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017,

respectively, and

$1,189

and

$3,077

for the

three

and

nine

months ended

September 30, 2016,

respectively.

As of

September 30, 2017,

the future estimated aggregate amortization related to intangible assets is as follows:

Period ending September 30,

2018	$	10,370
2019		9,012
2020		7,461
2021		6,886
2022		6,642
Thereafter		28,003
Total	$	68,374

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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Note 8 - Accrued Liabilities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]

Note

– Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consist of the following:

	September 30,		December 31,
	2017		2016
Deferred rent	$	675	$	696
Payroll and related taxes		3,758		4,518
Professional liability reserve		316		190
Benefits		4,753		1,673
Accrued vacation		6,172		5,327
Unreognized tax benefits		770		770
Other		1,729		4,142
Total	$	18,173	$	17,316

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Note 9 - Notes Payable and Other Obligations

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

Note

– Notes Payable

and Other Obligations

Notes payable

and other obligations consists of the following:

	September 30,			December 31,
	2017			2016

Senior Credit Facility	$	42,000		$	-
Note Payable		-			278
Other Obligations		6,449			6,047
Uncollateralized promisory notes		29,527			26,071
Total Notes Payable and Other Obligations		77,976			32,396
Current portion of notes payable and other obligations		(10,821	)		(10,764	)
Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion	$	67,155		$	21,632

Senior

Credit Facility

December 7, 2016,

the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank of America”) and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (“MLPFS”). Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, Bank of America agreed to be the sole administrative agent for a

five

-year

$80,000

Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (“Senior Credit Facility”) to the Company and, together with PNC Bank, National Association and Regions Bank as the other lenders under the Senior Credit Facility, has committed to lend to the Company all of the Senior Credit Facility, subject to certain terms and conditions. MLPFS has undertaken to act as sole lead arranger and sole book manager for the Senior Credit Facility. In addition, the Senior Credit Facility includes an accordion feature permitting the Company to request an increase in the Senior Credit Facility by an additional amount of up to

$60,000.

The Senior Credit Facility includes a

$5,000

sublimit for the issuance of standby letters of credit and a

$15,000

sublimit for swingline loans. The proceeds of the Senior Credit Facility are intended to be used (i) to finance permitted acquisitions, (ii) for capital expenditures, and (iii) for general corporate purposes.

Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are at variable rates which are, at

our option, tied to a Eurocurrency rate equal to LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) plus an applicable rate or a base rate denominated in U.S. dollars. Interest rates are subject to change based on our Consolidated Senior Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement).

The

Senior Credit Facility contains certain financial covenants, including a maximum leverage ratio of

3.0:1

and minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of

1.20:1.

Furthermore, the Senior Credit Facility also contains financial reporting covenant provisions and other covenants, representations, warranties, indemnities, and events of default that are customary for facilities of this type. As of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

the Company is in compliance with these financial and reporting covenants. As of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

the outstanding balance on the Senior Credit Facility was

$42,000

and

$0,

respectively.

Note Payable

The note held by the seller of Nolte Associates Inc. (the “Nolte Note”) matur

ed on

July

29,

2017.

The Nolte Note interest rate was prime rate plus

1%,

subject to a maximum rate of

7.0%.

As of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

the actual interest rate was

4.25%

Under the terms of the Nolte Note, as amended, the Company paid quarterly principal installments of approximately

$100

plus interest. The Nolte Note was unsecured and the Company was permitted to make periodic principal and interest payments. As of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

the outstanding balance on the Nolte Note was

and

$278,

respectively.

NV5

Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

Other Obligations

September 6, 2017,

the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in Marron. The purchase price allowed for the payment of

$133

in shares of the Company’s stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at our discretion, payable in

two

equal installments, due on the

first

and

second

anniversaries of

September 6, 2017.

The outstanding balance of this obligation was

$133

and

as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

respectively.

June 6, 2017,

the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in RDK. The purchase price allowed for the payment of

$1,333

in shares of the Company’s stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at our discretion, payable in

two

equal installments, due on the

first

and

second

anniversaries of

June 6, 2017.

The outstanding balance of this obligation was

$1,333

and

as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

respectively.

November 30, 2016,

the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Hanna. The purchase price allowed for the payment of

$1,200

in shares of the Company’s stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at our discretion, payable in

two

installments of

$600,

due on the

first

and

second

anniversaries of

November 30, 2016.

The outstanding balance of this obligation was

$1,200

as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016.

October 26, 2016,

the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of JBA. The purchase price allowed for the payment of

$2,600

in shares of the Company’s stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at our discretion, payable in

two

installments of

$1,300,

due on the

first

and

second

anniversaries of

October 26, 2016.

The outstanding balance of this obligation was

$2,600

as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016.

May 20, 2016,

the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Dade Moeller. The purchase price allowed for the payment of

$3,000

in shares of the Company’s stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at our discretion, payable in

three

installments of

$1,000,

due on the first,

second

and

third

anniversaries of

May 20, 2016.

The outstanding balance of this obligation was

$2,000

and

$3,000

as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

respectively.

Uncollateralized Promissory Notes

September 6, 2017,

the Company

acquired all of the outstanding interests in Marron. The purchase price included an uncollateralized

$300

promissory note bearing interest at

3.0%

(the “Marron Note”) payable in

three

installments of

$100,

due on the first,

second

and

third

anniversaries of

September 6, 2017.

The outstanding balance of the Marron Note was

$300

and

as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

respectively.

June 6, 2017,

the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in RDK.

The purchase price included an uncollateralized

$5,500

promissory note bearing interest at

3.0%

(the “RDK Note”) payable in

four

installments of

$1,375,

due on the first, second,

third

and

fourth

anniversaries of

June 6, 2017.

The outstanding balance of the RDK Note was

$5,500

and

as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

respectively.

May 4, 2017,

the

Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in H&K. The purchase price included an uncollateralized

$600

promissory note bearing interest at

3.0%

(the “H&K Note”) payable in

four

installments of

$150,

due on the first, second,

third

and

fourth

anniversaries of

May 4, 2017,

the effective date of the acquisition.

The outstanding balance of the H&K Note was

$600

and

as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

respectively.

May

2017,

the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in Lochrane. The purchase price included an uncollateralized

$1,650

promissory note bearing interest at

3.0%

(the “Lochrane Note”) payable in

four

installments of

$413,

due on the first, second,

third

and

fourth

anniversaries of

May 1, 2017,

the effective date of the acquisition.

The outstanding balance of the Lochrane Note was

$1,650

and

as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

respectively.

NV5

Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

December 6, 2016,

the Company acquired all of the outstanding interests of CivilSource. The purchase price included an uncollateralized

$3,500

promissory note bearing interest at

3.0%

(the “CivilSource Note”) payable in

four

installments of

$875,

due on the first, second,

third

and

fourth

anniversaries of

December 6, 2016,

the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the CivilSource Note was

$3,500

as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

respectively.

November 30, 2016,

the Company acquired all of the outstanding interests of Hanna

. The purchase price included an uncollateralized

$2,700

promissory note bearing interest at

3.0%

(the “Hanna Note”) payable in

four

installments of

$675,

due on the first, second,

third

and

fourth

anniversaries of

November 30, 2016,

the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the Hanna Note was

$2,700

as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

respectively.

October 26, 2016,

the Company acquired all of the outstanding interests of JBA

. The purchase price included an uncollateralized

$7,000

promissory note bearing interest at

3.0%

(the “JBA Note”) payable in

five

installments of

$1,400,

due on the first, second, third,

fourth

and

fifth

anniversaries of

October 26, 2016,

the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the JBA Note was

$7,000

as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

respectively.

September 12, 2016,

the Company acquired certain assets of

Weir. The purchase price included an uncollateralized

$500

promissory note bearing interest at

3.0%

(the “Weir Note”) payable in

four

installments of

$125,

due on the first, second,

third

and

fourth

anniversaries of

September 12, 2016,

the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the Weir Note was

$375

and

$500

as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

respectively.

May 20, 2016,

the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Dade Moeller. The purchase price included an aggregate of

$6,000

of uncollateralized promissory notes bearing interest at

3.0%

(the “Dade Moeller Notes”) payable in

four

equal payments of

$1,500

each due on the first, second, third, and

fourth

anniversaries of

May 20, 2016,

the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the Dade Moeller Notes was approximately

$4,500

and

$6,000

as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

respectively.

July 1, 2015,

the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of RBA. The purchase price included an uncollateralized

$4,000

promissory notes bearing interest at

3.0%

(the “RBA Note”) payable in

four

equal payments of

$1,000

each due on the first, second, third, and

fourth

anniversaries of

July 1, 2015,

the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the RBA Note was

$2,000

and

$3,000

as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

respectively.

June 24, 2015,

the Company acquired certain assets of Allwyn. The purchase price included an uncollateralized

$500

promissory note bearing interest at

3.5%

(the “Allwyn Note”) that is payable in

three

equal payments of

$167

each due on the first,

second

and

third

anniversaries of

June 24, 2015,

the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the Allwyn Note was

$166

and

$333

as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

respectively.

April 22, 2015,

the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Mendoza. The purchase price included an uncollateralized

$3,000

short-term promissory note, based on the collection of acquired accounts receivable and work in process, payable within

one

year, and an uncollateralized

$500

promissory note bearing interest at

(the “Mendoza Note”) that is payable in

two

equal payments of

$250

each due on the

first

and

second

anniversaries of

April 22, 2015,

the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the Mendoza Note was

and

$250

as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

respectively.

January 30, 2015,

the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of JLA. The purchase price included an uncollateralized

$1,250

promissory note bearing interest at

3.5%

(the “JLA Note”) that is payable in

four

equal payments of

$313

each due on the first, second, third, and

fourth

anniversaries of

January 30, 2015,

the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the JLA Note was

$625

and

$938

as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

respectively.

November 3, 2014,

the Company acquired certain assets of the Buric Companies. The purchase price included an uncollateralized,

interest bearing promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of

$300

(the “Buric Note”). The note is payable in

three

equal payments of

$100

due on the first,

second

and

third

anniversaries of

November 3, 2014,

the effective date of the acquisition. The carrying value of the Buric Note was approximately

$100

as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016.

NV5

Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

March 21, 2014,

the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of

NV5,

LLC. The purchase price included

an uncollateralized

$3,000

promissory note bearing interest at

3.0%

(the “AK Note”) that is payable in

three

equal payments of

$1,000

each due on the first,

second

and

third

anniversaries of

March 21, 2014,

the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the AK Note was

and

$1,000

as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016.

Future contractual maturities of long-term debt as of

September 30, 2017

are as follows:

Period ending September 30,

2018	$	10,821
2019		12,257
2020		6,612
2021		46,886
2022		1,400
Total	$	77,976

As of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

the carrying amount of debt obligations approximates their fair values based on Level

inputs as the terms are comparable to terms currently offered by local lending institutions for arrangements with similar terms to industry peers with comparable credit characteristics.

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Note 10 - Contingent Consideration

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

Note

– Contingent Consideration

The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying value of estimated contingent consideration:

	September 30,			December 31,
	2017			2016

Contingent consideration, beginning of the year	$	2,439		$	1,279
Additions for acquisitions		908			1,417
Reduction of liability for payments made		(625	)		(458	)
Increase of liability related to re-measurement of fair value		56			201
Total contingent consideration, end of the period		2,778			2,439
Current portion of contingent consideration		(2,653	)		(564	)
Contingent consideration, less current portion	$	125		$	1,875

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Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 11 – Commitments and Contingencies Litigation, Claims and Assessments The Company is subject to certain claims and lawsuits typically filed against the engineering, consulting and construction profession, alleging primarily professional errors or omissions. The Company carries professional liability insurance, subject to certain deductibles and policy limits, against such claims. However, in some actions, parties are seeking damages that exceed our insurance coverage or for which we are not insured. While management does not believe that the resolution of these claims will have a material adverse effect, individually or in aggregate, on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows, management acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding the ultimate resolution of these matters. The Com pany’s office leases are classified as operating leases and rent expense is included in facilities and facilities related expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Net Income and Comprehensive Income. Some lease terms include rent and other concessions and rent escalation clauses which are included in computing minimum lease payments. Minimum lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the minimum lease term. The variance of rent expense recognized from the amounts contractually due pursuant to the underlying leases is included in accrued liabilities in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

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Note 12 - Stock-based Compensation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]

Note

– Stock-Based Compensation

October 2011,

the Company

’s stockholders approved the

2011

Equity Incentive Plan, which was subsequently amended and restated in

March 2013 (

as amended, the

“2011

Equity Plan”). The

2011

Equity Plan provides directors, executive officers, and other employees of the Company with additional incentives by allowing them to acquire ownership interest in the business and, as a result, encouraging them to contribute to the Company’s success. The Company

may

provide these incentives through the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares and units, and other cash-based or stock-based awards. As of

September 30, 2017,

826,305

shares of common stock are authorized and reserved for issuance under the

2011

Equity Plan. This reserve automatically increases on each

January

from

2014

through

2023,

by an amount equal to the smaller of (i)

3.5%

of the number of shares issued and outstanding on the immediately preceding

December

31,

or (ii) an amount determined by the Company’s Board of Directors. The restricted shares of common stock granted generally provide for service-based vesting after

two

four

years following the grant date. A summary of the changes in unvested shares of the restricted stock during the

nine

months ended year ended

September 30, 2017

is presented below.

The following table summarizes the status of restricted stock awards as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

and changes during

2017:

	Number of Unvested Restricted Shares of Common Stock and Restricted Stock Units			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

Unvested shares as of December 31, 2016		502,773		$	19.35
Granted		186,437		$	37.76
Vested		(90,305	)	$	9.48
Forfeited		(25,336	)	$	28.79
Unvested shares as of September 30, 2017		573,569		$	26.47

Share-based compensation expense relating to restricted stock awards during the

three

and

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017

was

$1,161

and

$2,743,

respectively, and

$655

and

$1,704

for the

three

and

nine

months ended

September 30, 2016,

respectively. Approximately

$9,895

of deferred compensation, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average vesting period of

2.6

years, is unrecognized at

September 30, 2017.

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Note 13 - Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
Note 13 - Income Taxes	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 13 – Income Taxes In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015 - 17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes to simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes. The amendments in this update require that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. The Company adopted ASU 2015 - 17 as of January 1, 2017 and retrospectively applied ASU 2015 - 17 to all periods presented. As of January 1, 2017, the Company reclassified $2,173 of deferred tax assets from "Current assets" to "Non-current liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had net non-current deferred tax liabilities of $22,084 and $6,197, respectively. No valuation allowance against the Company’s deferred income tax assets is needed as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 as it is more-likely-than- not that the positions will be realized upon settlement. Deferred income tax liabilities primarily relate to intangible assets and accounting basis adjustments where the Company has a future obligation for tax purposes. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded a deferred tax liability of approximately $15,567 in conjunction with the purchase price allocation of B&C, RDK and H&K as a result of the intangibles acquired in the acquisitions. The Company ’s consolidated effective income tax rate was 29.9% and 27.8% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively and 36.9% and 36.8% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. The difference between the effective income tax rate and the combined statutory federal and state income tax rate is principally due to the federal domestic production activities deduction and research and development credits. Furthermore, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded a reduction in income tax expense of $114 and $974, respectively, relating to the income tax benefit received in conjunction with the vesting of restricted stock during the periods. Also contributing to the decrease in the effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, is the lower effective tax rate applicable to the Asia operations purchased in the JBA acquisition at the end of 2016. The Company evaluates tax positions for recognition using a more-likely-than- not recognition threshold, and those tax positions eligible for recognition are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon the effective settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The California Franchise Tax Board (“CFTB”) is challenging the use of certain research and development tax credits generated for the years 2005 to 2014. Fiscal years 2005 through 2016 are considered open tax years in the State of California and 2013 through 2016 in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and other state jurisdictions. During 2016, the Internal Revenue Service informed the Company of its interest to examine the income tax return for the tax year 2014. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had $770 of unrecognized tax benefits. Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were $770 of tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate. It is not expected that there will be a significant change in the unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months.

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Note 14 - Reportable Segments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

Note

– Reportable Segments

The Company reports segment information in accordance with ASC Topic

No.

280

“

Segment Reporting”

(“Topic

No.

280”

). The Company’s Chief Executive Officer is the chief operating decision maker and organized the Company into

two

operating and reportable segments: Infrastructure (INF), which includes our engineering, civil program management, and construction quality assurance practices; and Building, Technology & Sciences (BTS) (formerly Building, Energy & Sciences (BES)), which includes our energy and environmental practices as well as buildings program management.

The Company accounts for inter-segment revenues and transfers as if the sales and transfers were to

third

parties. All significant intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

that occurred during the

fourth

quarter of

2016:

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,			September 30,			September 30,			September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Gross revenues
INF	$	49,024		$	42,713		$	134,446		$	118,902
BTS		43,262			18,846			107,997			45,637
Elimination of inter- segment revenues		(1,023	)		(1,468	)		(3,385	)		(3,651	)
Total gross revenues	$	91,263		$	60,091		$	239,058		$	160,888


Segment income before taxes
INF	$	9,559		$	7,065		$	23,749		$	19,676
BTS		6,974			2,704			15,065			5,607
Total Segment income before taxes		16,533			9,769			38,814			25,283
Corporate (1)		(8,098	)		(4,375	)		(21,510	)		(12,118	)
Total income before taxes	$	8,435		$	5,394		$	17,304		$	13,165

( 1 )	Includes amortization of intangibles of $3,028 and $1,189 for the three months ended
	September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $7,528 and $3,077 for the nine months
	ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

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Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation [Policy Text Block]

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

NV5

Global, Inc. and those of its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of the Company contain a

-K for the year ended

December

31,

2016.

The accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of

December 31, 2016

has been derived from those financial statements. The results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented are

not

necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future interim period or for the full

2017

fiscal year.

Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Fiscal Year

Effective

March 7, 2017,

the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors and the Board of Directors approved a change in our fiscal year-end and financial accounting cycle. With effect from

January 1, 2017,

the Company commenced reporting its financial results on a

52/53

week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to

December

31st

(whether or

not

in the following calendar year), with interim calendar quarters ending on the Saturday closest to the end of such calendar quarter (whether or

not

in the following calendar quarter). As such, in calendar year

2017,

the

first

fiscal quarter ended on

April 1, 2017,

the

second

fiscal quarter ended on

July 1, 2017,

the

third

fiscal quarter ended on

September 30, 2017,

and the fiscal year will end on

December 30, 2017.

Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with

the Company’s reporting units for goodwill impairment assessment, revenue recognition on the percentage-of-completion method, allowances for uncollectible accounts and provision for income taxes.

Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Concentration of Credit Risk

Trade receivable balances carried by the Company are comprised of accounts from a diverse client base across a broad range of industries and are

not

collateralized. However, approximately

32%

and

35%

of the Company’s gross revenues for the

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017

and

2016,

respectively, are from California-based projects. The Company does

not

have any clients individually representing more than

10%

of gross revenues during the

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017

and

2016.

Furthermore, approximately

57%

and

71%

of the Company’s accounts receivable as of

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

respectively, are for public and quasi-public projects. Management continually evaluates the creditworthiness of these and future clients and provides for bad debt reserves as necessary.

Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

A financial instrument

’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The

three

levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level

- inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level

- inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

September 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

The Company applies the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)

805,

Business Combinations

third

Several factors are considered when determining contingent

consideration liabilities as part of the purchase price, including whether (i) the valuation of the acquisitions is

not

affected by employment termination.

We review and re-assess the estimated fair value of contingent consideration

liabilities on a quarterly basis, and the updated fair value could differ materially from the initial estimates.

The Company measures contingent consideration recognized in connection with business combinations at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs classified within Level

). Adjustments to the estimated fair value related to changes in all other unobservable inputs are reported in income from operations.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

’s tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities.

Goodwill is required to be evaluated for impairment on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the asset

may

be impaired. An entity has the option to

first

assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than

not

two

-step quantitative impairment test is unnecessary. The

two

NV5

August 1

of each year.

The Company historically conducts its annual impairment tests on the goodwill using the quantitative method of evaluating goodwill.

may

impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows do

not

exceed the carrying value, then impairment, if any, is measured as the difference between fair value and carrying value, with fair value typically based on a discounted cash flow model.

See Note

for further information on goodwill and identified intangibles.

Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Earnings per Share

260,

Earnings per Share

, the effect of potentially dilutive securities is

not

considered during periods of loss or if the effect is anti-dilutive. The weighted average number of shares outstanding in calculating basic earnings per share for the

three

and

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017

and

2016

exclude

560,689

and

434,082

non-vested restricted shares, respectively, issued since

2010.

These non-vested restricted shares are

not

included in basic earnings per share until the vesting requirement is met. The weighted average number of shares outstanding in calculating diluted earnings per share for the

three

and

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017

and

2016

three

and

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017

and

2016,

there were

potentially anti-dilutive securities.

The following table represents a reconciliation of the net income and weighted average shares outstanding for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings

per share for the

three

and

nine

months ended

September 30, 2017

and

2016:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Numerator:
Net income – basic and diluted	$	5,912	$	3,404	$	12,501	$	8,318

Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding		10,211,114		9,941,517		10,155,751		8,826,090
Effect of dilutive non-vested restricted shares and units		311,677		203,997		305,392		209,032
Effect of issuable shares related to acquisitions		146,958		102,810		170,768		55,551
Effect of warrants		115,881		105,469		112,708		124,692
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		10,785,630		10,353,793		10,744,619		9,215,365

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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Numerator:
Net income – basic and diluted	$	5,912	$	3,404	$	12,501	$	8,318

Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding		10,211,114		9,941,517		10,155,751		8,826,090
Effect of dilutive non-vested restricted shares and units		311,677		203,997		305,392		209,032
Effect of issuable shares related to acquisitions		146,958		102,810		170,768		55,551
Effect of warrants		115,881		105,469		112,708		124,692
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		10,785,630		10,353,793		10,744,619		9,215,365

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Note 4 - Business Acquisitions (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]

	2017			2016
	Acquisitions			Acquisitions

Cash	$	315		$	128
Accounts receivable		20,906			20,221
Property and equipment		1,750			4,301
Prepaid expenses		968			1,336
Other assets		337			841
Intangible assets:
Customer relationships		29,998			26,188
Trade name		2,224			1,922
Customer backlog		1,116			3,898
Non-compete		1,703			1,259
Favorable (unfavorable) lease		-			(225	)
Total Assets		59,317			59,869
Liabilities		(11,272	)		(12,250	)
Deferred tax liabilities		(15,567	)		(7,892	)
Net assets acquired		32,478			39,727

Consideration paid (Cash, Notes and/or stock)		70,712			76,011
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)		908			1,417
Total Consideration		71,620			77,428
Excess consideration over the amounts assigned to the net assets acquired (Goodwill)	$	39,142		$	37,701

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Gross revenues	$	91,263	$	78,481	$	262,496	$	222,089
Net income	$	5,912	$	4,583	$	13,541	$	11,805
Basic earnings per share	$	0.58	$	0.45	$	1.33	$	1.32
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.55	$	0.43	$	1.26	$	1.25

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Note 5 - Accounts Receivable, Net (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]

	September 30,			December 31,
	2017			2016

Billed	$	81,399		$	53,756
Unbilled		34,131			23,237
Contract retentions		580			510

		116,110			77,503
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts		(3,106	)		(1,992	)
Accounts receivable, net	$	113,004		$	75,511

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Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

	September 30,			December 31,
	2017			2016

Office furniture and equipment	$	1,575		$	1,329
Computer equipment		8,530			6,808
Survey and field equipment		1,943			1,426
Leasehold improvements		1,670			1,583
		13,718			11,146
Accumulated depreciation		(5,709	)		(4,463	)
Property and equipment – net	$	8,009		$	6,683

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Note 7 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

	September 30,			December 31,
	2017			2016
Balance as of the beginning of the year	$	59,380		$	21,679
Acquisitions		39,142			37,701
Reduction from working capital proceeds		(1,138	)		-
Balance as of the end of the period	$	97,384		$	59,380

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]

	September 30, 2017							December 31, 2016
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount
Customer relationships	$	68,799	$	(9,720	)	$	59,079	$	38,801	$	(5,746	)	$	33,055
Trade name		6,409		(4,477	)		1,932		4,185		(2,746	)		1,439
Customer backlog		7,723		(3,509	)		4,214		6,607		(2,284	)		4,323
Favorable lease		553		(134	)		419		553		(158	)		395
Non-compete		4,249		(1,519	)		2,730		2,546		(897	)		1,649
Total	$	87,733	$	(19,359	)	$	68,374	$	52,692	$	(11,831	)	$	40,861

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]

Period ending September 30,

2018	$	10,370
2019		9,012
2020		7,461
2021		6,886
2022		6,642
Thereafter		28,003
Total	$	68,374

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Note 8 - Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]

	September 30,		December 31,
	2017		2016
Deferred rent	$	675	$	696
Payroll and related taxes		3,758		4,518
Professional liability reserve		316		190
Benefits		4,753		1,673
Accrued vacation		6,172		5,327
Unreognized tax benefits		770		770
Other		1,729		4,142
Total	$	18,173	$	17,316

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Note 9 - Notes Payable and Other Obligations (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]

	September 30,			December 31,
	2017			2016

Senior Credit Facility	$	42,000		$	-
Note Payable		-			278
Other Obligations		6,449			6,047
Uncollateralized promisory notes		29,527			26,071
Total Notes Payable and Other Obligations		77,976			32,396
Current portion of notes payable and other obligations		(10,821	)		(10,764	)
Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion	$	67,155		$	21,632

Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]

Period ending September 30,

2018	$	10,821
2019		12,257
2020		6,612
2021		46,886
2022		1,400
Total	$	77,976

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of long-debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the entity, if longer.

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+ Details

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Note 10 - Contingent Consideration (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table Text Block]

	September 30,			December 31,
	2017			2016

Contingent consideration, beginning of the year	$	2,439		$	1,279
Additions for acquisitions		908			1,417
Reduction of liability for payments made		(625	)		(458	)
Increase of liability related to re-measurement of fair value		56			201
Total contingent consideration, end of the period		2,778			2,439
Current portion of contingent consideration		(2,653	)		(564	)
Contingent consideration, less current portion	$	125		$	1,875

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Note 12 - Stock-based Compensation (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]

	Number of Unvested Restricted Shares of Common Stock and Restricted Stock Units			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

Unvested shares as of December 31, 2016		502,773		$	19.35
Granted		186,437		$	37.76
Vested		(90,305	)	$	9.48
Forfeited		(25,336	)	$	28.79
Unvested shares as of September 30, 2017		573,569		$	26.47

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Note 14 - Reportable Segments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,			September 30,			September 30,			September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Gross revenues
INF	$	49,024		$	42,713		$	134,446		$	118,902
BTS		43,262			18,846			107,997			45,637
Elimination of inter- segment revenues		(1,023	)		(1,468	)		(3,385	)		(3,651	)
Total gross revenues	$	91,263		$	60,091		$	239,058		$	160,888


Segment income before taxes
INF	$	9,559		$	7,065		$	23,749		$	19,676
BTS		6,974			2,704			15,065			5,607
Total Segment income before taxes		16,533			9,769			38,814			25,283
Corporate (1)		(8,098	)		(4,375	)		(21,510	)		(12,118	)
Total income before taxes	$	8,435		$	5,394		$	17,304		$	13,165

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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Restricted Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	560,689	434,082	560,689	434,082
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] \| Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] \| CALIFORNIA [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage			32.00%	35.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] \| Government Contracts Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage			57.00%		71.00%

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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Net income – basic and diluted	$ 5,912	$ 3,404	$ 12,501	$ 8,318
Basic (in shares)	10,211,114	9,941,517	10,155,751	8,826,090
Effect of dilutive non-vested restricted shares and units (in shares)	311,677	203,997	305,392	209,032
Effect of issuable shares related to acquisitions (in shares)	146,958	102,810	170,768	55,551
Effect of warrants (in shares)	115,881	105,469	112,708	124,692
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	10,785,630	10,353,793	10,744,619	9,215,365

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Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 2,523	$ 1,990	$ 4,803	$ 4,847
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ (114)		$ (974)

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Note 4 - Business Acquisitions (Details Textual)									3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Note 4 - Business Acquisitions (Details Textual)	Sep. 06, 2017 USD ($) shares	Jun. 06, 2017 USD ($) shares	May 04, 2017 USD ($) shares	May 01, 2017 USD ($) shares	Apr. 14, 2017 USD ($)	Sep. 12, 2016 USD ($) shares	May 20, 2016 USD ($) shares	Feb. 01, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred											$ 71,620,000		$ 77,428,000
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross											563,000	$ 296,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred											908,000		1,417,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability									$ 2,778,000		2,778,000		2,439,000	$ 1,279,000
Goodwill, Acquired During Period											39,142,000		$ 37,701,000
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount									1,077,000	$ 15,199,000	1,077,000	15,199,000
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual									21,316	12,363,000	35,524,000	27,481,000
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual									3,905,000	$ 1,108,000	6,847,000	2,560,000
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs									$ 315,000		892,000
INF [Member]
Goodwill, Acquired During Period											2,294,000	0
BTS [Member]
Goodwill, Acquired During Period											$ 36,848,000	$ 15,793,000
Marron and Associates, Inc. [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 400,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable	$ 67,000
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares \| shares	1,510
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interest Issued and Issuable	$ 133,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Number of Equal Installments	2
Marron and Associates, Inc. [Member] \| Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	$ 90,000
Marron and Associates, Inc. [Member] \| Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred	$ 300,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.00%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments	3
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment	$ 100,000
Marron and Associates, Inc. [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 990,000
Richard D. Kimball Co., Inc. [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross		$ 15,000,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable		$ 667,000
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares \| shares		18,072
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interest Issued and Issuable		$ 1,333,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Number of Equal Installments		2
Richard D. Kimball Co., Inc. [Member] \| Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred		$ 5,500,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		3.00%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments		4
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment		$ 1,375,000
Richard D. Kimball Co., Inc. [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred		$ 22,500,000
Holdrege & Kull, Consulting Engineers and Geologists [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross			$ 1,000,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable			$ 100,000
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares \| shares			2,628
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability			$ 405,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Number of Equal Installments			4
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Periodic Payments			$ 125,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High			500,000
Holdrege & Kull, Consulting Engineers and Geologists [Member] \| Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred			$ 600,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage			3.00%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments			4
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment			$ 150,000
Holdrege & Kull, Consulting Engineers and Geologists [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred			$ 2,200,000
Lochrane Engineering, Inc. [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross				$ 2,690,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable				$ 17,000
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares \| shares				441
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interest Issued and Issuable				$ 33,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Number of Equal Installments				2
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability				$ 413,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High				550,000
Lochrane Engineering, Inc. [Member] \| Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred				$ 1,650,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage				3.00%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments				4
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment				$ 413,000
Lochrane Engineering, Inc. [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred				$ 4,940,000
Bock & Clark Corporation [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred					$ 42,000,000
Weir Environmental LLC [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred						$ 1,000,000
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross						300,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable						$ 200,000
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares \| shares						6,140
Weir Environmental LLC [Member] \| Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred						$ 500,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						3.00%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments						4
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment						$ 125,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal						$ 125,000
Dade Moeller [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred							$ 20,000,000
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross							10,000,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable							$ 1,000,000
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares \| shares							36,261
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interest Issued and Issuable							$ 3,000,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Number of Equal Installments							3
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Periodic Payments							$ 1,000,000
Dade Moeller [Member] \| Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred							$ 6,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage							3.50%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments							4
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment							$ 1,500,000
Sebesta [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred								$ 14,000,000

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Note 4 - Business Acquisitions - Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Cash	$ 315		$ 128
Accounts receivable	20,906		20,221
Property and equipment	1,750		4,301
Prepaid expenses	968		1,336
Other assets	337		841
Favorable (unfavorable) lease			(225)
Total Assets	59,317		59,869
Liabilities	(11,272)		(12,250)
Deferred tax liabilities	(15,567)		(7,892)
Net assets acquired	32,478		39,727
Consideration paid (Cash, Notes and/or stock)	70,712		76,011
Contingent consideration (earn-out)	908		1,417
Total Consideration	71,620		77,428
Excess consideration over the amounts assigned to the net assets acquired (Goodwill)	39,142		37,701
Customer Relationships [Member]
Intangible assets	29,998		26,188
Trade Names [Member]
Intangible assets	2,224		1,922
Customer Lists [Member]
Intangible assets	1,116		3,898
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Intangible assets	$ 1,703		$ 1,259

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Note 4 - Business Acquisitions - Pro Forma Consolidated Results of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Gross revenues	$ 91,263	$ 78,481	$ 262,496	$ 222,089
Net income	$ 5,912	$ 4,583	$ 13,541	$ 11,805
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.58	$ 0.45	$ 1.33	$ 1.32
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.55	$ 0.43	$ 1.26	$ 1.25

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Note 5 - Accounts Receivable, Net - Summary of Accounts Receivable, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounts receivable, gross	$ 116,110	$ 77,503
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	(3,106)	(1,992)
Accounts receivable, net	113,004	75,511
Billed [Member]
Accounts receivable, gross	81,399	53,756
Unbilled [Member]
Accounts receivable, gross	34,131	23,237
Contract Retentions [Member]
Accounts receivable, gross	$ 580	$ 510

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Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Net (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Depreciation	$ 760	$ 416	$ 2,014	$ 1,207

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Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Net - Summary of Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Property and equipment, gross	$ 13,718	$ 11,146
Accumulated depreciation	(5,709)	(4,463)
Property and equipment, net	8,009	6,683
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	1,575	1,329
Computer Equipment [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	8,530	6,808
Survey and Field Equipment [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	1,943	1,426
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 1,670	$ 1,583

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Note 7 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		14 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 0					$ 0
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)				$ (1,138)
Amortization of Intangible Assets		$ 3,028	$ 1,189	$ 7,528	$ 3,077
Trade Names [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life				1 year
Trade Names [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life				3 years
Customer Lists [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life				1 year
Customer Lists [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life				9 years
Noncompete Agreements [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life				4 years
Noncompete Agreements [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life				5 years
Off-Market Favorable Lease [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life				9 years

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Note 7 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Balance as of the beginning of the year	$ 59,380	$ 21,679
Acquisitions	39,142	37,701
Reduction from working capital proceeds	(1,138)
Balance as of the end of the period	$ 97,384	$ 59,380

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Note 7 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Intangible assets, gross	$ 87,733	$ 52,692
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(19,359)	(11,831)
Intangible assets, net	68,374	40,861
Customer Relationships [Member]
Intangible assets, gross	68,799	38,801
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(9,720)	(5,746)
Intangible assets, net	59,079	33,055
Trade Names [Member]
Intangible assets, gross	6,409	4,185
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(4,477)	(2,746)
Intangible assets, net	1,932	1,439
Customer Lists [Member]
Intangible assets, gross	7,723	6,607
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(3,509)	(2,284)
Intangible assets, net	4,214	4,323
Off-Market Favorable Lease [Member]
Intangible assets, gross	553	553
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(134)	(158)
Intangible assets, net	419	395
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Intangible assets, gross	4,249	2,546
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(1,519)	(897)
Intangible assets, net	$ 2,730	$ 1,649

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Note 7 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Estimated Future Amortization Expense of Intangible Assets (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
2018	$ 10,370
2019	9,012
2020	7,461
2021	6,886
2022	6,642
Thereafter	28,003
Total	$ 68,374

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Note 8 - Accrued Liabilities - Summary of Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Deferred rent	$ 675	$ 696
Payroll and related taxes	3,758	4,518
Professional liability reserve	316	190
Benefits	4,753	1,673
Accrued vacation	6,172	5,327
Unreognized tax benefits	770	770
Other	1,729	4,142
Total	$ 18,173	$ 17,316

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Note 9 - Notes Payable and Other Obligations (Details Textual)																	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 06, 2017 USD ($)	Jun. 06, 2017 USD ($)	May 04, 2017 USD ($)	May 01, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 07, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 06, 2016 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Oct. 26, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 12, 2016 USD ($)	May 20, 2016 USD ($)	Jul. 01, 2015 USD ($)	Jun. 24, 2015 USD ($)	Apr. 22, 2015 USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Nov. 03, 2014 USD ($)	Mar. 21, 2014 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred																	$ 908,000		$ 1,417,000
Marron and Associates, Inc. [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interest Issued and Issuable	$ 133,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Number of Equal Installments	2
Other Liabilities																	133,000		0
Richard D. Kimball Co., Inc. [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interest Issued and Issuable		$ 1,333,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Number of Equal Installments		2
Other Liabilities																	1,333,000		0
The Hanna Group, Inc. [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interest Issued and Issuable							$ 1,200,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Number of Equal Installments							2
Other Liabilities																	1,200,000		1,200,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Periodic Payments							$ 600,000
JBA Consulting Engineers, Inc. [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interest Issued and Issuable								$ 2,600,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Number of Equal Installments								2
Other Liabilities																	2,600,000		1,200,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Periodic Payments								$ 1,300,000
Dade Moeller [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interest Issued and Issuable										$ 3,000,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Number of Equal Installments										3
Other Liabilities																	2,000,000		3,000,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Periodic Payments										$ 1,000,000
Lochrane Engineering, Inc. [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interest Issued and Issuable				$ 33,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash and Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Number of Equal Installments				2
Note Payable, Former Stockholder of Nolte [Member]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal																	100,000
Notes Payable																	$ 0		$ 278,000
Note Payable, Former Stockholder of Nolte [Member] \| Prime Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate																	1.00%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage																	4.25%		4.25%
Note Payable, Former Stockholder of Nolte [Member] \| Prime Rate [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage																	7.00%
Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member] \| Marron and Associates, Inc. [Member]
Notes Payable	$ 300,000																		$ 0
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred	$ 300,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.00%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments	3
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment	$ 100,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member] \| Richard D. Kimball Co., Inc. [Member]
Notes Payable																	$ 5,500,000		0
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred		$ 5,500,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		3.00%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments		4
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment		$ 1,375,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member] \| The Hanna Group, Inc. [Member]
Notes Payable																	2,700,000		2,700,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred							$ 2,700,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage							3.00%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments							4
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment							$ 675,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member] \| JBA Consulting Engineers, Inc. [Member]
Notes Payable																	7,000,000		7,000,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred								$ 7,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage								3.00%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments								5
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment								$ 1,400,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member] \| Dade Moeller [Member]
Notes Payable																	4,500,000		6,000,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred										$ 6,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage										3.50%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments										4
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment										$ 1,500,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member] \| Holdrege & Kull, Consulting Engineers and Geologists [Member]
Notes Payable																	600,000		0
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred			$ 600,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage			3.00%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments			4
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment			$ 150,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member] \| Lochrane Engineering, Inc. [Member]
Notes Payable																	1,650,000		0
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred				$ 1,650,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage				3.00%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments				4
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment				$ 413,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member] \| CivilSource, Inc. [Member]
Notes Payable																	3,500,000		3,500,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred						$ 3,500,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						3.00%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments						4
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment						$ 875,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member] \| Weir Environmental LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal									$ 125,000
Notes Payable																	375,000		500,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred									$ 500,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage									3.00%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments									4
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment									$ 125,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member] \| RBA Group Inc. [Member]
Notes Payable																	2,000,000		3,000,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred											$ 4,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage											3.00%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments											4
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment											$ 1,000,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member] \| Allwyn Priorities LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal												$ 167,000
Notes Payable																	166,000		333,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred												$ 500,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage												3.50%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments												3
Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member] \| Richard J. Mendoza, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage													3.00%
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal													$ 250,000
Notes Payable																	0		250,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred													$ 500,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments													2
Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member] \| Joslin Lesser and Associates [Member]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal														$ 313,000
Notes Payable																	625,000		938,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred														$ 1,250,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage														3.50%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments														4
Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member] \| Buric Companies [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage															3.00%
Notes Payable																	100,000		100,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred															$ 300,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments															3
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment															$ 100,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member] \| NV5, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage																3.00%
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal																$ 1,000,000
Notes Payable																	0		1,000,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred																$ 3,000,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Number of Equal Installments																3
Short-term Promissory Note [Member] \| Richard J. Mendoza, Inc. [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred													$ 3,000,000
Debt Instrument, Term													1 year
Bank of America, N.A. [Member] \| Senior Credit Facility [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Period					5 years
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity					$ 80,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Maximum Borrowing Capacity					$ 60,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Leverage Ratio					3
Line of Credit Facility, Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio					1.2
Long-term Line of Credit																	$ 42,000,000		$ 0
Bank of America, N.A. [Member] \| Senior Credit Facility [Member] \| Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity					$ 5,000,000
Bank of America, N.A. [Member] \| Senior Credit Facility [Member] \| Swingline Loans [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity					$ 15,000,000

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Note 9 - Notes Payable and Other Obligations - Summary of Notes Payable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes payable and other obligations	$ 77,976	$ 32,396
Total	77,976	32,396
Current portion of notes payable and other obligations	(10,821)	(10,764)
Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion	67,155	21,632
Senior Credit Facility [Member]
Notes payable and other obligations	42,000
Total	42,000
Note Payable, Former Stockholder of Nolte [Member]
Notes payable and other obligations		278
Total		278
Stock Payable [Member]
Notes payable and other obligations	6,449	6,047
Total	6,449	6,047
Uncollateralized Promissory Note [Member]
Notes payable and other obligations	29,527	26,071
Total	$ 29,527	$ 26,071

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Note 9 - Notes Payable and Other Obligations - Future Contractual Maturities of Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
2018	$ 10,821
2019	12,257
2020	6,612
2021	46,886
2022	1,400
Total	$ 77,976	$ 32,396

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Note 10 - Contingent Consideration - Summary of Contingent Consideration (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Contingent consideration, beginning of the year	$ 2,439	$ 1,279
Additions for acquisitions	908	1,417
Reduction of liability for payments made	(625)	(458)
Increase of liability related to re-measurement of fair value	56	201
Total contingent consideration, end of the period	2,778	2,439
Current portion of contingent consideration	(2,653)	(564)
Contingent consideration, less current portion	$ 125	$ 1,875

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Note 12 - Stock-based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Restricted Stock [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 1,161	$ 655	$ 2,743	$ 1,704
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 9,895		$ 9,895
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition			2 years 219 days
Equity Plan 2011 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	826,305		826,305
Rate of Increase Decrease in Shares Authorized for Issuance			3.50%
Equity Plan 2011 [Member] \| Restricted Stock [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period			2 years
Equity Plan 2011 [Member] \| Restricted Stock [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period			4 years

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Note 12 - Stock-based Compensation - Restricted Stock Awards (Details) - Restricted Stock [Member]	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017 $ / shares shares
Unvested shares as of (in shares) \| shares	502,773
Unvested shares as of (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 19.35
Granted (in shares) \| shares	186,437
Granted (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 37.76
Vested (in shares) \| shares	(90,305)
Vested (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 9.48
Forfeited (in shares) \| shares	(25,336)
Forfeited (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 28.79
Unvested shares as of (in shares) \| shares	573,569
Unvested shares as of (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 26.47

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Note 13 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent	$ 22,084		$ 22,084		$ 6,197
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	0		0		0
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent	$ 15,567		$ 15,567		7,892
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	29.90%	36.90%	27.80%	36.80%
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 2,523	$ 1,990	$ 4,803	$ 4,847
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	770		770		770
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	770		770		$ 770
Reclassification of Deferred Tax Assets from Current Assets to Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] \| As of December 31, 2016 [Member]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment			2,173
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ (114)		$ (974)

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Note 14 - Reportable Segments (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Number of Operating Segments			2
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 3,028	$ 1,189	$ 7,528	$ 3,077
Number of Reportable Segments			2

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Note 14 - Reportable Segments - Summarized Financial Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Sep. 30, 2016

Sep. 30, 2017

Sep. 30, 2016

$ 91,263

$ 60,091

$ 239,058

$ 160,888

Operating Segments [Member] | INF [Member]

8,435

$ 8,435

5,394

17,304

13,165

49,024

42,713

134,446

118,902

Operating Segments [Member] | BTS [Member]

9,559

7,065

23,749

19,676

43,262

18,846

107,997

45,637

Intersegment Eliminations [Member]

6,974

2,704

15,065

5,607

(1,023)

(1,468)

(3,385)

(3,651)

Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]

16,533

9,769

38,814

25,283