<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM 10Q FOR THE
THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 2, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE
TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000

                             
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<PERIOD-START>                             JAN-01-2000
<PERIOD-END>                               APR-02-2000
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<ALLOWANCES>                                         0
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<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                           11,929
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<PREFERRED-MANDATORY>                                0
<PREFERRED>                                          0
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<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                     0
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
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<INCOME-PRETAX>                                    187
<INCOME-TAX>                                         0
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<FN>
<F1>Represents costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
<F2>Represents obligations under capital leases and long-term debt
<F3>Includes project costs and operating expenses
<F4>Represents the Preferred stock dividends
</FN>