Goodman Networks 10-K 31 Mar 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	GNET
Entity Registrant Name	Goodman Networks Inc
Entity Central Index Key	1335982
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		912,754
Entity Public Float			$0

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets
Cash	$76,703	$59,439
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $350 and $877 at December 31, 2013 and 2014, respectively	66,354	109,478
Unbilled revenue on completed projects	16,780	21,136
Costs in excess of billings on uncompleted projects	81,410	100,258
Inventories	18,638	22,909
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	6,727	8,980
Assets held for sale	4,000
Income tax receivable	513	16,772
Total current assets	271,125	338,972
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $25,062 and $29,776 at December 31, 2013 and 2014, respectively	24,638	19,647
Deferred financing costs, net	14,491	18,156
Deferred tax assets		18,443
Deposits and other assets	2,821	3,313
Insurance collateral	12,249	11,569
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $4,744 and $10,438 at December 31, 2013 and 2014, respectively	19,558	29,156
Goodwill	69,178	69,134
Total assets	414,060	508,390
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	94,851	137,106
Accrued expenses	73,574	98,047
Income taxes payable	1,783	357
Billings in excess of costs on uncompleted projects	36,316	46,691
Deferred revenue	426	113
Deferred tax liabilities		8,457
Liabilities related to assets held for sale	3,646
Deferred Rent - Short Term	188
Current portion of capital lease and notes payable obligations	1,366	1,818
Total current liabilities	212,150	292,589
Notes payable	326,648	330,346
Capital lease obligations	1,045	1,542
Accrued expenses, non-current	8,484	18,791
Deferred revenue, non-current	8,874
Deferred tax liability, non-current	1,428
Deferred rent	454	446
Total liabilities	559,083	643,714
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Shareholders' Deficit
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 985,714 issued and 869,396 outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 1,029,072 issued and 912,754 outstanding at December 31, 2014	10	10
Treasury stock, at cost, 116,318 shares at December 31, 2013 and 2014	-11,756	-11,756
Additional paid-in capital	18,525	13,314
Other comprehensive income	14
Accumulated deficit	-151,816	-136,892
Total shareholders' deficit	-145,023	-135,324
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit	$414,060	$508,390

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, current	$877	$350
Accumulated depreciation on property and equipment	29,776	25,062
Accumulated amortization on intangible assets	$10,438	$4,744
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	1,029,072	985,714
Common stock, shares outstanding	912,754	869,396
Treasury stock, shares	116,318	116,318

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$1,199,188	$931,745	$609,227
Cost of revenues	1,025,437	806,109	499,288
Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation and amortization included in selling, general and administrative expense shown below)	173,751	125,636	109,939
Selling, general and administrative expenses	122,792	121,106	87,216
Restructuring expense	9,998
Impairment expense	3,254		0
Other operating income	-3,285
Operating income	40,992	4,530	22,723
Other income	-71	-25
Interest expense, net	46,694	40,287	31,998
Loss before income taxes	-5,631	-35,732	-9,275
Income tax expense (benefit)	9,293	7,506	-4,176
Net loss from continuing operations	-14,924	-43,238	-5,099
Discontinued operations, net of income taxes			2,568
Net loss	-14,924	-43,238	-2,531
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	14
Comprehensive loss	($14,910)	($43,238)	($2,531)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Treasury Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Comprehensive Income	Accumulated Deficit
In Thousands, except Share data
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	($95,241)	$9	($6,761)	$2,634		($91,123)
Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2011		918,914
Share-based compensation, equity awards	486			486
Issuance of common stock	4,963	1		4,962
Issuance of common stock, Shares		30,000
Net loss	-2,531					-2,531
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	-92,323	10	-6,761	8,082		-93,654
Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2012		948,914
Share-based compensation, equity awards	5,219			5,219
Issuance of common stock	13			13
Issuance of common stock, Shares		36,800
Purchase of treasury stock	-4,995		-4,995
Net loss	-43,238					-43,238
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	-135,324	10	-11,756	13,314		-136,892
Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2013		985,714
Share-based compensation, equity awards	6,668			6,668
Issuance of common stock	43	43,358		43
Net loss	-14,924					-14,924
Shares received as collateral for debt guarantee	-1,500			-1,500
Other comprehensive income - foreign currency translation	14				14
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	($145,023)	$10	($11,756)	$18,525	$14	($151,816)
Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2014		1,029,072

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating Activities
Net loss	($14,924)	($43,238)	($2,531)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment	5,806	4,522	3,621
Amortization of intangible assets	5,694	5,236
Amortization of debt discounts and deferred financing costs	4,527	2,509	2,089
Impairment and restructuring charges	7,158
Provision of doubtful accounts	1,626	337	-239
Deferred tax expense	11,415	5,715	10,433
Share-based compensation expense	6,668	4,453	5,629
Accretion of contingent consideration	515	846
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	-9,519	-200
Change in fair value of guarantee of indebtedness	-1,500
Loss on sale of property and equipment	292	111	-29
Gain on sale of MDU assets		-1,472
Changes in (net of acquisitions):
Accounts receivable	41,726	-6,728	-24,176
Unbilled revenue	3,554	-1,679	-1,829
Costs in excess of billings on uncompleted projects	18,371	-63,975	19,071
Inventories	4,245	9,186	12,048
Prepaid expenses and other assets	8,807	7,880	-829
Accounts payable and other liabilities	-66,767	43,796	682
Income taxes payable / receivable	18,053	1,934	-14,185
Billings in excess of costs on uncompleted projects	-10,375	-1,861	14,471
Deferred revenue	9,289
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	44,661	-32,628	24,226
Investing Activities
Purchases of property and equipment	-17,615	-4,019	-2,987
Payments for intangible assets		-8
Proceeds from the sale of MDU Assets		12,500
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	275	76	59
Purchase of Cellular Specialties, Inc.		-18,000
Purchase of Multiband		-101,092
Purchase of Design Build Technologies		-1,306
Checks issued in excess of bank balance with the purchase of subsidiaries		-254
Change in due from shareholders	3	138	-147
Net cash used in investing activities	-17,337	-111,965	-3,075
Financing Activities
Proceeds from lines of credit	1,095,560	517,516
Payments on lines of credit	-1,095,560	-517,516
Proceeds from issuance of the Tack-On Notes		105,000
Payments on capital lease and notes payable obligations	-8,096	-4,112	-797
Payments on contingent consideration arrangements	-670
Payments for deferred financing costs	-1,360	-12,865
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock		13
Proceeds from exercise of warrants and stock options	43
Purchase of treasury stock		-4,995
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-10,083	83,041	-797
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	23
Increase (decrease) in cash	17,264	-61,552	20,354
Cash, Beginning of Period	59,439	120,991	100,637
Cash, End of Period	76,703	59,439	120,991
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for interest	42,496	30,786	28,406
Cash paid for income taxes	1,272	409	1,246
Supplemental Non-Cash Investing and Finance Activities
Purchase of property and equipment financed through capital leases and other financing arrangements	988	945	483
Noncash exchange of liability awards for equity awards		$766

Organization_and_Business

Organization and Business	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Business	Note 1. Organization and Business
	Goodman Networks Incorporated, a Texas corporation (“Goodman Networks” and collectively with its subsidiaries, the “Company”), is a national provider of end-to-end network infrastructure and professional services to the wireless telecommunications industry.  The Company’s wireless telecommunications services span the full network lifecycle, including the design, engineering, construction, deployment, integration, maintenance, and decommissioning of wireless networks.  Goodman Networks performs these services across multiple network infrastructures, including traditional cell towers as well as next generation small cell and distributed antenna systems (“DAS”).  The Company also serves the satellite television industry by providing onsite installation, upgrade and maintenance of satellite television systems to both the residential and commercial markets.  These highly specialized and technical services are critical to the capability of the Company’s customers to deliver voice, data and video services to their end users.
	Merger with Multiband
	On May 21, 2013, Goodman Networks entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Manatee Merger Sub Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Goodman Networks (“MergerSub”), and Multiband Corporation (“Multiband”), pursuant to which on August 30, 2013, Multiband merged with and into MergerSub, with Multiband surviving the merger (the “Merger”).  The aggregate purchase price, excluding merger-related fees and expenses, was approximately $101.1 million.  Upon the closing of the Merger, Multiband became a wholly owned subsidiary of Goodman Networks, and Multiband and its subsidiaries became restricted subsidiaries and guarantors under the indenture (the “Indenture”) governing the Company’s 12.125% senior secured notes due 2018 (the “Notes”) and the Company’s amended and restated senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”).  To finance the Merger the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, sold an additional $100.0 million of Notes (the “Tack-On Notes”) under terms substantially identical to those of the $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of Notes issued in June 2011(the “Original Notes”).  The Company paid the remainder of the merger consideration from cash on hand.  Upon completion of the Merger, the Company redeemed the Tack-On Notes in exchange for the issuance of an equivalent amount of Notes, which were classified as a long-term liability on the Company’s balance sheet upon the closing of the Merger because they mature in July 2018.
	Sale of MDU Assets
	On December 31, 2013, the Company sold certain assets (the “MDU Assets”) to DIRECTV MDU, LLC (“DIRECTV MDU”), and DIRECTV MDU assumed certain liabilities of the Company, related to the division of the Company’s business involved with the ownership and operation of subscription based video, high-speed internet and voice services and related call center functions to multiple-dwelling unit customers, lodging and institution customers and commercial establishments, (such assets, collectively, the “MDU Assets”).  The operations of the MDU Assets were previously reported in the Company’s “Other Services” segment.  In consideration for the MDU Assets, DIRECTV MDU paid the Company $12.5 million and additional non-cash consideration, assumed certain liabilities, and extended the existing Multiband/DIRECTV HSP Agreement, resulting in a four-year remaining term ending on December 31, 2017.
	Restructuring Activities
	During the second quarter of 2014, management approved, committed to and initiated plans to restructure and further improve efficiencies in operations, including further integrating the operations of Multiband and the Custom Solutions Group (“CSG”) of Cellular Specialties, Inc. (the “2014 Restructuring Plan”). The restructuring costs associated with the 2014 Restructuring Plan are recorded in the restructuring expense line item within the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.  See Note 17 – Restructuring Activities for a summary of restructuring activities and costs.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies	Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies
	Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries.  Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.  Key estimates for the Company include: the recognition of revenue, in particular, estimated losses on long term construction contracts, allowance for doubtful accounts; inventory valuation; asset lives used in computing depreciation and amortization; valuation of intangible assets; valuation of contingent consideration; allowance for self-insurance health care claims incurred but not reported; valuation of stock options and other equity awards, particularly related to fair value estimates; accounting for income taxes; contingencies; and litigation.  While management believes that such estimates are reasonable when considered in conjunction with the financial position and results of operations taken as a whole, actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences may be material to the consolidated financial statements.
	Cash
	The financial institutions holding the Company’s cash accounts participated in the Transaction Account Guarantee Program of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”).  Under the program, through December 31, 2014, all noninterest-bearing transaction accounts were fully guaranteed by the FDIC for the entire amount in the account.
	Accounts Receivable and Costs in Excess of Billings on Uncompleted Projects
	In the ordinary course of business, the Company extends unsecured credit to its customers based on their credit-worthiness and history with the Company.  Accounts receivable are stated at the amount the Company expects to collect and generally, collateral is not required.  The Company considers accounts past due when the age exceeds the contractual payment term and generally does not charge interest on past due accounts.  The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments.  Management considers the following factors when determining the collectability of specific customer accounts: customer credit-worthiness, past transaction history with the customer, current economic industry trends and changes in customer payment terms.  If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate, adversely affecting their ability to make payments, additional allowances would be required.  Balances that remain outstanding after the Company has used reasonable collection efforts are written off.
	Unbilled Revenue on Completed Projects
	Unbilled revenue on completed projects represents unbilled accounts receivable for contract revenue recognized to date but not yet invoiced to the client due to contract terms or the timing of the customer invoicing cycle.
	Inventories
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (average cost method) or market and are comprised of parts and materials.  When evidence suggests that the value of inventory is less than cost, whether due to physical obsolescence, changes in market price levels, or other causes, the difference is recognized within cost of revenues in the current period.  For materials or supplies purchased on behalf of specific customers or projects, loss of the customer or cancellation of the project could also result in a write-down of the value of materials purchased.
	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization.  The Company depreciates property and equipment using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, which are 3 years for software, 3 to 4 years for computers and office equipment, 5 to 7 years for furniture and fixtures, 5 to 30 years for buildings and improvements, 3 to 7 years for other equipment and 5 years for vehicles.  Leasehold improvements and assets acquired under capital leases are amortized using the straight-line method over the lesser of the estimated useful lives or the remaining term of the related leases.  Major additions and improvements to property and equipment are capitalized.  Routine maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred.
	Business Combinations
	The purchase price of each acquired business is allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and the liabilities assumed on the basis of their respective fair values on the date of acquisition.  Any excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the separately identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed is allocated to goodwill.  The valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires a number of judgments and is subject to revision as additional information about the fair value of assets and liabilities becomes available.  Additional information, which existed as of the acquisition date but at that time was unknown to the Company, may become known during the remainder of the measurement period, a period not to exceed twelve months from the acquisition date.  Adjustments in the purchase price allocation may require a recasting of the amounts allocated to goodwill and intangible assets.  In accordance with the acquisition method of accounting, acquisition costs are expensed as incurred.
	Long-Lived Assets
	The Company periodically reviews long-lived assets whenever adverse events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable.  In assessing recoverability, assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors must be made to determine if an impairment loss may exist, and, if so, estimate fair value.  If these estimates or their related assumptions change in the future, the Company may be required to record impairment losses for these assets.  If a long-lived asset is tested for recoverability and the undiscounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset is less than the carrying amount of the asset, the asset cost is adjusted to fair value and an impairment loss is recognized as the amount by which the carrying amount of a long-lived asset exceeds its fair value.
	During the third quarter of 2014, the Company listed for sale the Multiband headquarters building in Minnetonka, Minnesota.  The Company evaluated the carrying value against the fair value of the building less costs that will be incurred to complete the sale of the building and concluded that the value of the building was impaired.  Accordingly, an impairment charge of $3.3 million has been included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
	No impairment charges were recorded during the years ended December 31, 2012 or 2013.
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets with Indefinite Lives
	Goodwill represents the amount of the purchase price in excess of the fair values assigned to the underlying identifiable net assets of acquired businesses.  Goodwill is not amortized, but is subject to an annual impairment test at the reporting unit level or more frequently if events occur or circumstances change that would indicate that a triggering event.  A reporting unit is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment.  The reporting units are not the equivalent to the reportable segments as we have five reporting units and three reportable segments.  All of the Company’s reportable segments have goodwill assigned.
	The Company tests goodwill for impairment annually, as of October 1 of the current year, or more frequently if circumstances suggest that impairment may exist.  During each quarter, the Company performs a review of certain key components of the valuation of the reporting units, including the operating performance of the reporting units compared to plan (which is the primary basis for the prospective financial information included in the annual goodwill impairment test) and the weighted average cost of capital.
	To determine whether goodwill is impaired, a multi-step impairment test is performed.  The Company performs a qualitative assessment of each reporting unit to determine whether facts and circumstances support a determination that their fair values are greater than their carrying values.  If the qualitative analysis is not conclusive, or if the Company elects to proceed directly with quantitative testing, the Company will measure the fair values of the reporting units and compare them to their carrying values, including goodwill.  If the fair value is less than the carrying value of the reporting unit, the second step of the impairment test is performed for the purposes of measuring the impairment.  In this step, the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit to determine an implied goodwill value.  This allocation is similar to a purchase price allocation performed in purchase accounting.  If the carrying amount of the reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied goodwill value, an impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
	The Company estimates the fair values of the reporting units using discounted cash flows, which include assumptions about a wide variety of internal and external factors.  Significant assumptions used in the impairment analysis include financial projections of cash flow (including significant assumptions about operations and target capital requirements), long term growth rates for determining terminal value, and discount rates.  Forecasts and long term growth rates used for the reporting units are consistent with, and use inputs from, the internal long term business plan and strategy.  During the forecasting process, the Company assesses revenue trends, operating cost levels and target capital levels.  A range of discount rates that correspond to a market based weighted average cost of capital are used.  Discount rates are determined for each reporting unit based on the implied risk inherent in their forecasts.  This risk is evaluated using comparisons to market information such as peer company weighted average costs of capital and peer company stock prices in the form of revenue and earnings multiples.  The most significant estimates in the discount rate determinations include the risk free rates and equity risk premium.  Company specific adjustments to discount rates are subjective and thus are difficult to measure with certainty.
	Although the Company believes that the financial projections used are reasonable and appropriate, the use of different assumptions and estimates could materially impact the analysis and resulting conclusions.  In addition, due to the long term nature of the forecasts there is significant uncertainty inherent in those projections.  The passage of time and the availability of additional information regarding areas of uncertainty in regards to the reporting units' operations could cause these assumptions used in the analysis to change materially in the future.  If the assumptions differ from actual, the estimates underlying the goodwill impairment tests could be adversely affected.  See Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangibles for further discussion.
	Insurable Risks
	The Company uses a combination of self-insurance and third-party carrier insurance with predetermined deductibles that cover certain insurable risks.  The Company records liabilities for claims reported and claims that have been incurred but not reported, based on historical experience and industry data.
	In most of the states in which the Field Services business operates, the Company is self-insured for workers’ compensation claims by employees in the Field Services division up to $100,000, plus administrative expenses, for each occurrence.  If any liability claims are in excess of coverage amounts, such claims are covered under premium-based policies issued by insurance companies to coverage levels that management considers adequate.  In Ohio and North Dakota, the Company purchases state-funded premium based workers’ compensation insurance.  The Company has placed restricted deposits with the insurance company in the amount of $11.6 million and $12.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2014, respectively, which is included in insurance collateral in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
	Fair Value Measurements
	The Company determines the fair value of its assets and liabilities using valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow), and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost), each of which is based upon observable and unobservable inputs.  Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions.
	The Company uses a three-tier valuation hierarchy based upon observable and non-observable inputs, as described below:
	Level 1—Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.
	Level 2—Observable market based inputs or other observable inputs corroborated by market data at the measurement date, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, either directly or indirectly.
	Level 3—Significant unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data and reflect the use of significant management judgment. These values are generally determined using valuation models for which the assumptions utilize management’s estimates of market participant assumptions.
	The Company determines the estimated fair value of assets, liabilities and equity instruments using available market information and commonly accepted valuation methodologies.  However, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market and other data to develop the estimates of fair value.  The use of different assumptions or estimation methodologies could have a material effect on the estimated fair values.  The fair value estimates are based on information available as of the valuation dates.
	The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, costs in excess of billings on uncompleted projects, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are reflected in the consolidated balance sheet at historical cost, which is materially representative of their fair value due to the relatively short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities.
	The carrying value of the capital lease obligations approximates fair value because they bear interest at rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.
	The carrying value and fair value of the Notes was $327.1 million and $342.9 million for the year-ended December 31, 2013 and $326.7 million and $335.6 million as of December 31, 2014, respectively.  Fair value for the Notes is a Level 2 measurement and has been based on the over-the-counter-market trading prices as of December 31, 2014.
	Deferred Rent
	The Company’s operating leases for certain facilities contain escalating rent payments during the lease terms.  For these leases, the Company recognizes rent expense on a straight line basis over the lease term and records the difference between the amounts charged to expense and the rent paid as deferred rent.
	Income Taxes
	The Company applies the asset and liability method in accounting and reporting for income taxes.  Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon the difference between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when these differences are expected to reverse.  The deferred income tax assets are adjusted by a valuation allowance, if necessary, to recognize future tax benefits only to the extent, based on available evidence, that it is more likely than not such benefits will be realized.  The Company recognizes income tax related interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense.
	The Company accrues liabilities for identified tax contingencies that result from positions that are being challenged or could be challenged by tax authorities.  The Company believes that its accrual for tax liabilities is adequate for all open years, based on Management’s assessment of many factors, including its interpretations of the tax law and judgments about potential actions by tax authorities.  However, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of any tax audit may be materially greater or lower than the amount accrued.
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company recognizes revenue when: (i) persuasive evidence of a customer arrangement exists; (ii) the price is fixed or determinable; (iii) collectability is reasonably assured; and (iv) product delivery has occurred or services have been rendered.  The Company recognizes revenue as services are performed and completed.
	The Company enters into contracts that require the construction and/or installation of specific units within a network system.  Revenue from construction and installation contracts is recorded using the completed contract method of accounting.  Under the completed contract method, revenues and costs from construction and installation projects are recognized only upon substantial completion of the project.  Project costs typically include direct materials, labor and subcontractor costs, and indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, and tools.  Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are recognized when it has been determined that a loss is probable.
	The Company also enters into contracts to provide engineering and integration services related to network architecture, transformation, reliability and performance.  Revenues and costs from service contracts are generally recognized at the time the services are completed under the completed performance model.  Services are generally performed under master or other services agreements and are billed on a contractually agreed price per unit of service on a work order basis.  Services invoiced prior to the performance of the obligation are recorded in deferred revenue and recognized as the services are performed.  The total amount of progress payments netted against contract costs on uncompleted contracts as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2014 was $197.9 million and $155.4 million, respectively.
	Shipping and Handling Costs
	Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are included in revenues.  Shipping and handling costs associated with inbound freight are capitalized in inventory.  Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are included in cost of revenues.
	Treasury Stock
	Common stock shares repurchased are recorded at cost. Cost of shares retired or reissued is determined using the first-in, first-out method.
	Share-Based Compensation
	The Company has a stock-based incentive plan for employees and directors. The Company determines the fair value of stock-based awards at the date of grant and recognizes the related expense in earnings over the vesting period of the award.
	Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities
	Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations on a net basis.
	Foreign Currency Translation
	During the third quarter of 2014, the Company entered into an arrangement to provide small cell services in Germany through our subsidiary, Goodman Networks GmbH.
	The Company's functional currency for all operations worldwide is the U.S. dollar.  Nonmonetary assets and liabilities that are measured in terms of historical costs in a foreign currency are translated into functional currency using rates of exchange as of the dates of the initial transactions and monetary assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates in effect at the end of the year.  Income statement accounts and cash flows are translated at average rates for the period.  Gains and losses from translation of foreign currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included as a component of shareholders’ equity in other comprehensive loss.  Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in current results of operations.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements  (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360) — Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08”). The amendments in ASU 2014-08 change the criteria for reporting discontinued operations while enhancing disclosures in this area. Under the new guidance, only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations should be presented as discontinued operations. The new guidance is effective in the first quarter of 2015 for public organizations with calendar year ends. Early adoption is permitted. The Company elected to early adopt ASU No. 2014-08 effective April 1, 2014. The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”), which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. ASU 2014-09 will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The new standard is effective for the Company on January 1, 2017. Early application is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Company has not yet selected a transition method nor has it determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting.
	On August 27, 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (“ASU 2014-15”). ASU 2014-15 requires an entity to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about their ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. ASU 2014-15 is effective for annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2016 and for annual and interim periods thereafter (fiscal year 2016 for the Company). The Company chose to early adopt the guidance, however the adoption of ASU 2014-15 did not have a material impact on the Company.

Business_Combinations

Business Combinations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations	Note 3. Business Combinations
	Acquisition of the Custom Solutions Group of Cellular Specialties, Inc.
	On February 28, 2013, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the assets of CSG, which provides indoor and outdoor wireless DAS, small cell and Wi-Fi solutions, services, consultations and maintenance.  The purchase price consists of $18.0 million in cash, earn-out payments of up to an aggregate of $17.0 million through December 31, 2015 and the assumption of certain liabilities related to the acquired business.  The Company acquired CSG to expand its in-building DAS, small cell and Wi-Fi offload solutions.
	The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire CSG and the amounts of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date (in thousands):
	Cash	$	18,000
	Contingent consideration		9,163
	Total purchase price		27,163
	Current assets (accounts receivable, inventory		13,568
	and other current assets)
	Non-current assets		541
	Intangible assets		11,720
	Goodwill		8,648
	Total assets acquired		34,477
	Current liabilities		7,276
	Non-current liabilities		38
	Total liabilities assumed		7,314
	Net assets acquired	$	27,163
	The acquisition of CSG includes a contingent consideration arrangement that requires additional consideration to be paid by the Company to CSG’s former owners based upon the financial performance of CSG over a three-year period immediately following the close of the acquisition.  Amounts payable under the contingent consideration arrangement are payable annually over a three-year period.  The range of undiscounted amounts the Company could pay under the arrangement is between $0 and $17.0 million.  The fair value of the contingent consideration recognized on the acquisition date of $9.2 million was estimated by applying the income approach.  That measure is based on significant inputs not observable in the market, which is referred to as a Level 3 input.  The liability for the contingent consideration is included within accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.  See Note 15 – Commitments and Contingencies for further discussion on contingent considerations.
	The Company acquired $7.4 million of gross contractual accounts receivable. The fair value of the acquired receivables was $7.4 million, as the Company expected the entire amount to be collectible.
	The goodwill is attributable to the workforce of the acquired business and the synergies expected to arise after the Company’s acquisition of CSG. The goodwill has been assigned in its entirety to the Professional Services segment. Goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.
	As part of the purchase price, the Company determined that CSG’s separately identifiable intangible assets were its customer backlog, customer relationships, non-compete agreements and trade name.  The intangible assets including goodwill were assigned to the Company’s Professional Services reporting unit.  The Company used the income approach to value the identifiable intangibles, which is a Level 3 measurement.  This approach calculates fair value by discounting the after-tax cash flow back to a present value.  The baseline data for this analysis was the cash flow estimates used to price the transaction.  Cash flows were forecasted and then discounted using a discount rate applicable to the intangible asset and reporting unit.  Discount rates ranged from 18.5% to 23% and are based on the estimated weighted average cost of capital which employs an estimate of the required equity rate of return and after-tax cost of debt for the reporting unit.
	The following table is a summary of the fair value estimates of the identifiable intangibles and their weighted-average useful lives:
		Estimated Useful Life (Years)		Fair Value
	Intangible asset – customer backlog		0.5	$	1,400
	Intangible asset – customer relationships		12		6,610
	Intangible asset – noncompete agreements		5		3,150
	Intangible asset – trade name		1.25		560
	Total intangible assets			$	11,720
	The Company incurred approximately $0.7 million of acquisition related costs, $0.4 million of which were recorded in selling, general and administrative costs for the year ended December 31, 2013. No expenses related to the acquisition have been capitalized.
	The acquisition of CSG contributed revenues of $43.3 million and net income of $6.2 million to the Company for the period from February 28, 2013 to December 31, 2013.
	Acquisition of Design Build Technologies
	On August 8, 2013 the Company acquired 100% of the assets of Design Build Technologies, LLC (“DBT”), a former subcontractor of the Company in the southeast region of the United States, for $1.3 million in cash.  The Company received certain assets, tower crews, and a non-compete agreement from the owner of DBT, who became an employee of the Company upon the close of the transaction. DBT was acquired to augment the Company’s existing workforce capabilities and to reduce its dependence on subcontractors.
	The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire DBT and the amounts of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date (in thousands):
	Cash	$	1,306
	Contingent consideration		741
	Total purchase price		2,047
	Current assets		8
	Non-current assets		157
	Goodwill		1,882
	Total assets acquired	$	2,047
	The acquisition of DBT includes a contingent consideration arrangement that requires additional consideration to be paid by the Company to DBT’s former owners based upon the retention of specified thresholds of tower crew personnel measured at the end of each of the six quarterly periods subsequent to the acquisition.  Amounts payable under the contingent consideration arrangement are payable quarterly over an 18-month period.  The range of undiscounted amounts the Company could pay under the arrangement is between $0 and $0.9 million.  The fair value of the contingent consideration recognized on the acquisition date of $0.7 million was estimated by applying the income approach.  That measure is based on significant inputs not observable in the market, which is referred to as a Level 3 input.  The liability for the contingent consideration is included within accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.
	The goodwill is attributable to the workforce of the acquired business and the synergies expected to arise after the Company’s acquisition of DBT.  The goodwill has been assigned in its entirety to the Infrastructure Services segment.  Goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.
	Merger with Multiband
	On August 30, 2013, the Company completed its acquisition of Multiband.  The aggregate purchase price, excluding merger-related fees and expenses, was approximately $101.1 million.  Multiband was acquired to provide the Company with customer diversification, a large and talented work force and new strategic capabilities.  The Company believes the Merger will allow the combined company to continue to serve its current customers, while enabling it to support emerging wireless opportunities, such as the evolution toward small cell architectures currently occurring in the telecommunications industry.
	The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire Multiband and the amounts of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date (in thousands):
	Cash	$	101,092
	Total purchase price		101,092
	Accounts receivable		28,035
	Inventory		9,984
	Deferred tax assets		1,665
	Other current assets		9,367
	Non-current assets		27,279
	Intangible assets		33,640
	Goodwill		58,648
	Total assets acquired		168,618
	Accounts payable		23,358
	Accrued liabilities		22,902
	Other current liabilities		5,291
	Other non-current liabilities		15,975
	Total liabilities assumed		67,526
	Net assets acquired	$	101,092
	The Company acquired $28.4 million of gross contractual accounts receivable. The fair value of the acquired receivables was $28.0 million.
	The goodwill is attributable to the workforce of the acquired business and the synergies expected to arise after the Company’s acquisition of Multiband.  The goodwill has been assigned primarily to the Field Services segment.  The Company does not expect the goodwill to be deductible for tax purposes.
	As part of the purchase price, the Company determined that its separately identifiable intangible assets were its customer contracts, customer relationships, customer backlog, tradename, software and right of entry contracts.  The intangible assets including goodwill were assigned to two of the Company’s four reporting units, Field Services and Other Services.  The Company used the income approach to value the identifiable intangibles, which is a Level 3 measurement.  This approach calculates fair value by discounting the after-tax cash flow back to a present value.  The baseline data for this analysis was the cash flow estimates used to price the transaction.  Cash flows were forecasted and then discounted using a discount rate applicable to the intangible asset and reporting unit.  Discount rates ranged from 9.5% to 11.5% and are based on the estimated weighted average cost of capital which employs an estimate of the required equity rate of return and after-tax cost of debt for each reporting unit.
Because the Merger was accounted for as a stock purchase, assets acquired cannot be revalued for tax purposes; accordingly, a deferred tax asset of $1.7 million was recorded at the date of the Merger for the book tax cost basis difference related to the assets.
The following table is a summary of the fair value estimates of the identifiable intangibles and their weighted-average useful lives (dollars in thousands):
	Estimated Useful Life (Years)		Fair Value
Intangible asset – customer contracts	9.0 - 10.0		$	24,900
Intangible asset – customer relationships		12		1,100
Intangible asset – customer backlog		0.5		70
Intangible asset – trade name		5		3,700
Intangible asset – software		4.8		3,810
Intangible asset – right of entry contracts		2		60
Total intangible assets			$	33,640
The fair values of the acquired, costs in excess of billings on uncompleted projects, billings in excess of cost on uncompleted projects, accrued liabilities, inventory and intangible assets are complete. No material costs have been recognized subsequent to December 31, 2013.
As of December 31, 2012, Multiband had generated net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”), of approximately $47.5 million to reduce future federal taxable income and $46.0 million to reduce future state taxable income.  Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), limits a corporation’s future ability to utilize any NOLs generated before a change in ownership, as well as certain subsequently recognized “built-in” losses and deductions, if any, existing as of the date of the change in ownership.  As a result of the Merger, Multiband’s ability to utilize NOLs are subject to additional limitations under Section 382 of the Code.
Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, all restricted stock and stock options held by directors and employees of Multiband as of the Merger date became fully vested.  The Company recorded a charge of $1.4 million for the acceleration of these awards, which has been recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.
The Company incurred approximately $3.8 million of acquisition related costs which was recorded in selling, general and administrative costs for the year ended December 31, 2013. No expenses related to the acquisition have been capitalized.
The Merger with Multiband contributed revenues of $104.8 million and net loss of $0.9 million to the Company for the period from August 31, 2013 to December 31, 2013.

Accounts_Receivable

Accounts Receivable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable	Note 4. Accounts Receivable
	Activity for the allowance for doubtful accounts related to trade accounts receivable for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014 is as follows (in thousands):
		2012			2013		2014
	Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of the year	$	252		$	13	$	350
	Provision for doubtful accounts		(239	)		337		739
	Amounts charged against the allowance		—			—		(212	)
	Allowance for doubtful accounts at the end of the year	$	13		$	350	$	877

Property_and_Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Note 5. Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment consisted of the following at December 31, 2013 and 2014 (in thousands):
		2013			2014
	Software	$	19,079		$	21,730
	Computers and office equipment		10,066			10,182
	Furniture and fixtures		2,766			2,483
	Other equipment		2,219			4,266
	Vehicles		458			297
	Land		1,680			-
	Building and improvements		5,838			-
	Construction in process		—			12,116
	Leasehold improvements		2,603			3,340
			44,709			54,414
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(25,062	)		(29,776	)
	Property and equipment, net	$	19,647		$	24,638
	Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014 was $3.6 million, $4.5 million and $5.8 million, respectively, which has been recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.
	During the third quarter of 2014, the Company listed for sale the Multiband headquarters building in Minnetonka, Minnesota.  The Company assessed the fair value of the building base on the selling price of other assets within the surrounding area. The market price was reasonable in relation to the current selling price of similar assets on the market. The Company evaluated the carrying value against the fair value of the building less costs that will be incurred to complete the sale of the building and concluded that the value of the building was impaired. The measure in determining the fair value was based on significant inputs not observable in the market, which is referred to as a Level 3 input. Accordingly, an impairment charge of $3.3 million has been included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The building has been recorded as an assets held for sale in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
	The Company entered into a lease contract during 2014 for a right of use license with nonexclusive access to certain Multicarrier Distributed Antenna System (DAS) deployment sites. The term of the right of use is an initial ten years with two optional renewals of five years each. The Company records the cost of the DAS system within fixed assets as construction in process and will be depreciated over the asset’s useful life once completed.
	At December 31, 2013 and 2014, property and equipment included $8.4 million and $9.1 million, respectively, of assets acquired under capital leases.  Assets under capital leases are stated at the present value of minimum lease payments.  The accumulated depreciation related to these assets at December 31, 2013 and 2014 totaled $5.4 million and $6.8 million, respectively.  Depreciation expense related to these assets during each of the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014 totaled $1.2 million, $1.1 million and $1.5 million, respectively.

Goodwill_and_Intangibles

Goodwill and Intangibles	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangibles	Note 6. Goodwill and Intangibles
	The changes in goodwill, by business segment, for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
		Professional		Infrastructure		Field		Other			Total
		Services		Services		Services		Services
	Goodwill at December 31, 2012	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	Acquisition related goodwill		8,604		1,882		58,463		185			69,134
	Goodwill at December 31, 2013	$	8,604	$	1,882	$	58,463	$	185		$	69,134
		Professional		Infrastructure		Field		Other			Total
		Services		Services		Services		Services
	Goodwill at December 31, 2013	$	8,604	$	1,882	$	58,463	$	185		$	69,134
	Integration of the Other Services segment		—		—		185		(185	)		—
	Purchase price allocation adjustment		44		—		—		—			44
	Goodwill at December 31, 2014	$	8,648	$	1,882	$	58,648	$	—		$	69,178
	During 2014, the Company integrated the Other Services segment with the Field Services segment, and as a result the Company no longer has an Other Services segment.
	See Note 16 - Segments for further discussion on business segments.
	Intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):
		31-Dec-13
		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Impairment Charges		Intangible Assets, net
	Customer contracts	$	13,900	$	547	$	—	$	13,353
	Customer relationships		7,710		1,328		—		6,382
	Tradename		3,860		611		—		3,249
	Software		3,810		254		—		3,556
	Noncompete agreements		3,150		534		—		2,616
	Customer backlog		1,470		1,470		—		—
	Total	$	33,900	$	4,744	$	-	$	29,156
		31-Dec-14
		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Impairment Charges		Intangible Assets, net
	Customer contracts	$	13,900	$	2,007		—	$	11,893
	Customer relationships		7,710		3,059		920		3,731
	Tradename		3,860		1,921		—		1,939
	Software		3,810		826		2,984		—
	Noncompete agreements		3,150		1,155		—		1,995
	Customer backlog		1,470		1,470		—		—
	Total	$	33,900	$	10,438	$	3,904	$	19,558
	Amortization of intangible assets was $5.2 million and $5.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2014, respectively.
	During the second quarter of 2014, the Company closed its office in Sarasota, Florida. In connection with the office closure, the Company determined that certain customer relationships not related to carrier or large original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) customers that were primarily supported by the operations of the Sarasota office were impaired. During the third quarter of 2014, the Company terminated the remaining significant arrangement that utilized the Company’s internally developed MBeM software acquired in the acquisition of Multiband. As a result, the Company concluded that the carrying value of the software asset was impaired. As each of these impairments were a direct result of the 2014 Restructuring Plan, the impairment charges have been included in restructuring expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
	The MDU Assets sold to DIRECTV MDU on December 31, 2013 (Note 1) included the gross carrying amount of customer contracts and tradenames of $11.0 million and $0.4 million, respectively.
	Future amortizations of intangible assets as of December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
	Year ending December 31,
	2015	$	5,146
	2016		2,744
	2017		2,545
	2018		1,929
	2019		894
	Thereafter		6,300
		$	19,558

Accrued_Expenses

Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accrued Liabilities Current And Noncurrent [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	Note 7. Accrued Expenses
	Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands):
		2013		2014
	Employee compensation and related costs	$	31,364	$	27,125
	Sales and use tax payable		12,001		8,782
	Accrued job loss		4,723		1,375
	Accrued interest		20,826		19,723
	Guarantee of indebtedness		4,000		4,000
	Contingent consideration, current		3,248		—
	Workers' compensation, current		4,621		4,259
	Accrued restructuring costs, current		—		1,714
	Other, current		17,264		6,596
	Total accrued expenses, current	$	98,047	$	73,574
	Contingent consideration, non-current	$	7,152	$	726
	Unrecognized tax benefits		4,352		—
	Workers' compensation, non-current		7,287		7,071
	Accrued restructuring costs, non-current		—		687
	Total accrued expenses, non-current	$	18,791	$	8,484

Notes_Payable_and_Line_of_Cred

Notes Payable and Line of Credit	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Notes Payable and Line of Credit	Note 8. Notes Payable and Line of Credit
	Notes payable consist of the following (in thousands):
		2013			2014
	Senior secured notes due July 1, 2018, net of discount of	$	222,504		$	223,056
	$2,496 and $1,944 as of December 31, 2013 and 2014, respectively, with stated interest of 12.125%
	Senior secured notes due July 1, 2018, including a premium of		104,642			103,592
	$4,642 and $3,592 as of December 31, 2013 and 2014, respectively, with stated interest of 12.125%
	Ford Credit, monthly installments of $1 comprised of principal		28			—
	and interest, at 6.6%, through July 2016.  Paid in August 2014.
	GMAC, monthly installments of $1 comprised of principal and		10			—
	interest, at 2.96%, through June 2015.  Paid in August 2014.
	GMAC, monthly installments of $1 comprised of principal and		12			—
	interest, at 2.96%, through August 2015.  Paid in August 2014.
	American United Life Insurance Company, see terms in note		3,408			—
	below
			330,604			326,648
	Less: current portion		(258	)		—
	Notes payable, net of current portion	$	330,346		$	326,648
	On June 23, 2011 the Company issued $225.0 million of Notes due July 1, 2018 at a discount of $3.9 million.  The Notes carry a stated interest rate of 12.125%, with an effective rate of 12.50%.  Interest is payable semi-annually each January 1 and July 1.  The Notes are secured by: (i) a first-priority lien on substantially all of the Company’s existing and future domestic plant, property, assets and equipment including tangible and intangible assets, other than the assets that secure the Credit Facility on a first-priority basis, (ii) a first-priority lien on 100% of the capital stock of the Company’s existing and future material U.S. subsidiaries and non-voting stock of the Company’s existing and future material non-U.S. subsidiaries and 66% of all voting stock of the Company’s existing and future material non-U.S. subsidiaries and (iii) a second-priority lien on the Company’s accounts receivable, unbilled revenue on completed contracts and inventory that secure the Credit Facility on a first-priority basis, subject, in each case, to certain exceptions and permitted liens.
	The Notes are general senior secured obligations, are guaranteed by the Company’s existing and future wholly owned material domestic subsidiaries and rank pari passu in right of payment with all of the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is not subordinated, are senior in right of payment to any of the Company’s existing and future subordinated indebtedness, are structurally subordinated to any existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities of the Company’s non-guarantor subsidiaries, and are effectively junior to all obligations under the Credit Facility to the extent of the value of the collateral securing the Credit Facility on a first priority basis.
	Prior to July 1, 2014, the Company had the option to redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes at a redemption price equal to 112.125% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest and any additional interest, with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings.  The Company did not redeem any these notes as of July 1, 2014.  Prior to July 1, 2015, the Company may redeem some or all of the Notes at a “make-whole” premium, or the Applicable Premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest.  An Applicable Premium is the greater of 1% of the principal amount of the Note; or the excess of the present value at such redemption date of (i) the redemption price of the Note at July 1, 2015 equal to 106.063% plus (ii) all required interest payments due on the Note through July 1, 2015, (excluding accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date), computed using a discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate as of such redemption date plus 50 basis points; over the principal amount of the Note.  On or after July 1, 2015, the Company may redeem some or all of the Notes at a premium that will decrease over time plus accrued and unpaid interest.
	If the Company undergoes a change of control, as defined in the Indenture, the Company will be required to make an offer to each holder of the Notes to repurchase all or a portion of its Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest penalty, if any, to the date of repurchase.
	If the Company sells certain assets or experiences certain casualty events and does not use the net proceeds as required, the Company will be required to use such net proceeds to repurchase the Notes at 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the date of repurchase.
	The Company entered into a registration rights agreement with the initial purchasers of the Original Notes pursuant to which the Company agreed to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission, (the “SEC”), and effect an offering “exchange notes” with terms substantially identical to the Original Notes.
	As a result of delays in the registration process, the Company incurred $1.3 million and $2.2 million of “additional interest” as a penalty under the registration rights agreement for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2013, respectively, on the Original Notes.  The Company did not incur any penalty interest on the Original Notes for the year ended December 31, 2014.  All additional interest on the Original Notes ceased to accrue on December 23, 2013, when the registration statement for the exchange of the Original Notes was declared effective and the Company launched the exchange offer.
	On April 30, 2013, the Company submitted to Depository Trust Company a Consent Letter dated April 30, 2013 (the “Consent Letter”), in order to solicit consents from the holders of the Original Notes to (i) raise approximately $100 million of additional indebtedness, secured on a parity lien basis with the Original Notes, which were to fund the purchase price of the Merger, notwithstanding the requirement set forth in the Indenture that the Company meet certain Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio and Total Leverage Ratio tests, (ii) adjust the definition of “Consolidated EBITDA” under the Indenture to permit certain add-backs that are unrelated to the Company’s business operations and (iii) reduce the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio that the Company is required to meet to consummate certain transactions from a ratio of 2.5 to 1.0 to a ratio of 2.0 to 1.0 (collectively, the “Indenture Amendments”).  On May 6, 2013, in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the Company received consent from holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then holders of the Notes with respect to the Indenture Amendments.  Promptly thereafter, the Company executed and delivered the First Supplemental Indenture and the First Amendment to the Intercreditor Agreement, which became operative upon the Company’s payment of the consent fee of $5.1 million, pursuant to the Consent Letter, in connection with the Merger.
	On May 30, 2013, Goodman Networks and GNET Escrow Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Goodman Networks (the “Stage I Issuer”), entered into a purchase agreement with Jefferies LLC, in connection with the offering of $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Stage I Issuer’s 12.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2018 (the “Stage I Notes”).  The Stage I Notes were offered at 105% of their principal amount for an effective interest rate of 10.81%.  The gross proceeds of approximately $105.0 million, which includes an approximate $5.0 million of issuance premium, were used, together with cash contributions from Goodman Networks, to finance the Merger and to pay related fees and expenses.  Upon completion of the Merger, the Company redeemed the Stage I Notes in exchange for the issuance of an equivalent amount of Notes under terms substantially identical to those of the Original Notes, or the Tack-on Notes, as a “tack-on” under and pursuant to the Indenture under which the Company previously issued the Original Notes.
	The Company entered into a registration rights agreement with the initial purchasers of the Tack-On Notes. Under the terms thereof, the Company agreed to file an initial registration statement with the SEC by November 29, 2013, to become effective not later than February 26, 2014, providing for registration of “exchange notes” with terms substantially identical to the Tack-On Notes. As a result of delays in the registration process, the Company incurred $22,000 and $0.1 million of “additional interest” as a penalty under the registration rights agreement for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2014, respectively, on the Tack-On Notes. All additional interest on the Tack-On Notes ceased to accrue on June 6, 2014, when the registration statement for the exchange of the Tack-On Notes was declared effective and the Company launched the exchange offer.  In the event of default on the Notes, the Company may be able to obtain a waiver from the Trustee or Holders of at least 25% in the aggregate principal amount of the Notes for an event of default.  In the event a delay in the Company’s reporting on SEC Forms 10-Q, 10-K or 8-K, the Company will have 60 days after the receipt of a notice from the Trustee or Holders of at least 25% in the aggregate principal amount of the Notes to comply by providing all current, quarterly and annual reports.  The Company is not in receipt of any such notice from the Trustee or Holders of at least 25% in the aggregate principal amount of the Notes regarding an event of default.
	Separate financial information about Goodman Networks Incorporated, its guarantor subsidiaries and its non-guarantor subsidiaries is not presented because Goodman Networks Incorporated holds all of its assets and has no independent assets or operations. Goodman Networks Incorporated’s subsidiaries, other than the subsidiary guarantors, are minor in significance, and the guarantees of our subsidiary guarantors are full and unconditional and joint and several.  There are no significant restrictions on the ability of Goodman Networks Incorporated or any of the subsidiary guarantors to obtain funds from any of our subsidiaries by dividend or loan.
	The terms of the Indenture require the Company to meet certain ratio tests giving effect to anticipated transactions, including borrowing debt and making restricted payments prior to entering these transactions.  These ratio tests are, as defined per the Indenture, a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of at least 2.00 to 1.00 (which was  1.60 to 1.00 at December 31, 2014) and a Total Leverage Ratio not greater than 2.50 to 1.00 (which was 4.79 to 1.00 at December 31, 2014).  The holders of the Notes granted a waiver to these covenants in conjunction with the issuance of the Tack-On Notes, and the Company has not entered into any other transaction that requires it to meet these tests as of December 31, 2014.  Had the Company been required to meet these ratio tests as of December 31, 2014, the Company would not have met the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio or the Total Leverage Ratio.
	The mortgage payable related to the Multiband headquarters building was refinanced with Commerce Bank on March 28, 2014, with an interest rate of 5.75% per annum and 59 required monthly payments of principal and interest of $31,000 through March 2019. A final balloon payment of $2.9 million is also due in March 2019.  As additional collateral for the mortgage, Multiband Special Purpose, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“MBSP”), deposited $1.0 million in escrow, which is classified as deposits and other assets on the balance sheet at December 31, 2014.  During the third quarter of 2014, the Company listed for sale the Multiband headquarters building in Minnetonka, Minnesota.  The building and associated mortgage have been recorded as assets and liability related to assets held for sale, respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
	The original mortgage related to the Multiband headquarters building from American United Life Insurance Company was paid in full on March 28, 2014.  The related letter of credit issued in the lender’s favor as collateral for the mortgage by MBSP, and fully backed by a certificate of deposit held by the lender of $1.4 million, was repaid to Multiband in April 2014.
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, Multiband entered into a short-term financing agreement with First Insurance Funding Corporation in the amount of $8.1 million for workers’ compensation, business and auto insurance.  This financing agreement, which was assumed by the Company in the Merger, carried an interest rate of 3.5% and required monthly payments of principal and interest of $0.7 million through December 2013.  As of December 31, 2013, the outstanding balance under this short-term financing agreement was repaid in full. The Company entered into an additional financing agreement with First Insurance Funding Corporations during the year ended December 31, 2014 in the amount of $6.2 million with the same terms as the previous financing agreement. This financing agreement carried an interest rate of 3.5% and required monthly payments of principal and interest of $0.6 million through November 2014.  As of December 31, 2014, the outstanding balance under the agreement was repaid in full.
	Future maturities of the notes payable as of December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
	Year ending December 31,
	2015	$	-
	2016		-
	2017		-
	2018		325,000
	2019		-
	Thereafter		-
	Discounts and premiums		1,648
		$	326,648
	In June 2011, the Company entered into a five year amendment and restatement of the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement (the “Credit Facility”).  The Credit Facility has a maximum commitment of $50.0 million, subject to a borrowing base calculation and the compliance with certain covenants.  Interest on outstanding balances on the Credit Facility accrues at variable rates based, at the Company’s option, on the agent bank’s base rate (as defined in the Credit Facility) plus a margin between 1.50% and 2.00%, or at LIBOR plus a margin of between 2.50% and 3.00%, depending on certain financial thresholds.  At December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2014, the margin over LIBOR was 3.0% and the margin over the base rate was 2.0%.  In addition, the Credit Facility includes an unused facility fee of 0.375%.  At December 31, 2014 the Company had no borrowings and had $4.0 million of an outstanding letters of credit under the Credit Facility.
	The amount the Company can borrow under its Credit Facility at any given time is based upon a formula calculating the Company’s borrowing base that takes into account, among other things, eligible billed accounts receivable and up to $10.0 million of eligible inventory, which results in a borrowing availability of less than the maximum commitment of the Credit Facility to the extent that the Company’s borrowing base is less than the maximum commitment of the Credit Facility.  On December 31, 2014, the Company’s borrowing base under the Credit Facility was $30.4 million and availability for additional borrowings under the Credit Facility totaled $26.4 million, net of an outstanding letter of credit of $4.0 million.  The Credit Facility is collateralized by, among other things, a first priority security interest in substantially all of the Company’s accounts receivable and inventory.  Any deterioration in the quality of the Company’s accounts receivable and inventory would reduce availability under the Credit Facility.
	The Credit Facility contains customary events of default (including cross-default) provisions and covenants related to the Company’s operations that prohibit, among other things, making investments and acquisitions in excess of specified amounts, incurring additional indebtedness in excess of specified amounts, creating liens against the Company’s assets, prepaying subordinated indebtedness and engaging in certain mergers or combinations without the prior written consent of the lenders.  The Credit Facility also limits the Company’s ability to make certain distributions or dividends.
	Under the terms of the Credit Facility, the Company must maintain a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio equal to at least 1.25 to 1.00 (which ratio was 1.64 to 1.00 at December 31, 2014) and a Leverage Ratio no greater than 5.50 to 1.00 (which ratio was 4.56 to 1.00 at December 31, 2014) during such time as a Triggering Event is continuing.  A “Triggering Event” occurs when the Company’s undrawn availability (measured as of the last date of each month) on the Credit Facility has failed to equal at least $10.0 million for two consecutive months and continues until undrawn availability equals $20.0 million for at least three consecutive months.  The Company is only required to maintain such ratios at such time that a Triggering Event is in existence.  Failure to comply with such ratios during the existence of a Triggering Event constitutes an Event of Default (as defined therein) under the Credit Facility.  Had the Company been required to meet these ratio tests as of December 31, 2014, the Company would have met the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio and the Leverage Ratio.
	Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Facility, PNC Bank may utilize the Company’s cash deposits at PNC Bank to offset amounts borrowed under the Credit Facility.  As such, the Company has classified the amount due on the line of credit as a current liability in the consolidated balance sheets.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Note 9. Leases
	The Company leases certain equipment under capital leases. The economic substance of these leases is that the Company is financing the acquisition of the equipment through the leases and accordingly, the equipment is recorded as an asset and the leases are recorded as liabilities.
	Future minimum lease payments under capital leases at December 31, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
	Year ending December 31,
	2015	$	1,448
	2016		803
	2017		273
	2018		13
	2019		—
	Thereafter		—
	Total minimum lease payments		2,537
	Less: amount representing interest		(126	)
	Present value of minimum lease payments		2,411
	Less: current portion of capital leases		(1,366	)
	Capital leases, net of current portion	$	1,045
	Operating lease commitments relate primarily to rental of vehicles, facilities and equipment under non-cancellable operating lease agreements which expire at various dates through the year 2019 and thereafter. Approximate future minimum rental payments at December 31, 2014 under these non-cancelable operating leases are as follows (in thousands):
	Year ending December 31,
	2015	$	11,459
	2016		4,338
	2017		3,071
	2018		2,435
	2019		1,276
	Thereafter		157
	Total minimum lease payments	$	22,736
	Rent expense for operating leases was approximately $6.0 million, $14.3 million and $28.6 million the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014, respectively.

Shareholders_Deficit

Shareholders' Deficit	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Deficit	Note 10. Shareholders’ Deficit
	The Company is controlled directly and indirectly by persons or entities related to John A. Goodman, the Company’s Executive Chairman. All shareholders are parties to a shareholders’ agreement. The shareholders’ agreement contains various provisions governing tag-along rights, drag-along rights, rights of first offer, transfers among shareholders and other terms customary in agreements of this type.
	Treasury Stock
	In 2011, the Company repurchased 55,918 shares of outstanding common stock from certain employees at a price of $120.91 per share for cash consideration of $6.8 million, which equaled the fair value of the common stock at the repurchase date. The repurchase of common stock was recorded in treasury stock.
	In 2013, the Company entered into stock purchase agreements with certain members of management of the Company, pursuant to which the Company purchased 60,400 shares of common stock in exchange for payments totaling $5.0 million. The shares repurchased have been recorded as treasury stock. There have been no additional repurchases of treasury stock as of December 31, 2014.
	Common Stock
	In October of 2012, the Company granted an executive 60,000 shares of unrestricted common stock.  Pursuant to an amended and restated employment agreement, half of the unrestricted common stock vested immediately and the other half vested in January 2013. Compensation expense of $5.0 million for the fair value of the 60,000 shares of common stock was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2012, based on the grant-date fair value of $82.70 per share. The terms of the employment agreement also required the Company to provide a cash payment to the executive in an amount sufficient to cover all taxes associated with the share grant. As such, an additional amount of $3.3 million was expensed in 2012, and paid during the first quarter of 2013.

ShareBased_Compensation_and_Wa

Share-Based Compensation and Warrants	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation and Warrants	Note 11. Share-Based Compensation and Warrants
	Share-Based Compensation
	In October 2000, the Company approved the Goodman Networks Incorporated 2000 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2000 Plan”). Under the 2000 Plan, 70,899 shares may be issued pursuant to outstanding awards of incentive stock options or nonqualified stock options outstanding at December 31, 2014 to employees, directors or consultants of the Company but no additional grants may be made. Grants of incentive stock options must have been at least equal to the fair market value on the date of grant. Nonqualified options could have been granted at less than fair market value. All option terms were determined by a committee designated by the Board of Directors.
	On December 29, 2008, the Board of Directors approved the 2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2008 Plan”). The approval of the 2008 Plan had no effect on the 2000 Plan or any options granted pursuant to the 2000 Plan. At such time, outstanding options granted pursuant to the 2000 Plan continued with their existing terms and remained subject to the 2000 Plan, as applicable. The 2008 Plan provides for the issuance of up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock pursuant to awards. In June 2009, the Company’s Board of Directors amended the 2000 Plan and the 2008 Plan to modify certain terms and definitions. These amendments did not affect the awards already outstanding under the 2008 Plan or 2000 Plan.
	The following table summarizes stock option activity under the 2008 Plan and the 2000 Plan for the year ended December 31, 2014:
		Options				Weighted				Weighted
						Average				Average
						Exercise				Remaining
						Price				Contractual
										Life (Years)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		548,566			$	58.22
	Granted		98,500				104.89
	Cancelled		(20,750	)			71.79
	Forfeited		(15,251	)			97.25
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014		611,065			$	64.31				7.13
	Exercisable at December 31, 2014		376,310			$	48.5				6.21
	The fair values of option awards granted were estimated at the grant date using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014:
		2012 (1)		2013				2014
	Expected volatility	n/a		54.06% - 60.65%				58.94% - 61.37%
	Risk-free interest rate	n/a		0.91% - 1.63%				1.75% - 1.87%
	Expected life (in years)	n/a		5.19 - 5.80				5.29 - 6.00
	Expected dividend yield	n/a			0.00%				0.00%
	-1	The Company did not grant any stock options during the year ended December 31, 2012
	The Company estimates the expected volatility of the price of its underlying stock based on the historical volatilities of similar entities with publicly traded securities. Currently there is no active market for the Company’s common stock. The volatility was estimated using the median volatility of the guideline of companies which are representative of our size and industry based upon daily stock price fluctuations.
	The weighted average grant date fair value for options granted in 2013 and 2014 was $41.90 and $57.49, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, there was approximately $6.6 million of unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested stock options. These costs are expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted average vesting period of 0.82 years.
	The total intrinsic value of the options exercised was $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. There were no options exercised during the year ended December 31, 2014. The intrinsic value for options vested and expected to vest is $7.70 million.
	The compensation expense recognized for outstanding share-based awards for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014 was $5.6 million, $4.5 million and $6.7 million, respectively.
	Warrants
	In October 2010, the Company issued warrants to purchase 160,408 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, which expire in in May 2020, in connection with (1) the issuance of subordinated notes payable to a shareholder in April and May of 2010 and (2) the execution of the First Amendment to the Fifth Amended and Restated Shareholders’ Agreement, dated June 23, 2011, as amended.  The fair value of the warrants was recorded as a discount on the subordinated notes payable.  During June 2011, the shareholder and holder of the warrants sold 117,050 of those warrants to the Company for $7.5 million.  In April 2014, all 43,358 outstanding warrants were exercised.  In connection with the exercise of the warrants, the Company issued 43,358 shares of common stock and received proceeds of $43,358.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Note 12. Related Party Transactions
	The Company had approximately $134,000 and $131,000 as of December 31, 2013 and 2014, respectively related to non-interest bearing advances due from a founding shareholder of the Company. Scheduled repayments are made through payroll deductions.
	Throughout the year, the Company utilizes the ranch owned by certain shareholders for meetings and conferences. The use of the ranch is expensed within the consolidated Statements of income at $0.1 million, $0.2 million and $0.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014, respectively.
	On January 15, 2015, the Company entered into a Separation Agreement and General Release with a relative of the Company’s Executive Chairman, effective as of December 31, 2014. Pursuant to the Separation Agreement, the outstanding stock options related to the common stock, par value $0.01 per share, held by the relative on the Separation Date (i) shall be fully vested and exercisable to the extent not previously vested and exercisable and (ii) may be exercised until the earlier of (a) the date the option period terminates or (b) the tenth (10th) anniversary of the date of grant. The Company recognized $0.6 million in share based compensation related to the accelerated vesting. The expense related to the options was recorded in restructuring expense within the consolidated statements of income as of December 31, 2014.
	In October 2011, the Company issued a letter of credit to a company owned by a relative of the Executive Chairman as a guarantee of a related party’s line of credit. The maximum available to be drawn on the line of credit is $4.0 million. The Company’s exposure with respect to the letter of credit is supported by a reimbursement agreement from the related party, secured by a pledge of assets and stock of the related party. A liability in the amount of $4.0 million was recorded within other operating expense and accrued liabilities in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. This guarantee liability for the full amount of $4.0 million remained in accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The Company’s letter of credit was originally due to expire in July 2012 and prior to expiration has been amended each year thereafter to extend the expiration date by one year. The letter of credit was most recently amended to extend the guarantee of the related party’s line of credit until July 2015.
	The Company and the related party negotiated an arrangement during the third quarter, whereby the Company agreed not to pursue the pledged collateral for a period of time not extending beyond May 5, 2016 (the “Forbearance Period”) in the event the line of credit is drawn upon in exchange for the related party’s pledge to the Company of 15,625 shares of Goodman Networks common stock.  In addition, the Company agreed to discharge and deem paid-in-full all obligations of the related party to the Company if on or prior to the end of the Forbearance Period, the related party makes a cash payment to the Company in the amount of $1.5 million plus interest at a rate of 2.0% per annum from September 25, 2014. Pursuant to the agreement the Company agreed to instruct the lender to draw on the letter of credit. As a result of the agreement reached in the third quarter of 2014, the Company recorded other income of $1.5 million in the consolidated income statement and recorded the pledged stock as additional paid-in capital in the consolidated balance sheet.
	On January, 16, 2015, the letter of credit was cancelled and settled in full for the outstanding $4.0 million. As such, the liability related to the guarantee was released on the respective date and the Company no longer maintains any exposure related to the letter of credit for the related party.
	In March 2013 the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement with certain members of management of the Company, pursuant to which the Company purchased 60,400 shares of common stock in exchange for payments totaling $5.0 million. The shares repurchased were recorded as treasury stock as of December 31, 2013.
	The Company leased offices located at 2000 44th Street SW, Fargo, ND 58013 at a base rate of $22,000 per month through August 2014. The property was owned in part by David Ekman, a past Chief Information Officer of Multiband and sold on August 29, 2014 to an unrelated party.
	From time to time, the Company engages in transactions with executive officers, directors, shareholders or their immediate family members of these persons (subject to the terms and conditions of the Indenture and the Credit Facility). These transactions are negotiated between related parties without arm’s length bargaining and, as a result, the terms of these transactions could be different than transactions negotiated between unrelated persons. See Note 10 – Shareholders’ Deficit for a description of these transactions.

Employee_Benefit_Plan

Employee Benefit Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Contribution Pension And Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plan	Note 13. Employee Benefit Plan
	The Company sponsors a 401(k) retirement savings plan for its employees. Eligible employees are allowed to contribute a portion of their compensation, not to exceed a specified contribution limit imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. The Company provides for matching employee contributions equal to 50% on the first 8% of each participant’s compensation.  Employer contributions during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014 totaled $2.7 million, $3.3 million and $3.4 million, respectively.
	One of the Company’s 401(k) plans allows for a discretionary profit sharing contribution. The Company has recorded an expense of $0.1 million for the year-ended December 31 2013. The Company did not make any contributions toward the profit sharing plan for the year end December 31, 2014.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Note 14. Commitments and Contingencies
	General Litigation
	The Company is from time to time party to various lawsuits, claims and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. These actions typically seek, among other things, compensation for alleged personal injury, breach of contract and/or property damages, punitive damages, civil penalties or other losses, or injunctive or declaratory relief. Based upon information currently available, the Company believes that the ultimate outcome of all current litigation and other claims, individually and taken together, and except as described herein, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations.
	Concentration of Credit Risk
	A significant portion of the Company’s revenue is derived from two significant customers. On May 18, 2014, these customers announced that they had entered into an agreement to merge.  The following table reflects the percentage of total revenue from the Company’s significant customers for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014:
		2012				2013				2014
	Subsidiaries of AT&T Inc.		87.3	%			71.1	%			66.5	%
	DIRECTV		0	%			9.9	%			20.7	%
	Other		12.7	%			19	%			12.8	%
	Amounts due from these significant customers at December 31, 2013 and 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
				2013				2014
	Subsidiaries of AT&T Inc.			$	70,426			$	37,955
	DIRECTV				10,699				13,315
				$	81,125			$	51,270
	A loss of either of these customers would have a material adverse effect on the financial condition of the Company.
	Indemnities
	The Company generally indemnifies its customers for services it provides under its contracts which may subject the Company to indemnity claims, liability and related litigations. As of December 31, 2013 and 2014, the Company was not aware of any material asserted or unasserted claims in connection with these indemnity obligations.
	State Sales Tax
	The Company is routinely subject to sales tax audits that could result in additional sales taxes and related interest owed to various taxing authorities. Any additional sales taxes against the Company will be invoiced to the appropriate customer. However, no assurances can be made that such customers would be willing to pay the additional sales tax.
	Legal proceedings involving the U.S. Department of Labor
	In December 2009, the U.S. Department of Labor sued various individuals that are either stockholders, directors, trustees and/or advisors to DirecTECH Holding Company, Inc., or DTHC, and its Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Multiband was not named in this complaint. In May 2011, three of these individuals settled the complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor (upon information and belief, a portion of this settlement was funded by the individuals’ insurance carrier) in the approximate amount of $8.6 million and those same individuals have filed suit against Multiband for reimbursement of certain expenses. The basis for these reimbursement demands are certain corporate indemnification agreements that were entered into by the former DTHC operating subsidiaries and Multiband. Two of those defendants filed claims and had their claims denied during the second quarter of 2012, in a summary arbitration proceeding. This denial was appealed and the summary judgment award was overturned by a federal court judge in February 2013. Multiband appealed the federal court’s decision to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. In January 2014, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the decision and reinstated the arbitration award granting summary judgment to Multiband. . In April 2014, the individuals filed a writ of certiorari to appeal the matter to the United States Supreme Court. On June 23, 2014, the United States Supreme Court denied the petition for a writ of certiorari, and the Sixth Circuit decision is now final.
	Contract-Related Contingencies and Fair Value Measurements
	The Company has certain contingent liabilities related to the DBT and CSG acquisitions. The Company adjusts these liabilities to fair value at each reporting period. The Company values contingent consideration related to acquisitions on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs such as forecasted net revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and discount rates.  The liability related to these contingent consideration arrangements was $10.4 and $0.8 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2014, respectively.
	The changes in contingent liabilities are as follows for the year ending December 31, 2014 (in thousands):
	Balance at beginning of year		$	10,400
	Accretion of contingent consideration			515
	Change in fair value of contingent consideration			(9,519	)
	Payments			(670	)
	Balance at end of year		$	726

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 15. Income Taxes
	Deferred income tax assets result from temporary differences as follows (in thousands):
		2013			2014
	Deferred tax assets
	Accrued expenses	$	9,007		$	8,026
	Inventories		2,494			3,423
	Anticipated losses on contracts in progress		1,793			528
	Accounts receivable reserve		168			334
	Other		774			782
	Net operating losses		31,234			7,449
	Share based compensation		2,844			5,194
	Credit carryforwards		792			1,837
	Workers compensation		4,210			4,384
	Prepaid expenses – non-current		706			-
	Revenue and cost of revenue		-			2,719
	Valuation allowance		(17,557	)		(28,610	)
	Total deferred tax assets		36,465			6,066
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Revenue and cost of revenues		(17,443	)		-
	Prepaid expenses		(623	)		(719	)
	Intangibles		(5,697	)		(5,882	)
	Property and equipment		(2,716	)		(893	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities		(26,479	)		(7,494	)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	9,986		$	(1,428	)
	Current deferred tax liabilities, net		(8,457	)		-
	Non-current deferred tax assets(liabilities), net		18,443			(1,428	)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	9,986		$	(1,428	)
	In assessing the ability to realize deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which these temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the projected future taxable income and feasible tax planning strategies in making such an assessment.
	The Company’s provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014 is as follows (in thousands):
		2012			2013			2014
	Current federal income tax expense (benefit)	$	(13,147	)	$	791		$	1,045
	Current state income tax expense		81			1,000			1,208
	Deferred federal tax expense		8,750			7,519			7,662
	Deferred state tax expense (benefit)		140			(1,804	)		(622	)
	Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	$	(4,176	)	$	7,506		$	9,293
	The Company’s income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014 differed from the statutory federal rate as follows (in thousands):
		2012			2013			2014
	Statutory rate applied to income before income taxes	$	(3,248	)	$	(12,506	)	$	(1,970	)
	Valuation allowance		—			17,557			10,189
	Permanent  non-deductible items		310			1,702			335
	State income taxes, net of federal income tax effect		(720	)		(545	)		237
	Alternative minimum tax		-			-			1,044
	Other		(518	)		1,298			(542	)
	Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	$	(4,176	)	$	7,506		$	9,293
	At December 31, 2014, the Company had approximately $12.6 million and $100.0 million of net operating loss carryforwards for federal and state income tax purposes, respectively. The federal net operating loss will begin to expire in 2027. The state net operating losses expiration started in 2014. Net operating loss associated with the Multiband acquisition are $12.6 million at December 31, 2014 and are limited under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”).  The Company is limited to $2.5 million of the $12.6 million in loss carryforwards in 2014 and for each year thereafter.
	The acquisition of Multiband resulted in a change of ownership for Multiband as defined under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”). This ownership change resulted in an annual IRC Section 382 limitation that limits the use of certain tax attribute carryforwards. Of the $12.3 million of federal loss carryforwards acquired in the acquisition of Multiband, the Company is limited to $1.1 million of the loss carryforwards in 2015 and for each year thereafter.
	In assessing the ability to realize deferred tax assets, the Company considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which these temporary differences become deductible. A valuation allowance has been provided to reduce the deferred tax assets to an amount management believe is more likely than not to be realized.  The valuation allowance totaled $28.6 million as of December 31, 2014, and relates primarily to deferred tax assets associated with certain federal and state net operating loss carryforwards and non-current deferred tax assets.
	The Company filed an Application for Change in Accounting Method on Form 3115, with the Internal Revenue Service on December 31, 2012 to recognize revenue under a proper accrual method or percentage of completion method for federal and state income tax purposes. The Company received consent from the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) for these accounting method changes in 2013. The effect of the change in accounting was to defer the recognition of revenue to tax years later than 2011.  As of December 31, 2013, the Company recorded a receivable of $13 million related to change in the recognition of revenue which resulted in net operating losses that were carried back to prior years; this refund was received during the first quarter of 2014.
	The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S. and various state jurisdictions. The Company may from time to time be assessed interest or penalties by major tax jurisdictions, although any such assessments historically have been minimal and immaterial to its financial results. In the event the Company incurs interest and/or penalties, the amounts will be classified in the financial statements as income tax expense. In connection with the acquisition of Multiband, the Company recorded $4.0 million as an income tax payable for unrecognized tax benefits, related to U.S. tax positions taken in prior fiscal years, related to its use of net operating losses, which was offset to goodwill.
	The Company includes potential accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within its income tax provision account. The combined amount of accrued interest and penalties related to tax positions taken or to be taken on the Company’s tax returns and recorded as part of the reserves for uncertain tax positions was $0.4 million and $0.0 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2014, respectively. To the extent interest and penalties are not assessed with respect to uncertain tax positions or the uncertainty of deductions in the future, amounts accrued will be reduced and reflected as a reduction of the overall income tax provision.
	Unrecognized tax benefits activity for the year ended December 31, 2014 is as follows (in thousands):
	Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance	$	4,352
	Reduction for tax positions of prior year		(2,281	)
	Settlements		(2,071	)
	Unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance	$	-

Segments

Segments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segments	Note 16. Segments
	Prior to the merger with Multiband, the Company operated its business in two segments: Professional Services (PS) and Infrastructure Services (IS). Subsequent to the merger with Multiband, the Company began operating its business in two additional segments: Field Services (FS) and Other Services (Other). The Professional Services segment provides customers with highly technical services primarily related to installing, testing, and commissioning and decommissioning of core, or central office, equipment of wireless carrier networks from a variety of vendors. The Infrastructure Services segment provides program management services of field projects necessary for deploying, upgrading, and maintaining wireless networks. The Field Services segment generates revenue from the installation and service of DIRECTV video programming for residents of single family homes under a contract with DIRECTV. Other Services included the Company’s multi-dwelling unit and energy, engineering and construction services lines of business.
	On December 31, 2013, the Company sold certain assets to DIRECTV MDU, and DIRECTV MDU assumed certain liabilities of the Company, related to the division of the Company’s business involved with the ownership and operation of subscription based video, high-speed internet and voice services and related call center functions to multiple dwelling unit customers, lodging and institution customers and commercial establishments (such assets are collectively referred to as the “MDU Assets”). The operations of the MDU Assets were previously reported in the Company’s Other Services segment. In addition, in 2014, the Company integrated the EE&C line of business with the Infrastructure Services and Professional Services segments, and as a result the Company no longer has an Other Services segment.
	The results of operations for the Company’s activities in the Pacific Northwest region, which were previously included in the IS segment results, and the cable television fulfillment operations, which were previously reported with the FS segment results, are presented as discontinued operations (see Note 18) and are therefore not included in the segment financial information presented below.
	There were no material intersegment transfers or sales during the periods presented. Selected segment financial information for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014 is presented below (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31, 2012
		PS		IS		FS		Other		Corporate			Total
	Revenues	$	79,140	$	530,087	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	609,227
	Cost of revenues		65,200		434,088		—		—		—			499,288
	Gross profit	$	13,940	$	95,999	$	—	$	—		—			109,939
	Selling, general and administrative expenses										87,216			87,216
	Operating income													22,723
	Interest expense, net										31,998			31,998
	Loss before income taxes from continuing operations													(9,275	)
	Income tax benefit										(4,176	)		(4,176	)
	Net loss from continuing operations												$	(5,099	)
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		PS		IS		FS		Other		Corporate			Total
	Revenues	$	111,468	$	715,518	$	88,240	$	16,519	$	—		$	931,745
	Cost of revenues		91,597		622,438		77,899		14,175		—			806,109
	Gross profit	$	19,871	$	93,080	$	10,341	$	2,344		—			125,636
	Selling, general and administrative expenses										121,106			121,106
	Operating income													4,530
	Other income										(25	)		(25	)
	Interest expense										40,287			40,287
	Loss before income taxes from continuing operations													(35,732	)
	Income tax benefit										7,506			7,506
	Net loss from continuing operations												$	(43,238	)
		Year Ended December 31, 2014
		PS		IS		FS		Other		Corporate			Total
	Revenues	$	99,880	$	837,982	$	261,326		—	$	—		$	1,199,188
	Cost of revenues		92,380		707,616		225,441		—		—			1,025,437
	Gross profit	$	7,500	$	130,366	$	35,885	$	—		—			173,751
	Selling, general and administrative expenses										122,792			122,792
	Restructuring expense										9,998			9,998
	Impairment expense										3,254			3,254
	Other operating income										(3,285	)		(3,285	)
	Operating income													40,992
	Other income										(71	)		(71	)
	Interest expense, net										46,694			46,694
	Loss before income taxes from continuing operations													(5,631	)
	Income tax expense										9,293			9,293
	Net loss from continuing operations												$	(14,924	)
	Asset information was evaluated at the corporate level and was not available by reportable segment for the year-ended December 31, 2013.  Total assets by segment for the years ended December 31, 2014 are presented below (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31, 2014
		PS		IS		FS		Other		Corporate			Total
	Total Assets	$	56,515	$	183,172	$	119,026	$	—	$	55,347		$	414,060

Restructuring_Activities

Restructuring Activities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Activities	Note 17. Restructuring Activities
	During the second quarter of 2014, the Company’s management approved, committed to and initiated plans to implement the 2014 Restructuring Plan.  The restructuring costs associated with the 2014 Restructuring Plan are recorded in the restructuring expense line item within the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.  The Company incurred a significant portion of the estimated restructuring expenses through the end of 2014.  Any changes to the estimates of executing the 2014 Restructuring Plan will be reflected in the 2015 results of operations.
	The following tables summarize the activities associated with restructuring liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2014, respectively, (in thousands), all of which are included in accrued liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  In the table below, "Charges" represents the initial charge related to the restructuring activity.  "Payments" consists of cash payments for severance, employee-related benefits, lease and other contract termination costs, and other restructuring costs.
		Liability at			Charges			Cash payments and other non-cash transactions			Liability at
		31-Dec-13									31-Dec-14
	Severance and employee-related benefits	$	—		$	6,137		$	(3,736	)	$	2,401
	Contract termination costs		—			10			(10	)		—
	Impairment of intangible assets		—			3,904			(3,904	)		—
	Other restructuring costs		—			(53	)		53			—
	Total 2014 Restructuring Plan	$	—		$	9,998		$	(7,597	)	$	2,401
	The following table summarizes the inception to date restructuring costs recognized and the total restructuring costs expected to be recognized in the 2014 Restructuring Plan (in thousands):
		As of December 31, 2014
		Total Costs Recognized To Date			Total Expected Program Cost
	Severance and employee-related benefits	$	6,137		$	21,040
	Contract termination costs		10			140
	Impairment of intangible assets		3,904			3,904
	Other restructuring costs		(53	)		(84	)
	Total 2014 Restructuring Plan	$	9,998		$	25,000

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	Note 18. Discontinued Operations
	Effective December 31, 2011, the Company’s contract with AT&T Mobility LLC (AT&T Mobility) in the Pacific Northwest region expired and was not renewed.  Although the contract expired on December 31, 2011, the Company continued to provide transitional services to AT&T Mobility throughout 2012, thereby concluding that the Company did not meet the criteria to report the results of operations from the Pacific Northwest as discontinued operations as a result of significant continuing cash flows as of December 31, 2012.  During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the transitional services ceased and accordingly the Company presented the results of operations for the Pacific Northwest region as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
	Summarized results from discontinued operations were as follows (in thousands):
		2012		2013		2014
	Revenue	$	41,686	$	—	$	—
	Income from discontinued operations		4,136		—		—
	Income tax expense		1,568		—		—
	Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$	2,568	$	—	$	—

Subsequent_Event

Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	Note 19. Subsequent Event
	Effective March 5, 2015, the Company entered into a Separation Agreement and General Release Agreement with Mr. John A. Goodman (the “Executive”) under which the Company resolved all matters related to the Executive’s separation from employment with the Company without cause as of February 15, 2015, including all matters arising under the Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, by and between the Company and the Executive, effective as of April 11, 2014, as amended. The Executive is the beneficial owner of approximately 40.5% of the Company’s common stock as of March 5, 2015.
	As part of the transition, Ron B. Hill, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President will replace the Executive as the Company’s Executive Chairman.  The Executive will transition from his role as Executive Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer to a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.  The Executive is the Company’s co-founder and had been employed by the Company since 2000.

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Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries.  Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.  Key estimates for the Company include: the recognition of revenue, in particular, estimated losses on long term construction contracts, allowance for doubtful accounts; inventory valuation; asset lives used in computing depreciation and amortization; valuation of intangible assets; valuation of contingent consideration; allowance for self-insurance health care claims incurred but not reported; valuation of stock options and other equity awards, particularly related to fair value estimates; accounting for income taxes; contingencies; and litigation.  While management believes that such estimates are reasonable when considered in conjunction with the financial position and results of operations taken as a whole, actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences may be material to the consolidated financial statements.
Cash	Cash
	The financial institutions holding the Company’s cash accounts participated in the Transaction Account Guarantee Program of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”).  Under the program, through December 31, 2014, all noninterest-bearing transaction accounts were fully guaranteed by the FDIC for the entire amount in the account.
Accounts Receivable and Costs in Excess of Billings on Uncompleted Projects	Accounts Receivable and Costs in Excess of Billings on Uncompleted Projects
	In the ordinary course of business, the Company extends unsecured credit to its customers based on their credit-worthiness and history with the Company.  Accounts receivable are stated at the amount the Company expects to collect and generally, collateral is not required.  The Company considers accounts past due when the age exceeds the contractual payment term and generally does not charge interest on past due accounts.  The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments.  Management considers the following factors when determining the collectability of specific customer accounts: customer credit-worthiness, past transaction history with the customer, current economic industry trends and changes in customer payment terms.  If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate, adversely affecting their ability to make payments, additional allowances would be required.  Balances that remain outstanding after the Company has used reasonable collection efforts are written off.
Unbilled Revenue on Completed Projects	Unbilled Revenue on Completed Projects
	Unbilled revenue on completed projects represents unbilled accounts receivable for contract revenue recognized to date but not yet invoiced to the client due to contract terms or the timing of the customer invoicing cycle.
Inventories	Inventories
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (average cost method) or market and are comprised of parts and materials.  When evidence suggests that the value of inventory is less than cost, whether due to physical obsolescence, changes in market price levels, or other causes, the difference is recognized within cost of revenues in the current period.  For materials or supplies purchased on behalf of specific customers or projects, loss of the customer or cancellation of the project could also result in a write-down of the value of materials purchased.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization.  The Company depreciates property and equipment using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, which are 3 years for software, 3 to 4 years for computers and office equipment, 5 to 7 years for furniture and fixtures, 5 to 30 years for buildings and improvements, 3 to 7 years for other equipment and 5 years for vehicles.  Leasehold improvements and assets acquired under capital leases are amortized using the straight-line method over the lesser of the estimated useful lives or the remaining term of the related leases.  Major additions and improvements to property and equipment are capitalized.  Routine maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred.
Business Combinations	Business Combinations
	The purchase price of each acquired business is allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and the liabilities assumed on the basis of their respective fair values on the date of acquisition.  Any excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the separately identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed is allocated to goodwill.  The valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires a number of judgments and is subject to revision as additional information about the fair value of assets and liabilities becomes available.  Additional information, which existed as of the acquisition date but at that time was unknown to the Company, may become known during the remainder of the measurement period, a period not to exceed twelve months from the acquisition date.  Adjustments in the purchase price allocation may require a recasting of the amounts allocated to goodwill and intangible assets.  In accordance with the acquisition method of accounting, acquisition costs are expensed as incurred.
Long-Lived Assets	Long-Lived Assets
	The Company periodically reviews long-lived assets whenever adverse events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable.  In assessing recoverability, assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors must be made to determine if an impairment loss may exist, and, if so, estimate fair value.  If these estimates or their related assumptions change in the future, the Company may be required to record impairment losses for these assets.  If a long-lived asset is tested for recoverability and the undiscounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset is less than the carrying amount of the asset, the asset cost is adjusted to fair value and an impairment loss is recognized as the amount by which the carrying amount of a long-lived asset exceeds its fair value.
	During the third quarter of 2014, the Company listed for sale the Multiband headquarters building in Minnetonka, Minnesota.  The Company evaluated the carrying value against the fair value of the building less costs that will be incurred to complete the sale of the building and concluded that the value of the building was impaired.  Accordingly, an impairment charge of $3.3 million has been included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
	No impairment charges were recorded during the years ended December 31, 2012 or 2013.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets with Indefinite Lives	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets with Indefinite Lives
	Goodwill represents the amount of the purchase price in excess of the fair values assigned to the underlying identifiable net assets of acquired businesses.  Goodwill is not amortized, but is subject to an annual impairment test at the reporting unit level or more frequently if events occur or circumstances change that would indicate that a triggering event.  A reporting unit is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment.  The reporting units are not the equivalent to the reportable segments as we have five reporting units and three reportable segments.  All of the Company’s reportable segments have goodwill assigned.
	The Company tests goodwill for impairment annually, as of October 1 of the current year, or more frequently if circumstances suggest that impairment may exist.  During each quarter, the Company performs a review of certain key components of the valuation of the reporting units, including the operating performance of the reporting units compared to plan (which is the primary basis for the prospective financial information included in the annual goodwill impairment test) and the weighted average cost of capital.
	To determine whether goodwill is impaired, a multi-step impairment test is performed.  The Company performs a qualitative assessment of each reporting unit to determine whether facts and circumstances support a determination that their fair values are greater than their carrying values.  If the qualitative analysis is not conclusive, or if the Company elects to proceed directly with quantitative testing, the Company will measure the fair values of the reporting units and compare them to their carrying values, including goodwill.  If the fair value is less than the carrying value of the reporting unit, the second step of the impairment test is performed for the purposes of measuring the impairment.  In this step, the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit to determine an implied goodwill value.  This allocation is similar to a purchase price allocation performed in purchase accounting.  If the carrying amount of the reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied goodwill value, an impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
	The Company estimates the fair values of the reporting units using discounted cash flows, which include assumptions about a wide variety of internal and external factors.  Significant assumptions used in the impairment analysis include financial projections of cash flow (including significant assumptions about operations and target capital requirements), long term growth rates for determining terminal value, and discount rates.  Forecasts and long term growth rates used for the reporting units are consistent with, and use inputs from, the internal long term business plan and strategy.  During the forecasting process, the Company assesses revenue trends, operating cost levels and target capital levels.  A range of discount rates that correspond to a market based weighted average cost of capital are used.  Discount rates are determined for each reporting unit based on the implied risk inherent in their forecasts.  This risk is evaluated using comparisons to market information such as peer company weighted average costs of capital and peer company stock prices in the form of revenue and earnings multiples.  The most significant estimates in the discount rate determinations include the risk free rates and equity risk premium.  Company specific adjustments to discount rates are subjective and thus are difficult to measure with certainty.
	Although the Company believes that the financial projections used are reasonable and appropriate, the use of different assumptions and estimates could materially impact the analysis and resulting conclusions.  In addition, due to the long term nature of the forecasts there is significant uncertainty inherent in those projections.  The passage of time and the availability of additional information regarding areas of uncertainty in regards to the reporting units' operations could cause these assumptions used in the analysis to change materially in the future.  If the assumptions differ from actual, the estimates underlying the goodwill impairment tests could be adversely affected.  See Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangibles for further discussion.
Insurable Risks	Insurable Risks
	The Company uses a combination of self-insurance and third-party carrier insurance with predetermined deductibles that cover certain insurable risks.  The Company records liabilities for claims reported and claims that have been incurred but not reported, based on historical experience and industry data.
	In most of the states in which the Field Services business operates, the Company is self-insured for workers’ compensation claims by employees in the Field Services division up to $100,000, plus administrative expenses, for each occurrence.  If any liability claims are in excess of coverage amounts, such claims are covered under premium-based policies issued by insurance companies to coverage levels that management considers adequate.  In Ohio and North Dakota, the Company purchases state-funded premium based workers’ compensation insurance.  The Company has placed restricted deposits with the insurance company in the amount of $11.6 million and $12.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2014, respectively, which is included in insurance collateral in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements
	The Company determines the fair value of its assets and liabilities using valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow), and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost), each of which is based upon observable and unobservable inputs.  Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions.
	The Company uses a three-tier valuation hierarchy based upon observable and non-observable inputs, as described below:
	Level 1—Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.
	Level 2—Observable market based inputs or other observable inputs corroborated by market data at the measurement date, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, either directly or indirectly.
	Level 3—Significant unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data and reflect the use of significant management judgment. These values are generally determined using valuation models for which the assumptions utilize management’s estimates of market participant assumptions.
	The Company determines the estimated fair value of assets, liabilities and equity instruments using available market information and commonly accepted valuation methodologies.  However, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market and other data to develop the estimates of fair value.  The use of different assumptions or estimation methodologies could have a material effect on the estimated fair values.  The fair value estimates are based on information available as of the valuation dates.
	The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, costs in excess of billings on uncompleted projects, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are reflected in the consolidated balance sheet at historical cost, which is materially representative of their fair value due to the relatively short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities.
	The carrying value of the capital lease obligations approximates fair value because they bear interest at rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.
	The carrying value and fair value of the Notes was $327.1 million and $342.9 million for the year-ended December 31, 2013 and $326.7 million and $335.6 million as of December 31, 2014, respectively.  Fair value for the Notes is a Level 2 measurement and has been based on the over-the-counter-market trading prices as of December 31, 2014.
Deferred Rent	Deferred Rent
	The Company’s operating leases for certain facilities contain escalating rent payments during the lease terms.  For these leases, the Company recognizes rent expense on a straight line basis over the lease term and records the difference between the amounts charged to expense and the rent paid as deferred rent.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	The Company applies the asset and liability method in accounting and reporting for income taxes.  Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon the difference between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when these differences are expected to reverse.  The deferred income tax assets are adjusted by a valuation allowance, if necessary, to recognize future tax benefits only to the extent, based on available evidence, that it is more likely than not such benefits will be realized.  The Company recognizes income tax related interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense.
	The Company accrues liabilities for identified tax contingencies that result from positions that are being challenged or could be challenged by tax authorities.  The Company believes that its accrual for tax liabilities is adequate for all open years, based on Management’s assessment of many factors, including its interpretations of the tax law and judgments about potential actions by tax authorities.  However, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of any tax audit may be materially greater or lower than the amount accrued.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition
	The Company recognizes revenue when: (i) persuasive evidence of a customer arrangement exists; (ii) the price is fixed or determinable; (iii) collectability is reasonably assured; and (iv) product delivery has occurred or services have been rendered.  The Company recognizes revenue as services are performed and completed.
	The Company enters into contracts that require the construction and/or installation of specific units within a network system.  Revenue from construction and installation contracts is recorded using the completed contract method of accounting.  Under the completed contract method, revenues and costs from construction and installation projects are recognized only upon substantial completion of the project.  Project costs typically include direct materials, labor and subcontractor costs, and indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, and tools.  Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are recognized when it has been determined that a loss is probable.
	The Company also enters into contracts to provide engineering and integration services related to network architecture, transformation, reliability and performance.  Revenues and costs from service contracts are generally recognized at the time the services are completed under the completed performance model.  Services are generally performed under master or other services agreements and are billed on a contractually agreed price per unit of service on a work order basis.  Services invoiced prior to the performance of the obligation are recorded in deferred revenue and recognized as the services are performed.  The total amount of progress payments netted against contract costs on uncompleted contracts as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2014 was $197.9 million and $155.4 million, respectively.
Shipping and Handling Costs	Shipping and Handling Costs
	Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are included in revenues.  Shipping and handling costs associated with inbound freight are capitalized in inventory.  Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are included in cost of revenues.
Treasury Stock	Treasury Stock
	Common stock shares repurchased are recorded at cost. Cost of shares retired or reissued is determined using the first-in, first-out method.
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation
	The Company has a stock-based incentive plan for employees and directors. The Company determines the fair value of stock-based awards at the date of grant and recognizes the related expense in earnings over the vesting period of the award.
Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities	Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities
	Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations on a net basis.
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation
	During the third quarter of 2014, the Company entered into an arrangement to provide small cell services in Germany through our subsidiary, Goodman Networks GmbH.
	The Company's functional currency for all operations worldwide is the U.S. dollar.  Nonmonetary assets and liabilities that are measured in terms of historical costs in a foreign currency are translated into functional currency using rates of exchange as of the dates of the initial transactions and monetary assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates in effect at the end of the year.  Income statement accounts and cash flows are translated at average rates for the period.  Gains and losses from translation of foreign currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included as a component of shareholders’ equity in other comprehensive loss.  Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in current results of operations.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements  (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360) — Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08”). The amendments in ASU 2014-08 change the criteria for reporting discontinued operations while enhancing disclosures in this area. Under the new guidance, only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations should be presented as discontinued operations. The new guidance is effective in the first quarter of 2015 for public organizations with calendar year ends. Early adoption is permitted. The Company elected to early adopt ASU No. 2014-08 effective April 1, 2014. The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”), which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. ASU 2014-09 will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The new standard is effective for the Company on January 1, 2017. Early application is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Company has not yet selected a transition method nor has it determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting.
	On August 27, 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (“ASU 2014-15”). ASU 2014-15 requires an entity to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about their ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. ASU 2014-15 is effective for annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2016 and for annual and interim periods thereafter (fiscal year 2016 for the Company). The Company chose to early adopt the guidance, however the adoption of ASU 2014-15 did not have a material impact on the Company.

Business_Combinations_Tables

Business Combinations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
CSG
Summary of Consideration Transferred and Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire CSG and the amounts of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date (in thousands):
	Cash	$	18,000
	Contingent consideration		9,163
	Total purchase price		27,163
	Current assets (accounts receivable, inventory		13,568
	and other current assets)
	Non-current assets		541
	Intangible assets		11,720
	Goodwill		8,648
	Total assets acquired		34,477
	Current liabilities		7,276
	Non-current liabilities		38
	Total liabilities assumed		7,314
	Net assets acquired	$	27,163
Summary of Fair Value Estimates of Identifiable Intangibles and Weighted-Average Useful Lives	The following table is a summary of the fair value estimates of the identifiable intangibles and their weighted-average useful lives:
		Estimated Useful Life (Years)		Fair Value
	Intangible asset – customer backlog		0.5	$	1,400
	Intangible asset – customer relationships		12		6,610
	Intangible asset – noncompete agreements		5		3,150
	Intangible asset – trade name		1.25		560
	Total intangible assets			$	11,720
DBT
Summary of Consideration Transferred and Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire DBT and the amounts of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date (in thousands):
	Cash	$	1,306
	Contingent consideration		741
	Total purchase price		2,047
	Current assets		8
	Non-current assets		157
	Goodwill		1,882
	Total assets acquired	$	2,047
Multiband
Summary of Consideration Transferred and Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire Multiband and the amounts of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date (in thousands):
	Cash	$	101,092
	Total purchase price		101,092
	Accounts receivable		28,035
	Inventory		9,984
	Deferred tax assets		1,665
	Other current assets		9,367
	Non-current assets		27,279
	Intangible assets		33,640
	Goodwill		58,648
	Total assets acquired		168,618
	Accounts payable		23,358
	Accrued liabilities		22,902
	Other current liabilities		5,291
	Other non-current liabilities		15,975
	Total liabilities assumed		67,526
	Net assets acquired	$	101,092
Summary of Fair Value Estimates of Identifiable Intangibles and Weighted-Average Useful Lives	The following table is a summary of the fair value estimates of the identifiable intangibles and their weighted-average useful lives (dollars in thousands):
		Estimated Useful Life (Years)		Fair Value
	Intangible asset – customer contracts	9.0 - 10.0		$	24,900
	Intangible asset – customer relationships		12		1,100
	Intangible asset – customer backlog		0.5		70
	Intangible asset – trade name		5		3,700
	Intangible asset – software		4.8		3,810
	Intangible asset – right of entry contracts		2		60
	Total intangible assets			$	33,640

Accounts_Receivable_Tables

Accounts Receivable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Related to Trade Accounts Receivable	Activity for the allowance for doubtful accounts related to trade accounts receivable for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014 is as follows (in thousands):
		2012			2013		2014
	Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of the year	$	252		$	13	$	350
	Provision for doubtful accounts		(239	)		337		739
	Amounts charged against the allowance		—			—		(212	)
	Allowance for doubtful accounts at the end of the year	$	13		$	350	$	877

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Components of Property and Equipment	Property and equipment consisted of the following at December 31, 2013 and 2014 (in thousands):
		2013			2014
	Software	$	19,079		$	21,730
	Computers and office equipment		10,066			10,182
	Furniture and fixtures		2,766			2,483
	Other equipment		2,219			4,266
	Vehicles		458			297
	Land		1,680			-
	Building and improvements		5,838			-
	Construction in process		—			12,116
	Leasehold improvements		2,603			3,340
			44,709			54,414
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(25,062	)		(29,776	)
	Property and equipment, net	$	19,647		$	24,638

Goodwill_and_Intangibles_Table

Goodwill and Intangibles (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes in Goodwill by Business Segment	The changes in goodwill, by business segment, for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
		Professional		Infrastructure		Field		Other			Total
		Services		Services		Services		Services
	Goodwill at December 31, 2012	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	Acquisition related goodwill		8,604		1,882		58,463		185			69,134
	Goodwill at December 31, 2013	$	8,604	$	1,882	$	58,463	$	185		$	69,134
		Professional		Infrastructure		Field		Other			Total
		Services		Services		Services		Services
	Goodwill at December 31, 2013	$	8,604	$	1,882	$	58,463	$	185		$	69,134
	Integration of the Other Services segment		—		—		185		(185	)		—
	Purchase price allocation adjustment		44		—		—		—			44
	Goodwill at December 31, 2014	$	8,648	$	1,882	$	58,648	$	—		$	69,178
Summary of Intangible Assets	Intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):
		31-Dec-13
		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Impairment Charges		Intangible Assets, net
	Customer contracts	$	13,900	$	547	$	—	$	13,353
	Customer relationships		7,710		1,328		—		6,382
	Tradename		3,860		611		—		3,249
	Software		3,810		254		—		3,556
	Noncompete agreements		3,150		534		—		2,616
	Customer backlog		1,470		1,470		—		—
	Total	$	33,900	$	4,744	$	-	$	29,156
		31-Dec-14
		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Impairment Charges		Intangible Assets, net
	Customer contracts	$	13,900	$	2,007		—	$	11,893
	Customer relationships		7,710		3,059		920		3,731
	Tradename		3,860		1,921		—		1,939
	Software		3,810		826		2,984		—
	Noncompete agreements		3,150		1,155		—		1,995
	Customer backlog		1,470		1,470		—		—
	Total	$	33,900	$	10,438	$	3,904	$	19,558
Summary of Future Amortizations of Intangible Assets	Future amortizations of intangible assets as of December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
	Year ending December 31,
	2015	$	5,146
	2016		2,744
	2017		2,545
	2018		1,929
	2019		894
	Thereafter		6,300
		$	19,558

Accrued_Expenses_Tables

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accrued Liabilities Current And Noncurrent [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Expenses	Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands):
		2013		2014
	Employee compensation and related costs	$	31,364	$	27,125
	Sales and use tax payable		12,001		8,782
	Accrued job loss		4,723		1,375
	Accrued interest		20,826		19,723
	Guarantee of indebtedness		4,000		4,000
	Contingent consideration, current		3,248		—
	Workers' compensation, current		4,621		4,259
	Accrued restructuring costs, current		—		1,714
	Other, current		17,264		6,596
	Total accrued expenses, current	$	98,047	$	73,574
	Contingent consideration, non-current	$	7,152	$	726
	Unrecognized tax benefits		4,352		—
	Workers' compensation, non-current		7,287		7,071
	Accrued restructuring costs, non-current		—		687
	Total accrued expenses, non-current	$	18,791	$	8,484

Notes_Payable_and_Line_of_Cred1

Notes Payable and Line of Credit (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Notes Payable	Notes payable consist of the following (in thousands):
		2013			2014
	Senior secured notes due July 1, 2018, net of discount of	$	222,504		$	223,056
	$2,496 and $1,944 as of December 31, 2013 and 2014, respectively, with stated interest of 12.125%
	Senior secured notes due July 1, 2018, including a premium of		104,642			103,592
	$4,642 and $3,592 as of December 31, 2013 and 2014, respectively, with stated interest of 12.125%
	Ford Credit, monthly installments of $1 comprised of principal		28			—
	and interest, at 6.6%, through July 2016.  Paid in August 2014.
	GMAC, monthly installments of $1 comprised of principal and		10			—
	interest, at 2.96%, through June 2015.  Paid in August 2014.
	GMAC, monthly installments of $1 comprised of principal and		12			—
	interest, at 2.96%, through August 2015.  Paid in August 2014.
	American United Life Insurance Company, see terms in note		3,408			—
	below
			330,604			326,648
	Less: current portion		(258	)		—
	Notes payable, net of current portion	$	330,346		$	326,648
Summary of Future Maturities of Notes Payable	Future maturities of the notes payable as of December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
	Year ending December 31,
	2015	$	-
	2016		-
	2017		-
	2018		325,000
	2019		-
	Thereafter		-
	Discounts and premiums		1,648
		$	326,648

Leases_Tables

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments under Capital Leases	Future minimum lease payments under capital leases at December 31, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
	Year ending December 31,
	2015	$	1,448
	2016		803
	2017		273
	2018		13
	2019		—
	Thereafter		—
	Total minimum lease payments		2,537
	Less: amount representing interest		(126	)
	Present value of minimum lease payments		2,411
	Less: current portion of capital leases		(1,366	)
	Capital leases, net of current portion	$	1,045
Schedule of Approximate Future Minimum Rental Payments under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases	Approximate future minimum rental payments at December 31, 2014 under these non-cancelable operating leases are as follows (in thousands):
	Year ending December 31,
	2015	$	11,459
	2016		4,338
	2017		3,071
	2018		2,435
	2019		1,276
	Thereafter		157
	Total minimum lease payments	$	22,736

ShareBased_Compensation_and_Wa1

Share-Based Compensation and Warrants (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Summary of Stock Option	The following table summarizes stock option activity under the 2008 Plan and the 2000 Plan for the year ended December 31, 2014:
		Options				Weighted				Weighted
						Average				Average
						Exercise				Remaining
						Price				Contractual
										Life (Years)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		548,566			$	58.22
	Granted		98,500				104.89
	Cancelled		(20,750	)			71.79
	Forfeited		(15,251	)			97.25
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014		611,065			$	64.31				7.13
	Exercisable at December 31, 2014		376,310			$	48.5				6.21
Summary of Fair Value Option Assumption	The fair values of option awards granted were estimated at the grant date using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014:
		2012 (1)		2013				2014
	Expected volatility	n/a		54.06% - 60.65%				58.94% - 61.37%
	Risk-free interest rate	n/a		0.91% - 1.63%				1.75% - 1.87%
	Expected life (in years)	n/a		5.19 - 5.80				5.29 - 6.00
	Expected dividend yield	n/a			0.00%				0.00%
	·	The Company did not grant any stock options during the year ended December 31, 2012

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Significant Customers, Revenue Concentration Information	A significant portion of the Company’s revenue is derived from two significant customers. On May 18, 2014, these customers announced that they had entered into an agreement to merge.  The following table reflects the percentage of total revenue from the Company’s significant customers for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014:
		2012				2013				2014
	Subsidiaries of AT&T Inc.		87.3	%			71.1	%			66.5	%
	DIRECTV		0	%			9.9	%			20.7	%
	Other		12.7	%			19	%			12.8	%
Schedule of Significant Customers Accounts Receivable, Concentration of Credit Risk	Amounts due from these significant customers at December 31, 2013 and 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
				2013				2014
	Subsidiaries of AT&T Inc.			$	70,426			$	37,955
	DIRECTV				10,699				13,315
				$	81,125			$	51,270
Schedule of Changes in Contingent Liabilities	The changes in contingent liabilities are as follows for the year ending December 31, 2014 (in thousands):
	Balance at beginning of year		$	10,400
	Accretion of contingent consideration			515
	Change in fair value of contingent consideration			(9,519	)
	Payments			(670	)
	Balance at end of year		$	726

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Deferred Income Tax Assets Result From Temporary Differences	Deferred income tax assets result from temporary differences as follows (in thousands):
		2013			2014
	Deferred tax assets
	Accrued expenses	$	9,007		$	8,026
	Inventories		2,494			3,423
	Anticipated losses on contracts in progress		1,793			528
	Accounts receivable reserve		168			334
	Other		774			782
	Net operating losses		31,234			7,449
	Share based compensation		2,844			5,194
	Credit carryforwards		792			1,837
	Workers compensation		4,210			4,384
	Prepaid expenses – non-current		706			-
	Revenue and cost of revenue		-			2,719
	Valuation allowance		(17,557	)		(28,610	)
	Total deferred tax assets		36,465			6,066
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Revenue and cost of revenues		(17,443	)		-
	Prepaid expenses		(623	)		(719	)
	Intangibles		(5,697	)		(5,882	)
	Property and equipment		(2,716	)		(893	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities		(26,479	)		(7,494	)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	9,986		$	(1,428	)
	Current deferred tax liabilities, net		(8,457	)		-
	Non-current deferred tax assets(liabilities), net		18,443			(1,428	)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	9,986		$	(1,428	)
Provision for Income Taxes	The Company’s provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014 is as follows (in thousands):
		2012			2013			2014
	Current federal income tax expense (benefit)	$	(13,147	)	$	791		$	1,045
	Current state income tax expense		81			1,000			1,208
	Deferred federal tax expense		8,750			7,519			7,662
	Deferred state tax expense (benefit)		140			(1,804	)		(622	)
	Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	$	(4,176	)	$	7,506		$	9,293
Schedule of Income Tax Expense Differed From The Statutory Federal Rate	The Company’s income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014 differed from the statutory federal rate as follows (in thousands):
		2012			2013			2014
	Statutory rate applied to income before income taxes	$	(3,248	)	$	(12,506	)	$	(1,970	)
	Valuation allowance		—			17,557			10,189
	Permanent  non-deductible items		310			1,702			335
	State income taxes, net of federal income tax effect		(720	)		(545	)		237
	Alternative minimum tax		-			-			1,044
	Other		(518	)		1,298			(542	)
	Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	$	(4,176	)	$	7,506		$	9,293
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Activity	Unrecognized tax benefits activity for the year ended December 31, 2014 is as follows (in thousands):
	Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance	$	4,352
	Reduction for tax positions of prior year		(2,281	)
	Settlements		(2,071	)
	Unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance	$	-

Segment_Tables

Segment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Selected Financial Information	There were no material intersegment transfers or sales during the periods presented. Selected segment financial information for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014 is presented below (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31, 2012
		PS		IS		FS		Other		Corporate			Total
	Revenues	$	79,140	$	530,087	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	609,227
	Cost of revenues		65,200		434,088		—		—		—			499,288
	Gross profit	$	13,940	$	95,999	$	—	$	—		—			109,939
	Selling, general and administrative expenses										87,216			87,216
	Operating income													22,723
	Interest expense, net										31,998			31,998
	Loss before income taxes from continuing operations													(9,275	)
	Income tax benefit										(4,176	)		(4,176	)
	Net loss from continuing operations												$	(5,099	)
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		PS		IS		FS		Other		Corporate			Total
	Revenues	$	111,468	$	715,518	$	88,240	$	16,519	$	—		$	931,745
	Cost of revenues		91,597		622,438		77,899		14,175		—			806,109
	Gross profit	$	19,871	$	93,080	$	10,341	$	2,344		—			125,636
	Selling, general and administrative expenses										121,106			121,106
	Operating income													4,530
	Other income										(25	)		(25	)
	Interest expense										40,287			40,287
	Loss before income taxes from continuing operations													(35,732	)
	Income tax benefit										7,506			7,506
	Net loss from continuing operations												$	(43,238	)
		Year Ended December 31, 2014
		PS		IS		FS		Other		Corporate			Total
	Revenues	$	99,880	$	837,982	$	261,326		—	$	—		$	1,199,188
	Cost of revenues		92,380		707,616		225,441		—		—			1,025,437
	Gross profit	$	7,500	$	130,366	$	35,885	$	—		—			173,751
	Selling, general and administrative expenses										122,792			122,792
	Restructuring expense										9,998			9,998
	Impairment expense										3,254			3,254
	Other operating income										(3,285	)		(3,285	)
	Operating income													40,992
	Other income										(71	)		(71	)
	Interest expense, net										46,694			46,694
	Loss before income taxes from continuing operations													(5,631	)
	Income tax expense										9,293			9,293
	Net loss from continuing operations												$	(14,924	)
	Asset information was evaluated at the corporate level and was not available by reportable segment for the year-ended December 31, 2013.  Total assets by segment for the years ended December 31, 2014 are presented below (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31, 2014
		PS		IS		FS		Other		Corporate			Total
	Total Assets	$	56,515	$	183,172	$	119,026	$	—	$	55,347		$	414,060

Restructuring_Activities_Table

Restructuring Activities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	The following tables summarize the activities associated with restructuring liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2014, respectively, (in thousands), all of which are included in accrued liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  In the table below, "Charges" represents the initial charge related to the restructuring activity.  "Payments" consists of cash payments for severance, employee-related benefits, lease and other contract termination costs, and other restructuring costs.
		Liability at			Charges			Cash payments and other non-cash transactions			Liability at
		31-Dec-13									31-Dec-14
	Severance and employee-related benefits	$	—		$	6,137		$	(3,736	)	$	2,401
	Contract termination costs		—			10			(10	)		—
	Impairment of intangible assets		—			3,904			(3,904	)		—
	Other restructuring costs		—			(53	)		53			—
	Total 2014 Restructuring Plan	$	—		$	9,998		$	(7,597	)	$	2,401
Restructuring Activities	The following table summarizes the inception to date restructuring costs recognized and the total restructuring costs expected to be recognized in the 2014 Restructuring Plan (in thousands):
		As of December 31, 2014
		Total Costs Recognized To Date			Total Expected Program Cost
	Severance and employee-related benefits	$	6,137		$	21,040
	Contract termination costs		10			140
	Impairment of intangible assets		3,904			3,904
	Other restructuring costs		(53	)		(84	)
	Total 2014 Restructuring Plan	$	9,998		$	25,000

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Schedule of Results from Discontinued Operations	Summarized results from discontinued operations were as follows (in thousands):
		2012		2013		2014
	Revenue	$	41,686	$	—	$	—
	Income from discontinued operations		4,136		—		—
	Income tax expense		1,568		—		—
	Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$	2,568	$	—	$	—

Organization_and_Business_Addi

Organization and Business - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Aug. 30, 2013	Aug. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2011
Organization And Business [Line Items]
Company sold certain assets	$12,500,000
Senior Secured Notes
Organization And Business [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		12.13%	12.13%
Debt instrument, maturity year		2018
Debt instrument, face amount		100,000,000	100,000,000	225,000,000
Multiband
Organization And Business [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price, excluding merger-related fees and expenses			$101,092,000

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Segment		ReportingUnit
			Segment
Summary Of Significant Accounting And Reporting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment estimated useful lives			The Company depreciates property and equipment using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets,
Impairment expense		$3,300,000	$3,254,000	$0	$0
Number of reporting units			5
Number of reportable segments	4		3
Restricted Cash and Investments			12,200,000	11,600,000
Notes payable, carrying value			326,648,000	327,100,000
Progress payments netted against contract costs			155,400,000	197,900,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Summary Of Significant Accounting And Reporting Policies [Line Items]
Notes payable, fair value			335,600,000	342,900,000
Maximum
Summary Of Significant Accounting And Reporting Policies [Line Items]
Workers compensation risk claim			100,000
Leasehold Improvements
Summary Of Significant Accounting And Reporting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment estimated useful lives			Leasehold improvements and assets acquired under capital leases are amortized using the straight-line method over the lesser of the estimated useful lives or the remaining term of the related leases.
Software
Summary Of Significant Accounting And Reporting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment useful life			3 years
Computers and Office Equipment | Minimum
Summary Of Significant Accounting And Reporting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment useful life			3 years
Computers and Office Equipment | Maximum
Summary Of Significant Accounting And Reporting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment useful life			4 years
Furniture and Fixtures | Minimum
Summary Of Significant Accounting And Reporting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment useful life			5 years
Furniture and Fixtures | Maximum
Summary Of Significant Accounting And Reporting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment useful life			7 years
Buildings and Improvements | Minimum
Summary Of Significant Accounting And Reporting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment useful life			5 years
Buildings and Improvements | Maximum
Summary Of Significant Accounting And Reporting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment useful life			30 years
Other Equipment | Minimum
Summary Of Significant Accounting And Reporting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment useful life			3 years
Other Equipment | Maximum
Summary Of Significant Accounting And Reporting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment useful life			7 years
Vehicles
Summary Of Significant Accounting And Reporting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment useful life			5 years
Building
Summary Of Significant Accounting And Reporting Policies [Line Items]
Impairment expense			$3,300,000

Business_Combinations_Addition

Business Combinations - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended		4 Months Ended
	Aug. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 08, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
	Segment		Segment
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenues		$43,300,000	$1,199,188,000	$931,745,000	$609,227,000
Net loss		6,200,000	-14,924,000	-43,238,000	-2,531,000
Number of reportable segments	4		3
Share-based compensation expense			6,668,000	4,453,000	5,629,000
Multiband Federal
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards					47,500,000
Multiband State
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards					46,000,000
Selling, General and Administrative Costs
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business combination, acquisition related costs				3,800,000
Share-based compensation expense			1,400,000
Minimum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Discount rate						18.50%
Minimum | Multiband State
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards			2,500,000
Maximum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Discount rate						23.00%
Maximum | Multiband State
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards			12,600,000
CSG
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Date of acquisition			28-Feb-13
Percentage of interest in acquired entity						100.00%
Payment made in cash to acquire business						18,000,000
Aggregate earn-out payments						17,000,000
Period measured to determine contingent consideration payments			3 years
Term of contingent consideration payments			3 years
Contingent consideration, range of payments, Minimum						0
Contingent consideration, range of payments, Maximum						17,000,000
Fair value of contingent consideration						9,163,000
Gross contractual accounts receivable						7,400,000
Fair value of acquired receivables						7,400,000
Business combination, acquisition related costs				700,000
Acquisition costs capitalized			0
CSG | Selling, General and Administrative Costs
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business combination, acquisition related costs				400,000
DBT
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Date of acquisition			8-Aug-13
Percentage of interest in acquired entity							100.00%
Payment made in cash to acquire business							1,306,000
Period measured to determine contingent consideration payments			18 months
Term of contingent consideration payments			18 months
Contingent consideration, range of payments, Minimum			0
Contingent consideration, range of payments, Maximum			900,000
Fair value of contingent consideration							741,000
Multiband
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Date of acquisition	30-Aug-13
Payment made in cash to acquire business	101,092,000
Gross contractual accounts receivable	28,400,000
Fair value of acquired receivables	28,000,000
Acquisition costs capitalized		0		0				0
Revenues								104,800,000
Net loss								-900,000
Reporting units assigned acquired intangible assets	2
Deferred tax assets	1,665,000
Material costs			0
Multiband | Multiband State
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards			$12,600,000
Multiband | Minimum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Discount rate	9.50%
Multiband | Maximum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Discount rate	11.50%

Business_Combinations_Summary_

Business Combinations - Summary of Consideration Transferred and Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 08, 2013	Aug. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill				$69,178	$69,134
CSG
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash	18,000
Contingent consideration	9,163
Total purchase price	27,163
Current assets (accounts receivable, inventory and other current assets)	13,568
Non-current assets	541
Intangible assets	11,720
Goodwill	8,648
Total assets acquired	34,477
Current liabilities	7,276
Non-current liabilities	38
Total liabilities assumed	7,314
Net assets acquired	27,163
DBT
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash		1,306
Contingent consideration		741
Total purchase price		2,047
Current assets (accounts receivable, inventory and other current assets)		8
Non-current assets		157
Goodwill		1,882
Total assets acquired		2,047
Multiband
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash			101,092
Total purchase price			101,092
Non-current assets			27,279
Intangible assets			33,640
Goodwill			58,648
Total assets acquired			168,618
Total liabilities assumed			67,526
Net assets acquired			101,092
Accounts receivable			28,035
Inventory			9,984
Deferred tax assets			1,665
Other current assets			9,367
Accounts payable			23,358
Accrued liabilities			22,902
Other current liabilities			5,291
Other non-current liabilities			$15,975

Business_Combinations_Summary_1

Business Combinations - Summary of Fair Value Estimates of Identifiable Intangibles and Weighted-Average Useful Lives (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 30, 2013
CSG
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Fair Value	$11,720
Multiband
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Fair Value		33,640
Customer Backlog | CSG
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Estimated Useful Life (Years)	6 months
Intangible assets, Fair Value	1,400
Customer Backlog | Multiband
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Estimated Useful Life (Years)		6 months
Intangible assets, Fair Value		70
Customer Relationships | CSG
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Estimated Useful Life (Years)	12 years
Intangible assets, Fair Value	6,610
Customer Relationships | Multiband
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Estimated Useful Life (Years)		12 years
Intangible assets, Fair Value		1,100
Noncompete Agreements | CSG
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Estimated Useful Life (Years)	5 years
Intangible assets, Fair Value	3,150
Trade Name | CSG
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Estimated Useful Life (Years)	1 year 3 months
Intangible assets, Fair Value	560
Trade Name | Multiband
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Estimated Useful Life (Years)		5 years
Intangible assets, Fair Value		3,700
Customer Contracts | Multiband
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Fair Value		24,900
Customer Contracts | Multiband | Minimum
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Estimated Useful Life (Years)		9 years
Customer Contracts | Multiband | Maximum
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Estimated Useful Life (Years)		10 years
Software | Multiband
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Estimated Useful Life (Years)		4 years 9 months 18 days
Intangible assets, Fair Value		3,810
Right of Entry Contracts | Multiband
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Estimated Useful Life (Years)		2 years
Intangible assets, Fair Value		$60

Accounts_Receivable_Schedule_o

Accounts Receivable - Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Related to Trade Accounts Receivable (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Receivables [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of the year	$350	$13	$252
Provision for doubtful accounts	739	337	-239
Amounts charged against the allowance	-212
Allowance for doubtful accounts at the end of the year	$877	$350	$13

Property_and_Equipment_Compone

Property and Equipment - Components of Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$54,414	$44,709
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-29,776	-25,062
Property and equipment, net	24,638	19,647
Software
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	21,730	19,079
Computers and Office Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	10,182	10,066
Furniture and Fixtures
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	2,483	2,766
Other Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	4,266	2,219
Vehicles
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	297	458
Land
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross		1,680
Building and Improvements
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross		5,838
Construction in Process
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	12,116
Leasehold Improvements
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$3,340	$2,603

Property_and_Equipment_Additio

Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Capital leased assets, gross		$9,100,000	$8,400,000		$8,400,000
Accumulated depreciation of capital lease		6,800,000	5,400,000		5,400,000
Description of operating lease agreements		The term of the right of use is an initial ten years with two optional renewals of five years each.
Operating lease term of contract		10 years
Operating lease renews term		5 years
Impairment expense	3,300,000	3,254,000	0	0
Assets under Capital Leases
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation		1,500,000		1,200,000	1,100,000
Selling, General and Administrative Costs
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment		$5,800,000		$3,600,000	$4,500,000

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Change

Goodwill and Intangible - Changes in Goodwill by Business Segment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill at December 31, 2012	$69,134
Acquisition related goodwill		69,134
Goodwill at December 31, 2013	69,178	69,134
Purchase price allocation adjustment	44
Professional Services
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill at December 31, 2012	8,604
Acquisition related goodwill		8,604
Goodwill at December 31, 2013	8,648	8,604
Purchase price allocation adjustment	44
Infrastructure Services
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquisition related goodwill		1,882
Goodwill at December 31, 2013	1,882	1,882
Field Services
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill at December 31, 2012	58,463
Acquisition related goodwill		58,463
Goodwill at December 31, 2013	58,648	58,463
Integration of the Other Services segment	185
Other Services
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill at December 31, 2012	185
Acquisition related goodwill		185
Goodwill at December 31, 2013		185
Integration of the Other Services segment	($185)

Goodwill_and_Intangibles_Summa

Goodwill and Intangibles - Summary of Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$33,900	$33,900
Accumulated Amortization	10,438	4,744
Impairment Charges	3,904
Intangible Assets, net	19,558	29,156
Customer Contracts
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	13,900	13,900
Accumulated Amortization	2,007	547
Intangible Assets, net	11,893	13,353
Customer Relationships
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	7,710	7,710
Accumulated Amortization	3,059	1,328
Impairment Charges	920
Intangible Assets, net	3,731	6,382
Trade Name
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	3,860	3,860
Accumulated Amortization	1,921	611
Intangible Assets, net	1,939	3,249
Software
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	3,810	3,810
Accumulated Amortization	826	254
Impairment Charges	2,984
Intangible Assets, net		3,556
Noncompete Agreements
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	3,150	3,150
Accumulated Amortization	1,155	534
Intangible Assets, net	1,995	2,616
Customer Backlog
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	1,470	1,470
Accumulated Amortization	$1,470	$1,470

Goodwill_and_Intangibles_Addit

Goodwill and Intangibles - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets	$5,694	$5,236
Gross Carrying Amount	33,900	33,900
Customer Contracts
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	13,900	13,900
Trade Name
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	3,860	3,860
Multi Dwelling Unit Services | Customer Contracts
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount		11,000
Multi Dwelling Unit Services | Trade Name
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount		$400

Goodwill_and_Intangibles_Summa1

Goodwill and Intangibles - Summary of Future Amortizations of Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
2015	$5,146
2016	2,744
2017	2,545
2018	1,929
2019	894
Thereafter	6,300
Finite-lived intangible assets, net	$19,558	$29,156

Accrued_Expenses_Schedule_of_A

Accrued Expenses - Schedule of Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Liabilities Current And Noncurrent [Abstract]
Employee compensation and related costs	$27,125	$31,364
Sales and use tax payable	8,782	12,001
Accrued job loss	1,375	4,723
Accrued interest	19,723	20,826
Guarantee of indebtedness	4,000	4,000
Contingent consideration, current		3,248
Workers' compensation, current	4,259	4,621
Accrued restructuring costs, current	1,714
Other, current	6,596	17,264
Total accrued expenses, current	73,574	98,047
Contingent consideration, non-current	726	7,152
Unrecognized tax benefits		4,352
Workers' compensation, non-current	7,071	7,287
Accrued restructuring costs, non-current	687
Total accrued expenses, non-current	$8,484	$18,791

Notes_Payable_and_Line_of_Cred2

Notes Payable and Line of Credit - Summary of Notes Payable (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	$326,648	$327,100
Notes and Mortgage Payable		330,604
Less: current portion		-258
Notes payable, net of current portion	326,648	330,346
Senior Secured Notes with Discount
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	223,056	222,504
Senior Secured Notes With Premium
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	103,592	104,642
Ford Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable		28
G M A C June Two Thousand And Fifteen
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable		10
G M A C August Two Thousand And Fifteen
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable		12
American United Life Insurance
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable		$3,408

Notes_Payable_and_Line_of_Cred3

Notes Payable and Line of Credit - Summary of Notes Payable (Parenthetical) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 23, 2011	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	30-May-13
Senior Secured Notes with Discount
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	1-Jul-18	1-Jul-18
Senior secured notes, discount	$3,900,000	$1,944,000	$2,496,000
Debt instrument, interest rate	12.13%	12.13%
Senior Secured Notes With Premium
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date		1-Jul-18
Debt instrument, interest rate		12.13%		12.13%
Senior secured notes, premium		3,592,000	4,642,000	5,000,000
Ford Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		6.60%
Notes payable periodic installment amount - principal and interest payments		1,000
G M A C June Two Thousand And Fifteen
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		2.96%
Notes payable periodic installment amount - principal and interest payments		1,000
G M A C August Two Thousand And Fifteen
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		2.96%
Notes payable periodic installment amount - principal and interest payments		$1,000

Notes_Payable_and_Line_of_Cred4

Notes Payable and Line of Credit - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 23, 2011

Mar. 28, 2014

Apr. 30, 2014

Nov. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

6-May-13

Apr. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

30-May-13

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Redemption price percentage of the principal amount of the notes redeemed

101.00%

Debt instrument, redemption, description

Notes to repurchase all or a portion of its Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest penalty, if any, to the date of repurchase.

Notes repurchase price percentage in event of sale of certain assets or experiences certain casualty

100.00%

100.00%

Penalty interest amount

$0

$2,200,000

$1,300,000

Fixed charge coverage ratio

1.6

Default of notes, description

In the event of default on the Notes, the Company may be able to obtain a waiver from the Trustee or Holders of at least 25% in the aggregate principal amount of the Notes for an event of default. In the event a delay in the Companybs reporting on SEC Forms 10-Q, 10-K or 8-K, the Company will have 60 days after the receipt of a notice from the Trustee or Holders of at least 25% in the aggregate principal amount of the Notes to comply by providing all current, quarterly and annual reports. The Company is not in receipt of any such notice from the Trustee or Holders of at least 25% in the aggregate principal amount of the Notes regarding an event of default.

Leverage ratio

4.79

4.79

Proceeds from lines of credit

1,095,560,000

517,516,000

Amount of eligible asset as borrowing base

30,400,000

30,400,000

Inventories

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Amount of eligible asset as borrowing base

10,000,000

10,000,000

Credit Facility

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Amendment period of credit facility

5 years

Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility

50,000,000

Credit facility, interest rate description

Interest on outstanding balances on the Credit Facility accrues at variable rates based, at the Companybs option, on the agent bankbs base rate (as defined in the Credit Facility) plus a margin between 1.50% and 2.00%, or at LIBOR plus a margin of between 2.50% and 3.00%, depending on certain financial thresholds

Proceeds from lines of credit

0

Credit facility, unused capacity fee

0.38%

Outstanding credit facility

4,000,000

4,000,000

Line of credit facility, total availability

26,400,000

Net of outstanding letters of credit

4,000,000

Credit Facility

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Fixed charge coverage ratio

1.64

Leverage ratio

4.56

4.56

Multiband Special Purpose

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Debt instrument, frequency of payment

Monthly

Remaining term of mortgage payable

59 months

Debt instrument interest rate percentage

5.75%

Notes payable periodic installment amount - principal and interest payments

31,000

Final balloon payment to be paid

2,900,000

Amount deposited in escrow

1,000,000

1,000,000

Multiband Special Purpose | Financing Agreement

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Debt instrument, frequency of payment

monthly payments of principal and interest of $0.7 million through December 2013

Debt instrument interest rate percentage

3.50%

Notes payable periodic installment amount - principal and interest payments

700,000

Short-term financing

8,100,000

8,100,000

8,100,000

Multiband

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Repayments of debt

1,400,000

First Insurance Funding Corporations

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Debt instrument, face amount

6,200,000

6,200,000

Debt instrument, interest rate

3.50%

3.50%

Notes payable periodic installment amount - principal and interest payments

600,000

Tack-On Notes

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Penalty interest amount

100,000

22,000,000

Consent Letter

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Additional secured indebtedness

100,000,000

Consent fee

5,100,000

Maximum

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Fixed charge coverage ratio

2.5

Leverage ratio

2.5

2.5

Maximum | Credit Facility

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Leverage ratio

5.5

5.5

Minimum

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Fixed charge coverage ratio

2

Minimum | Credit Facility

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Fixed charge coverage ratio

1.25

Minimum | Triggering Event | Credit Facility

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Outstanding credit facility

10,000,000

10,000,000

Term of event

2 months

Minimum | Triggering Event Conclusion | Credit Facility

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Outstanding credit facility

20,000,000

20,000,000

Term of event

3 months

Treasury Rate

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Basis point used to calculate interest payment

50.00%

Bank Base Rate

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Basis point used to calculate interest payment

2.00%

Bank Base Rate | Maximum

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Basis point used to calculate interest payment

2.00%

Bank Base Rate | Minimum

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Basis point used to calculate interest payment

1.50%

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Basis point used to calculate interest payment

3.00%

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Maximum

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Basis point used to calculate interest payment

3.00%

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Minimum

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Basis point used to calculate interest payment

2.50%

Prior to July 1, 2014

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Redemption price percentage of the aggregate principal amount of the notes

35.00%

Redemption price percentage of the principal amount of the notes redeemed

112.13%

Prior to July 1, 2015

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Redemption price percentage of the aggregate principal amount of the notes

106.06%

Applicable premium of the principal amount of the note

1.00%

Senior Secured Notes with Discount

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Debt instrument, face amount

225,000,000

Debt instrument, maturity date

1-Jul-18

1-Jul-18

Senior secured notes, discount

1,944,000

2,496,000

3,900,000

2,496,000

1,944,000

2,496,000

Debt instrument, interest rate

12.13%

12.13%

12.13%

Notes issued effective rate

12.50%

Capital stock percentage

100.00%

Voting stock percentage

66.00%

Note issued date

23-Jun-11

Debt instrument, frequency of payment

semi-annually

Notes payable, description of secured

The Notes are secured by: (i) a first-priority lien on substantially all of the Companybs existing and future domestic plant, property, assets and equipment including tangible and intangible assets, other than the assets that secure the Credit Facility on a first-priority basis, (ii) a first-priority lien on 100% of the capital stock of the Companybs existing and future material U.S. subsidiaries and non-voting stock of the Companybs existing and future material non-U.S. subsidiaries and 66% of all voting stock of the Companybs existing and future material non-U.S. subsidiaries and (iii) a second-priority lien on the Companybs accounts receivable, unbilled revenue on completed contracts and inventory that secure the Credit Facility on a first-priority basis, subject, in each case, to certain exceptions and permitted liens.

Senior Secured Notes With Premium

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Debt instrument, face amount

100,000,000

Debt instrument, maturity date

1-Jul-18

Debt instrument, interest rate

12.13%

12.13%

12.13%

Notes issued effective rate

10.81%

Additional secured indebtedness

105,000,000

Notes offered percentage principal amount

105.00%

Senior secured notes, premium

$3,592,000

$4,642,000

$4,642,000

3,592,000

4,642,000

$5,000,000

Notes_Payable_and_Line_of_Cred5

Notes Payable and Line of Credit - Summary of Future Maturities of Notes Payable (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2018	$325,000
Discounts and premiums	1,648
Long-term Debt	$326,648

Leases_Schedule_of_Future_Mini

Leases - Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments under Capital Leases (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Leases [Abstract]
2015	$1,448
2016	803
2017	273
2018	13
Total minimum lease payments	2,537
Less: amount representing interest	-126
Present value of minimum lease payments	2,411
Less: current portion of capital leases	-1,366
Capital leases, net of current portion	$1,045

Leases_Schedule_of_Approximate

Leases - Schedule of Approximate Future Minimum Rental Payments under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Leases [Abstract]
2015	$11,459
2016	4,338
2017	3,071
2018	2,435
2019	1,276
Thereafter	157
Total minimum lease payments	$22,736

Leases_Additional_Information_

Leases - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Leases [Abstract]
Operating leases, rent expense	$28.60	$14.30	$6

Shareholders_Deficit_Additiona

Shareholders Deficit - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended					3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2013
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Treasury stock, shares	116,318	116,318	116,318		55,918
Purchase common stock, per share					$120.91
Purchase of common stock, value	$11,756,000	$11,756,000	$11,756,000		$6,800,000
Purchase of common stock, shares	0	60,400
Purchase of common stock, value		5,000,000	4,995,000
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	6,700,000		4,500,000	5,600,000
Executive
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award description	In October of 2012, the Company granted an executive 60,000 shares of unrestricted common stock. Pursuant to an amended and restated employment agreement, half of the unrestricted common stock vested immediately and the other half vested in January 2013.
Granted, Number of shares				60,000
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense				5,000,000
Fair Value On Grant Date				$82.70
Additional allocated share based compensation expense						$3,300,000

ShareBased_Compensation_and_Wa2

Share-Based Compensation and Warrants - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended			12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2000	Dec. 29, 2008
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share issued to outstanding awards of incentive stock option				611,065	548,566
Weighted average grant date fair value for the options granted				$57.49	$41.90
Unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested stock options				$6,600,000
Expected weighted average period to recognize compensation cost on restricted stock (in years)				9 months 26 days
Intrinsic value of options exercised				0	500,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value				7,700,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value				7,700,000
Compensation expense recognized for outstanding share-based awards				6,700,000	4,500,000	5,600,000
Number of shares that may be purchased with Company issued warrants			160,408
Exercise price of warrants			$1
Warrants expiration date			2020-05
Number of warrants repurchased		117,050
Payments for repurchase of warrants		7,500,000
Outstanding Warrants Exercised	43,358
Common stock, shares issued				1,029,072	985,714
Proceeds from exercise of warrants	$43,358
Warrants Exercised
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued	43,358
2000 Equity Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share issued to outstanding awards of incentive stock option							70,899
Number of additional shares granted							0
2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issuance								1,000,000

ShareBased_Compensation_and_Wa3

Share-Based Compensation and Warrants - Summary of Stock Option (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012
Options
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	548,566
Granted	98,500	0
Cancelled	-20,750
Forfeited	-15,251
Outstanding at December 31, 2014	611,065
Exercisable at December 31, 2014	376,310
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	$58.22
Granted	$104.89
Cancelled	$71.79
Forfeited	$97.25
Outstanding at December 31, 2014	$64.31
Exercisable at December 31, 2014	$48.50
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life ( years)
Outstanding at December 31, 2014	7 years 1 month 17 days
Exercisable at December 31, 2014	6 years 2 months 16 days

ShareBased_Compensation_and_Wa4

Share-Based Compensation and Warrants - Summary of Fair Value Option Assumption (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected volatility, Minimum	58.94%	54.06%
Expected volatility, Maximum	61.37%	60.65%
Risk-free interest rate, Minimum	1.75%	0.91%
Risk-free interest rate, Maximum	1.87%	1.63%
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Minimum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected life (in years)	5 years 3 months 15 days	5 years 2 months 9 days	0 years
Maximum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected life (in years)	6 years	5 years 9 months 18 days	0 years

ShareBased_Compensation_and_Wa5

Share-Based Compensation and Warrants - Summary of Fair Value Option Assumption (Parenthetical) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012
Share Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock options granted	98,500	0

Related_Party_Transactions_Add

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2014	Jan. 15, 2015	Jan. 16, 2015	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2011
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Non-Interest bearing advances due from shareholders	$131,000	$131,000	$134,000
Entertainment expenses per month for use of ranch owned by shareholders		200,000	200,000	100,000
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense		6,700,000	4,500,000	5,600,000
Guarantee of indebtedness	4,000,000	4,000,000	4,000,000
Number of common stock shares pledged		15,625
Cash payment to company by related party	1,500,000	1,500,000
Debtor-in-Possession Financing, Interest Rate on Borrowings Outstanding	2.00%	2.00%
Other income recorded consolidated income statement	1,500,000	71,000	25,000
Letter of credit settled in full		1,095,560,000	517,516,000
Treasury stock, shares	116,318	116,318	116,318					55,918
Purchase of common stock, value	11,756,000	11,756,000	11,756,000					6,800,000
Operating leases, rent expense		28,600,000	14,300,000	6,000,000
North Dakota Office
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating leases, rent expense					22,000
Members of Management
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Treasury stock, shares									60,400
Purchase of common stock, value									5,000,000
Letter of Credit
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility										4,000,000
Guarantees
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Guarantee of indebtedness	4,000,000	4,000,000	4,000,000					4,000,000
Subsequent Event
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock, par value						$0.01
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense						600,000
Letter of credit settled in full							$4,000,000

Employee_Benefit_Plan_Addition

Employee Benefit Plan - Additional Information (Details) (401(k) retirement savings plan, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer matching contribution, percent	50.00%
Participants' compensation considered for match by Employer, percent	8.00%
Employer contribution, amount	$3.40	$3.30	$2.70
Profit Sharing Contribution
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer contribution, amount	$0	$0.10

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Significant Customers, Revenue Concentration Information (Details) (Sales Revenue Net, Customer Concentration Risk)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Subsidiaries of AT&T Inc.
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue	66.50%	71.10%	87.30%
DIRECTV
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue	20.70%	9.90%	0.00%
Other
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue	12.80%	19.00%	12.70%

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Significant Customers Accounts Receivable, Concentration of Credit Risk (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Amounts due from significant customers	$66,354	$109,478
Accounts Receivable
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Amounts due from significant customers	51,270	81,125
Accounts Receivable | Subsidiaries of AT&T Inc.
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Amounts due from significant customers	37,955	70,426
Accounts Receivable | DIRECTV
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Amounts due from significant customers	$13,315	$10,699

Commitments_and_Contingencies_3

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	31-May-11	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	Plaintiff	Defendant
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of plaintiffs	3
Settlement amount	$8,600,000
Number of defendants		2
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Date			23-Jun-14
Reduction to fair value of CSG contingent consideration liability			-9,519,000	-200,000
Contract-Related Contingencies
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Reduction to fair value of CSG contingent consideration liability			$800,000	$10,400,000

Commitments_and_Contingencies_4

Commitments and Contingencies - Changes in Contingent Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Risks And Uncertainties [Abstract]
Contingent consideration at December 31, 2013	$10,400
Accretion of contingent consideration	515	846
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	-9,519	-200
Payments	-670
Contingent consideration at December 31, 2014	$726	$10,400

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Defer

Income Taxes - Schedule of Deferred Income Tax Assets Result From Temporary Differences (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets
Accrued expenses	$8,026	$9,007
Inventories	3,423	2,494
Anticipated losses on contracts in progress	528	1,793
Accounts receivable reserve	334	168
Other	782	774
Net operating losses	7,449	31,234
Share based compensation	5,194	2,844
Credit carryforwards	1,837	792
Workers compensation	4,384	4,210
Prepaid expenses b non-current		706
Revenue and cost of revenue	2,719
Valuation allowance	-28,610	-17,557
Total deferred tax assets	6,066	36,465
Deferred tax liabilities
Revenue and cost of revenues		-17,443
Prepaid expenses	-719	-623
Intangibles	-5,882	-5,697
Property and equipment	-893	-2,716
Total deferred tax liabilities	-7,494	-26,479
Net deferred tax assets	-1,428	9,986
Current deferred tax liabilities, net		-8,457
Non-current deferred tax assets(liabilities), net	($1,428)	$18,443

Income_Taxes_Provision_for_Inc

Income Taxes - Provision for Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current federal income tax expense (benefit)	$1,045	$791	($13,147)
Current state income tax expense	1,208	1,000	81
Deferred federal tax expense	7,662	7,519	8,750
Deferred state tax expense (benefit)	-622	-1,804	140
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	$9,293	$7,506	($4,176)

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Incom

Income Taxes - Schedule of Income Tax Expense Differed From The Statutory Federal Rate (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
Statutory rate applied to income before income taxes	($1,970)	($12,506)	($3,248)
Valuation allowance	10,189	17,557
Permanent non-deductible items	335	1,702	310
State income taxes, net of federal income tax effect	237	-545	-720
Alternative minimum tax	1,044
Other	-542	1,298	-518
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	$9,293	$7,506	($4,176)

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards, federal	$12,600,000
Net operating loss carryforwards, state	100,000,000
Deferred tax assets valuation allowance	28,610,000	17,557,000
Income tax receivable related to change in recognition of revenue		13,000,000
Unrecognized tax benefits		4,352,000
Reserves for uncertain tax positions	0	400,000
Uncertain tax position settled	2,071,000
Uncertain tax position against the statutes of limitation	2,300,000
Multiband
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits	4,000,000
Federal
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Net operating loss expiration year	2027
Federal | Maximum
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	1,100,000
Federal | Multiband
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	12,300,000
Multiband State
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Net operating loss expiration year	2014
Net operating loss carry forwards			46,000,000
Multiband State | Minimum
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	2,500,000
Multiband State | Maximum
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	12,600,000
Multiband State | Multiband
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$12,600,000

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Unrec

Income Taxes - Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Activity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance	$4,352
Reduction for tax positions of prior year	-2,281
Settlements	($2,071)

Segments_Additional_Informatio

Segments - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
	Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments	2
Additional Segments Due To Multiband Acquisition
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments	2

Segments_Selected_Financial_In

Segments - Selected Financial Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues			$43,300	$1,199,188		$931,745	$609,227
Cost of revenues				1,025,437		806,109	499,288
Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation and amortization included in selling, general and administrative expense shown below)				173,751		125,636	109,939
Selling, general and administrative expenses				122,792		121,106	87,216
Restructuring expense				9,998
Impairment expense		3,300		3,254	0		0
Other operating income				-3,285
Operating income				40,992		4,530	22,723
Other income	-1,500			-71		-25
Interest expense, net				46,694		40,287	31,998
Loss before income taxes from continuing operations				-5,631		-35,732	-9,275
Income tax expense (benefit)				9,293		7,506	-4,176
Net loss from continuing operations				-14,924		-43,238	-5,099
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues						16,519
Cost of revenues						14,175
Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation and amortization included in selling, general and administrative expense shown below)						2,344
Operating Segments | PS
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues				99,880		111,468	79,140
Cost of revenues				92,380		91,597	65,200
Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation and amortization included in selling, general and administrative expense shown below)				7,500		19,871	13,940
Operating Segments | IS
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues				837,982		715,518	530,087
Cost of revenues				707,616		622,438	434,088
Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation and amortization included in selling, general and administrative expense shown below)				130,366		93,080	95,999
Operating Segments | FS
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues				261,326		88,240
Cost of revenues				225,441		77,899
Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation and amortization included in selling, general and administrative expense shown below)				35,885		10,341
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative expenses				122,792		121,106	87,216
Restructuring expense				9,998
Impairment expense				3,254
Other operating income				-3,285
Other income				-71		-25
Interest expense, net				46,694		40,287	31,998
Income tax expense (benefit)				$9,293		$7,506	($4,176)

Segments_Schedule_of_Total_Ass

Segments - Schedule of Total Assets by Segment (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	$414,060	$508,390
Operating Segments | PS
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	56,515
Operating Segments | IS
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	183,172
Operating Segments | FS
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	119,026
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	$55,347

Restructuring_Activities_Summa

Restructuring Activities - Summary of the Activities Associated with Restructuring Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense	$9,998
Cash payments and other non-cash transactions	-7,597
Liability, Ending balance	2,401
Severance and employee-related benefits
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense	6,137
Cash payments and other non-cash transactions	-3,736
Liability, Ending balance	2,401
Contract termination costs
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense	10
Cash payments and other non-cash transactions	-10
Impairment of intangible assets
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense	3,904
Cash payments and other non-cash transactions	-3,904
Other restructuring costs
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense	-53
Cash payments and other non-cash transactions	$53

Restructuring_Activities_Summa1

Restructuring Activities - Summary of Restructuring Costs Recognized and Total Restructuring Cost Expected to Recognized (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Total Costs Recognized To Date	$9,998
Total Expected Program Cost	25,000
Severance and employee-related benefits
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Total Costs Recognized To Date	6,137
Total Expected Program Cost	21,040
Contract termination costs
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Total Costs Recognized To Date	10
Total Expected Program Cost	140
Impairment of intangible assets
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Total Costs Recognized To Date	3,904
Total Expected Program Cost	3,904
Other restructuring costs
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Total Costs Recognized To Date	-53
Total Expected Program Cost	($84)

Discontinued_Operations_Schedu

Discontinued Operations - Schedule of Results from Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes			$2,568
Pacific Northwest region
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	41,686
Income from discontinued operations	0	0	4,136
Income tax expense	0	0	1,568
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$0	$0	$2,568

Subsequent_Event_Additional_In

Subsequent Event - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 05, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Agreement effective date	5-Mar-15
Separation date	15-Feb-15
Employment Agreement | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Ownership percentage		40.50%