Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$ (7,076)	$ (11,752)	$ 1,233
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	3,564	4,341	4,795
Share based compensation expense	450	438	683
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	(2,745)	(180)	577
(Gain)/Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment	21	106	47
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Trade receivables	(347)	(8,057)	48,307
Notes receivable	2,527	11,402	(3,013)
Allowance on notes receivable		(3,709)	0
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	(1,799)	1,432	356
Prepaid expenses and other assets	456	1,808	(127)
Long-term trade receivables	0	2,988	(2,988)
Accounts payable	(636)	969	(10,578)
Accrued compensation and benefits	(103)	(732)	(12,921)
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	3,345	(2,372)	3,393
Short-term trade payables	(1,474)	1,491	0
Other liabilities	2,658	296	(2,069)
Income taxes receivable/(payable)	6,738	(4,620)	(4,693)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	5,579	(6,151)	23,002
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Property and equipment acquired	(664)	(1,174)	(3,217)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	(1,896)	(1,050)
Proceeds from sale of other assets	65	29	4
Restricted cash	(2,275)	0	0
Proceeds from note receivable	0	15	58
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,874)	(3,026)	(4,205)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Borrowings on line of credit	159,865	121,406	98,827
Payments on line of credit	(162,212)	(108,708)	(115,357)
Purchase of treasury stock	0	(2,362)	0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	23	58	72
Borrowings (repayments) under capital lease	(51)	(192)	(175)
Other long term debt repayments	(354)	(1,123)	(3,040)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(2,729)	9,079	(19,673)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash	1	4	19
Net change in cash	(23)	(94)	(857)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at beginning of year	49	143	1,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at end of year	$ 26	$ 49	$ 143