Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 22,994	$ 12,724
Accounts receivable, net	29,499	23,109
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	5,747	10,643
Inventories, net	3,898	4,344
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,183	2,650
Total current assets	64,321	53,470
Property, plant and equipment, net	4,885	5,651
Goodwill	19,548	14,661
Intangible assets-finite life, net	1,283	526
Intangible assets-indefinite life	3,526	3,218
Deferred income tax asset, net		848
Deferred charges and other assets	541	971
Total assets	94,104	79,345
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	15,093	13,569
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	11,368	9,647
Income taxes payable	1,079	393
Total current liabilities	27,540	23,609
Other liabilities	4,442	3,146
Deferred income tax liability, net	128
Convertible subordinated notes (including related parties notes of $3,950 in 2011)		9,600
Total liabilities	32,110	36,355
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 10,000 shares authorized, none issued
Common stock, $.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 17,096,543 and 14,654,262 shares issued in 2012 and 2011, respectively	171	146
Capital in excess of par value	54,800	44,249
Accumulated earnings	9,691	1,301
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,312)	(2,350)
Stockholders' equity before treasury stock	62,350	43,346
Less treasury stock, at cost, 137,920 shares in 2012 and 2011	(356)	(356)
Total shareholders' equity	61,994	42,990
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 94,104	$ 79,345