IES (IESC) 10-Q 8 Feb 16 2016 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Feb. 08, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Integrated Electrical Services, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,048,268
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2015
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		21,462,314
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
TradingSymbol	IESC

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 46,313	$ 49,360
Accounts receivable:
Trade, net of allowance of $944 and $842, respectively	87,510	92,976
Retainage	16,745	17,453
Inventories	13,370	13,977
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	8,093	12,318
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	6,481	2,956
Total current assets	178,512	189,040
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	12,695	11,683
GOODWILL	19,407	17,249
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of amortization	7,928	4,723
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS, net	4,536	4,015
Total assets	223,078	226,710
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	4
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	74,482	82,910
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	24,068	25,165
Total current liabilities	98,550	108,079
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current maturities	10,241	10,234
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	6,930	6,983
Total liabilities	115,721	125,296
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 22,049,529 and 22,049,529 shares issued and 21,461,242 and 21,475,741 outstanding, respectively	220	220
Treasury stock, at cost, 588,287 and 573,788 shares, respectively	(4,523)	(4,401)
Additional paid-in capital	193,894	193,628
Accumulated other comprehensive income	0	0
Retained deficit	(82,234)	(88,033)
Total stockholders' equity	107,357	101,414
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 223,078	$ 226,710

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Trade, allowance	$ 944	$ 842
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	22,049,529	22,049,529
Common stock, shares outstanding	21,461,242	21,475,741
Treasury stock, shares	588,287	573,788

Consolidated Statements Of Comp

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 150,766	$ 136,336
Cost of services	123,133	113,632
Gross profit	27,633	22,704
Selling, general and administrative expenses	22,511	18,700
Loss on sale of assets	1	6
Income from operations	5,121	3,998
Interest and other (income) expense:
Interest expense	293	288
Other (income) expense, net	(29)	(28)
Income from operations before income taxes	4,857	3,738
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(942)	265
Net income from continuing operations	5,799	3,473
Net loss from discontinued operations	0	(181)
Net income	5,799	3,292
Unrealized loss on interest hedge, net of tax	0	2
Comprehensive income	$ 5,799	$ 3,294
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
From continuing operations	$ 0.27	$ 0.16
From discontinued operations	0	(0.01)
Basic	0.27	0.15
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
From continuing operations	0.27	0.16
From discontinued operations	0	(0.01)
Diluted	$ 0.27	$ 0.15
Shares used in the computation of earnings (loss) per share
Basic	21,269,543	21,734,591
Diluted	21,347,494	21,779,728

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 5,799	$ 3,292
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Bad debt expense	114	40
Deferred financing cost amortization	90	75
Depreciation and amortization	816	579
Loss on Sales of Assets	1	6
Non-cash compensation expense	215	111
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable	7,849	3,241
Inventories	2,149	3,230
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings	4,226	(1,170)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(2,658)	(3,406)
Other non-current assets	(60)	(50)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(11,232)	(3,695)
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings	(1,097)	(2,171)
Other non-current liabilities	(1,304)	54
Net cash provided by operating activities	4,908	136
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment	(352)	(699)
Consideration for acquisition, net of cash acquired	(7,538)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(7,890)	(699)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings of debt	7	0
Purchase of treasury stock	(72)	(102)
Net cash used in financing activities	(65)	(102)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(3,047)	(665)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	49,360	47,342
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	46,313	46,677
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest	201	194
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 263	$ 291

Business

Business	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Business [Abstract]
Description of the Business	1 . BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES Description of the Business Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. is a holding company that owns and manages operating subsidiaries in business activities across a variety of markets. Our operations are currently organized into four principal business segments, based upon the nature of our current products and services : Communications – Nationwide provider of technology infrastructure products and services to large corporations and independent businesses. Residential – Regional provider of electrical installation services for single-family housing and multi-family apartment complexes. Commercial & Industrial – Provider of electrical design, construction, and maintenance services to the commercial and industrial markets in various regional markets and nationwide in certain areas of expertise, such as the power infrastructure market. Infrastructure Solutions - Provider of electrical and mechanical solutions to domestic and international customers. The words “IES”, the “Company”, “we”, “our”, and “us” refer to Integrated Elect rical Services, Inc. and, except as otherwise specified herein, to our wholly-owned subsidiaries. Seasonality and Quarterly Fluctuations Results of operations from our Residential construction segment are seasonal, depending on weather trends, with typically higher revenues generated during spring and summer and lower revenues during fall and winter, with an impact from precipitation in the warmer months. The Communications, Commercial & Industrial, and Infrastructure Solutions segments of our business are less subject to seasonal trends, as work in these segments generally is performed inside structu res protected from the weather, although weather can still impact these businesses, especially in the early stages of projects. Our service and maintenance business is generally not affected by seasonality. Our volume of business may be adversely affected by declines in construction projects resulting from adverse regional or national economic conditions. In particular, a prolonged period of low oil prices and subsequent slowdown in the economy could have a negative impact on demand for housing in regions s uch as Texas, which is a key market for us. Quarterly results may also be materially affected by the timing of new construction projects. Results for our Infrastructure Solutions segment may be affected by the timing of outages at our customers’ facilities and by a highly cyclical rail industry. Accordingly, operating results for any fiscal period are not necessarily indicative of results that may be achieved for any subsequent fiscal period. Basis of Financial Statement Preparation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of IES and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, and have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to interim financial reporting as prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year. These interim financial statements do not include all disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), and should be read in the context of the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto filed with the SEC in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015 . In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this report include all known accruals and adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations , and cash flows for the periods reported herein. Any such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature . Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions by management in determining the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses duri ng the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates are primarily used in our revenue recognition of construction in progress, fair value assumptions in analyzing goodwill, investments, intangible assets and long-lived asse t impairments and adjustments, allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, stock-based compensation, reserves for legal matters, assumptions regarding estimated costs to exit certain segment s, realizability of deferred tax assets, unrecognized tax benefits and self-insured claims liabilities and related reserves. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”), a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard which will supersede previous existing revenue recognition guidance. The standard creates a five-step model for revenue recognition that requires companies to exercise judgment when considering contract terms and relevant facts and circumstances. The standard also requires expanded disclosures surrounding revenue recognitio n. The effective date will be the first quarter of our fiscal year ended September 30, 2019. The standard allows for either full retrospective or modified retrospective adoption. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard on ou r consolidated financial statements. We have not yet selected a transition method or determined the effect ASU 2014-09 will have on our ongoing financial reporting. In April 2015, the FASB i ssued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest- Imputation Of Interest: Simplifyi ng the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (“ASU 2015-03”), which requires that debt issuance costs be presented as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability, consistent with the presentation of debt discounts. Prior to the issuance of ASU 2015-03, debt issuance costs were required to be presented as other assets, separate from the related debt liability. ASU 2015-03 does not change the recognition and measurement requirements for debt issuance costs. In August 2015, the FASB issued an update (ASU 2015-15) to address revolving lines of credit which may not have outstanding balances. This update allows an entity presenting the cost of securing a revolving line of credit as an asset, regardless of whether a balance is outstandin g. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015 on a retrospective basis. The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. In September 20 15, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805), Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement- Period Adjustments (ASU 2015-16), which eliminates the requirement that an acquirer in a business combination account for measurement-period adjustments retrospectively. Instead, an acquirer will recognize a measurement-period adjustment during the period in which it determines the amount of the adjustment, including the effect on earnings of any amounts it would have recorded in previous perio ds if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015 on a retrospective basis. The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on our results of op erations, financial position or cash flows. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes , which clarifies that in a classified statement of financial position, an entity shall classify deferred tax liabilities and assets as noncurrent amounts. The new guidance supersedes ASC 740-10-45-5 which required the valuation allowance for a particular tax jurisdiction be allocated between current and noncurrent deferred tax assets for that tax jurisdiction on a pro rata basis. The new standard will become effect ive for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2017. The company has adopted this presentation for the period ended December 31, 2015, and prior periods have not been retrospectively adjusted. At December 31, 2015, the implementation of this guidance result ed in a decrease to prepaid expenses and other current assets and corresponding increase to other non-current assets of $ 55 .

Controlling Shareholder

Controlling Shareholder	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Controlling Shareholder [Abstract]
Controlling Shareholder	2 . CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER Tontine Capital Partners, L.P. together with its affiliates (collectively “Tontine”) was the Company’s controlling shareholder, and owned approximately 62. 3 % of the Company’s outstanding common stock at December 31, 2015 , according to a Schedule 13D/A filed with the SEC by Tontine on December 24, 2015. Accordingly, Tontine has the ability to exercise significant control over our affairs, including the election o f directors and most actions requiring the approval of shareholders. While Tontine is subject to restrictions under federal securities laws on sales of its shares as an affiliate, in 2013 Tontine delivered a request to the Company pursuant to a Registrati on Rights Agreement for registration of all of the shares of IES common stock held by Tontine at that time (the “Registered Shares”), and on February 21, 2013, the Company filed a shelf registration statement to register the Registered Shares. The shelf re gistration statement was declared effective by the SEC on June 18, 2013. As long as the shelf registration statement remains effective, Tontine has the ability to resell any or all of its registered shares from time to time in one or more offerings, as des cribed in the shelf registration statement and in any prospectus supplement filed in connection with an offering pursuant to the shelf registration statement. Should Tontine sell or otherwise dispose of all or a portion of its position in IES, a change in ownership of IES could occur. A change in ownership, as defined by Internal Revenue Code Section 382, could reduce the availability of net operating losses (“NOLs”) for federal and state income tax purposes. On January 28, 2013, the Company implemented a tax benefit protection plan (the “NOL Rights Plan”) that is designed to deter an acquisition of the Company's stock in excess of a threshold amount that could trigger a change of ownership within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Section 382. There can be no assurance that the NOL Rights Plan will be effective in deterring a change of ownership or protecting the NOLs. Furthermore, a change in ownership would trigger the change of control provisions in a number of our material agreements, including our credit facility, bonding agreements with our sureties and our severance arrangements. A member of the Company’s Board of Directors since February, 2012, David B. Gendell has served as the Company’s non-executive Chairman of the Board since January, 2015. Mr. Gendell, who is the brother of Jeffrey Gendell, the founder and managing member of Tontine, is also an employee of Tontine.

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt [Abstract]
Debt	3 . DEBT At December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015 , our long-term debt of $ 10,241 and $ 10,234 , respectively, relates to amounts drawn on our revolving credit facility, which matures on August 9, 2018. Our interest rate on these borrowings was 2.63% at December 31, 2015 and 2.38% at September 30, 2015 . At December 31, 2015 , we also had $ 6,918 in outstanding letters of credit, and total availability of $ 19,063 under this facility without violating our financial covenant. There h ave been no changes to the financial covenants disclosed in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2015 , and the Company was in compliance with all covenants at December 31, 2015 . At December 31, 2015 , the carrying value of amoun ts outstanding on our revolving loan approximated fair value, as debt incurs interest at a variable rate. The fair value of the debt is classified as a level 2 measurement.

Per Share Information

Per Share Information	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Per Share Information [Abstract]
Per Share Information	4 . PER SHARE INFORMATION The following table reconciles the components of the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 : Three Months Ended December 31, 2015 2014 Numerator: Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders $ 5,745 $ 3,471 Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to restricted shareholders 54 2 Net earnings from continuing operations 5,799 3,473 Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders - (181) Net loss from discontinued operations - (181) Net earnings attributable to common shareholders 5,745 3,290 Net earnings attributable to restricted shareholders 54 2 Net earnings $ 5,799 $ 3,292 Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic 21,269,543 21,734,591 Effect of dilutive stock options and non-vested restricted stock 77,951 45,137 Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding — diluted 21,347,494 21,779,728 Basic earnings (loss) per share: From continuing operations $ 0.27 $ 0.16 From discontinued operations - (0.01) Basic earnings per share $ 0.27 $ 0.15 Diluted earnings (loss) per share: From continuing operations $ 0.27 $ 0.16 From discontinued operations - (0.01) Diluted earnings per share $ 0.27 $ 0.15 For the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , the average price of our common shares exceeded the exercise price of all of our outstanding options ; therefore, all of our outstanding stock options were included in the computation of fully diluted earnings per share .

Operating Segments

Operating Segments	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Operating Segments [Abstract]
Operating Segments	5 . OPERATING SEGMENTS We manage and measure performance of our business in four distinct operating segments: Communications, Residential , Commercial & Industrial, and Infrastructure Solutions . Transactions between segments, if any, are eliminated in consolidation. Our c orporate office provides general and administrative as well as support services to our four operating segments. Management allocates certain shared costs between segments for selling, general and administrative expen ses and depreciation expense. Segment information for the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows: Three Months Ended December 31, 2015 Commercial & Infrastructure Communications Residential Industrial Solutions Corporate Total Revenues $ 40,759 $ 52,127 $ 45,265 $ 12,615 $ - $ 150,766 Cost of services 32,602 40,455 40,407 9,669 - 123,133 Gross profit 8,157 11,672 4,858 2,946 - 27,633 Selling, general and administrative 4,713 8,714 3,638 2,700 2,746 22,511 Loss on sale of assets - - - 1 - 1 Income (loss) from operations $ 3,444 $ 2,958 $ 1,220 $ 245 $ (2,746) $ 5,121 Other data: Depreciation and amortization expense $ 122 $ 121 $ 183 $ 322 $ 68 $ 816 Capital expenditures $ 85 $ 42 $ 148 $ 77 $ - $ 352 Total assets $ 38,896 $ 37,326 $ 45,630 $ 34,747 $ 66,479 $ 223,078 Three Months Ended December 31, 2014 Commercial & Infrastructure Communications Residential Industrial Solutions Corporate Total Revenues $ 31,808 $ 48,593 $ 43,767 $ 12,168 $ - $ 136,336 Cost of services 26,510 39,405 38,483 9,234 - 113,632 Gross profit 5,298 9,188 5,284 2,934 - 22,704 Selling, general and administrative 3,679 7,301 3,587 2,019 2,114 18,700 Loss (gain) on sale of assets 7 - (1) - - 6 Income (loss) from operations $ 1,612 $ 1,887 $ 1,698 $ 915 $ (2,114) $ 3,998 Other data: Depreciation and amortization expense $ 118 $ 123 $ 66 $ 201 $ 71 $ 579 Capital expenditures $ 192 $ 69 $ 8 $ 291 $ 139 $ 699 Total assets $ 25,053 $ 40,317 $ 43,895 $ 27,606 $ 61,670 $ 198,541

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	6 . STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Equity Incentive Plan The 2006 Equity Incentive Plan became effective on May 12, 2006 (as amended, the “2006 Equity Incentive Plan”). The 2006 Equity Incentive Plan provides for grants of stock options as well as grants of stock, including restricted stock. Approximately 2.0 million shares of common stock were authorized for issuance under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan , of which approximately 75,745 shares are available for issuance at December 31, 2015 . The 2006 Equity Incentive Plan is due to expire in May 2016 unless prior to that time it is reauthorized pursuant to its terms and in accordance with applicable law, including shareholder and Board authorization as applicable. On December 9, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Amended Plan”) which authorizes the issuance of an additional 1,000,000 shares under the plan. The Amended Plan will become immediately effective if appro ved by shareholders at the Company’s 2016 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting to be held on February 9, 2016. The terms of the Amended Plan are described further in the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement for its 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was f iled with the SEC on December 28, 2015. Stock Repurchase Program On February 4, 2015, our Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program for the purchase from time to time of up to 1.0 million shares of the Company’s common stock, and on Decemb er 9, 2015, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 500,000 shares under the program. Share purchases are made for cash in open market transactions at prevailing market prices or in privately negotiated transactions or other wise. The timing and amount of purchases under the program are determined based upon prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. All or part of the repurchases may be implemented under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which allows repurchases under pre-set terms at times when the Company might otherwise be prevented from purchasing under insider trading laws or because of self-imposed blackout periods. The program does not require the Company to purchase any specific number of shares and may be modified, suspended or reinstated at any time at the Company’s discretion and without notice. During the year ended September 30, 2015, pursuant the program, the Company repurchased 482,156 shares of common stock at an average price of $ 7.22 per share for a total aggregate purchase price of $3.5 million. We repurchased 7,692 shares of our common stock during the three months ended December 31, 2015, in open market transactions at an average price of $ 7.23 per share. Treasury Stock D uring the three months ended December 31, 2015 , we repurchased 2,140 shares of common stock from our employees to satisfy minimum tax withholding requirements upon the vesting of restricted stock issued under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan and 7,500 shares of common stock were forfeited by former employees and returned to treasury stock . We issued 2,833 unrestricted shares out of treasury stock to members of our Board of Directors as part of their overall compensation. Restricted Stock During the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , we recognized $ 132 and $ 13 , respectively, in compensation expense related to our restricted stock awards . At December 31, 2015 , the unamortized compensation cost related to outstanding unvested restricted stock was $ 1,153 . P hantom Stock Units Phantom stock units (“PSUs”) are primarily granted to the non-employee members of the Board of Directors as part of their overall compensation. These PSUs are paid via unrestricted stock grants to each non-employee director upon their departure from the Board of Directors. We record compensation expense for the full value of the grant on the date of grant. For the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , we recognized $ 34 and $ 36 in compensation expense related to these grants. Performance Based Phantom Stock Units Performance based phantom stock units (“PPSUs”) are a contractual right in respect of one share of the Company’s common stock. The PPSUs will generally become vested, if at all, upon the achievement of certain specified performance objectives and continued performance of services through mid-December 2018. During the three months ended December 31, 2015 , the company granted an aggreg ate of 400,000 three-year performance-based PPSUs. The vesting of these awards is subject to the achievement of specified levels of cumulative net income before taxes or specified stock price levels . For the three months ended December 31, 2015 , we recognized $ 22 in compensation expense related to these grants. Stock Options During the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , we recognized compensation expense of $ 16 and $ 62 , respectively, related to our stock option awards. At December 31, 2015 , the unamortized compensation cost related to outstanding unvested stock options was $ 67 .

Securities and Equity Investmen

Securities and Equity Investments	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Cost And Equity Method Investments	7 . SECURITIES AND EQUITY INVESTMENTS Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes receivable, investments, accounts payable, and a loan agreement . We believe that the carrying value of these financial instruments in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets approximates their fair value due to their short-term nature. Additionally, we have a cost method investment in EnerTech Capital Partners II L.P. (“ EnerTech ”). We estimate the fair value of our investment in EnerTech (Level 3) using quoted market prices for underlying publicly traded securities, and estimated enterprise values are determined using cash flow projections and market multiples of the underlying non-public companies . Investment in EnerTech The following table presents the reconciliation of the carrying val ue and unrealized gains to the fair value of the investment in EnerTech as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015 : December 31, September 30, 2015 2015 Carrying value $ 919 $ 919 Unrealized gains 67 66 Fair value $ 986 $ 985 At each reporting date, the Company performs evaluations of impairment for this investment to determine if any unrealized losses are other-than-temporary. There was no impairment for the three months ended December 31, 2015 or 2014 . EnerTech’s general partner, with the consent of the fund’s investors, has extended the fund through December 31, 201 6 . The fund will terminate on this date unless extended by the fund’s valuation committee. The fund may be extended for another one-year p eriod through December 31, 201 7 with the consent of the fund’s valuation committee.

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
401(k) and Retirement Plans	8 . EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS 401(k) Plan The Company offers employees the opportunity to participate in its 401(k) savings plans. During the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , we recognized $ 79 and $ 78 , respectively, in matching expense . Post Retirement Benefit Plans Certain individuals at one of the Company’s locations are entitled to receive fixed annual payments pursuant to post retirement benefit plans. We had an unfunded benefit liability of $ 871 recorded as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015 , respectively, related to such plans.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	9 . FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value Measurement Accounting Fair value is considered the price to sell an asset, or transfer a liability, between market participants on the measurement date. Fair value measurements assume that the asset or liability is (1) exchanged in an orderly manner, (2) the exchange is in the principal market for that asset or liability, and (3) the market participants are independent, knowledgeable, able and willing to transact an exchange. Fair value accoun ting and reporting establishes a framework for measuring fair value by creating a hierarchy for observable independent market inputs and unobservable market assumptions and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Considerable judgment is require d to interpret the market data used to develop fair value estimates. As such, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimati on methods could have a material effect on the estimated fair value. At December 31, 2015 , financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were limited to our Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, under which certain employees are permitted to defer a portion of their base salary and/or bonus for a Plan Year (as defined in the plan) . Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2015 , are summarized in the following table by the type of inputs applicable to th e fair value measurements: December 31, 2015 Total Fair Value Quoted Prices (Level 1) Significant Unobservable (Level 3) Executive savings plan assets $ 635 $ 635 $ - Executive savings plan liabilities (521) (521) - Total $ 114 $ 114 $ - Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2015 , are summarized in the following table by the type of inputs applicable to the fair value measurements: September 30, 2015 Total Fair Value Quoted Prices (Level 1) Significant Unobservable (Level 3) Executive savings plan assets $ 617 $ 617 $ - Executive savings plan liabilities (504) (504) - Total $ 113 $ 113 $ -

Inventory

Inventory	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure	10 . INVENTORY Inventories consist of the following components: December 31, September 30, 2015 2015 Raw materials $ 1,890 $ 1,641 Work in process 3,235 2,641 Finished goods 1,745 1,199 Parts and supplies 6,500 8,496 Total inventories $ 13,370 $ 13,977

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure	11 . INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangible assets consist of the following: December 31, 2015 Estimated Useful Lives Gross Carrying Accumulated (in Years) Amount Amortization Net Trademarks/trade names 8 - Indefinite $ 1,742 $ 17 $ 1,725 Technical library 20 400 46 354 Customer relationships 8 - 15 6,286 917 5,369 Covenants not to compete 3 140 132 8 Developed technology 4 400 284 116 Backlog 1 218 18 200 Construction contracts 1 227 71 156 Total $ 9,413 $ 1,485 $ 7,928 September 30, 2015 Estimated Useful Lives Gross Carrying Accumulated (in Years) Amount Amortization Net Trademarks/trade names 8 - Indefinite $ 1,400 $ 9 $ 1,391 Technical library 20 400 41 359 Customer relationships 8 - 12 3,600 788 2,812 Covenants not to compete 3 140 121 19 Developed technology 4 400 258 142 Total $ 5,940 $ 1,217 $ 4,723

Commitments And Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Legal Matters	12 . COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Legal Matters From time to time we are a party to various claims, lawsuits and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. We maintain various insurance coverages to minimize financial risk associated with these proceedings. None of these proceedings, separately or in the aggregate, are expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operation s or cash flows. With respect to all such proceedings, we record reserves when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We expense routine legal costs related to these proceedings as they are i ncurred. The following is a discussion of our significant legal matters: Ward Transformer Site Private Action In April 2009, Carolina Power and Light Company and Consolidation Coal Company filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina (Western Division) against a number of entities, including one of our subsidiaries, to recover c osts to remove Polychlorinated Byphenyls (“PCB”) contamination at Ward Transformer, an electric transformer resale and reconditioning facility located in Raleigh, North Carolina (the “Private Action”). Plaintiffs had been ordered under a settlement agree ment with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”) to clean up the onsite contamination, including the groundwater underneath the facility, and were seeking to recover costs associated with the clean-up from other potentially responsible partie s (“PRPs”). During the first quarter of fiscal year 2016, the parties to this matter reached an agreement in principle to settle the Company’s exposure, and following the first quarter, the parties settled this matter. The agreed upon settlement was full y reserved in our financial statements at December 31, 2015. EPA Action Contamination outside of and downstream from the Ward Transformer site is not subject to the Private Action. The EPA has not yet assessed costs for that portion of the remediation , and has not entered into any settlement agreement with any party to begin clean-up. While the costs to remediate the offsite conditions remain unknown, certain of the parties with larger exposure have agreed to undertake the clean-up. During the first q uarter of fiscal year 2016, these parties agreed in principle to release several types of PRPs from liability for a nominal amount based on their limited involvement in the site. We believe the Company will be included in the settlement group and will be released from the matter for a nominal amount. Therefore, as of December 31, 2015 , we had not recorded any additional reserve for this matter. Risk-Management We retain the risk for workers’ compensation, employer’s liability, automobile liability, construction defects, general liability and employee group health claims, as well as pollution coverage, resulting from uninsured deductibles per accident or occurrence which are generally subject to annual aggregate limits. Our general liability program provides coverage for bodily injury and property damage. In many cases, we insure third parties, including general contractors, as additional insu reds under our insurance policies. Losses up to the deductible amounts, or losses that are not covered under our policies, are accrued based upon our known claims incurred and an estimate of claims incurred but not reported. As a result, many of our claims are effectively self-insured. Many claims against our insurance are in the form of litigation. At December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015 , we had $ 4,272 and $ 4,518 , respectively, accrued for insurance liabilities. We are also subject to c onstruction defect liabilities, primarily within our Residential segment. As of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015 , we had $ 441 and $ 464 , respectively, reserved for these claims. Because the reserves are based on judgment and estimates, and involve variables that are inherently uncertain, such as the outcome of litigation and an assessment of insurance coverage, there can be no assurance that the ultimate liability will not be higher or lower than such estimates or that the timing of payments will not create liquidity issues for the Company. Some of the underwriters of our casualty insurance program require us to post letters of credit as collateral. This is common in the insurance industry. To date, we have not had a situation where an underwriter has had reasonable cause to effect payment under a letter of credit. At both December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015 , $ 6,347 of our outstanding letters of credit was utilized to collateralize ou r insurance program. Surety As of December 31, 2015 , the estimated cost to complete our bonded projects was approximately $ 78,366 . We evaluate our bonding requirements on a regular basis, including the terms offered by our sureties. We believe the bonding capacity presently provided by our current sureties is adequate for our current operations and will be adequate for our operations for the foreseeable future. Posting letters of credit in favor of our sureties reduces the borrowing availability under our credit facility. Other Commitments and Contingencies Some of our customers and vendors require us to post letters of credit, or provide intercompany guarantees, as a means of guaranteeing performance under our contracts and ensuring payment by us to subcontractors and vendors. If our customer has reasonable cause to effect payment under a letter of credit, we would be required to reimburse our creditor for the le tter of credit. At December 31, 2015 , $ 571 of our outstanding letters of credit were to collateralize our vendors. From time to time, we may enter into firm purchase commitments for materials such as copper or aluminum wire w hich we expect to use in the ordinary course of business. These commitments are typically for terms of less than one year and require us to buy minimum quantities of materials at specific intervals at a fixed price over the term. As of December 31, 2015 , we h ad no such commitments.

Business Combination

Business Combination	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure	13 . BUSINESS COMBINATIONS The Company completed two acquisitions in the quarter ended December 31, 2015 for aggregate consideration of $ 8,425 . These acquisitions included: Calumet Armature & Electric, LLC (“Calumet”), an Illinois-based provider of design, manufacturing, assembly, and repair services of electric motors for the industrial and mass transit markets. Calumet is included in our Infrastructure Solutions segment. Shanahan Mechanical and Electrical, Inc. (“Shanaha n”), a Nebraska-based provider of mechanical and electrical contracting services. Shanahan operates as a subsidiary in IES’s Commercial & Industrial segment. The total aggregate consideration includes cash consideration of $ 8, 013 and contingent consider ation with a fair value estimated at $ 41 2 . Of the cash consideration, $ 7, 338 was paid at closing, with the remaining $ 675 to be paid within 90 days subsequent to the transaction dates, in accordance with working capital settlement provisions pursuant to t he agreements with the sellers. The contingent consideration arrangement relates to the purchase of Calumet, and provides that a maximum of $ 2,250 may be earned over the three year period ended December 31, 2018. The Company accounted for the transaction under the acquisition method of accounting, which requires recording assets and liabilities at fair value (Level 3). The valuations derived from estimated fair value assessments and assumptions used by management are preliminary pending finalization of t he valuations of deferred taxes, fixed assets, and certain intangible assets. While management believes that its preliminary estimates and assumptions underlying the valuations are reasonable, different estimates and assumptions could result in different v alues being assigned to individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed. This may result in adjustments to the preliminary amounts recorded. The preliminary valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the dates of the acquisitions is as follows: Current assets $ 4,749 Property and equipment 1,260 Intangible assets (primarily customer relationships) 3,473 Non-tax-deductible goodwill 2,158 Current liabilities (1,913) Deferred tax liability (1,302) Net assets acquired $ 8,425 With regard to the $1,302 deferred tax liability recorded in c onnection with the acquisitions, we reduced a portion of our valuation allowance equal to this deferred tax liability, resulting in a reduction to income tax expense of $1,302. Pro forma revenues and results of operations for the acquisitions have not been presented because the effects were not material to the consolidated financial statements. Southern Rewinding On May 21, 2015, our wholly-owned subsidiary Magnetech Industrial Services, Inc. (“ Magnetech ”) acquired all of the common stock and certain related real estate of Southern Industrial Sales and Services, Inc. (“Southern Rewinding”) , a Columbus, Georgia-based motor repair and related field services company , for total consideration of $ 3,937 . Of that amount, $ 3,137 was paid at closing, with a dditional consideration of $ 800 scheduled to be paid through t he period ending November, 2016. O f that additional amount, $ 200 was paid during the three months ended December 31, 2015. Payment of the remaining $ 600 is subject to Magnetech’s right to hold back certain amounts in respect of seller obligations. After closing, we provided the newly-acq uired entity with $ 1,065 of working capital. Southern Rewinding is included in our Infrastructure Solutions segment. The Company accounted for the transaction under the acquisition method of accounting, which requires recording assets and liabilities at fair value (Level 3). The valuations derived from estimated fair value assessments and assumptions used by management are preliminary pending finalization of certain intangible asset valuations. While management believes that its preliminary estimates and assumptions underlying the valuations are reasonable, different estimates and assumptions could result in different values being assigned to individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed. This may result in adjustments to the preliminary amounts reco rded. The preliminary valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of May 21, 2015 is as follows: Current assets $ 1,225 Property and equipment 911 Intangible assets (primarily customer relationships) 1,700 Non-tax-deductible goodwill 1,532 Current liabilities (1,431) Net assets acquired $ 3,937 Pro forma revenues and results of operations for the acquisition have not been presented because the effects were not material to the consolidated financial statements.

Per Share Information (Tables)

Per Share Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Per Share Information [Abstract]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended December 31, 2015 2014 Numerator: Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders $ 5,745 $ 3,471 Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to restricted shareholders 54 2 Net earnings from continuing operations 5,799 3,473 Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders - (181) Net loss from discontinued operations - (181) Net earnings attributable to common shareholders 5,745 3,290 Net earnings attributable to restricted shareholders 54 2 Net earnings $ 5,799 $ 3,292 Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic 21,269,543 21,734,591 Effect of dilutive stock options and non-vested restricted stock 77,951 45,137 Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding — diluted 21,347,494 21,779,728 Basic earnings (loss) per share: From continuing operations $ 0.27 $ 0.16 From discontinued operations - (0.01) Basic earnings per share $ 0.27 $ 0.15 Diluted earnings (loss) per share: From continuing operations $ 0.27 $ 0.16 From discontinued operations - (0.01) Diluted earnings per share $ 0.27 $ 0.15

Operation Segments (Tables)

Operation Segments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Operating Segments [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended December 31, 2015 Commercial & Infrastructure Communications Residential Industrial Solutions Corporate Total Revenues $ 40,759 $ 52,127 $ 45,265 $ 12,615 $ - $ 150,766 Cost of services 32,602 40,455 40,407 9,669 - 123,133 Gross profit 8,157 11,672 4,858 2,946 - 27,633 Selling, general and administrative 4,713 8,714 3,638 2,700 2,746 22,511 Loss on sale of assets - - - 1 - 1 Income (loss) from operations $ 3,444 $ 2,958 $ 1,220 $ 245 $ (2,746) $ 5,121 Other data: Depreciation and amortization expense $ 122 $ 121 $ 183 $ 322 $ 68 $ 816 Capital expenditures $ 85 $ 42 $ 148 $ 77 $ - $ 352 Total assets $ 38,896 $ 37,326 $ 45,630 $ 34,747 $ 66,479 $ 223,078 Three Months Ended December 31, 2014 Commercial & Infrastructure Communications Residential Industrial Solutions Corporate Total Revenues $ 31,808 $ 48,593 $ 43,767 $ 12,168 $ - $ 136,336 Cost of services 26,510 39,405 38,483 9,234 - 113,632 Gross profit 5,298 9,188 5,284 2,934 - 22,704 Selling, general and administrative 3,679 7,301 3,587 2,019 2,114 18,700 Loss (gain) on sale of assets 7 - (1) - - 6 Income (loss) from operations $ 1,612 $ 1,887 $ 1,698 $ 915 $ (2,114) $ 3,998 Other data: Depreciation and amortization expense $ 118 $ 123 $ 66 $ 201 $ 71 $ 579 Capital expenditures $ 192 $ 69 $ 8 $ 291 $ 139 $ 699 Total assets $ 25,053 $ 40,317 $ 43,895 $ 27,606 $ 61,670 $ 198,541

Securities and Equity Investm21

Securities and Equity Investments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Schedule of Cost Method Investments [Table Text Block]	December 31, September 30, 2015 2015 Carrying value $ 919 $ 919 Unrealized gains 67 66 Fair value $ 986 $ 985

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2015 Total Fair Value Quoted Prices (Level 1) Significant Unobservable (Level 3) Executive savings plan assets $ 635 $ 635 $ - Executive savings plan liabilities (521) (521) - Total $ 114 $ 114 $ - September 30, 2015 Total Fair Value Quoted Prices (Level 1) Significant Unobservable (Level 3) Executive savings plan assets $ 617 $ 617 $ - Executive savings plan liabilities (504) (504) - Total $ 113 $ 113 $ -

Inventory (Tables)

Inventory (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Inventory Current [Table Text Block]	December 31, September 30, 2015 2015 Raw materials $ 1,890 $ 1,641 Work in process 3,235 2,641 Finished goods 1,745 1,199 Parts and supplies 6,500 8,496 Total inventories $ 13,370 $ 13,977

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2015 Estimated Useful Lives Gross Carrying Accumulated (in Years) Amount Amortization Net Trademarks/trade names 8 - Indefinite $ 1,742 $ 17 $ 1,725 Technical library 20 400 46 354 Customer relationships 8 - 15 6,286 917 5,369 Covenants not to compete 3 140 132 8 Developed technology 4 400 284 116 Backlog 1 218 18 200 Construction contracts 1 227 71 156 Total $ 9,413 $ 1,485 $ 7,928 September 30, 2015 Estimated Useful Lives Gross Carrying Accumulated (in Years) Amount Amortization Net Trademarks/trade names 8 - Indefinite $ 1,400 $ 9 $ 1,391 Technical library 20 400 41 359 Customer relationships 8 - 12 3,600 788 2,812 Covenants not to compete 3 140 121 19 Developed technology 4 400 258 142 Total $ 5,940 $ 1,217 $ 4,723

Business Combination (Tables)

Business Combination (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Allocation to Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	Current assets $ 4,749 Property and equipment 1,260 Intangible assets (primarily customer relationships) 3,473 Non-tax-deductible goodwill 2,158 Current liabilities (1,913) Deferred tax liability (1,302) Net assets acquired $ 8,425 Current assets $ 1,225 Property and equipment 911 Intangible assets (primarily customer relationships) 1,700 Non-tax-deductible goodwill 1,532 Current liabilities (1,431) Net assets acquired $ 3,937

Business (Details)

Business (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Deferred Tax Assets Net Current Classification [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets Net Current	$ 55

Debt (Details)

Debt (Details) - Revolving Credit Facility Member - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line Of Credit Facility Amount Outstanding	$ 10,241	$ 10,234
Line Of Credit Facility Interest Rate During Period	2.63%	2.38%
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 6,918
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 19,063

Per Share Information EPS (Deta

Per Share Information EPS (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Discontinued operations
Net income	$ 5,799	$ 3,292
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	21,269,543	21,734,591
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	21,347,494	21,779,728
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
From continuing operations	$ 0.27	$ 0.16
From discontinued operations	0	(0.01)
Basic	0.27	0.15
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
From continuing operations	0.27	0.16
From discontinued operations	0	(0.01)
Diluted	$ 0.27	$ 0.15

Operating Segments (Details)

Operating Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 150,766	$ 136,336
Cost of Services	123,133	113,632
Gross Profit	27,633	22,704
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	22,511	18,700
Loss on sale of assets	1	6
Operating Income	5,121	3,998
Depreciation and amortization	816	579
Capital Expenditures	352	699
Assets	223,078	198,541	$ 226,710
Communications [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	40,759	31,808
Cost of Services	32,602	26,510
Gross Profit	8,157	5,298
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	4,713	3,679
Loss on sale of assets	0	7
Operating Income	3,444	1,612
Depreciation and amortization	122	118
Capital Expenditures	85	192
Assets	38,896	25,053
Residential [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	52,127	48,593
Cost of Services	40,455	39,405
Gross Profit	11,672	9,188
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	8,714	7,301
Loss on sale of assets	0	0
Operating Income	2,958	1,887
Depreciation and amortization	121	123
Capital Expenditures	42	69
Assets	37,326	40,317
Commercial & Industrial [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	45,265	43,767
Cost of Services	40,407	38,483
Gross Profit	4,858	5,284
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	3,638	3,587
Loss on sale of assets	0	(1)
Operating Income	1,220	1,698
Depreciation and amortization	183	66
Capital Expenditures	148	8
Assets	45,630	43,895
Infrastructure Solutions [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	12,615	12,168
Cost of Services	9,669	9,234
Gross Profit	2,946	2,934
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	2,700	2,019
Loss on sale of assets	1	0
Operating Income	245	915
Depreciation and amortization	322	201
Capital Expenditures	77	291
Assets	34,747	27,606
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0
Cost of Services	0	0
Gross Profit	0	0
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	2,746	2,114
Loss on sale of assets	0	0
Operating Income	(2,746)	(2,114)
Depreciation and amortization	68	71
Capital Expenditures	0	139
Assets	$ 66,479	$ 61,670

Stockholders' Equity (Details)

Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Feb. 09, 2016	Dec. 09, 2015	Feb. 04, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	100,000,000		100,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	21,461,242		21,475,741
The 2006 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	2,000,000
Common shares repurchased for tax withholding	2,140
Unvested shares forfeited	7,500
Shares issued under share based compensation program	2,833
The 2006 Equity Incentive Plan [Member] | Scenario Forecast [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized				1,000,000
The 2015 Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Equity Class Of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Approved Number of shares to be repurchased					500,000	1,000,000
Treasury Stock Shares Acquired	7,692		482,156
Treasury Stock Value Acquired Cost Method			$ 3,500
Average Share Price	$ 7.23		$ 7.22
Phantom Share Units PSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized compensation expense	$ 34	$ 36
Performance Based Phantom Share Units PPSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares issued under share based compensation program	400,000
Recognized compensation expense	$ 22
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized compensation expense	132	13
Unamortized compensation cost	1,153
Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized compensation expense	16	$ 62
Unamortized compensation cost	$ 67

Securities and Equity Investm31

Securities and Equity Investments - Enertech FV (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Carrying Value	$ 919	$ 919
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments	67	66
Fair Value	$ 986	$ 985

Employee Benefit Plans (Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
401 (k) Matching Expenses	$ 79	$ 78
Unfunded Benefit Liability	$ 871		$ 871

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Executive Savings Plan - Assets	$ 635	$ 617
Executive Savings Plan - Liabilities	(521)	(504)
Fair Value Net Asset (Liability)	$ 114	$ 113

Inventory (Details)

Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw Materials	$ 1,890	$ 1,641
Work in Process	3,235	2,641
Finished Goods	1,745	1,199
Parts and Supplies	6,500	8,496
Inventory, Net	$ 13,370	$ 13,977

Goodwill and Intangible Asset35

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015
IntangibleAssets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 9,413	$ 5,940
Accumulated Amortization	1,485	1,217
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of amortization	7,928	4,723
Trademarks And Trade Names [Member]
IntangibleAssets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	542	200
Accumulated Amortization	17	9
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of amortization	$ 525	$ 191
Trademarks And Trade Names [Member] | Maximum [Member]
IntangibleAssets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	8 years	8 years
Technical Library [Member]
IntangibleAssets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	20 years	20 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 400	$ 400
Accumulated Amortization	46	41
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of amortization	354	359
Customer Relationships [Member]
IntangibleAssets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	6,286	3,600
Accumulated Amortization	917	788
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of amortization	$ 5,369	$ 2,812
Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]
IntangibleAssets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	15 years	12 years
Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]
IntangibleAssets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	8 years	8 years
Covenants Not to Compete [Member]
IntangibleAssets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	3 years	3 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 140	$ 140
Accumulated Amortization	132	121
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of amortization	$ 8	$ 19
Developed Technology [Member]
IntangibleAssets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	4 years	4 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 400	$ 400
Accumulated Amortization	284	258
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of amortization	$ 116	142
Order Backlog [Member]
IntangibleAssets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	1 year
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 218
Accumulated Amortization	18
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of amortization	$ 200
Construction Contract Value [Member]
IntangibleAssets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	1 year
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 227
Accumulated Amortization	71
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of amortization	156
Trademarks And Trade Names [Member]
IntangibleAssets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	1,200	1,200
Accumulated Amortization	0	0
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of amortization	$ 1,200	$ 1,200

Commitments And Contingencies (

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Accrued Insurance	$ 4,272	$ 4,518
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense	441	$ 464
Estimated cost of completion of bonded project	78,366
Insurance Related [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	6,347
Vendor Related [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 571

Business Combination (Details)

Business Combination (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May. 21, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash Paid for Acquisition		$ 7,538	$ 0
Business Acquisition Shanahan and Calumet [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Name of Acquired Business		Calumet Armature & Electric, LLC (“Calumet”) & Shanahan Mechanical and Electrical, Inc. (“Shanahan”)
Total Consideration Transferred		$ 8,425
Cash Purchase Consideration		8,013
Cash Paid for Acquisition		7,338
Additional Consideration To Be Paid		675
Minimum Contingent Consideration Value		412
Maximum Contingent Consideration Value		$ 2,250
Business Acquisition Southern Rewind [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Name of Acquired Business		Southern Industrial Sales and Services, Inc. (“Southern Rewinding”)
Discription of Acquired Business		a Columbus, Georgia-based motor repair and related field services company
Date of Acquisition Agreement	May 21, 2015
Total Consideration Transferred	$ 3,937
Cash Purchase Consideration	3,137
Cash Paid for Acquisition		$ 200
Additional Consideration To Be Paid	800	$ 600
Working Capital Transfer	$ 1,065

Business Combination - Consider

Business Combination - Considerations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	May. 21, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
GOODWILL	$ 19,407	$ 17,249
Business Acquisition Shanahan and Calumet [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Current Assets	4,749
Property Plant And Equipment	1,260
Intangible Assets	3,473
GOODWILL	2,158
Current Liabilities	(1,913)
Deferred Tax Liability	(1,302)
Net Assets Acquired	$ 8,425
Business Acquisition Southern Rewind [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Current Assets			$ 1,225
Property Plant And Equipment			911
Intangible Assets			1,700
GOODWILL			1,532
Current Liabilities			(1,431)
Net Assets Acquired			$ 3,937