SELECTED FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts	$ 23,236	$ 22,548
Estimated earnings	24,998	25,391
Total cost incurred and estimated earnings on uncompleted percentage-of completed contracts	48,234	47,939
Less: Billings to date	(37,683)	(40,676)
Costs in Excess of Billings	10,551	7,263
Included in accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets under the following captions:
Accounts receivable, net (costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings)	12,948	9,540
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings)	(2,397)	(2,277)
Cost and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts, net	$ 10,551	$ 7,263