10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended October 3, 2020

OR

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                      to

Commission File Number 001-35849

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NV5 Global, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware		45-3458017
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
200 South Park Road,	Suite 350
Hollywood,	Florida	33021
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(954) 495-2112

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value	NVEE	The NASDAQ Stock Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes ☒     No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes ☒    No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☒	Accelerated Filer	☐	Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐
Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes ☐   No ☒

As of November 9, 2020, there were 13,246,671 shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value.

NV5 GLOBAL, INC.

INDEX

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	1
	Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)	2
	Consolidated Statements of Net Income and Comprehensive Income (unaudited)	3
	Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited)	4
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)	5
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)	7
ITEM 2	MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	26
ITEM 3	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	36
ITEM 4	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	36
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	37
ITEM 1A	RISK FACTORS	37
ITEM 2	UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS	37
ITEM 3	DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES	37
ITEM 4	MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES	37
ITEM 5	OTHER INFORMATION	37
ITEM 6	EXHIBITS	38
SIGNATURES		39

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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NV5 Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

	October 3, 2020		December 28, 2019
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	64,022	$	31,825
Billed receivables, net	122,678		131,041
Unbilled receivables, net	83,535		79,428
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	9,493		8,906
Total current assets	279,728		251,200
Property and equipment, net	27,957		25,733
Right-of-use lease assets, net	46,029		46,313
Intangible assets, net	182,830		255,961
Goodwill	344,003		309,216
Other assets	2,777		4,714
Total assets	$	883,324	$	893,137
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	33,842	$	36,116
Accrued liabilities	46,810		47,432
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	9,009		3,303
Client deposits	382		221
Current portion of contingent consideration	1,334		1,954
Current portion of notes payable and other obligations	21,957		25,332
Total current liabilities	113,334		114,358
Contingent consideration, less current portion	1,733		2,048
Other long-term liabilities	42,130		34,573
Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion	306,606		332,854
Deferred income tax liabilities, net	34,956		53,341
Total liabilities	498,759		537,174
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding	—		—
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 45,000,000 shares authorized, 13,244,713 and 12,852,357 shares issued and outstanding as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively	132		129
Additional paid-in capital	263,341		251,187
Retained earnings	121,092		104,647
Total stockholders’ equity	384,565		355,963
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	883,324	$	893,137

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	October 3, 2020			September 28, 2019			October 3, 2020			September 28, 2019
Gross revenues	$	169,949		$	131,032		$	498,118		$	376,340
Direct costs:
Salaries and wages	46,815			40,426			136,929			113,762
Sub-consultant services	26,003			19,972			78,673			56,969
Other direct costs	10,370			7,139			27,771			25,244
Total direct costs	83,188			67,536			243,373			195,975
Gross Profit	86,761			63,496			254,745			180,365
Operating Expenses:
Salaries and wages, payroll taxes and benefits	43,750			33,428			133,456			93,431
General and administrative	13,216			11,028			38,196			30,786
Facilities and facilities related	5,370			4,664			16,125			12,407
Depreciation and amortization	10,187			6,551			32,387			18,908
Total operating expenses	72,523			55,671			220,164			155,533
Income from operations	14,238			7,825			34,581			24,832
Interest expense	(3,731		)	(421		)	(11,921		)	(1,230		)
Income before income tax expense	10,507			7,403			22,660			23,602
Income tax expense	(2,753		)	(1,560		)	(6,215		)	(3,422		)
Net Income and Comprehensive Income	$	7,754		$	5,843		$	16,445		$	20,180
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.62		$	0.48		$	1.33		$	1.67
Diluted	$	0.61		$	0.46		$	1.30		$	1.62
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	12,434,600			12,191,405			12,328,448			12,086,588
Diluted	12,749,917			12,566,966			12,650,107			12,485,049

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

	Three Months Ended
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-In Capital			Retained Earnings
	Shares	Amount							Total
Balance, June 29, 2019	12,657,841	$	127	$	243,646		$	95,228	$	339,001
Stock compensation	—	—		2,819			—		2,819
Restricted stock issuance, net	155,307	1		—			—		1
Stock issuance for acquisitions	5,771	—		403			—		403
Net income	—	—		—			5,843		5,843
Balance, September 28, 2019	12,818,919	$	128	$	246,869		$	101,070	$	348,067
Balance, June 27, 2020	13,033,842	$	130	$	258,902		$	113,338	$	372,370
Stock compensation	—	—		4,020			—		4,020
Restricted stock issuance, net	201,406	2		(2		)	—		—
Stock issuance for acquisitions	9,465	—		421			—		421
Net income	—	—		—			7,754		7,754
Balance, October 3, 2020	13,244,713	$	132	$	263,341		$	121,092	$	384,565

	Nine Months Ended
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-In Capital			Retained Earnings
	Shares	Amount							Total
Balance, December 29, 2018	12,550,711	$	126	$	236,525		$	80,891	$	317,542
Stock compensation	—	—		6,989			—		6,989
Restricted stock issuance, net	215,431	2		(2		)	—		—
Stock issuance for acquisitions	41,592	—		2,632			—		2,632
Payment of contingent consideration with common stock	11,185	—		725			—		725
Net income	—	—		—			20,180		20,180
Balance, September 28, 2019	12,818,919	$	128	$	246,869		$	101,070	$	348,067
Balance, December 28, 2019	12,852,357	$	129	$	251,187		$	104,647	$	355,963
Stock compensation	—	—		10,900			—		10,900
Restricted stock issuance, net	365,241	3		(3		)	—		—
Stock issuance for acquisitions	21,871	—		979			—		979
Payment of contingent consideration with common stock	5,244	—		278			—		278
Net income	—	—		—			16,445		16,445
Balance, October 3, 2020	13,244,713	$	132	$	263,341		$	121,092	$	384,565

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands)

	Nine Months Ended
	October 3, 2020			September 28, 2019
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income	$	16,445		$	20,180
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	34,680			18,908
Non-cash lease expense	6,731			6,770
Provision for doubtful accounts	3,127			1,725
Stock-based compensation	10,900			6,989
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	—			49
Gain on disposals of property and equipment	(394		)	(48		)
Deferred income taxes	(5,905		)	(3,839		)
Amortization of debt issuance costs	669			—
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of impact of acquisitions:
Billed receivables	8,089			508
Unbilled receivables	(7,505		)	(4,490		)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	2,171			(5,279		)
Accounts payable	(2,780		)	(2,053		)
Accrued liabilities	322			(9,170		)
Income taxes payable	—			(2,789		)
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	5,706			(5,972		)
Deposits	163			68
Net cash provided by operating activities	72,419			21,557
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Cash paid for acquisitions (net of cash received from acquisitions)	(882		)	(29,365		)
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,053			—
Purchase of property and equipment	(8,342		)	(1,810		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(8,171		)	(31,175		)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Borrowings from Senior Credit Facility	—			10,000
Payments on notes payable	(9,941		)	(8,483		)
Payments of contingent consideration	(913		)	(1,213		)
Payments of borrowings from Senior Credit Facility	(20,750		)	—
Payments of debt issuance costs	(447		)	—
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(32,051		)	304
Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	32,197			(9,314		)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period	31,825			40,739
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period	$	64,022		$	31,425

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands)

	Nine Months Ended
	October 3, 2020		September 28, 2019
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Contingent consideration (earn-out)	$	255	$	2,570
Notes payable and other obligations issued for acquisitions	$	500	$	10,044
Stock issuance for acquisitions	$	979	$	2,632
Finance leases	$	475	$	769
Payment of contingent consideration with common stock	$	278	$	725

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

Note 1 – Organization and Nature of Business Operations

Business

NV5 Global, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company,” “NV5 Global”) is a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions to public and private sector clients in the infrastructure, utility services, construction, real estate, and environmental markets, operating nationwide and abroad. The Company’s clients include the U.S. federal, state and local governments, and the private sector. NV5 Global provides a wide range of services, including, but not limited to:

●	Utility services	●	Commissioning
●	LNG services	●	Program management
●	Engineering	●	Environmental health & safety
●	Civil program management	●	Real estate transaction services
●	Surveying	●	Energy efficiency services
●	Testing, inspection & consulting (TIC)	●	3D geospatial data modeling
●	Code compliance consulting	●	Environmental & natural resources
●	Forensic engineering	●	National defense & intelligence
●	Litigation support	●	Robotic survey solutions
●	Ecological studies	●	Geospatial data applications & software
●	MEP & technology engineering

Fiscal Year

The Company operates on a "52/53 week" fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to the calendar quarter end, and fiscal 2020 contains 53 weeks compared to fiscal 2019, which contained 52 weeks. As a result, the third quarter of fiscal 2020 ended October 3, 2020 included 14 weeks compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2019 ended September 28, 2019, which included 13 weeks.

Impact of COVID-19 on Our Business

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted global stock markets and economies. The Company is closely monitoring the impact of the outbreak of COVID-19 on all aspects of its business, including how it will impact the Company's customers and employees. While COVID-19 did not have a material adverse effect on the Company's reported results for the first nine months of the fiscal year, the Company is unable to predict the ultimate impact that it may have on its business, future results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. The extent to which the Company's operations may be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will depend largely on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be accurately predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the outbreak and actions by government authorities to contain the outbreak or treat its impact. The Company intends to continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on its business closely.

Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company are presented in U.S. dollars in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for reporting of interim financial information. Pursuant to such rules and regulations, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of the Company contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods presented. Accordingly, these statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019 (the “2019 Form 10-K”). The results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future interim period or for the full 2020 fiscal year.

Performance Obligations

To determine the proper revenue recognition method, the Company evaluates whether two or more contracts should be combined and accounted for as one single contract and whether the combined or single contract should be accounted for as more than one performance obligation. The majority of the Company's contracts have a single performance obligation as the promise to transfer the individual goods or services that is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contracts and therefore, is not distinct.

The Company’s performance obligations are satisfied as work progresses or at a point in time. Revenue on the Company's cost-reimbursable contracts is recognized over time using direct costs incurred or direct costs incurred to date as compared to the estimated total direct costs for performance obligations because it depicts the transfer of control to the customer. Contract costs include labor, sub-consultant services, and other direct costs.

Gross revenue from services transferred to customers at a point in time is recognized when the customer obtains control of the asset, which is generally upon delivery and acceptance by the customer of the reports and/or analysis performed.

As of October 3, 2020, the Company had $638,074 of remaining performance obligations, of which $516,348 is expected to be recognized over the next 12 months and the majority of the balance over the next 24 months. Contracts for which work authorizations have been received are included in performance obligations. Most of the Company's government contracts are multi-year contracts for which funding is appropriated on an annual basis, therefore performance obligations include only those amounts that have been funded and authorized and does not reflect the full amounts the Company may receive over the term of such contracts. In the case of non-government contracts and project awards, performance obligations include future revenue at contract or customary rates, excluding contract renewals or extensions that are at the discretion of the client. For contracts with a not-to-exceed maximum amount, the Company includes revenue from such contracts in performance obligations to the extent of the remaining estimated amount.

Contract Balances

The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed receivables, unbilled receivables (contract assets), and billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts (contract liabilities) on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The liability “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts” represents billings in excess of revenues recognized on these contracts as of the reporting date. This liability is generally classified as current. Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the fiscal year was $138 and $3,177 for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020.

There have been no material changes, other than those related to the adopted new accounting standards below, in the Company's significant accounting policies described in the audited financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment ("ASU 2017-04"). This ASU eliminates Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test and simplifies how the amount of an impairment loss is determined. The update is effective for public companies in the beginning of fiscal year 2020 and shall be applied on a prospective basis. The Company adopted this ASU at the beginning of fiscal year 2020. The Company has determined there were no changes to its financial statements as a result of the adoption.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

Goodwill is the excess of consideration paid for an acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired, including other identifiable intangible assets and liabilities assumed in a business combination. To determine the amount of goodwill resulting from a business combination, the Company performs an assessment to determine the acquisition date fair value of the acquired company’s tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities.

Goodwill is required to be evaluated for impairment on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the asset may be impaired. An entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. These qualitative factors include: macroeconomic and industry conditions, cost factors, overall financial performance and other relevant entity-specific events. If the entity determines that this threshold is met, then the Company may apply a one-step quantitative test and record the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The Company determines fair value through multiple valuation techniques, and weights the results accordingly. NV5 Global is required to make certain subjective and complex judgments in assessing whether an event of impairment of goodwill has occurred, including assumptions and estimates used to determine the fair value of its reporting units. The Company has elected to perform its annual goodwill impairment review on August 1 of each year. The Company conducts its annual impairment tests on the goodwill using the quantitative method of evaluating goodwill.

On August 1, 2020, the Company conducted its annual impairment tests using the quantitative method of evaluating goodwill. Based on the quantitative analyses the Company determined the fair value of each of the reporting units exceeded its carrying value. Therefore, the goodwill was not impaired and the Company did not recognize an impairment charge relating to goodwill as of August 1, 2020. Furthermore, there were no indicators, events or changes in circumstances that would indicate goodwill was impaired during the period from August 2, 2020 through October 3, 2020.

Identifiable intangible assets primarily include customer backlog, customer relationships, trade names, non-compete agreements, and developed technology. Amortizable intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives and reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets may be impaired. If an indicator of impairment exists, the Company compares the estimated future cash flows of the asset, on an undiscounted basis, to the carrying value of the asset. If the undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, then impairment, if any, is measured as the difference between fair value and carrying value, with fair value typically based on a discounted cash flow model. There were no indicators, events or changes in circumstances that would indicate intangible assets were impaired during the nine months ended October 3, 2020.

See Note 7, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, for further information on goodwill and identified intangibles.

Financial Instruments

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) ("ASU 2016-13"). This ASU introduces a new accounting model, the Current Expected Credit Losses model ("CECL"), which could result in earlier recognition of credit losses and additional disclosures related to credit risk. The CECL model requires the Company to use a forward-looking expected credit loss impairment methodology for the recognition of credit losses for financial instruments at the time the financial asset is originated or acquired. The expected credit losses are adjusted each period for changes in expected lifetime credit losses. This model replaces the multiple existing impairment models in current GAAP, which generally require that a loss be incurred before it is recognized. The new standard also applies to receivables arising from revenue transactions such as contract assets and accounts receivable and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company adopted this ASU at the beginning of fiscal year 2020. The standard was applied prospectively and did not materially impact the consolidated financial statements.

Note 3 – Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company. The effect of potentially dilutive securities is not considered during periods of loss or if the effect is anti-dilutive.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

The weighted average number of shares outstanding in calculating basic earnings per share for the nine months ended October 3, 2020 and September 28, 2019 exclude 806,457 and 625,687 non-vested restricted shares, respectively. During the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020, there were 32,859 and 72,634 weighted average securities which are not included in the calculation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding because their impact is anti-dilutive. There were no potentially anti-dilutive securities during the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019.

The following table represents a reconciliation of the net income and weighted average shares outstanding for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 3, 2020		September 28, 2019		October 3, 2020		September 28, 2019
Numerator:
Net income – basic and diluted	$	7,754	$	5,843	$	16,445	$	20,180
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	12,434,600		12,191,405		12,328,448		12,086,588
Effect of dilutive non-vested restricted shares and units	269,713		308,240		267,130		325,219
Effect of issuable shares related to acquisitions	45,604		67,321		54,529		73,242
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	12,749,917		12,566,966		12,650,107		12,485,049

Note 4 – Business Acquisitions

2020 Acquisitions    

On July 16, 2020, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Mediatech FZ, LLC and Mediatech Information Technology Consultants ("Mediatech"), a technology company providing security, enterprise IT, and building technology solutions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and South East Asia. Mediatech provides technology design services for the hospitality, industrial, healthcare, commercial, retail, and convention center markets. The Company acquired Mediatech for an aggregate purchase price of $1,949, including $882 of cash and $500 in promissory note, payable in four equal installments of $125 due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of the closing date. The purchase price also includes $312 of the Company's common stock payable in four equal installments due at closing and on the first, second and third anniversaries of the closing date. Further, the purchase price includes $255 in additional contingent payments. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Mediatech, the Company performed a purchase price allocation. The final determination of the fair value of assets and liabilities will be completed within the one-year measurement period as required by ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"). The Mediatech acquisition will necessitate the use of this measurement period to adequately analyze and assess the factors used in establishing the asset and liability fair values as of the acquisition date, including intangible assets, accounts receivable, and certain fixed assets.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

2019 Acquisitions 

On December 20, 2019 (the "Closing Date"), the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Geospatial Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Quantum Spatial, Inc. (collectively "QSI"), a full-service geospatial solutions provider serving the North American market. QSI provides data solutions to public and private sector clients that need geospatial intelligence to mitigate risk, plan for growth, better manage resources, and advance scientific understanding. NV5 Global acquired QSI in an all-cash transaction for $318,428, which includes excess working capital of $9,034 and closing date cash of $6,894. The purchase price and other related costs associated with the transaction were financed through the Company's amended and restated credit agreement (the "A&R Credit Agreement") with Bank of America, N.A. and the other lenders party thereto. Pursuant to the A&R Credit Agreement, the lenders provided term commitments of $150,000 in the aggregate in a single draw on the Closing Date and revolving commitments totaling $215,000. See Note 9, Notes Payable and Other Obligations, for further detail on the A&R Credit Agreement. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for QSI, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values. The final determination of the fair value of certain assets and liabilities will be completed within the one-year measurement period as required by ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"). The QSI acquisition will necessitate the use of this measurement period to adequately analyze and assess a number of the factors used in establishing the asset and liability fair values as of the acquisition date, including intangible assets, accounts receivable, and certain fixed assets. See Note 7, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, for further information on fair value adjustments of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

On November 8, 2019, the Company acquired from GHD Services, Inc. ("GHD") its assets related to the business for forensics and insurance. The GHD forensics and insurance business provides engineering and environmental claim services for insurance companies, law firms, and litigation support. The Company acquired GHD for a cash purchase price up to $8,300. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for GHD, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values. The final determination of the fair value of certain assets and liabilities will be completed within the one-year measurement period as required by ASC 805. The GHD acquisition will necessitate the use of this measurement period to adequately analyze and assess a number of the factors used in establishing the asset and liability fair values as of the acquisition date, including accounts receivable.

On July 2, 2019, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in WHPacific, Inc. (“WHPacific”), a provider of design engineering and surveying services serving Washington, Oregon, Idaho, New Mexico, Arizona and California for a cash purchase price of $9,000. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for WHPacific, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values.

On July 1, 2019, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in GeoDesign, Inc. ("GeoDesign"), a geotechnical, environmental, geological, mining and pavement engineering company serving Washington, Oregon, and California. The aggregate purchase price was $11,245, including $8,247 of cash, $2,000 in promissory note (bearing interest at 4.0%), payable in four equal installments of $500 due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of July 1, 2019, and $375 of the Company's common stock (4,731 shares) issued at the closing date. The purchase price also includes $425 of the Company's common stock payable on the first and second anniversaries of July 1, 2019. Further, the purchase price includes a $1,500 earn-out of cash, which was recorded at the estimated fair value of $198. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for GeoDesign, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values.

On June 3, 2019, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Alta Environmental, L.P. ("Alta"), a consulting firm specializing in air quality, environmental building sciences, water resources, site assessment and remediation as well as environmental health and safety compliance services. The aggregate purchase price was $6,323, including $4,000 of cash and $2,000 in promissory note (bearing interest at 4.0%), payable in 4 equal installments of $500 due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of June 3, 2019. Further, the purchase price includes a $500 earn-out of cash, which was recorded at an estimated fair value of $323. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Alta, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values.

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On June 3, 2019, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Page One Consultants ("Page One"), a program management and construction quality assurance firm based in Orlando, Florida. The aggregate purchase price was $3,995, including $2,293 of cash, $1,000 in promissory note (bearing interest at 3.0%), payable in three equal installments of $333 due on the first, second, and third anniversaries of June 3, 2019, and $200 of the Company's common stock (2,647 shares) issued at the closing date. The purchase price also includes $200 of the Company's common stock payable on the first anniversary date of June 3, 2019. Further, the purchase price includes a $500 earn-out of cash and stock, which was recorded at an estimated fair value of $302. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Page One, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values.

On March 22, 2019, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in the Sextant Group, Inc. ("The Sextant Group"), a national leading provider of audiovisual, information and communications technology, acoustics consulting, and design services headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. The Sextant Group provides services throughout the U.S. and is well-known for creating integrated technology solutions for a wide range of public and private sector clients. The aggregate purchase price was $10,501, including $6,501 of cash and $4,000 in promissory note (bearing interest at 4.0%), payable in 4 equal installments of $1,000 due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of March 22, 2019. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for The Sextant Group, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values.

On December 31, 2018, the Company acquired certain assets of Celtic Energy, Inc. ("Celtic"), a nationally recognized energy efficiency consulting firm that specialized in energy efficiency project management and oversight. The aggregate purchase price was $1,881, including $1,000 in cash, $300 in promissory note (bearing interest at 3.0%), payable in three equal installments of $100 on the first, second, and third anniversaries of December 31, 2018, and $200 of the Company's common stock (3,227 shares) issued at the closing date. The purchase price also includes $200 of the Company's common stock payable on the first anniversary December 31, 2018. Further, the purchase price includes a $200 earn-out of cash, which was recorded at an estimated fair value of $181. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Celtic, the Company performed a purchase price allocation.

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The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date for the acquisitions closed during 2020 and 2019:

	2020			2019
	Total			QSI			Other			Total
Cash	$	—		$	6,894		$	75		$	6,969
Billed and unbilled receivables, net	1,439			42,523			18,755			61,278
Right-of-use assets	—			6,131			—			6,131
Property and equipment	28			15,718			2,163			17,881
Prepaid expenses	33			2,612			997			3,609
Other assets	28			2,075			1,048			3,123
Intangible assets:
Customer relationships	237			71,252			10,423			81,675
Trade name	30			4,234			1,365			5,599
Customer backlog	56			7,636			1,363			8,999
Developed technology	—			32,944			—			32,944
Other	5			—			814			814
Total Assets	$	1,856		$	192,019		$	37,003		$	229,022
Liabilities	(345		)	(23,698		)	(8,373		)	(32,071		)
Deferred tax liabilities	—			(27,221		)	(3,300		)	(30,521		)
Net assets acquired	$	1,511		$	141,100		$	25,330		$	166,430
Consideration paid (Cash, Notes and/or stock)	$	1,694		$	318,428		$	50,447		$	368,875
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)	255			—			1,004			1,004
Total Consideration	$	1,949		$	318,428		$	51,451		$	369,879
Excess consideration over the amounts assigned to the net assets acquired (Goodwill)	$	438		$	177,328		$	26,121		$	203,449

Goodwill was recorded based on the amount by which the purchase price exceeded the fair value of the net assets acquired and the amount is attributable to the reputation of the business acquired, the workforce in place and the synergies to be achieved from these acquisitions. See Note 7, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, for further information on fair value adjustments to goodwill and identified intangibles.

The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the results of operations from any business acquired from their respective dates of acquisition. The following table presents the results of operations of businesses acquired from their respective dates of acquisition for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019.

	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2019		September 28, 2019
Gross revenues	$	16,537	$	22,229
Income before income taxes	$	1,272	$	2,211

The revenue and earnings of Mediatech have been included in the Company's results since the acquisition date and are not material to the Company's consolidated financial statements and have not been presented.

The following table presents the unaudited, pro forma consolidated results of operations (in thousands, except per share amounts) for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 as if the acquisitions of The Sextant Group, Page One, Alta, WHPacific, GeoDesign, GHD, and QSI had occurred at the beginning of fiscal year 2019. The pro forma information provided below is compiled from the pre-acquisition financial information of The Sextant Group, Page One, Alta, WHPacific, GeoDesign,

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GHD, and QSI and includes pro forma adjustments for amortization expense, adjustments to certain expenses, and the income tax impact of these adjustments. The pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of (i) the results of operations that would have occurred had the operations of these acquisitions actually been acquired at the beginning of fiscal year 2019 or (ii) future results of operations:

	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2019		September 28, 2019
Gross revenues	$	168,141	$	508,748
Net income	$	4,203	$	15,287
Basic earnings per share	$	0.34	$	1.26
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.33	$	1.22

The pro forma results for Mediatech have not been presented as the financial impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements would be immaterial.

Note 5 – Billed and Unbilled Receivables

Billed and Unbilled Receivables consists of the following:

	October 3, 2020			December 28, 2019
Billed receivables	$	128,300		$	134,900
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,622		)	(3,860		)
Billed receivables, net	$	122,678		$	131,041
Unbilled receivables	$	86,110		$	80,639
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	(2,575		)	(1,211		)
Unbilled receivables, net	$	83,535		$	79,428

Note 6 – Property and Equipment, net

Property and equipment, net, consists of the following:

	October 3, 2020			December 28, 2019
Office furniture and equipment	$	3,848		$	4,198
Computer equipment	14,682			10,704
Survey and field equipment	23,447			24,165
Leasehold improvements	6,296			6,266
Total	48,273			45,333
Less: accumulated depreciation	(20,316		)	(19,600		)
Property and equipment, net	$	27,957		$	25,733

Depreciation expense was $2,786 and $8,212 for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020, respectively, of which $1,215 and 3,394 was included in other direct costs for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020, respectively. Depreciation expense was $1,317 and $3,591 for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019, respectively.

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Note 7 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

As discussed in Note 14, Reportable Segments, the Company's chief operating decision maker ("CODM"), re-evaluated the structure of the Company's internal organization as a result of the 2019 acquisition of QSI, which resulted in certain changes to the Company's operating and reportable segments. Effective the beginning of fiscal year 2020, the goodwill of QSI was reallocated from the Company's INF reportable segment to the Company's new GEO reportable segment. The changes in the carrying value by reportable segment for the nine months ended October 3, 2020 were as follows:

	Nine Months Ended
	December 28, 2019		2020 Acquisitions		Adjustments			October 3, 2020
INF	$	231,255	$	—	$	(143,428	)	$	87,827
BTS	77,961		438		449			78,848
GEO	—		—		177,328			177,328
Total	$	309,216	$	438	$	34,349		$	344,003

Goodwill of approximately $5,712 from acquisitions during the nine months ended September 28, 2019 is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. During the nine months ended October 3, 2020, the Company recorded purchase price allocation adjustments of $31,967, $1,215, $420, $293, and $30 that increased goodwill for the acquisitions of QSI, WHP, The Sextant Group, GHD, and Alta, respectively, and a working capital adjustment of $424 for QSI which was recorded as an increase to goodwill and the purchase price paid for the acquisition. The $31,967 increase to goodwill related to the QSI acquisition included a decrease to the fair value of the trade name of $54,313, which was partially offset by increases to the fair value of customer relationships, customer backlog, property and equipment, and other assets of $6,543, $801, $2,093, and $758, respectively, and a decrease to deferred tax liabilities of $12,151.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets, net, as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019 consist of the following:

	October 3, 2020							December 28, 2019
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer relationships(1)	$	182,868	$	(42,179	)	$	140,689	$	176,088	$	(29,198	)	$	146,890
Trade name(2)	14,517		(11,329		)	3,188		10,253		(8,593		)	1,660
Customer backlog(3)	25,055		(18,269		)	6,786		24,198		(12,435		)	11,763
Non-compete(4)	9,373		(6,494		)	2,879		9,369		(5,105		)	4,264
Developed technology(5)	32,944		(3,656		)	29,288		32,944		$	(106	)	$	32,838
Total finite-lived intangible assets	264,757		(81,927		)	182,830		252,851		(55,436		)	197,415
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
QSI trade name	—		—			—		58,546		—			58,546
Total indefinite-lived intangible assets	—		—			—		58,546		—			58,546
Total intangible assets	$	264,757	$	(81,927	)	$	182,830	$	311,397	$	(55,436	)	$	255,961

⁽¹⁾ Amortized on a straight-line basis over estimated lives (1 to 12 years)

⁽²⁾ Amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated lives (1 to 3 years)

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⁽³⁾ Amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated lives (1 to 5 years)

⁽⁴⁾ Amortized on a straight-line basis over their contractual lives (2 to 5 years)

⁽⁵⁾ Amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated lives (5 to 7 years)

During the nine months ended October 3, 2020, the Company adjusted the QSI purchase price allocation reported at December 28, 2019 to account for updates to assumptions and estimates related to the fair value of the trade name, customer relationships, and customer backlog. As a result, the Company determined the QSI trade name is a finite-lived asset that will be amortized over a two-year period and the fair value was decreased by $54,313. Additionally, the fair value of customer relationships and customer backlog increased $6,543 and $801, respectively. These changes resulted in a corresponding adjustment to deferred tax liabilities of $12,151. If the adjustments had been recognized as of the acquisition date the Company would have recognized incremental amortization expense of $790 during the three months ended March 28, 2020. Amortization expense was $8,615 and $26,468 for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020, respectively, and $5,234 and $15,317 for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019, respectively.

Note 8 – Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consist of the following:

	October 3, 2020		December 28, 2019
Current portion of lease liability	$	13,589	$	13,108
Accrued vacation	13,106		10,048
Payroll and related taxes	11,068		12,146
Benefits	3,877		4,637
Accrued operating expenses	2,743		4,574
Professional liability reserve	1,086		1,083
Accrued interest expense	874		949
Other	467		887
Total	$	46,810	$	47,432

Note 9 – Notes Payable and Other Obligations

Notes payable and other obligations consists of the following:

	October 3, 2020			December 28, 2019
Senior credit facility	$	299,707		$	320,457
Uncollateralized promissory notes	28,193			36,217
Finance leases	2,492			2,707
Other obligations	2,028			2,884
Debt issuance costs, net of amortization	(3,857		)	(4,078		)
Total notes payable and other obligations	328,563			358,187
Current portion of notes payable and other obligations	(21,957		)	(25,332		)
Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion	$	306,606		$	332,854

As of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the carrying amount of debt obligations approximates their fair values based on Level 2 inputs as the terms are comparable to terms currently offered by local lending institutions for arrangements with similar terms to industry peers with comparable credit characteristics.

Senior Credit Facility

On December 20, 2019 (the "Closing Date"), the Company amended and restated its Credit Agreement (the "A&R Credit Agreement"), dated December 7, 2016, as amended on December 20, 2018, with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America"), as administrative agent, swingline lender and letter of credit issuer, the other lenders party thereto, and certain of the Company's

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subsidiaries as guarantors. Pursuant to the A&R Credit Agreement, the lenders provided term commitments of $150,000 in the aggregate in a single draw on the Closing Date to fund the acquisition of QSI and various costs and expenses relating thereto and revolving commitments totaling $215,000 in the aggregate. The revolving commitment is available through December 20, 2024 (the "Maturity Date"), at which time the term commitments and revolving commitments will be due and payable in full. An aggregate amount of $320,500 was drawn under the A&R Credit Agreement on the Closing Date to fund the QSI acquisition and repay previously existing borrowings. Borrowings under the A&R Credit Agreement are secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the assets of the Company. The A&R Credit Agreement also includes an accordion feature permitting the Company to request an increase in either the term facility or the revolver facility under the A&R Credit Agreement by an additional amount of up to $100,000 in the aggregate.

Borrowings under the term facility amortize at the rate of 5.0% per annum for the first two years of the facility and thereafter at the rate of 7.5% per annum until the Maturity Date.

On May 5, 2020 (the "Amendment Closing Date"), in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company entered into an amendment to the A&R Credit Agreement (the "Amended A&R Credit Agreement") to amend the financial covenants that requires NV5 Global to maintain a consolidated leverage ratio (the ratio of the Company's pro forma consolidated funded indebtedness to the Company's pro forma consolidated EBITDA for the most recently completed measurement period). The amended consolidated leverage ratio requirements are as follows:

Measurement Period Ending	Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio
Amendment Closing Date through June 27, 2020	4.50 to 1.00
June 28, 2020 through October 3, 2020	5.00 to 1.00
October 4, 2020 through January 2, 2021	5.25 to 1.00
January 3, 2021 and April 3, 2021	4.75 to 1.00
April 4, 2021 and July 3, 2021	4.00 to 1.00
July 4, 2021 and thereafter	3.50 to 1.00

These financial covenants also require the Company to maintain a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of no less than 1.20 to 1.00 as of the end of any measurement period. As of October 3, 2020, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants.

The Amended A&R Credit Agreement also amended pricing terms which remain variable and tied to a Eurocurrency rate equal to LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) plus an applicable margin or a base rate denominated in U.S. dollars. Interest rates remain subject to change based on the Company's consolidated leverage ratio. As of October 3, 2020 the Company's interest rate was 3.8%.

The Amended A&R Credit Agreement contains covenants that may have the effect of limiting the Company's ability to, among other things, merge with or acquire other entities, enter into a transaction resulting in a Change in Control, create certain new liens, incur certain additional indebtedness, engage in certain transactions with affiliates, or engage in new lines of business or sell a substantial part of their assets. The Amended A&R Credit Agreement also contains customary events of default, including (but not limited to) a default in the payment of principal or, following an applicable grace period, interest, breaches of the Company's covenants or warranties under the Amended A&R Credit Agreement, payment default or acceleration of certain indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or liquidation, certain judgments or uninsured losses, changes in control and certain liabilities related to ERISA based plans.

The Amended A&R Credit Agreement limits the payment of cash dividends (together with certain other payments that would constitute a "Restricted Payment" within the meaning of the Amended A&R Credit Agreement and generally including dividends, stock repurchases and certain other payments in respect to warrants, options, and other rights to acquire equity securities) to no more than $10,000 in any fiscal year, so long as no default shall exist at the time of or arise as a result from such payment.

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Total debt issuance costs incurred and capitalized in connection with the issuance of the Amended A&R Credit Agreement were $4,123. Total amortization of debt issuance costs was $227 and $669 during the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020.

Other Obligations

On July 16, 2020, the Company acquired Mediatech. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $230 in shares of the Company's stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company's stock, at its discretion, payable in three equal annual installments. At October 3, 2020, the outstanding balance on this obligation was $230.

On July 1, 2019, the Company acquired GeoDesign. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $425 in shares of the Company's stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company's stock, at its discretion, payable on the first and second anniversary of July 1, 2019. The outstanding balance on this obligation was $44 and $382 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On June 3, 2019, the Company acquired Page One. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $200 in shares of the Company's stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company's stock, at its discretion, payable on the first anniversary of June 3, 2019. There was no outstanding balance on this obligation as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation was $181.

On December 31, 2018, the Company acquired certain assets of Celtic. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $200 in shares of the company's stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company's stock, at its discretion, payable on the first anniversary of December 31, 2018. There was no outstanding balance on this obligation as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation was $181.

On November 2, 2018, the Company acquired CHI. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $3,000 in shares of the Company’s stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at its discretion, payable in three equal annual installments. At October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation was $1,754.

On February 2, 2018, the Company acquired CSA. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $250 in shares of the Company’s stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at its discretion, payable in two equal annual installments. There was no outstanding balance on this obligation as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation $111.

On January 12, 2018, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in Butsko. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $600 in shares of the Company’s stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at its discretion, payable in two equal annual installments. There was no outstanding balance on this obligation as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation was $267.

Uncollateralized Promissory Notes

On July 16, 2020, the Company acquired Mediatech. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $500 promissory note ("Mediatech Note") payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the Mediatech Note was $500 as of October 3, 2020.

On July 1, 2019, the Company acquired GeoDesign. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $2,000 promissory note bearing interest at 4.0% ("GeoDesign Note") and payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the GeoDesign Note was $1,500 and $2,000 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On June 3, 2019, the Company acquired Alta. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $2,000 promissory note bearing interest at 4.0% ("Alta Note") and payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the Alta Note was $1,500 and $2,000 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On June 3, 2019, the Company acquired Page One. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $1,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% ("Page One Note") and payable in three equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the Page One Note was $700 and $1,000 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

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On March 22, 2019, the Company acquired The Sextant Group. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $4,000 promissory note bearing interest at 4.0% ("The Sextant Group Note") and payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of The Sextant Group Note was $3,000 and $3,140 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On December 31, 2018, the Company acquired certain assets of Celtic. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $300 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Celtic Note") payable in three equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the Celtic Note was $200 and $300 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On November 2, 2018, the Company acquired CHI. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $15,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "CHI Note") payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the CHI Note was $11,250 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019.

On August 24, 2018, the Company acquired CALYX. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $4,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.75% payable in four equal annual installments of $1,000. The outstanding balance of the CALYX Note was $2,000 and $3,000 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On February 2, 2018, the Company acquired CSA. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $600 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "CSA Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $150. The outstanding balance of the CSA Note was $300 and $450 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On January 12, 2018, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in Butsko. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $1,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Butsko Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $250. The outstanding balance of the Butsko Note was $500 and $750 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively

On September 6, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding interests in Marron. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $300 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Marron Note") payable in three equal annual installments of $100. There was no outstanding balance on the Marron Note as of October 3, 2020. As of December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Marron Note was $100.

On June 6, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in RDK. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $5,500 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "RDK Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $1,375. The outstanding balance of the RDK Note was $1,375 and $2,750 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On May 4, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in H&K. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $600 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "H&K Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $150. The outstanding balance of the H&K Note was $150 and $300 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On May 1, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in Lochrane. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $1,650 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Lochrane Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $413. The outstanding balance of the Lochrane Note was $413 and $825 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On December 6, 2016, the Company acquired all of the outstanding interests of CivilSource. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $3,500 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "CivilSource Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $875. The outstanding balance of the CivilSource Note was $875 and $1,502 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On November 30, 2016, the Company acquired all of the outstanding interests of Hanna. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $2,700 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Hanna Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $675. The outstanding balance of the Hanna Note was $675 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019.

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(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

On October 26, 2016, the Company acquired all of the outstanding interests of JBA. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $7,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "JBA Note") payable in five equal annual installments of $1,400. The outstanding balance of the JBA Note was $3,029 and $4,163 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On September 12, 2016, the Company acquired certain assets of Weir. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $500 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Weir Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $125. There was no outstanding balance on the Weir Note as of October 3, 2020. As of December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Weir Note was $125.

On May 20, 2016, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Dade Moeller. The purchase price included an aggregate of $6,000 of uncollateralized promissory notes bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Dade Moeller Notes") payable in four equal annual installments of $1,500. There was no outstanding balance on the Dade Moeller Notes as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Dade Moeller Notes was $1,497.

Note 10 – Contingent Consideration

The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying value of estimated contingent consideration:

	October 3, 2020			December 28, 2019
Contingent consideration, beginning of the year	$	4,002		$	4,698
Additions for acquisitions	255			1,316
Reduction of liability for payments made	(1,190		)	(1,938		)
Decrease of liability related to re-measurement of fair value	—			(74		)
Total contingent consideration, end of the period	3,067			4,002
Current portion of contingent consideration	(1,334		)	(1,954		)
Contingent consideration, less current portion	$	1,733		$	2,048

Note 11 – Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation, Claims and Assessments

The Company is subject to certain claims and lawsuits typically filed against the engineering, consulting and construction profession, alleging primarily professional errors or omissions. The Company carries professional liability insurance, subject to certain deductibles and policy limits, against such claims. However, in some actions, parties are seeking damages that exceed our insurance coverage or for which we are not insured. While management does not believe that the resolution of these claims will have a material adverse effect, individually or in aggregate, on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows, management acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding the ultimate resolution of these matters.

Note 12 – Stock-Based Compensation

In October 2011, our stockholders approved the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, which was subsequently amended and restated in March 2013 (as amended, the “2011 Equity Plan”). The 2011 Equity Plan provides directors, executive officers, and other employees of the Company with additional incentives by allowing them to acquire ownership interest in the business and, as a result, encouraging them to contribute to the Company’s success. We may provide these incentives through the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares and units, and other cash-based or stock-based awards. As of October 3, 2020, 871,783 shares of common stock are authorized and reserved for issuance under the 2011 Equity Plan. This reserve automatically increases on each January 1 from 2014 through 2023, by an amount equal to the smaller of (i) 3.5% of the number of shares issued and outstanding on the immediately preceding December 31, or (ii) an amount determined by our Board of Directors. The restricted shares of common stock granted generally provide for service-based vesting after two to four years following the grant date.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

The following summarizes the activity of restricted stock awards during the nine months ended October 3, 2020:

	Number of Unvested Restricted Shares of Common Stock and Restricted Stock Units	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
December 28, 2019	652,677	$	58.20
Granted	384,390	$	47.00
Vested	(201,461)	$	48.88
Forfeited	(22,149)	$	64.00
October 3, 2020	813,457	$	55.21

Stock-based compensation expense relating to restricted stock awards during the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020 was $4,020 and $10,900, respectively, and $2,819 and $6,989 for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019, respectively. Approximately $26,710 of deferred compensation, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average vesting period of 1.8 years, is unrecognized at October 3, 2020. The total fair value of restricted shares vested during the nine months ended October 3, 2020 and September 28, 2019 was $8,837 and $14,514, respectively.

Note 13 – Income Taxes

As of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the Company had net deferred income tax liabilities of $34,956 and $53,341, respectively. Deferred income tax liabilities primarily relate to intangible assets and accounting basis adjustments where we have a future obligation for tax purposes.

The Company's effective income tax rate was 26.2% and 27.4% for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020, respectively, and 22.9% and 24.1% for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019, respectively. The difference between the effective income tax rate and the combined statutory federal and state income tax rate in 2019 was primarily due to the recognition of tax benefits from stock-based payments in the second quarter.

The Company evaluates tax positions for recognition using a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, and those tax positions eligible for recognition are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon the effective settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The California Franchise Tax Board (“CFTB”) challenged research and development tax credits generated for the years 2012 to 2014. Fiscal years 2012 through 2019 are considered open tax years in the State of California and 2016 through 2019 in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and other state and foreign jurisdictions. It is not expected that there will be a significant change in the unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months.

Note 14 – Reportable Segments

The Company reports segment information in accordance with ASC Topic No. 280 “Segment Reporting” (“Topic No. 280”). Effective the beginning of fiscal year 2020, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, who is the chief operating decision maker ("CODM"), re-evaluated the structure of the Company's internal organization as a result of the 2019 acquisition of QSI. To reflect management's revised perspective, the Company is now organized into three operating and reportable segments: Infrastructure ("INF"), which includes the Company's engineering, civil program management, utility services, and construction quality assurance practices; Building, Technology & Sciences ("BTS"), which includes the Company's environmental practices and buildings program management practices; and Geospatial Solutions ("GEO"), which includes the Company's geospatial solution practices. The GEO segment has been created in order to provide greater visibility regarding the operational and financial performance of QSI and of the Company as a whole. The GEO segment structure is consistent with how the Company plans and allocates resources, manages its business, and assesses its performance. There was no impact to the INF and BTS prior period segment financial results. The assets of QSI were reallocated from the Company's INF reportable segment to the Company's new GEO reportable segment.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

The Company evaluates the performance of these reportable segments based on their respective operating income before the effect of amortization expense related to acquisitions and other unallocated corporate expenses. The following tables set forth summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments:

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	October 3, 2020			September 28, 2019			October 3, 2020			September 28, 2019
Gross revenues
INF	$	95,420		$	87,572		$	267,736		$	247,634
BTS	39,861			43,460			119,610			128,706
GEO	34,668			—			110,772			—
Total gross revenues	$	169,949		$	131,032		$	498,118		$	376,340
Segment income before taxes
INF	$	19,707		$	14,008		$	48,844		$	41,273
BTS	5,944			6,871			16,772			20,287
GEO	7,773			—			21,531			—
Total Segment income before taxes	33,424			20,879			87,147			61,560
Corporate(1)	(22,917		)	(13,476		)	(64,487		)	(37,958		)
Total income before taxes	$	10,507		$	7,403		$	22,660		$	23,602

⁽¹⁾ Includes amortization of intangibles of $8,615 and $26,468 for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020, respectively, and $5,234 and $15,317 for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019, respectively.

	October 3, 2020		December 28, 2019
Assets
INF	$	287,419	$	303,239
BTS	132,497		131,967
GEO	342,889		365,605
Corporate(1)	120,519		92,326
Total assets	$	883,324	$	893,137

⁽¹⁾ Corporate assets consist of intercompany eliminations and assets not allocated to segments including cash and cash equivalents and certain other assets.

Substantially all of the Company's assets are located in the United States.

Upon adoption of Topic 606, the Company disaggregates its gross revenues from contracts with customers by geographic location, customer-type and contract-type for each of our reportable segments. Disaggregated revenues include the elimination of inter-segment revenues which has been allocated to each segment. The Company believes this best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of its revenues and cash flows are affected by economic factors. Gross revenue, classified by the major geographic areas in which the Company's customers were located, were as follows:

	Three Months Ended October 3, 2020								Nine Months Ended October 3, 2020
	INF		BTS		GEO		Total		INF		BTS		GEO		Total
United States	$	95,420	$	37,278	$	34,377	$	167,075	$	267,736	$	112,460	$	109,846	$	490,042
Foreign	—		2,583		291		2,874		—		7,150		926		8,076
Total gross revenues	$	95,420	$	39,861	$	34,668	$	169,949	$	267,736	$	119,610	$	110,772	$	498,118

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

	Three Months Ended September 28, 2019								Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
	INF		BTS		GEO		Total		INF		BTS		GEO		Total
United States	$	87,572	$	41,872	$	—	$	129,444	$	247,634	$	121,829	$	—	$	369,463
Foreign	—		1,588		—		1,588		—		6,877		—		6,877
Total gross revenues	$	87,572	$	43,460	$	—	$	131,032	$	247,634	$	128,706	$	—	$	376,340

Gross revenue by customer were as follows:

	Three Months Ended October 3, 2020								Nine Months Ended October 3, 2020
	INF		BTS		GEO		Total		INF		BTS		GEO		Total
Public and quasi-public sector	$	73,288	$	17,522	$	24,861	$	115,671	$	206,395	$	53,011	$	77,899	$	337,305
Private sector	22,132		22,339		9,807		54,278		61,341		66,599		32,873		160,813
Total gross revenues	$	95,420	$	39,861	$	34,668	$	169,949	$	267,736	$	119,610	$	110,772	$	498,118

	Three Months Ended September 28, 2019								Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
	INF		BTS		GEO		Total		INF		BTS		GEO		Total
Public and quasi-public sector	$	69,297	$	17,899	$	—	$	87,196	$	209,837	$	50,471	$	—	$	260,308
Private sector	18,275		25,561		—		43,836		37,797		78,235		—		116,032
Total gross revenues	$	87,572	$	43,460	$	—	$	131,032	$	247,634	$	128,706	$	—	$	376,340

Gross revenues by contract type were as follows:

	Three Months Ended October 3, 2020								Nine Months Ended October 3, 2020
	INF		BTS		GEO		Total		INF		BTS		GEO		Total
Cost-reimbursable contracts	$	92,719	$	32,402	$	34,668	$	159,789	$	255,716	$	96,776	$	110,772	$	463,264
Fixed-unit price contracts	2,701		7,459		—		10,160		12,020		22,834		—		34,854
Total gross revenues	$	95,420	$	39,861	$	34,668	$	169,949	$	267,736	$	119,610	$	110,772	$	498,118

	Three Months Ended September 28, 2019								Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
	INF		BTS		GEO		Total		INF		BTS		GEO		Total
Cost-reimbursable contracts	$	84,426	$	31,797	$	—	$	116,223	$	240,166	$	99,935	$	—	$	340,101
Fixed-unit price contracts	3,146		11,663		—		14,809		7,468		28,771		—		36,239
Total gross revenues	$	87,572	$	43,460	$	—	$	131,032	$	247,634	$	128,706	$	—	$	376,340

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

Note 15 – Leases

The Company primarily leases property under operating leases and has six equipment operating leases for aircrafts used by the operations of QSI. The Company's property operating leases consist of various office facilities, which it leases from unrelated parties. The Company uses a portfolio approach to account for such leases due to the similarities in characteristics and apply an incremental borrowing rate based on estimates of rates the Company would pay for senior collateralized loans over a similar term. The Company's office leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. The Company accounts for lease components (e.g. fixed payments including rent, real estate taxes and common area maintenance costs) as a single lease component. Some of the Company's leases include one or more options to renew the lease term at its sole discretion; however, these are not included in the calculation of its lease liability or ROU lease asset because they are not reasonably certain of exercise.

The Company also leases vehicles through a fleet leasing program. The payments for the vehicles are based on the terms selected. The Company has determined that it is reasonably certain that the leased vehicles will be held beyond the period in which the entire capitalized value of the vehicle has been paid to the lessor. As such, the capitalized value is the delivered price of the vehicle. The Company's vehicle leases are classified as financing leases.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to the Company's operating and finance leases is as follows:

Leases	Classification	October 3, 2020			December 28, 2019
Assets
Operating lease assets	Right-of-use lease asset, net (1)	$	46,029		$	46,313
Finance lease assets	Property and equipment, net (1)	2,444			2,371
Total leased assets		$	48,473		$	48,685
Liabilities
Current
Operating	Accrued liabilities	$	(13,589	)	$	(13,108	)
Finance	Current portion of notes payable and other obligations	(1,036		)	(1,022		)
Noncurrent
Operating	Other long-term liabilities	(34,156		)	(34,573		)
Finance	Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion	(1,456		)	(1,685		)
Total lease liabilities		$	(50,237	)	$	(50,388	)

⁽¹⁾ At October 3, 2020, operating right of-use lease assets and finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $16,366 and $2,242, respectively. At December 28, 2019, operating right-of-use lease assets and finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $9,657 and $1,592, respectively.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to the Company's operating and finance leases is as follows:

Weighted - Average Remaining Lease Term (Years)	October 3, 2020	December 28, 2019
Operating leases	5.0	5.0
Finance leases	2.3	2.8
Weighted - Average Discount Rate
Operating leases	4%	4%
Finance leases	7%	7%

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

Supplemental cash flow information related to the Company's operating and finance lease liabilities is as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 3, 2020		September 28, 2019		October 3, 2020		September 28, 2019
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	3,467	$	2,882	$	10,406	$	7,833
Financing cash flows from finance leases	$	266	$	218	$	801	$	543
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	$	4,267	$	8,015	$	12,252	$	14,251

The following tables summarize the components of lease cost recognized in the consolidated statements of net income and comprehensive income:

		Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
Lease Cost	Classification	October 3, 2020		October 3, 2020
Operating lease cost	Facilities and facilities related	$	3,805	$	11,247
Variable operating lease cost	Facilities and facilities related	705		2,411
Finance lease cost
Amortization of financing lease assets	Depreciation and amortization	261		770
Interest on lease liabilities	Interest expense	29		90
Total lease cost		$	4,800	$	14,518

		Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
Lease Cost	Classification	September 28, 2019		September 28, 2019
Operating lease cost	Facilities and facilities related	$	2,995	$	8,237
Finance lease cost
Amortization of financing lease assets	Depreciation and amortization	193		517
Interest on lease liabilities	Interest expense	26		71
Total lease cost		$	3,214	$	8,825

As of October 3, 2020, maturities of the Company's lease liabilities under its long-term operating leases and finance leases for the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows:

Fiscal Year	Operating Leases			Finance Leases
Remainder of 2020	$	3,798		$	331
2021	14,724			992
2022	10,793			802
2023	8,225			489
2024	5,729			216
Thereafter	9,740			7
Total lease payments	53,009			2,837
Less: Interest	(5,264		)	(345		)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	47,745		$	2,492

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of NV5 Global, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company,” “we,” “our,” “us” or “NV5 Global”) should be read in conjunction with the financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report and the audited financial statements for the year ended December 28, 2019, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. This Quarterly Report contains, in addition to unaudited historical information, forward-looking statements, which involve risk and uncertainties. The words “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “plan,” or “continue” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from the results those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences in results and outcomes include, those discussed under the headings “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019 and this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, if any. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to (and we expressly disclaim any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events, or otherwise (except as may be required by law), in order to reflect any event or circumstance which may arise after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Amounts presented are in thousands, except per share data.

Overview

We are a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions to public and private sector clients. We focus on the infrastructure, utility services, construction, real estate, and environmental markets. We primarily focus on the following business service verticals: testing, inspection & consulting, infrastructure support services, utility services, buildings & program management, environmental health sciences, and geospatial technology services. Our primary clients include U.S. federal, state, municipal, and local government agencies, and military and defense clients. We also serve quasi-public and private sector clients from the education, healthcare, utility services, and public utilities, including schools, universities, hospitals, health care providers, insurance providers, large utility service providers, and large to small utility service producers.

Fiscal Year

We operate on a "52/53 week" fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to the calendar quarter end, and fiscal 2020 contains 53 weeks compared to fiscal 2019, which contained 52 weeks. As a result, the third quarter of fiscal 2020 ended October 3, 2020 included 14 weeks compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2019 ended September 28, 2019, which included 13 weeks.

Recent Acquisitions

On July 16, 2020, we acquired Mediatech FZ, LLC and Mediatech Information Technology Consultants ("Mediatech"), a technology company providing security, enterprise IT, and building technology solutions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and South East Asia. Mediatech provides technology design services for the hospitality, industrial, healthcare, commercial, retail, and convention center markets. The aggregate purchase price is up to $1,949, including $882 of cash and $500 in promissory note, payable in four equal installments of $125 due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of the closing date. The purchase price also includes $312 of our common stock payable in four equal installments due at closing and on the first, second and third anniversaries of the closing date. Further, the purchase price includes $255 in additional contingent payments. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed we performed a purchase price allocation. The final determination of the fair value of assets and liabilities will be completed within the one-year measurement period as required by ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"). The acquisition will necessitate the use of this measurement period to adequately analyze and assess the factors used in establishing the asset and liability fair values as of the acquisition date, including intangible assets, accounts receivable, and certain fixed assets.

Segments

Effective the beginning of fiscal year 2020, we re-evaluated the structure of our internal organization structure as a result of the 2019 acquisition of Geospatial Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Quantum Spatial, Inc. (collectively "QSI"). To reflect management's revised perspective, we are now organized into three operating and reportable segments:

• Infrastructure ("INF") – includes our engineering, civil program management, utility services, and construction quality assurance, testing and inspection practices;

• Building, Technology & Sciences ("BTS") – includes our environmental and buildings program management practices; and

• Geospatial Solutions ("GEO") – includes our geospatial solution practices.

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The GEO segment has been created in order to provide greater visibility regarding the operational and financial performance of QSI. The GEO segment structure is consistent with how we plan and allocate resources, manage our business, and assess our performance. Our INF and BTS segments remain unchanged and the addition of the GEO segment did not have an impact on prior period segment financial results. The assets of QSI were reallocated from our INF reportable segment to our new GEO reportable segment.

For additional information regarding our reportable segments, see Note 14, Reportable Segments, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere herein.

Impact of COVID-19 on Our Business

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted global stock markets and economies. We are closely monitoring the impact of the outbreak of COVID-19 on all aspects of our business, including how it will impact our customers and employees. While COVID-19 did not have a material adverse effect on our reported results for the first nine months of the fiscal year, we are unable to predict the ultimate impact that it may have on our business, future results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. The extent to which our operations may be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will depend largely on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be accurately predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the outbreak and actions by government authorities to contain the outbreak or treat its impact. We intend to continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on our business closely.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

For a discussion of our critical accounting estimates, see Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations that is included in the 2019 Form 10-K.

Results of Operations

Consolidated Results of Operations

The following table represents our condensed results of operations for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	October 3, 2020			September 28, 2019			October 3, 2020			September 28, 2019
Gross revenues	$	169,949		$	131,032		$	498,118		$	376,340
Direct costs	83,188			67,536			243,373			195,975
Gross profit	86,761			63,496			254,745			180,365
Operating expenses	72,523			55,671			220,164			155,533
Income from operations	14,238			7,825			34,581			24,832
Interest expense	(3,731		)	(421		)	(11,921		)	(1,230		)
Income tax expense	(2,753		)	(1,560		)	(6,215		)	(3,422		)
Net income	$	7,754		$	5,843		$	16,445		$	20,180

Three Months Ended October 3, 2020 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 28, 2019.

Gross Revenues 

Our consolidated gross revenues increased by $38,917, or 29.7%, for the three months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in gross revenues was primarily due to the contributions from QSI of $34,668. Additionally, we had increases in gross revenues from our liquefied natural gas business of $5,493 and other acquisitions completed since the second quarter of 2019 contributed incremental gross revenue of $2,449. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in gross revenue from our real estate transactional services and hospitality-related services of $4,482.

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Gross Profit

As a percentage of gross revenues, our gross profit margin was 51.1% and 48.5% for the three months ended October 3, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. The increase in gross profit margin was primarily due to a change in our mix of business resulting from the QSI acquisition. As a percentage of gross revenues, direct salaries and wages decreased 3.3%, primarily as a result of our mix of work performed. This decrease was partially offset by increases in other direct costs and sub-consultant services as a percentage of gross revenues of 0.6%, and 0.1%, respectively, primarily as a result of our mix of work performed.

Operating expenses 

Our operating expenses increased $16,852, or 30.3% for the three months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in operating expenses primarily resulted from increased payroll and performance-based compensation costs of $10,322, increased general and administrative costs of $2,188, and an increase in intangible asset amortization expense of $3,381, primarily as a result of our acquisitions.

Interest Expense

Our interest expense increased $3,310 for the three months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in interest expense primarily resulted from the increased level of indebtedness associated with the QSI acquisition.

Income taxes

Our effective income tax rate was 26.2% and 22.9% for the three months ended October 3, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to a change in the overall geographic mix of earnings.

Net income

Our net income increased $1,911 for three months ended October 3, 2020, or 32.7%, compared to three months ended September 28, 2019. The increase was primarily a result of an increase gross profit of $23,265. The increase in net income was primarily a result of the increase in gross profit related to the acquisition of QSI. This increase was partially offset by an increase in stock-based compensation expense of $1,201, an increase in intangible asset amortization expense of $3,381, an increase in depreciation expense of $1,469, and an increase in interest expense of $3,310.

Nine Months Ended October 3, 2020 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019.

Gross Revenues 

Our consolidated gross revenues increased by $121,778, or 32.4%, for the nine months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in gross revenues was primarily due to the contribution from QSI of $110,772. Additionally, other acquisitions completed since the first quarter of 2019 contributed incremental gross revenues of $32,733. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in gross revenue from our liquefied natural gas business of $10,277 and a decrease in our real estate transactional services and hospitality-related services of $10,745.

Gross Profit

As a percentage of gross revenues, our gross profit margin was 51.1% and 47.9% for the nine months ended October 3, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. The increase in gross profit margin was primarily due to a change in our mix of business resulting from the QSI acquisition. As a percentage of gross revenues, direct salaries and wages decreased 2.7% and other direct costs decreased 1.1% as a percentage of gross revenues, primarily as a result of our mix of work performed. These decreases were partially offset by a 0.6% increase in sub-consultant services as a percentage of gross revenue, primarily as a result of our mix of work performed.

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Operating expenses 

Our operating expenses increased $64,631, or 41.6% for the nine months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in operating expenses primarily resulted from increased payroll and performance-based compensation costs of $40,025, increased general and administrative costs of $7,410, an increase in facilities and facilities related expense of $3,718, an increase in intangible asset amortization expense of $11,151, and an increase in depreciation expense of $2,328, primarily as a result of our acquisitions.

Interest Expense

Our interest expense increased $10,691 for the nine months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in interest expense primarily resulted from the increased level of indebtedness associated with the QSI acquisition.

Income taxes

Our effective income tax rate was 27.4% and 24.1% for the nine months ended October 3, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily the result of tax expense on stock-based payments of $240 during the nine months ended October 3, 2020 as compared to excess tax benefits from stock-based payments of $2,592 during the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in our tax expense on stock-based payments during the nine months ended October 3, 2020 was a result of the decrease in our stock price as it relates to the value of stock vested during the period.

Net income

Our net income decreased $3,735 for the nine months ended October 3, 2020, or 18.5%, compared to the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease was primarily a result of an increase in stock-based compensation expense of $3,911, an increase in intangible asset amortization expense of $11,151, an increase in depreciation expense of $4,621, and an increase in interest expense of $10,691. These increases in expenses were partially offset by an increase in gross profit of $74,380 primarily due to our 2019 acquisitions and our effective income tax on those items discussed above.

Segment Results of Operations

The following tables set forth summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 3, 2020		September 28, 2019		October 3, 2020		September 28, 2019
Gross revenues
INF	$	95,420	$	87,572	$	267,736	$	247,634
BTS	39,861		43,460		119,610		128,706
GEO	34,668		—		110,772		—
Total gross revenues	$	169,949	$	131,032	$	498,118	$	376,340
Segment income before taxes
INF	$	19,707	$	14,008	$	48,844	$	41,273
BTS	$	5,944	$	6,871	$	16,772	$	20,287
GEO	$	7,773	$	—	$	21,531	$	—

For additional information regarding our reportable segments, see Note 14, Reportable Segments, of the notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Three Months Ended October 3, 2020 Compared to Three Months Ended September 28, 2019

INF Segment

Our gross revenues from INF increased $7,848, or 9.0%, during the three months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in gross revenues is due to increases in our liquefied natural gas business of $5,493 and contributions from acquisitions completed since the third quarter of 2019 of $2,449.

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Segment Income before Taxes from INF increased $5,699, or 40.7%, during the three months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 28, 2019. The increase was primarily due to acquisitions completed since the third quarter of 2019.

BTS Segment

Our gross revenues from BTS decreased $3,599, or 8.3% during the three months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease in gross revenues was due to decreases in our real estate transactional services and hospitality-related services totaling $4,482 primarily as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Segment Income before Taxes from BTS decreased $927, or 13.5% during the three months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease was due to lower gross revenues primarily as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

GEO Segment

Our gross revenues from GEO was $34,668 during the three months ended October 3, 2020. Gross revenues were primarily derived from public and quasi-public sector clients, which contributed $24,861 of gross revenues. Private sector clients contributed gross revenues of $9,807 during the three months ended October 3, 2020.

Segment Income before Taxes for GEO was $7,773 during the three months ended October 3, 2020.

Nine Months Ended October 3, 2020 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019

INF Segment

Our gross revenues from INF increased $20,102, or 8.1%, during the nine months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in gross revenues is due to incremental revenue of $27,172 from acquisitions completed since the beginning of fiscal 2019. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in gross revenue from our liquefied natural gas business of $10,277.

Segment Income before Taxes from INF increased $7,571, or 18.3%, during the nine months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The increase was primarily due to acquisitions completed since the beginning of fiscal 2019.

BTS Segment

Our gross revenues from BTS decreased $9,096, or 7.1% during the nine months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease in gross revenues was due to decreases in our real estate transactional services and hospitality-related services totaling $10,745 primarily as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Segment Income before Taxes from BTS decreased $3,515, or 17.3% during the nine months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease was due to a lower gross revenues primarily as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

GEO Segment

Our gross revenues from GEO was $110,772 during the nine months ended October 3, 2020. Gross revenues were primarily derived from public and quasi-public sector clients, which contributed $77,899 of gross revenues. Private sector clients contributed gross revenues of $32,873 during the nine months ended October 3, 2020.

Segment Income before Taxes for GEO was $21,531 during the nine months ended October 3, 2020.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our principal sources of liquidity are our cash and cash equivalents balances, cash flows from operations, borrowing capacity under our Senior Credit Facility, and access to financial markets. Our principal uses of cash are operating expenses, working capital requirements, capital expenditures, repayment of debt, and acquisition expenditures. We believe our sources of liquidity, including cash flows from operations, existing cash and cash equivalents and borrowing capacity under our Senior Credit Facility will be sufficient to meet our projected cash requirements for at least the next twelve months. We will monitor our capital requirements thereafter to ensure our needs are in line with available capital resources.

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Operating activities

Net cash provided by operating activities was $72,419 for the nine months ended October 3, 2020, compared to $21,557 during the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The increase was a result of the growth in our revenues primarily driven by our acquisitions and changes in our working capital. The changes in our working capital primarily resulted from increased accrued liabilities of $9,492 related to timing of payments, increased advanced billings of $11,678 related to liquefied natural gas projects, and a decrease of $7,450 in prepaid expenses and other assets primarily as a result of decreased prepaid income taxes of $2,861, decreased prepaid insurance of $3,196, and a decrease in other receivables of $1,272. Additionally, accounts receivable decreased $4,566 as a result of increased collections during the nine months ended October 3, 2020.

Investing activities

During the nine months ended October 3, 2020 and September 28, 2019, net cash used in investing activities totaled $8,171 and $31,175, respectively. The decrease in cash used in investing activities was primarily a result of decreased acquisition activity, partially offset by an increase in the purchase of property and equipment during the nine months ended October 3, 2020.

Financing activities

Cash flows used in financing activities during the nine months ended October 3, 2020 totaled $32,051 compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $304 during the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The change was primarily due to principal payments on our debt of $30,691 during the nine months ended October 3, 2020 compared to $8,483 during the nine months ended September 28, 2019. Additionally, we had $10,000 in borrowings on our Senior Credit Facility during the nine months ended September 28, 2019.

Financing

Senior Credit Facility

On December 20, 2019 (the "Closing Date"), we amended and restated our Credit Agreement (the "A&R Credit Agreement"), dated December 7, 2016, as amended on December 20, 2018, with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America"), as administrative agent, swingline lender and letter of credit issuer, the other lenders party thereto, and certain of our subsidiaries as guarantors. Pursuant to the A&R Credit Agreement, the lenders provided term commitments of $150,000 in the aggregate in a single draw on the Closing Date to fund the acquisition of QSI and various costs and expenses relating thereto and revolving commitments totaling $215,000 in the aggregate. The revolving commitment is available through December 20, 2024 (the "Maturity Date"), at which time the term commitments and revolving commitments will be due and payable in full. An aggregate amount of $320,500 was drawn under the A&R Credit Agreement on the Closing Date to fund the QSI acquisition and repay previously existing borrowings. Borrowings under the A&R Credit Agreement are secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of our assets. The A&R Credit Agreement also includes an accordion feature permitting us to request an increase in either the term facility or the revolver facility under the A&R Credit Agreement by an additional amount of up to $100,000 in the aggregate.

Borrowings under the term facility amortize at the rate of 5.0% per annum for the first two years of the facility and thereafter at the rate of 7.5% per annum until the Maturity Date.

On May 5, 2020 (the "Amendment Closing Date"), in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we entered into an amendment to the A&R Credit Agreement (the "Amended A&R Credit Agreement") to amend the financial covenants that requires us to maintain a consolidated leverage ratio (the ratio of our pro forma consolidated funded indebtedness to our pro forma consolidated EBITDA for the most recently completed measurement period). The amended consolidated leverage ratio requirements are as follows:

Measurement Period Ending	Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio
Amendment Closing Date through June 27, 2020	4.50 to 1.00
June 28, 2020 through October 3, 2020	5.00 to 1.00
October 4, 2020 through January 2, 2021	5.25 to 1.00
January 3, 2021 and April 3, 2021	4.75 to 1.00
April 4, 2021 and July 3, 2021	4.00 to 1.00
July 4, 2021 and thereafter	3.50 to 1.00

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    These financial covenants also require us to maintain a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of no less than 1.20 to 1.00 as of the end of any measurement period. As of October 3, 2020, we were in compliance with the financial covenants.

The Amended A&R Credit Agreement also amended pricing terms which remain variable and tied to a Eurocurrency rate equal to LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) plus an applicable margin or a base rate denominated in U.S. dollars. Interest rates remain subject to change based on our consolidated leverage ratio. As of October 3, 2020 our interest rate was 3.8%.

The Amended A&R Credit Agreement contains covenants that may have the effect of limiting our ability to, among other things, merge with or acquire other entities, enter into a transaction resulting in a Change in Control, create certain new liens, incur certain additional indebtedness, engage in certain transactions with affiliates, or engage in new lines of business or sell a substantial part of their assets. The Amended A&R Credit Agreement also contains customary events of default, including (but not limited to) a default in the payment of principal or, following an applicable grace period, interest, breaches of our covenants or warranties under the Amended A&R Credit Agreement, payment default or acceleration of certain indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or liquidation, certain judgments or uninsured losses, changes in control and certain liabilities related to ERISA based plans.

The Amended A&R Credit Agreement limits the payment of cash dividends (together with certain other payments that would constitute a "Restricted Payment" within the meaning of the Amended A&R Credit Agreement and generally including dividends, stock repurchases and certain other payments in respect to warrants, options, and other rights to acquire equity securities) to no more than $10,000 in any fiscal year, so long as no default shall exist at the time of or arise as a result from such payment.

Other Obligations

On July 16, 2020, we acquired Mediatech. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $230 in shares of our stock or a combination of cash and shares of our stock, at our discretion, payable in three equal annual installments. At October 3, 2020, the outstanding balance on this obligation was $230.

On July 1, 2019, we acquired GeoDesign. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $425 in shares of our stock or a combination of cash and shares of our stock, at our discretion, payable on the first and second anniversary of July 1, 2019. The outstanding balance on this obligation was $44 and $382 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On June 3, 2019, we acquired Page One. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $200 in shares of our stock or a combination of cash and shares of our stock, at our discretion, payable on the first anniversary of June 3, 2019. There was no outstanding balance on this obligation as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation was $181.

On December 31, 2018, we acquired certain assets of Celtic. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $200 in shares of our stock or a combination of cash and shares of our stock, at our discretion, payable on the first anniversary of December 31, 2018. There was no outstanding balance on this obligation as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation was $181.

On November 2, 2018, we acquired CHI. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $3,000 in shares of our stock or a combination of cash and shares of our stock, at our discretion, payable in three equal annual installments. At October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation was $1,754.

On February 2, 2018, we acquired CSA. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $250 in shares of our stock or a combination of cash and shares of our stock, at our discretion, payable in two equal annual installments. There was no outstanding balance on this obligation as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation was $111.

On January 12, 2018, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in Butsko. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $600 in shares of our stock or a combination of cash and shares of our stock, at our discretion, payable in two equal annual installments. There was no outstanding balance on this obligation as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation $267.

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Uncollateralized Promissory Notes

On July 16, 2020, we acquired Mediatech. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $500 promissory note ("Mediatech Note") payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the Mediatech Note was $500 as of October 3, 2020.

On July 1, 2019, we acquired GeoDesign. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $2,000 promissory note bearing interest at 4.0% ("GeoDesign Note") and payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the GeoDesign Note was $1,500 and $2,000 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On June 3, 2019, we acquired Alta. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $2,000 promissory note bearing interest at 4.0% ("Alta Note") and payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the Alta Note was $1,500 and $2,000 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On June 3, 2019, we acquired Page One. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $1,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% ("Page One Note") and payable in three equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the Page One Note was $700 and $1,000 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On March 22, 2019, we acquired The Sextant Group. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $4,000 promissory note bearing interest at 4.0% ("The Sextant Group Note") and payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of The Sextant Group Note was $3,000 and $3,140 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On December 31, 2018, we acquired certain assets of Celtic. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $300 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Celtic Note") payable in three equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the Celtic Note was $200 and $300 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On November 2, 2018, we acquired CHI. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $15,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "CHI Note") payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the CHI Note was $11,250 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019.

On August 24, 2018, we acquired CALYX. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $4,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.75% payable in four equal annual installments of $1,000. The outstanding balance of the CALYX Note was $2,000 and $3,000 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On February 2, 2018, we acquired CSA. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $600 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "CSA Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $150,000. The outstanding balance of the CSA Note was $300 and $450 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On January 12, 2018, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in Butsko. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $1,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Butsko Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $250. The outstanding balance of the Butsko Note was $500 and $750 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively

On September 6, 2017, we acquired all of the outstanding interests in Marron. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $300 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Marron Note") payable in three equal annual installments of $100. There was no outstanding balance on the Marron Note as of October 3, 2020. As of December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Marron Note was $100.

On June 6, 2017, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in RDK. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $5,500 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "RDK Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $1,375. The outstanding balance of the RDK Note was $1,375 and $2,750 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On May 4, 2017, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in H&K. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $600 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "H&K Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $150. The outstanding balance of the H&K Note was $150 and $300 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On May 1, 2017, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in Lochrane. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $1,650 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Lochrane Note") payable in four equal annual installments

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of $413. The outstanding balance of the Lochrane Note was $413 and $825 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On December 6, 2016, we acquired all of the outstanding interests of CivilSource. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $3,500 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "CivilSource Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $875. The outstanding balance of the CivilSource Note was $875 and $1,502 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On November 30, 2016, we acquired all of the outstanding interests of Hanna. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $2,700 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Hanna Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $675. The outstanding balance of the Hanna Note was $675 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019.

On October 26, 2016, we acquired all of the outstanding interests of JBA. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $7,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "JBA Note") payable in five equal annual installments of $1,400. The outstanding balance of the JBA Note was $3,029 and $4,163 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On September 12, 2016, we acquired certain assets of Weir. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $500 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Weir Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $125. There was no outstanding balance on the Weir Note as of October 3, 2020. As of December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Weir Note was $125.

On May 20, 2016, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Dade Moeller. The purchase price included an aggregate of $6,000 of uncollateralized promissory notes bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Dade Moeller Notes") payable in four equal annual installments of $1,500. There was not outstanding balance on the Dade Moeller Notes as of October 3, 2020. As of December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Dade Moeller Notes was $1,497.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of October 3, 2020.

Effects of Inflation

Based on our analysis of the periods presented, we believe that inflation has not had a material effect on our operating results. There can be no assurance that future inflation will not have an adverse impact on our operating results and financial condition.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

For information on recently issued accounting pronouncements, see Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements

Our disclosure and analysis in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, contain “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. From time to time, we also provide forward-looking statements in other materials we release to the public, as well as oral forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, statements regarding our “expectations,” “hopes,” “beliefs,” “intentions,” or “strategies” regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. We have tried, wherever possible, to identify such statements by using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “may,” “might,” “should,” “would,” “will,” “likely,” “will likely result,” “continue,” “could,” “future,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “target,” “forecast,” “goal,” “observe,” “seek,” “strategy” and other words and terms of similar meaning, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward looking. The forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 10-Q reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance.

Forward-looking statements are not historical factors and should not be read as a guarantee or assurance of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, or if such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or

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management’s good faith beliefs, expectations and assumptions as of that time with respect to future events. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include:

• our ability to retain the continued service of our key professionals and to identify, hire and retain additional qualified professionals;

• changes in demand from the local and state government and private clients that we serve;

• general economic conditions, nationally and globally, and their effect on the demand and market for our services;

• fluctuations in our results of operations;

• the government’s funding and budgetary approval process;

• the possibility that our contracts may be terminated by our clients;

• our ability to win new contracts and renew existing contracts;

• our dependence on a limited number of clients;

• our ability to complete projects timely, in accordance with our customers’ expectations, or profitability;

• our ability to successfully execute our mergers and acquisitions strategy, including the integration of new companies into our business;

• our ability to successfully manage our growth strategy;

• our ability to raise capital in the future;

• competitive pressures and trends in our industry and our ability to successfully compete with our competitors;

• our ability to avoid losses under fixed-price contracts;

• the credit and collection risks associated with our clients;

• our ability to comply with procurement laws and regulations;

• changes in laws, regulations, or policies;

• the enactment of legislation that could limit the ability of local, state and federal agencies to contract for our privatized services;

• our ability to complete our backlog of uncompleted projects as currently projected;

• the risk of employee misconduct or our failure to comply with laws and regulations;

• our ability to control, and operational issues pertaining to, business activities that we conduct with business partners and other third parties;

• our need to comply with a number of restrictive covenants and similar provisions in our senior credit facility that generally limit our ability to (among other things) incur additional indebtedness, create liens, make acquisitions, pay dividends and undergo certain changes in control, which could affect our ability to finance future operations, acquisitions or capital needs;

• significant influence by our principal stockholder and the existence of certain anti-takeover measures in our governing documents; and

• other factors identified throughout this Current Report on Form 10-Q, including those discussed under the headings “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and “Business.”

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The forward-looking statements contained in this report are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we have anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties, or assumptions, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, those factors described in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K reports filed with the SEC. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K filing for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2019 listed various important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected and historic results. We note these factors for investors as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Readers can find them in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of that filing and under the same heading of this filing. You may obtain a copy of our Annual Report on Form 10-K through our website, www.nv5.com. Information contained on our website is not incorporated into this report. In addition to visiting our website, you may read and copy any document we file with the SEC at www.sec.gov.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

We are exposed to certain market risks from transactions that are entered into during the normal course of business. We have not entered into derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. We have no significant market risk exposure to interest rate changes related to the promissory notes related to acquisitions since these contain fixed interest rates. Our only debt subject to interest rate risk is the Senior Credit Facility which rates are variable, at our option, tied to a Eurocurrency rate equal to LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) plus an applicable rate or a base rate denominated in U.S. dollars. Interest rates are subject to change based on our Consolidated Senior Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement). As of October 3, 2020, there was $299,707 outstanding on the Senior Credit Facility. A one percentage point change in the assumed interest rate of the Senior Credit Facility would change our annual interest expense by approximately $2,997 annually.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, in a manner that allows timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) that occurred during the quarter ended October 3, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, in March certain employees of the Company began working remotely. As a result of these changes to the working environment, the Company has not identified any material changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting. The Company is continually monitoring and assessing the COVID-19 situation to determine any potential impacts on the design and operating effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

From time to time, we are subject to various legal proceedings that arise in the normal course of our business activities. As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we are not a party to any litigation the outcome of which, if determined adversely to us, would individually or in the aggregate be reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial position.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.

There have been no material changes to any of the principal risks that we believe are material to our business, results of operations and financial condition, from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

None.

Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

None.

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ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS.

Number	Description
31.1*	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to § 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2*	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to § 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1**	Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

* Filed herewith.

** Furnished herewith. This certification is being furnished solely to accompany this report pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filings of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	NV5 GLOBAL, INC.
	/s/ Edward Codispoti
Date: November 12, 2020	Edward Codispoti Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Dickerson Wright, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended October 3, 2020 of NV5 Global, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 12, 2020

/s/ Dickerson Wright

Dickerson Wright

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer,

(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Edward Codispoti, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended October 3, 2020 of NV5 Global, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 12, 2020

/s/ Edward Codispoti

Edward Codispoti

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of NV5 Global, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 3, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Dickerson Wright, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Edward Codispoti, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, each certify, to the best of his knowledge, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) or 15d-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: November 12, 2020

/s/ Dickerson Wright

Dickerson Wright

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Date: November 12, 2020

/s/ Edward Codispoti

Edward Codispoti

Chief Financial Officer

This certification accompanies this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not, except to the extent required by such Act, be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except to the extent the Company specifically incorporates it by reference.

A signed original of this written statement required by Rule 13a-14(b) or 15d-14(b) of the Exchange Act and Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2020	Dec. 28, 2019
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 64,022	$ 31,825
Billed receivables, net	122,678	131,041
Unbilled receivables, net	83,535	79,428
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	9,493	8,906
Total current assets	279,728	251,200
Property and equipment, net	27,957	25,733
Right-of-use lease assets, net	46,029	46,313
Intangible assets, net	182,830	255,961
Goodwill	344,003	309,216
Other assets	2,777	4,714
Total assets	883,324	893,137
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	33,842	36,116
Accrued liabilities	46,810	47,432
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	9,009	3,303
Client deposits	382	221
Current portion of contingent consideration	1,334	1,954
Current portion of notes payable and other obligations	21,957	25,332
Total current liabilities	113,334	114,358
Contingent consideration, less current portion	1,733	2,048
Other long-term liabilities	42,130	34,573
Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion	306,606	332,854
Deferred income tax liabilities, net	34,956	53,341
Total liabilities	498,759	537,174
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 45,000,000 shares authorized, 13,244,713 and 12,852,357 shares issued and outstanding as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively	132	129
Additional paid-in capital	263,341	251,187
Retained earnings	121,092	104,647
Total stockholders’ equity	384,565	355,963
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 883,324	$ 893,137

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Oct. 03, 2020	Dec. 28, 2019
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	45,000,000	45,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	13,244,713	12,852,357
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	13,244,713	12,852,357

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Consolidated Statements of Net Income and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Income Statement [Abstract]
Gross revenues	$ 169,949	$ 131,032	$ 498,118	$ 376,340
Direct costs:
Salaries and wages	46,815	40,426	136,929	113,762
Sub-consultant services	26,003	19,972	78,673	56,969
Other direct costs	10,370	7,139	27,771	25,244
Total direct costs	83,188	67,536	243,373	195,975
Gross Profit	86,761	63,496	254,745	180,365
Operating Expenses:
Salaries and wages, payroll taxes and benefits	43,750	33,428	133,456	93,431
General and administrative	13,216	11,028	38,196	30,786
Facilities and facilities related	5,370	4,664	16,125	12,407
Depreciation and amortization	10,187	6,551	32,387	18,908
Total operating expenses	72,523	55,671	220,164	155,533
Income from operations	14,238	7,825	34,581	24,832
Interest expense	(3,731)	(421)	(11,921)	(1,230)
Income before income tax expense	10,507	7,403	22,660	23,602
Income tax expense	(2,753)	(1,560)	(6,215)	(3,422)
Net Income and Comprehensive Income	$ 7,754	$ 5,843	$ 16,445	$ 20,180
Earnings per share:
Basic (in dollars per Share)	$ 0.62	$ 0.48	$ 1.33	$ 1.67
Diluted (in dollars per Share)	$ 0.61	$ 0.46	$ 1.30	$ 1.62
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	12,434,600	12,191,405	12,328,448	12,086,588
Diluted (in shares)	12,749,917	12,566,966	12,650,107	12,485,049

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 29, 2018		12,550,711
Beginning Balance at Dec. 29, 2018	$ 317,542	$ 126	$ 236,525	$ 80,891
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock compensation	6,989		6,989
Restricted stock issuance, net (in shares)		215,431
Restricted stock issuance, net	0	$ 2	(2)
Stock issuance for acquisitions (in shares)		41,592
Stock issuance for acquisitions	2,632		2,632
Payment of contingent consideration with common stock (in shares)		11,185
Payment of contingent consideration with common stock	725		725
Net income	20,180			20,180
Ending Balance (in shares) at Sep. 28, 2019		12,818,919
Ending Balance at Sep. 28, 2019	348,067	$ 128	246,869	101,070
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Jun. 29, 2019		12,657,841
Beginning Balance at Jun. 29, 2019	339,001	$ 127	243,646	95,228
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock compensation	2,819		2,819
Restricted stock issuance, net (in shares)		155,307
Restricted stock issuance, net	1	$ 1
Stock issuance for acquisitions (in shares)		5,771
Stock issuance for acquisitions	403		403
Net income	5,843			5,843
Ending Balance (in shares) at Sep. 28, 2019		12,818,919
Ending Balance at Sep. 28, 2019	348,067	$ 128	246,869	101,070
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 28, 2019		12,852,357
Beginning Balance at Dec. 28, 2019	355,963	$ 129	251,187	104,647
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock compensation	10,900		10,900
Restricted stock issuance, net (in shares)		365,241
Restricted stock issuance, net	0	$ 3	(3)
Stock issuance for acquisitions (in shares)		21,871
Stock issuance for acquisitions	979		979
Payment of contingent consideration with common stock (in shares)		5,244
Payment of contingent consideration with common stock	278		278
Net income	16,445			16,445
Ending Balance (in shares) at Oct. 03, 2020		13,244,713
Ending Balance at Oct. 03, 2020	384,565	$ 132	263,341	121,092
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Jun. 27, 2020		13,033,842
Beginning Balance at Jun. 27, 2020	372,370	$ 130	258,902	113,338
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock compensation	4,020		4,020
Restricted stock issuance, net (in shares)		201,406
Restricted stock issuance, net	0	$ 2	(2)
Stock issuance for acquisitions (in shares)		9,465
Stock issuance for acquisitions	421		421
Net income	7,754			7,754
Ending Balance (in shares) at Oct. 03, 2020		13,244,713
Ending Balance at Oct. 03, 2020	$ 384,565	$ 132	$ 263,341	$ 121,092

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 16,445	$ 20,180
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	34,680	18,908
Non-cash lease expense	6,731	6,770
Provision for doubtful accounts	3,127	1,725
Stock-based compensation	10,900	6,989
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	0	49
Gain on disposals of property and equipment	(394)	(48)
Deferred income taxes	(5,905)	(3,839)
Amortization of debt issuance costs	669	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of impact of acquisitions:
Billed receivables	8,089	508
Unbilled receivables	(7,505)	(4,490)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	2,171	(5,279)
Accounts payable	(2,780)	(2,053)
Accrued liabilities	322	(9,170)
Income taxes payable	0	(2,789)
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	5,706	(5,972)
Deposits	163	68
Net cash provided by operating activities	72,419	21,557
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Cash paid for acquisitions (net of cash received from acquisitions)	(882)	(29,365)
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,053	0
Purchase of property and equipment	(8,342)	(1,810)
Net cash used in investing activities	(8,171)	(31,175)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Borrowings from Senior Credit Facility	0	10,000
Payments on notes payable	(9,941)	(8,483)
Payments of contingent consideration	(913)	(1,213)
Payments of borrowings from Senior Credit Facility	(20,750)	0
Payments of debt issuance costs	(447)	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(32,051)	304
Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	32,197	(9,314)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period	31,825	40,739
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period	64,022	31,425
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Contingent consideration (earn-out)	255	2,570
Notes payable and other obligations issued for acquisitions	500	10,044
Stock issuance for acquisitions	979	2,632
Finance leases	475	769
Payment of contingent consideration with common stock	$ 278	$ 725

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Organization and Nature of Business Operations

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Organization and Nature of Business Operations

Organization and Nature of Business Operations

Business

NV5 Global, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company,” “NV5 Global”) is a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions to public and private sector clients in the infrastructure, utility services, construction, real estate, and environmental markets, operating nationwide and abroad. The Company’s clients include the U.S. federal, state and local governments, and the private sector. NV5 Global provides a wide range of services, including, but not limited to:

●	Utility services	●	Commissioning
●	LNG services	●	Program management
●	Engineering	●	Environmental health & safety
●	Civil program management	●	Real estate transaction services
●	Surveying	●	Energy efficiency services
●	Testing, inspection & consulting (TIC)	●	3D geospatial data modeling
●	Code compliance consulting	●	Environmental & natural resources
●	Forensic engineering	●	National defense & intelligence
●	Litigation support	●	Robotic survey solutions
●	Ecological studies	●	Geospatial data applications & software
●	MEP & technology engineering

Fiscal Year

The Company operates on a "52/53 week" fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to the calendar quarter end, and fiscal 2020 contains 53 weeks compared to fiscal 2019, which contained 52 weeks. As a result, the third quarter of fiscal 2020 ended October 3, 2020 included 14 weeks compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2019 ended September 28, 2019, which included 13 weeks.

Impact of COVID-19 on Our Business

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted global stock markets and economies. The Company is closely monitoring the impact of the outbreak of COVID-19 on all aspects of its business, including how it will impact the Company's customers and employees. While COVID-19 did not have a material adverse effect on the Company's reported results for the first nine months of the fiscal year, the Company is unable to predict the ultimate impact that it may have on its business, future results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. The extent to which the Company's operations may be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will depend largely on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be accurately predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the outbreak and actions by government authorities to contain the outbreak or treat its impact. The Company intends to continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on its business closely.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company are presented in U.S. dollars in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for reporting of interim financial information. Pursuant to such rules and regulations, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of the Company contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods presented. Accordingly, these statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019 (the “2019 Form 10-K”). The results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future interim period or for the full 2020 fiscal year.

Performance Obligations

To determine the proper revenue recognition method, the Company evaluates whether two or more contracts should be combined and accounted for as one single contract and whether the combined or single contract should be accounted for as more than one performance obligation. The majority of the Company's contracts have a single performance obligation as the promise to transfer the individual goods or services that is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contracts and therefore, is not distinct.

The Company’s performance obligations are satisfied as work progresses or at a point in time. Revenue on the Company's cost-reimbursable contracts is recognized over time using direct costs incurred or direct costs incurred to date as compared to the estimated total direct costs for performance obligations because it depicts the transfer of control to the customer. Contract costs include labor, sub-consultant services, and other direct costs.

Gross revenue from services transferred to customers at a point in time is recognized when the customer obtains control of the asset, which is generally upon delivery and acceptance by the customer of the reports and/or analysis performed.

As of October 3, 2020, the Company had $638,074 of remaining performance obligations, of which $516,348 is expected to be recognized over the next 12 months and the majority of the balance over the next 24 months. Contracts for which work authorizations have been received are included in performance obligations. Most of the Company's government contracts are multi-year contracts for which funding is appropriated on an annual basis, therefore performance obligations include only those amounts that have been funded and authorized and does not reflect the full amounts the Company may receive over the term of such contracts. In the case of non-government contracts and project awards, performance obligations include future revenue at contract or customary rates, excluding contract renewals or extensions that are at the discretion of the client. For contracts with a not-to-exceed maximum amount, the Company includes revenue from such contracts in performance obligations to the extent of the remaining estimated amount.

Contract Balances

The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed receivables, unbilled receivables (contract assets), and billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts (contract liabilities) on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The liability “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts” represents billings in excess of revenues recognized on these contracts as of the reporting date. This liability is generally classified as current. Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the fiscal year was $138 and $3,177 for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020.

There have been no material changes, other than those related to the adopted new accounting standards below, in the Company's significant accounting policies described in the audited financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment ("ASU 2017-04"). This ASU eliminates Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test and simplifies how the amount of an impairment loss is determined. The update is effective for public companies in the beginning of fiscal year 2020 and shall be applied on a prospective basis. The Company adopted this ASU at the beginning of fiscal year 2020. The Company has determined there were no changes to its financial statements as a result of the adoption.

Goodwill is the excess of consideration paid for an acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired, including other identifiable intangible assets and liabilities assumed in a business combination. To determine the amount of goodwill resulting from a business combination, the Company performs an assessment to determine the acquisition date fair value of the acquired company’s tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities.

Goodwill is required to be evaluated for impairment on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the asset may be impaired. An entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. These qualitative factors include: macroeconomic and industry conditions, cost factors, overall financial performance and other relevant entity-specific events. If the entity determines that this threshold is met, then the Company may apply a one-step quantitative test and record the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The Company determines fair value through multiple valuation techniques, and weights the results accordingly. NV5 Global is required to make certain subjective and complex judgments in assessing whether an event of impairment of goodwill has occurred, including assumptions and estimates used to determine the fair value of its reporting units. The Company has elected to perform its annual goodwill impairment review on August 1 of each year. The Company conducts its annual impairment tests on the goodwill using the quantitative method of evaluating goodwill.

On August 1, 2020, the Company conducted its annual impairment tests using the quantitative method of evaluating goodwill. Based on the quantitative analyses the Company determined the fair value of each of the reporting units exceeded its carrying value. Therefore, the goodwill was not impaired and the Company did not recognize an impairment charge relating to goodwill as of August 1, 2020. Furthermore, there were no indicators, events or changes in circumstances that would indicate goodwill was impaired during the period from August 2, 2020 through October 3, 2020.

Identifiable intangible assets primarily include customer backlog, customer relationships, trade names, non-compete agreements, and developed technology. Amortizable intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives and reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets may be impaired. If an indicator of impairment exists, the Company compares the estimated future cash flows of the asset, on an undiscounted basis, to the carrying value of the asset. If the undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, then impairment, if any, is measured as the difference between fair value and carrying value, with fair value typically based on a discounted cash flow model. There were no indicators, events or changes in circumstances that would indicate intangible assets were impaired during the nine months ended October 3, 2020.

See Note 7, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, for further information on goodwill and identified intangibles.

Financial Instruments

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) ("ASU 2016-13"). This ASU introduces a new accounting model, the Current Expected Credit Losses model ("CECL"), which could result in earlier recognition of credit losses and additional disclosures related to credit risk. The CECL model requires the Company to use a forward-looking expected credit loss impairment methodology for the recognition of credit losses for financial instruments at the time the financial asset is originated or acquired. The expected credit losses are adjusted each period for changes in expected lifetime credit losses. This model replaces the multiple existing impairment models in current GAAP, which generally require that a loss be incurred before it is recognized. The new standard also applies to receivables arising from revenue transactions such as contract assets and accounts receivable and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company adopted this ASU at the beginning of fiscal year 2020. The standard was applied prospectively and did not materially impact the consolidated financial statements.

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Earnings Per Share

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company. The effect of potentially dilutive securities is not considered during periods of loss or if the effect is anti-dilutive.

The weighted average number of shares outstanding in calculating basic earnings per share for the nine months ended October 3, 2020 and September 28, 2019 exclude 806,457 and 625,687 non-vested restricted shares, respectively. During the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020, there were 32,859 and 72,634 weighted average securities which are not included in the calculation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding because their impact is anti-dilutive. There were no potentially anti-dilutive securities during the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019.

The following table represents a reconciliation of the net income and weighted average shares outstanding for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 3, 2020		September 28, 2019		October 3, 2020		September 28, 2019
Numerator:
Net income – basic and diluted	$	7,754	$	5,843	$	16,445	$	20,180
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	12,434,600		12,191,405		12,328,448		12,086,588
Effect of dilutive non-vested restricted shares and units	269,713		308,240		267,130		325,219
Effect of issuable shares related to acquisitions	45,604		67,321		54,529		73,242
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	12,749,917		12,566,966		12,650,107		12,485,049

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Business Acquisitions

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Business Acquisitions

Business Acquisitions

2020 Acquisitions    

On July 16, 2020, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Mediatech FZ, LLC and Mediatech Information Technology Consultants ("Mediatech"), a technology company providing security, enterprise IT, and building technology solutions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and South East Asia. Mediatech provides technology design services for the hospitality, industrial, healthcare, commercial, retail, and convention center markets. The Company acquired Mediatech for an aggregate purchase price of $1,949, including $882 of cash and $500 in promissory note, payable in four equal installments of $125 due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of the closing date. The purchase price also includes $312 of the Company's common stock payable in four equal installments due at closing and on the first, second and third anniversaries of the closing date. Further, the purchase price includes $255 in additional contingent payments. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Mediatech, the Company performed a purchase price allocation. The final determination of the fair value of assets and liabilities will be completed within the one-year measurement period as required by ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"). The Mediatech acquisition will necessitate the use of this measurement period to adequately analyze and assess the factors used in establishing the asset and liability fair values as of the acquisition date, including intangible assets, accounts receivable, and certain fixed assets.

2019 Acquisitions 

On December 20, 2019 (the "Closing Date"), the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Geospatial Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Quantum Spatial, Inc. (collectively "QSI"), a full-service geospatial solutions provider serving the North American market. QSI provides data solutions to public and private sector clients that need geospatial intelligence to mitigate risk, plan for growth, better manage resources, and advance scientific understanding. NV5 Global acquired QSI in an all-cash transaction for $318,428, which includes excess working capital of $9,034 and closing date cash of $6,894. The purchase price and other related costs associated with the transaction were financed through the Company's amended and restated credit agreement (the "A&R Credit Agreement") with Bank of America, N.A. and the other lenders party thereto. Pursuant to the A&R Credit Agreement, the lenders provided term commitments of $150,000 in the aggregate in a single draw on the Closing Date and revolving commitments totaling $215,000. See Note 9, Notes Payable and Other Obligations, for further detail on the A&R Credit Agreement. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for QSI, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values. The final determination of the fair value of certain assets and liabilities will be completed within the one-year measurement period as required by ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"). The QSI acquisition will necessitate the use of this measurement period to adequately analyze and assess a number of the factors used in establishing the asset and liability fair values as of the acquisition date, including intangible assets, accounts receivable, and certain fixed assets. See Note 7, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, for further information on fair value adjustments of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

On November 8, 2019, the Company acquired from GHD Services, Inc. ("GHD") its assets related to the business for forensics and insurance. The GHD forensics and insurance business provides engineering and environmental claim services for insurance companies, law firms, and litigation support. The Company acquired GHD for a cash purchase price up to $8,300. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for GHD, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values. The final determination of the fair value of certain assets and liabilities will be completed within the one-year measurement period as required by ASC 805. The GHD acquisition will necessitate the use of this measurement period to adequately analyze and assess a number of the factors used in establishing the asset and liability fair values as of the acquisition date, including accounts receivable.

On July 2, 2019, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in WHPacific, Inc. (“WHPacific”), a provider of design engineering and surveying services serving Washington, Oregon, Idaho, New Mexico, Arizona and California for a cash purchase price of $9,000. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for WHPacific, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values.

On July 1, 2019, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in GeoDesign, Inc. ("GeoDesign"), a geotechnical, environmental, geological, mining and pavement engineering company serving Washington, Oregon, and California. The aggregate purchase price was $11,245, including $8,247 of cash, $2,000 in promissory note (bearing interest at 4.0%), payable in four equal installments of $500 due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of July 1, 2019, and $375 of the Company's common stock (4,731 shares) issued at the closing date. The purchase price also includes $425 of the Company's common stock payable on the first and second anniversaries of July 1, 2019. Further, the purchase price includes a $1,500 earn-out of cash, which was recorded at the estimated fair value of $198. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for GeoDesign, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values.

On June 3, 2019, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Alta Environmental, L.P. ("Alta"), a consulting firm specializing in air quality, environmental building sciences, water resources, site assessment and remediation as well as environmental health and safety compliance services. The aggregate purchase price was $6,323, including $4,000 of cash and $2,000 in promissory note (bearing interest at 4.0%), payable in 4 equal installments of $500 due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of June 3, 2019. Further, the purchase price includes a $500 earn-out of cash, which was recorded at an estimated fair value of $323. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Alta, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values.

On June 3, 2019, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Page One Consultants ("Page One"), a program management and construction quality assurance firm based in Orlando, Florida. The aggregate purchase price was $3,995, including $2,293 of cash, $1,000 in promissory note (bearing interest at 3.0%), payable in three equal installments of $333 due on the first, second, and third anniversaries of June 3, 2019, and $200 of the Company's common stock (2,647 shares) issued at the closing date. The purchase price also includes $200 of the Company's common stock payable on the first anniversary date of June 3, 2019. Further, the purchase price includes a $500 earn-out of cash and stock, which was recorded at an estimated fair value of $302. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Page One, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values.

On March 22, 2019, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in the Sextant Group, Inc. ("The Sextant Group"), a national leading provider of audiovisual, information and communications technology, acoustics consulting, and design services headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. The Sextant Group provides services throughout the U.S. and is well-known for creating integrated technology solutions for a wide range of public and private sector clients. The aggregate purchase price was $10,501, including $6,501 of cash and $4,000 in promissory note (bearing interest at 4.0%), payable in 4 equal installments of $1,000 due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of March 22, 2019. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for The Sextant Group, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values.

On December 31, 2018, the Company acquired certain assets of Celtic Energy, Inc. ("Celtic"), a nationally recognized energy efficiency consulting firm that specialized in energy efficiency project management and oversight. The aggregate purchase price was $1,881, including $1,000 in cash, $300 in promissory note (bearing interest at 3.0%), payable in three equal installments of $100 on the first, second, and third anniversaries of December 31, 2018, and $200 of the Company's common stock (3,227 shares) issued at the closing date. The purchase price also includes $200 of the Company's common stock payable on the first anniversary December 31, 2018. Further, the purchase price includes a $200 earn-out of cash, which was recorded at an estimated fair value of $181. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Celtic, the Company performed a purchase price allocation.

The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date for the acquisitions closed during 2020 and 2019:

	2020			2019
	Total			QSI			Other			Total
Cash	$	—		$	6,894		$	75		$	6,969
Billed and unbilled receivables, net	1,439			42,523			18,755			61,278
Right-of-use assets	—			6,131			—			6,131
Property and equipment	28			15,718			2,163			17,881
Prepaid expenses	33			2,612			997			3,609
Other assets	28			2,075			1,048			3,123
Intangible assets:
Customer relationships	237			71,252			10,423			81,675
Trade name	30			4,234			1,365			5,599
Customer backlog	56			7,636			1,363			8,999
Developed technology	—			32,944			—			32,944
Other	5			—			814			814
Total Assets	$	1,856		$	192,019		$	37,003		$	229,022
Liabilities	(345		)	(23,698		)	(8,373		)	(32,071		)
Deferred tax liabilities	—			(27,221		)	(3,300		)	(30,521		)
Net assets acquired	$	1,511		$	141,100		$	25,330		$	166,430
Consideration paid (Cash, Notes and/or stock)	$	1,694		$	318,428		$	50,447		$	368,875
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)	255			—			1,004			1,004
Total Consideration	$	1,949		$	318,428		$	51,451		$	369,879
Excess consideration over the amounts assigned to the net assets acquired (Goodwill)	$	438		$	177,328		$	26,121		$	203,449

Goodwill was recorded based on the amount by which the purchase price exceeded the fair value of the net assets acquired and the amount is attributable to the reputation of the business acquired, the workforce in place and the synergies to be achieved from these acquisitions. See Note 7, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, for further information on fair value adjustments to goodwill and identified intangibles.

The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the results of operations from any business acquired from their respective dates of acquisition. The following table presents the results of operations of businesses acquired from their respective dates of acquisition for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019.

	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2019		September 28, 2019
Gross revenues	$	16,537	$	22,229
Income before income taxes	$	1,272	$	2,211

The revenue and earnings of Mediatech have been included in the Company's results since the acquisition date and are not material to the Company's consolidated financial statements and have not been presented.

The following table presents the unaudited, pro forma consolidated results of operations (in thousands, except per share amounts) for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 as if the acquisitions of The Sextant Group, Page One, Alta, WHPacific, GeoDesign, GHD, and QSI had occurred at the beginning of fiscal year 2019. The pro forma information provided below is compiled from the pre-acquisition financial information of The Sextant Group, Page One, Alta, WHPacific, GeoDesign,

GHD, and QSI and includes pro forma adjustments for amortization expense, adjustments to certain expenses, and the income tax impact of these adjustments. The pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of (i) the results of operations that would have occurred had the operations of these acquisitions actually been acquired at the beginning of fiscal year 2019 or (ii) future results of operations:

	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2019		September 28, 2019
Gross revenues	$	168,141	$	508,748
Net income	$	4,203	$	15,287
Basic earnings per share	$	0.34	$	1.26
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.33	$	1.22

The pro forma results for Mediatech have not been presented as the financial impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements would be immaterial.

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Billed and Unbilled Receivables

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Receivables [Abstract]

Billed and Unbilled Receivables

Billed and Unbilled Receivables

Billed and Unbilled Receivables consists of the following:

	October 3, 2020			December 28, 2019
Billed receivables	$	128,300		$	134,900
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,622		)	(3,860		)
Billed receivables, net	$	122,678		$	131,041
Unbilled receivables	$	86,110		$	80,639
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	(2,575		)	(1,211		)
Unbilled receivables, net	$	83,535		$	79,428

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Property and Equipment, net

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property and Equipment, net

Property and Equipment, net

Property and equipment, net, consists of the following:

	October 3, 2020			December 28, 2019
Office furniture and equipment	$	3,848		$	4,198
Computer equipment	14,682			10,704
Survey and field equipment	23,447			24,165
Leasehold improvements	6,296			6,266
Total	48,273			45,333
Less: accumulated depreciation	(20,316		)	(19,600		)
Property and equipment, net	$	27,957		$	25,733

Depreciation expense was $2,786 and $8,212 for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020, respectively, of which $1,215 and 3,394 was included in other direct costs for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020, respectively. Depreciation expense was $1,317 and $3,591 for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019, respectively.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

As discussed in Note 14, Reportable Segments, the Company's chief operating decision maker ("CODM"), re-evaluated the structure of the Company's internal organization as a result of the 2019 acquisition of QSI, which resulted in certain changes to the Company's operating and reportable segments. Effective the beginning of fiscal year 2020, the goodwill of QSI was reallocated from the Company's INF reportable segment to the Company's new GEO reportable segment. The changes in the carrying value by reportable segment for the nine months ended October 3, 2020 were as follows:

	Nine Months Ended
	December 28, 2019		2020 Acquisitions		Adjustments			October 3, 2020
INF	$	231,255	$	—	$	(143,428	)	$	87,827
BTS	77,961		438		449			78,848
GEO	—		—		177,328			177,328
Total	$	309,216	$	438	$	34,349		$	344,003

Goodwill of approximately $5,712 from acquisitions during the nine months ended September 28, 2019 is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. During the nine months ended October 3, 2020, the Company recorded purchase price allocation adjustments of $31,967, $1,215, $420, $293, and $30 that increased goodwill for the acquisitions of QSI, WHP, The Sextant Group, GHD, and Alta, respectively, and a working capital adjustment of $424 for QSI which was recorded as an increase to goodwill and the purchase price paid for the acquisition. The $31,967 increase to goodwill related to the QSI acquisition included a decrease to the fair value of the trade name of $54,313, which was partially offset by increases to the fair value of customer relationships, customer backlog, property and equipment, and other assets of $6,543, $801, $2,093, and $758, respectively, and a decrease to deferred tax liabilities of $12,151.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets, net, as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019 consist of the following:

	October 3, 2020							December 28, 2019
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer relationships(1)	$	182,868	$	(42,179	)	$	140,689	$	176,088	$	(29,198	)	$	146,890
Trade name(2)	14,517		(11,329		)	3,188		10,253		(8,593		)	1,660
Customer backlog(3)	25,055		(18,269		)	6,786		24,198		(12,435		)	11,763
Non-compete(4)	9,373		(6,494		)	2,879		9,369		(5,105		)	4,264
Developed technology(5)	32,944		(3,656		)	29,288		32,944		$	(106	)	$	32,838
Total finite-lived intangible assets	264,757		(81,927		)	182,830		252,851		(55,436		)	197,415
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
QSI trade name	—		—			—		58,546		—			58,546
Total indefinite-lived intangible assets	—		—			—		58,546		—			58,546
Total intangible assets	$	264,757	$	(81,927	)	$	182,830	$	311,397	$	(55,436	)	$	255,961

⁽¹⁾ Amortized on a straight-line basis over estimated lives (1 to 12 years)

⁽²⁾ Amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated lives (1 to 3 years)

⁽³⁾ Amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated lives (1 to 5 years)

⁽⁴⁾ Amortized on a straight-line basis over their contractual lives (2 to 5 years)

⁽⁵⁾ Amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated lives (5 to 7 years)

During the nine months ended October 3, 2020, the Company adjusted the QSI purchase price allocation reported at December 28, 2019 to account for updates to assumptions and estimates related to the fair value of the trade name, customer relationships, and customer backlog. As a result, the Company determined the QSI trade name is a finite-lived asset that will be amortized over a two-year period and the fair value was decreased by $54,313. Additionally, the fair value of customer relationships and customer backlog increased $6,543 and $801, respectively. These changes resulted in a corresponding adjustment to deferred tax liabilities of $12,151. If the adjustments had been recognized as of the acquisition date the Company would have recognized incremental amortization expense of $790 during the three months ended March 28, 2020. Amortization expense was $8,615 and $26,468 for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020, respectively, and $5,234 and $15,317 for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019, respectively.

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Accrued Liabilities

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consist of the following:

	October 3, 2020		December 28, 2019
Current portion of lease liability	$	13,589	$	13,108
Accrued vacation	13,106		10,048
Payroll and related taxes	11,068		12,146
Benefits	3,877		4,637
Accrued operating expenses	2,743		4,574
Professional liability reserve	1,086		1,083
Accrued interest expense	874		949
Other	467		887
Total	$	46,810	$	47,432

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Notes Payable and Other Obligations

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Notes Payable and Other Obligations

Notes Payable and Other Obligations

Notes payable and other obligations consists of the following:

	October 3, 2020			December 28, 2019
Senior credit facility	$	299,707		$	320,457
Uncollateralized promissory notes	28,193			36,217
Finance leases	2,492			2,707
Other obligations	2,028			2,884
Debt issuance costs, net of amortization	(3,857		)	(4,078		)
Total notes payable and other obligations	328,563			358,187
Current portion of notes payable and other obligations	(21,957		)	(25,332		)
Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion	$	306,606		$	332,854

As of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the carrying amount of debt obligations approximates their fair values based on Level 2 inputs as the terms are comparable to terms currently offered by local lending institutions for arrangements with similar terms to industry peers with comparable credit characteristics.

Senior Credit Facility

On December 20, 2019 (the "Closing Date"), the Company amended and restated its Credit Agreement (the "A&R Credit Agreement"), dated December 7, 2016, as amended on December 20, 2018, with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America"), as administrative agent, swingline lender and letter of credit issuer, the other lenders party thereto, and certain of the Company's

subsidiaries as guarantors. Pursuant to the A&R Credit Agreement, the lenders provided term commitments of $150,000 in the aggregate in a single draw on the Closing Date to fund the acquisition of QSI and various costs and expenses relating thereto and revolving commitments totaling $215,000 in the aggregate. The revolving commitment is available through December 20, 2024 (the "Maturity Date"), at which time the term commitments and revolving commitments will be due and payable in full. An aggregate amount of $320,500 was drawn under the A&R Credit Agreement on the Closing Date to fund the QSI acquisition and repay previously existing borrowings. Borrowings under the A&R Credit Agreement are secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the assets of the Company. The A&R Credit Agreement also includes an accordion feature permitting the Company to request an increase in either the term facility or the revolver facility under the A&R Credit Agreement by an additional amount of up to $100,000 in the aggregate.

Borrowings under the term facility amortize at the rate of 5.0% per annum for the first two years of the facility and thereafter at the rate of 7.5% per annum until the Maturity Date.

On May 5, 2020 (the "Amendment Closing Date"), in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company entered into an amendment to the A&R Credit Agreement (the "Amended A&R Credit Agreement") to amend the financial covenants that requires NV5 Global to maintain a consolidated leverage ratio (the ratio of the Company's pro forma consolidated funded indebtedness to the Company's pro forma consolidated EBITDA for the most recently completed measurement period). The amended consolidated leverage ratio requirements are as follows:

Measurement Period Ending	Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio
Amendment Closing Date through June 27, 2020	4.50 to 1.00
June 28, 2020 through October 3, 2020	5.00 to 1.00
October 4, 2020 through January 2, 2021	5.25 to 1.00
January 3, 2021 and April 3, 2021	4.75 to 1.00
April 4, 2021 and July 3, 2021	4.00 to 1.00
July 4, 2021 and thereafter	3.50 to 1.00

These financial covenants also require the Company to maintain a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of no less than 1.20 to 1.00 as of the end of any measurement period. As of October 3, 2020, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants.

The Amended A&R Credit Agreement also amended pricing terms which remain variable and tied to a Eurocurrency rate equal to LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) plus an applicable margin or a base rate denominated in U.S. dollars. Interest rates remain subject to change based on the Company's consolidated leverage ratio. As of October 3, 2020 the Company's interest rate was 3.8%.

The Amended A&R Credit Agreement contains covenants that may have the effect of limiting the Company's ability to, among other things, merge with or acquire other entities, enter into a transaction resulting in a Change in Control, create certain new liens, incur certain additional indebtedness, engage in certain transactions with affiliates, or engage in new lines of business or sell a substantial part of their assets. The Amended A&R Credit Agreement also contains customary events of default, including (but not limited to) a default in the payment of principal or, following an applicable grace period, interest, breaches of the Company's covenants or warranties under the Amended A&R Credit Agreement, payment default or acceleration of certain indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or liquidation, certain judgments or uninsured losses, changes in control and certain liabilities related to ERISA based plans.

The Amended A&R Credit Agreement limits the payment of cash dividends (together with certain other payments that would constitute a "Restricted Payment" within the meaning of the Amended A&R Credit Agreement and generally including dividends, stock repurchases and certain other payments in respect to warrants, options, and other rights to acquire equity securities) to no more than $10,000 in any fiscal year, so long as no default shall exist at the time of or arise as a result from such payment.

Total debt issuance costs incurred and capitalized in connection with the issuance of the Amended A&R Credit Agreement were $4,123. Total amortization of debt issuance costs was $227 and $669 during the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020.

Other Obligations

On July 16, 2020, the Company acquired Mediatech. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $230 in shares of the Company's stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company's stock, at its discretion, payable in three equal annual installments. At October 3, 2020, the outstanding balance on this obligation was $230.

On July 1, 2019, the Company acquired GeoDesign. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $425 in shares of the Company's stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company's stock, at its discretion, payable on the first and second anniversary of July 1, 2019. The outstanding balance on this obligation was $44 and $382 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On June 3, 2019, the Company acquired Page One. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $200 in shares of the Company's stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company's stock, at its discretion, payable on the first anniversary of June 3, 2019. There was no outstanding balance on this obligation as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation was $181.

On December 31, 2018, the Company acquired certain assets of Celtic. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $200 in shares of the company's stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company's stock, at its discretion, payable on the first anniversary of December 31, 2018. There was no outstanding balance on this obligation as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation was $181.

On November 2, 2018, the Company acquired CHI. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $3,000 in shares of the Company’s stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at its discretion, payable in three equal annual installments. At October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation was $1,754.

On February 2, 2018, the Company acquired CSA. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $250 in shares of the Company’s stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at its discretion, payable in two equal annual installments. There was no outstanding balance on this obligation as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation $111.

On January 12, 2018, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in Butsko. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $600 in shares of the Company’s stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at its discretion, payable in two equal annual installments. There was no outstanding balance on this obligation as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation was $267.

Uncollateralized Promissory Notes

On July 16, 2020, the Company acquired Mediatech. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $500 promissory note ("Mediatech Note") payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the Mediatech Note was $500 as of October 3, 2020.

On July 1, 2019, the Company acquired GeoDesign. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $2,000 promissory note bearing interest at 4.0% ("GeoDesign Note") and payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the GeoDesign Note was $1,500 and $2,000 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On June 3, 2019, the Company acquired Alta. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $2,000 promissory note bearing interest at 4.0% ("Alta Note") and payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the Alta Note was $1,500 and $2,000 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On June 3, 2019, the Company acquired Page One. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $1,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% ("Page One Note") and payable in three equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the Page One Note was $700 and $1,000 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On March 22, 2019, the Company acquired The Sextant Group. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $4,000 promissory note bearing interest at 4.0% ("The Sextant Group Note") and payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of The Sextant Group Note was $3,000 and $3,140 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On December 31, 2018, the Company acquired certain assets of Celtic. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $300 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Celtic Note") payable in three equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the Celtic Note was $200 and $300 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On November 2, 2018, the Company acquired CHI. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $15,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "CHI Note") payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the CHI Note was $11,250 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019.

On August 24, 2018, the Company acquired CALYX. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $4,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.75% payable in four equal annual installments of $1,000. The outstanding balance of the CALYX Note was $2,000 and $3,000 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On February 2, 2018, the Company acquired CSA. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $600 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "CSA Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $150. The outstanding balance of the CSA Note was $300 and $450 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On January 12, 2018, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in Butsko. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $1,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Butsko Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $250. The outstanding balance of the Butsko Note was $500 and $750 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively

On September 6, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding interests in Marron. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $300 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Marron Note") payable in three equal annual installments of $100. There was no outstanding balance on the Marron Note as of October 3, 2020. As of December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Marron Note was $100.

On June 6, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in RDK. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $5,500 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "RDK Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $1,375. The outstanding balance of the RDK Note was $1,375 and $2,750 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On May 4, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in H&K. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $600 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "H&K Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $150. The outstanding balance of the H&K Note was $150 and $300 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On May 1, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in Lochrane. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $1,650 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Lochrane Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $413. The outstanding balance of the Lochrane Note was $413 and $825 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On December 6, 2016, the Company acquired all of the outstanding interests of CivilSource. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $3,500 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "CivilSource Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $875. The outstanding balance of the CivilSource Note was $875 and $1,502 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On November 30, 2016, the Company acquired all of the outstanding interests of Hanna. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $2,700 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Hanna Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $675. The outstanding balance of the Hanna Note was $675 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019.

On October 26, 2016, the Company acquired all of the outstanding interests of JBA. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $7,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "JBA Note") payable in five equal annual installments of $1,400. The outstanding balance of the JBA Note was $3,029 and $4,163 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

On September 12, 2016, the Company acquired certain assets of Weir. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $500 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Weir Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $125. There was no outstanding balance on the Weir Note as of October 3, 2020. As of December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Weir Note was $125.

On May 20, 2016, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Dade Moeller. The purchase price included an aggregate of $6,000 of uncollateralized promissory notes bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Dade Moeller Notes") payable in four equal annual installments of $1,500. There was no outstanding balance on the Dade Moeller Notes as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Dade Moeller Notes was $1,497.

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Contingent Consideration

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Contingent Consideration

Contingent Consideration

The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying value of estimated contingent consideration:

	October 3, 2020			December 28, 2019
Contingent consideration, beginning of the year	$	4,002		$	4,698
Additions for acquisitions	255			1,316
Reduction of liability for payments made	(1,190		)	(1,938		)
Decrease of liability related to re-measurement of fair value	—			(74		)
Total contingent consideration, end of the period	3,067			4,002
Current portion of contingent consideration	(1,334		)	(1,954		)
Contingent consideration, less current portion	$	1,733		$	2,048

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Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation, Claims and Assessments

The Company is subject to certain claims and lawsuits typically filed against the engineering, consulting and construction profession, alleging primarily professional errors or omissions. The Company carries professional liability insurance, subject to certain deductibles and policy limits, against such claims. However, in some actions, parties are seeking damages that exceed our insurance coverage or for which we are not insured. While management does not believe that the resolution of these claims will have a material adverse effect, individually or in aggregate, on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows, management acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding the ultimate resolution of these matters.

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Stock-Based Compensation

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

In October 2011, our stockholders approved the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, which was subsequently amended and restated in March 2013 (as amended, the “2011 Equity Plan”). The 2011 Equity Plan provides directors, executive officers, and other employees of the Company with additional incentives by allowing them to acquire ownership interest in the business and, as a result, encouraging them to contribute to the Company’s success. We may provide these incentives through the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares and units, and other cash-based or stock-based awards. As of October 3, 2020, 871,783 shares of common stock are authorized and reserved for issuance under the 2011 Equity Plan. This reserve automatically increases on each January 1 from 2014 through 2023, by an amount equal to the smaller of (i) 3.5% of the number of shares issued and outstanding on the immediately preceding December 31, or (ii) an amount determined by our Board of Directors. The restricted shares of common stock granted generally provide for service-based vesting after two to four years following the grant date.

The following summarizes the activity of restricted stock awards during the nine months ended October 3, 2020:

	Number of Unvested Restricted Shares of Common Stock and Restricted Stock Units	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
December 28, 2019	652,677	$	58.20
Granted	384,390	$	47.00
Vested	(201,461)	$	48.88
Forfeited	(22,149)	$	64.00
October 3, 2020	813,457	$	55.21

Stock-based compensation expense relating to restricted stock awards during the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020 was $4,020 and $10,900, respectively, and $2,819 and $6,989 for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019, respectively. Approximately $26,710 of deferred compensation, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average vesting period of 1.8 years, is unrecognized at October 3, 2020. The total fair value of restricted shares vested during the nine months ended October 3, 2020 and September 28, 2019 was $8,837 and $14,514, respectively.

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

As of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the Company had net deferred income tax liabilities of $34,956 and $53,341, respectively. Deferred income tax liabilities primarily relate to intangible assets and accounting basis adjustments where we have a future obligation for tax purposes.

The Company's effective income tax rate was 26.2% and 27.4% for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020, respectively, and 22.9% and 24.1% for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019, respectively. The difference between the effective income tax rate and the combined statutory federal and state income tax rate in 2019 was primarily due to the recognition of tax benefits from stock-based payments in the second quarter.

The Company evaluates tax positions for recognition using a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, and those tax positions eligible for recognition are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon the effective settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The California Franchise Tax Board (“CFTB”) challenged research and development tax credits generated for the years 2012 to 2014. Fiscal years 2012 through 2019 are considered open tax years in the State of California and 2016 through 2019 in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and other state and foreign jurisdictions. It is not expected that there will be a significant change in the unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months.

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Reportable Segments

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Reportable Segments

Reportable Segments

The Company reports segment information in accordance with ASC Topic No. 280 “Segment Reporting” (“Topic No. 280”). Effective the beginning of fiscal year 2020, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, who is the chief operating decision maker ("CODM"), re-evaluated the structure of the Company's internal organization as a result of the 2019 acquisition of QSI. To reflect management's revised perspective, the Company is now organized into three operating and reportable segments: Infrastructure ("INF"), which includes the Company's engineering, civil program management, utility services, and construction quality assurance practices; Building, Technology & Sciences ("BTS"), which includes the Company's environmental practices and buildings program management practices; and Geospatial Solutions ("GEO"), which includes the Company's geospatial solution practices. The GEO segment has been created in order to provide greater visibility regarding the operational and financial performance of QSI and of the Company as a whole. The GEO segment structure is consistent with how the Company plans and allocates resources, manages its business, and assesses its performance. There was no impact to the INF and BTS prior period segment financial results. The assets of QSI were reallocated from the Company's INF reportable segment to the Company's new GEO reportable segment.

The Company evaluates the performance of these reportable segments based on their respective operating income before the effect of amortization expense related to acquisitions and other unallocated corporate expenses. The following tables set forth summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments:

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	October 3, 2020			September 28, 2019			October 3, 2020			September 28, 2019
Gross revenues
INF	$	95,420		$	87,572		$	267,736		$	247,634
BTS	39,861			43,460			119,610			128,706
GEO	34,668			—			110,772			—
Total gross revenues	$	169,949		$	131,032		$	498,118		$	376,340
Segment income before taxes
INF	$	19,707		$	14,008		$	48,844		$	41,273
BTS	5,944			6,871			16,772			20,287
GEO	7,773			—			21,531			—
Total Segment income before taxes	33,424			20,879			87,147			61,560
Corporate(1)	(22,917		)	(13,476		)	(64,487		)	(37,958		)
Total income before taxes	$	10,507		$	7,403		$	22,660		$	23,602

⁽¹⁾ Includes amortization of intangibles of $8,615 and $26,468 for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020, respectively, and $5,234 and $15,317 for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019, respectively.

	October 3, 2020		December 28, 2019
Assets
INF	$	287,419	$	303,239
BTS	132,497		131,967
GEO	342,889		365,605
Corporate(1)	120,519		92,326
Total assets	$	883,324	$	893,137

⁽¹⁾ Corporate assets consist of intercompany eliminations and assets not allocated to segments including cash and cash equivalents and certain other assets.

Substantially all of the Company's assets are located in the United States.

Upon adoption of Topic 606, the Company disaggregates its gross revenues from contracts with customers by geographic location, customer-type and contract-type for each of our reportable segments. Disaggregated revenues include the elimination of inter-segment revenues which has been allocated to each segment. The Company believes this best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of its revenues and cash flows are affected by economic factors. Gross revenue, classified by the major geographic areas in which the Company's customers were located, were as follows:

	Three Months Ended October 3, 2020								Nine Months Ended October 3, 2020
	INF		BTS		GEO		Total		INF		BTS		GEO		Total
United States	$	95,420	$	37,278	$	34,377	$	167,075	$	267,736	$	112,460	$	109,846	$	490,042
Foreign	—		2,583		291		2,874		—		7,150		926		8,076
Total gross revenues	$	95,420	$	39,861	$	34,668	$	169,949	$	267,736	$	119,610	$	110,772	$	498,118

	Three Months Ended September 28, 2019								Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
	INF		BTS		GEO		Total		INF		BTS		GEO		Total
United States	$	87,572	$	41,872	$	—	$	129,444	$	247,634	$	121,829	$	—	$	369,463
Foreign	—		1,588		—		1,588		—		6,877		—		6,877
Total gross revenues	$	87,572	$	43,460	$	—	$	131,032	$	247,634	$	128,706	$	—	$	376,340

Gross revenue by customer were as follows:

	Three Months Ended October 3, 2020								Nine Months Ended October 3, 2020
	INF		BTS		GEO		Total		INF		BTS		GEO		Total
Public and quasi-public sector	$	73,288	$	17,522	$	24,861	$	115,671	$	206,395	$	53,011	$	77,899	$	337,305
Private sector	22,132		22,339		9,807		54,278		61,341		66,599		32,873		160,813
Total gross revenues	$	95,420	$	39,861	$	34,668	$	169,949	$	267,736	$	119,610	$	110,772	$	498,118

	Three Months Ended September 28, 2019								Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
	INF		BTS		GEO		Total		INF		BTS		GEO		Total
Public and quasi-public sector	$	69,297	$	17,899	$	—	$	87,196	$	209,837	$	50,471	$	—	$	260,308
Private sector	18,275		25,561		—		43,836		37,797		78,235		—		116,032
Total gross revenues	$	87,572	$	43,460	$	—	$	131,032	$	247,634	$	128,706	$	—	$	376,340

Gross revenues by contract type were as follows:

	Three Months Ended October 3, 2020								Nine Months Ended October 3, 2020
	INF		BTS		GEO		Total		INF		BTS		GEO		Total
Cost-reimbursable contracts	$	92,719	$	32,402	$	34,668	$	159,789	$	255,716	$	96,776	$	110,772	$	463,264
Fixed-unit price contracts	2,701		7,459		—		10,160		12,020		22,834		—		34,854
Total gross revenues	$	95,420	$	39,861	$	34,668	$	169,949	$	267,736	$	119,610	$	110,772	$	498,118

	Three Months Ended September 28, 2019								Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
	INF		BTS		GEO		Total		INF		BTS		GEO		Total
Cost-reimbursable contracts	$	84,426	$	31,797	$	—	$	116,223	$	240,166	$	99,935	$	—	$	340,101
Fixed-unit price contracts	3,146		11,663		—		14,809		7,468		28,771		—		36,239
Total gross revenues	$	87,572	$	43,460	$	—	$	131,032	$	247,634	$	128,706	$	—	$	376,340

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Leases

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Leases [Abstract]

Leases

Leases

The Company primarily leases property under operating leases and has six equipment operating leases for aircrafts used by the operations of QSI. The Company's property operating leases consist of various office facilities, which it leases from unrelated parties. The Company uses a portfolio approach to account for such leases due to the similarities in characteristics and apply an incremental borrowing rate based on estimates of rates the Company would pay for senior collateralized loans over a similar term. The Company's office leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. The Company accounts for lease components (e.g. fixed payments including rent, real estate taxes and common area maintenance costs) as a single lease component. Some of the Company's leases include one or more options to renew the lease term at its sole discretion; however, these are not included in the calculation of its lease liability or ROU lease asset because they are not reasonably certain of exercise.

The Company also leases vehicles through a fleet leasing program. The payments for the vehicles are based on the terms selected. The Company has determined that it is reasonably certain that the leased vehicles will be held beyond the period in which the entire capitalized value of the vehicle has been paid to the lessor. As such, the capitalized value is the delivered price of the vehicle. The Company's vehicle leases are classified as financing leases.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to the Company's operating and finance leases is as follows:

Leases	Classification	October 3, 2020			December 28, 2019
Assets
Operating lease assets	Right-of-use lease asset, net (1)	$	46,029		$	46,313
Finance lease assets	Property and equipment, net (1)	2,444			2,371
Total leased assets		$	48,473		$	48,685
Liabilities
Current
Operating	Accrued liabilities	$	(13,589	)	$	(13,108	)
Finance	Current portion of notes payable and other obligations	(1,036		)	(1,022		)
Noncurrent
Operating	Other long-term liabilities	(34,156		)	(34,573		)
Finance	Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion	(1,456		)	(1,685		)
Total lease liabilities		$	(50,237	)	$	(50,388	)

⁽¹⁾ At October 3, 2020, operating right of-use lease assets and finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $16,366 and $2,242, respectively. At December 28, 2019, operating right-of-use lease assets and finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $9,657 and $1,592, respectively.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to the Company's operating and finance leases is as follows:

Weighted - Average Remaining Lease Term (Years)	October 3, 2020	December 28, 2019
Operating leases	5.0	5.0
Finance leases	2.3	2.8
Weighted - Average Discount Rate
Operating leases	4%	4%
Finance leases	7%	7%

Supplemental cash flow information related to the Company's operating and finance lease liabilities is as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 3, 2020		September 28, 2019		October 3, 2020		September 28, 2019
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	3,467	$	2,882	$	10,406	$	7,833
Financing cash flows from finance leases	$	266	$	218	$	801	$	543
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	$	4,267	$	8,015	$	12,252	$	14,251

The following tables summarize the components of lease cost recognized in the consolidated statements of net income and comprehensive income:

		Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
Lease Cost	Classification	October 3, 2020		October 3, 2020
Operating lease cost	Facilities and facilities related	$	3,805	$	11,247
Variable operating lease cost	Facilities and facilities related	705		2,411
Finance lease cost
Amortization of financing lease assets	Depreciation and amortization	261		770
Interest on lease liabilities	Interest expense	29		90
Total lease cost		$	4,800	$	14,518

		Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
Lease Cost	Classification	September 28, 2019		September 28, 2019
Operating lease cost	Facilities and facilities related	$	2,995	$	8,237
Finance lease cost
Amortization of financing lease assets	Depreciation and amortization	193		517
Interest on lease liabilities	Interest expense	26		71
Total lease cost		$	3,214	$	8,825

As of October 3, 2020, maturities of the Company's lease liabilities under its long-term operating leases and finance leases for the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows:

Fiscal Year	Operating Leases			Finance Leases
Remainder of 2020	$	3,798		$	331
2021	14,724			992
2022	10,793			802
2023	8,225			489
2024	5,729			216
Thereafter	9,740			7
Total lease payments	53,009			2,837
Less: Interest	(5,264		)	(345		)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	47,745		$	2,492

Leases

Leases

The Company primarily leases property under operating leases and has six equipment operating leases for aircrafts used by the operations of QSI. The Company's property operating leases consist of various office facilities, which it leases from unrelated parties. The Company uses a portfolio approach to account for such leases due to the similarities in characteristics and apply an incremental borrowing rate based on estimates of rates the Company would pay for senior collateralized loans over a similar term. The Company's office leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. The Company accounts for lease components (e.g. fixed payments including rent, real estate taxes and common area maintenance costs) as a single lease component. Some of the Company's leases include one or more options to renew the lease term at its sole discretion; however, these are not included in the calculation of its lease liability or ROU lease asset because they are not reasonably certain of exercise.

The Company also leases vehicles through a fleet leasing program. The payments for the vehicles are based on the terms selected. The Company has determined that it is reasonably certain that the leased vehicles will be held beyond the period in which the entire capitalized value of the vehicle has been paid to the lessor. As such, the capitalized value is the delivered price of the vehicle. The Company's vehicle leases are classified as financing leases.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to the Company's operating and finance leases is as follows:

Leases	Classification	October 3, 2020			December 28, 2019
Assets
Operating lease assets	Right-of-use lease asset, net (1)	$	46,029		$	46,313
Finance lease assets	Property and equipment, net (1)	2,444			2,371
Total leased assets		$	48,473		$	48,685
Liabilities
Current
Operating	Accrued liabilities	$	(13,589	)	$	(13,108	)
Finance	Current portion of notes payable and other obligations	(1,036		)	(1,022		)
Noncurrent
Operating	Other long-term liabilities	(34,156		)	(34,573		)
Finance	Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion	(1,456		)	(1,685		)
Total lease liabilities		$	(50,237	)	$	(50,388	)

⁽¹⁾ At October 3, 2020, operating right of-use lease assets and finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $16,366 and $2,242, respectively. At December 28, 2019, operating right-of-use lease assets and finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $9,657 and $1,592, respectively.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to the Company's operating and finance leases is as follows:

Weighted - Average Remaining Lease Term (Years)	October 3, 2020	December 28, 2019
Operating leases	5.0	5.0
Finance leases	2.3	2.8
Weighted - Average Discount Rate
Operating leases	4%	4%
Finance leases	7%	7%

Supplemental cash flow information related to the Company's operating and finance lease liabilities is as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 3, 2020		September 28, 2019		October 3, 2020		September 28, 2019
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	3,467	$	2,882	$	10,406	$	7,833
Financing cash flows from finance leases	$	266	$	218	$	801	$	543
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	$	4,267	$	8,015	$	12,252	$	14,251

The following tables summarize the components of lease cost recognized in the consolidated statements of net income and comprehensive income:

		Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
Lease Cost	Classification	October 3, 2020		October 3, 2020
Operating lease cost	Facilities and facilities related	$	3,805	$	11,247
Variable operating lease cost	Facilities and facilities related	705		2,411
Finance lease cost
Amortization of financing lease assets	Depreciation and amortization	261		770
Interest on lease liabilities	Interest expense	29		90
Total lease cost		$	4,800	$	14,518

		Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
Lease Cost	Classification	September 28, 2019		September 28, 2019
Operating lease cost	Facilities and facilities related	$	2,995	$	8,237
Finance lease cost
Amortization of financing lease assets	Depreciation and amortization	193		517
Interest on lease liabilities	Interest expense	26		71
Total lease cost		$	3,214	$	8,825

As of October 3, 2020, maturities of the Company's lease liabilities under its long-term operating leases and finance leases for the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows:

Fiscal Year	Operating Leases			Finance Leases
Remainder of 2020	$	3,798		$	331
2021	14,724			992
2022	10,793			802
2023	8,225			489
2024	5,729			216
Thereafter	9,740			7
Total lease payments	53,009			2,837
Less: Interest	(5,264		)	(345		)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	47,745		$	2,492

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company are presented in U.S. dollars in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for reporting of interim financial information. Pursuant to such rules and regulations, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of the Company contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods presented. Accordingly, these statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019 (the “2019 Form 10-K”). The results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future interim period or for the full 2020 fiscal year.

Revenue Recognition

Performance Obligations

To determine the proper revenue recognition method, the Company evaluates whether two or more contracts should be combined and accounted for as one single contract and whether the combined or single contract should be accounted for as more than one performance obligation. The majority of the Company's contracts have a single performance obligation as the promise to transfer the individual goods or services that is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contracts and therefore, is not distinct.

The Company’s performance obligations are satisfied as work progresses or at a point in time. Revenue on the Company's cost-reimbursable contracts is recognized over time using direct costs incurred or direct costs incurred to date as compared to the estimated total direct costs for performance obligations because it depicts the transfer of control to the customer. Contract costs include labor, sub-consultant services, and other direct costs.

Gross revenue from services transferred to customers at a point in time is recognized when the customer obtains control of the asset, which is generally upon delivery and acceptance by the customer of the reports and/or analysis performed.

As of October 3, 2020, the Company had $638,074 of remaining performance obligations, of which $516,348 is expected to be recognized over the next 12 months and the majority of the balance over the next 24 months. Contracts for which work authorizations have been received are included in performance obligations. Most of the Company's government contracts are multi-year contracts for which funding is appropriated on an annual basis, therefore performance obligations include only those amounts that have been funded and authorized and does not reflect the full amounts the Company may receive over the term of such contracts. In the case of non-government contracts and project awards, performance obligations include future revenue at contract or customary rates, excluding contract renewals or extensions that are at the discretion of the client. For contracts with a not-to-exceed maximum amount, the Company includes revenue from such contracts in performance obligations to the extent of the remaining estimated amount.

Contract Balances

The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed receivables, unbilled receivables (contract assets), and billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts (contract liabilities) on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The liability “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts” represents billings in excess of revenues recognized on these contracts as of the reporting date. This liability is generally classified as current.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment ("ASU 2017-04"). This ASU eliminates Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test and simplifies how the amount of an impairment loss is determined. The update is effective for public companies in the beginning of fiscal year 2020 and shall be applied on a prospective basis. The Company adopted this ASU at the beginning of fiscal year 2020. The Company has determined there were no changes to its financial statements as a result of the adoption.

Goodwill is the excess of consideration paid for an acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired, including other identifiable intangible assets and liabilities assumed in a business combination. To determine the amount of goodwill resulting from a business combination, the Company performs an assessment to determine the acquisition date fair value of the acquired company’s tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities.

Goodwill is required to be evaluated for impairment on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the asset may be impaired. An entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. These qualitative factors include: macroeconomic and industry conditions, cost factors, overall financial performance and other relevant entity-specific events. If the entity determines that this threshold is met, then the Company may apply a one-step quantitative test and record the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The Company determines fair value through multiple valuation techniques, and weights the results accordingly. NV5 Global is required to make certain subjective and complex judgments in assessing whether an event of impairment of goodwill has occurred, including assumptions and estimates used to determine the fair value of its reporting units. The Company has elected to perform its annual goodwill impairment review on August 1 of each year. The Company conducts its annual impairment tests on the goodwill using the quantitative method of evaluating goodwill.

On August 1, 2020, the Company conducted its annual impairment tests using the quantitative method of evaluating goodwill. Based on the quantitative analyses the Company determined the fair value of each of the reporting units exceeded its carrying value. Therefore, the goodwill was not impaired and the Company did not recognize an impairment charge relating to goodwill as of August 1, 2020. Furthermore, there were no indicators, events or changes in circumstances that would indicate goodwill was impaired during the period from August 2, 2020 through October 3, 2020.

Identifiable intangible assets primarily include customer backlog, customer relationships, trade names, non-compete agreements, and developed technology. Amortizable intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives and reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets may be impaired. If an indicator of impairment exists, the Company compares the estimated future cash flows of the asset, on an undiscounted basis, to the carrying value of the asset. If the undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, then impairment, if any, is measured as the difference between fair value and carrying value, with fair value typically based on a discounted cash flow model. There were no indicators, events or changes in circumstances that would indicate intangible assets were impaired during the nine months ended October 3, 2020.

See Note 7, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, for further information on goodwill and identified intangibles.

Financial Instruments

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) ("ASU 2016-13"). This ASU introduces a new accounting model, the Current Expected Credit Losses model ("CECL"), which could result in earlier recognition of credit losses and additional disclosures related to credit risk. The CECL model requires the Company to use a forward-looking expected credit loss impairment methodology for the recognition of credit losses for financial instruments at the time the financial asset is originated or acquired. The expected credit losses are adjusted each period for changes in expected lifetime credit losses. This model replaces the multiple existing impairment models in current GAAP, which generally require that a loss be incurred before it is recognized. The new standard also applies to receivables arising from revenue transactions such as contract assets and accounts receivable and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company adopted this ASU at the beginning of fiscal year 2020. The standard was applied prospectively and did not materially impact the consolidated financial statements.

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Reconciliation of the Net Income and Weighted Average Shares Outstanding for the Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

The following table represents a reconciliation of the net income and weighted average shares outstanding for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 3, 2020		September 28, 2019		October 3, 2020		September 28, 2019
Numerator:
Net income – basic and diluted	$	7,754	$	5,843	$	16,445	$	20,180
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	12,434,600		12,191,405		12,328,448		12,086,588
Effect of dilutive non-vested restricted shares and units	269,713		308,240		267,130		325,219
Effect of issuable shares related to acquisitions	45,604		67,321		54,529		73,242
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	12,749,917		12,566,966		12,650,107		12,485,049

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Business Acquisitions (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Summary of the Fair Values of the Assets Acquires And Liabilities Assumed

The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date for the acquisitions closed during 2020 and 2019:

	2020			2019
	Total			QSI			Other			Total
Cash	$	—		$	6,894		$	75		$	6,969
Billed and unbilled receivables, net	1,439			42,523			18,755			61,278
Right-of-use assets	—			6,131			—			6,131
Property and equipment	28			15,718			2,163			17,881
Prepaid expenses	33			2,612			997			3,609
Other assets	28			2,075			1,048			3,123
Intangible assets:
Customer relationships	237			71,252			10,423			81,675
Trade name	30			4,234			1,365			5,599
Customer backlog	56			7,636			1,363			8,999
Developed technology	—			32,944			—			32,944
Other	5			—			814			814
Total Assets	$	1,856		$	192,019		$	37,003		$	229,022
Liabilities	(345		)	(23,698		)	(8,373		)	(32,071		)
Deferred tax liabilities	—			(27,221		)	(3,300		)	(30,521		)
Net assets acquired	$	1,511		$	141,100		$	25,330		$	166,430
Consideration paid (Cash, Notes and/or stock)	$	1,694		$	318,428		$	50,447		$	368,875
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)	255			—			1,004			1,004
Total Consideration	$	1,949		$	318,428		$	51,451		$	369,879
Excess consideration over the amounts assigned to the net assets acquired (Goodwill)	$	438		$	177,328		$	26,121		$	203,449

Results of Operations From Any Business Acquired

The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the results of operations from any business acquired from their respective dates of acquisition. The following table presents the results of operations of businesses acquired from their respective dates of acquisition for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019.

	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2019		September 28, 2019
Gross revenues	$	16,537	$	22,229
Income before income taxes	$	1,272	$	2,211

Pro Forma Consolidated Results of Operations

The pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of (i) the results of operations that would have occurred had the operations of these acquisitions actually been acquired at the beginning of fiscal year 2019 or (ii) future results of operations:

	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2019		September 28, 2019
Gross revenues	$	168,141	$	508,748
Net income	$	4,203	$	15,287
Basic earnings per share	$	0.34	$	1.26
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.33	$	1.22

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Billed and Unbilled Receivables (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable

Billed and Unbilled Receivables consists of the following:

	October 3, 2020			December 28, 2019
Billed receivables	$	128,300		$	134,900
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,622		)	(3,860		)
Billed receivables, net	$	122,678		$	131,041
Unbilled receivables	$	86,110		$	80,639
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	(2,575		)	(1,211		)
Unbilled receivables, net	$	83,535		$	79,428

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Property and Equipment, net (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Schedule of Property and Equipment

Property and equipment, net, consists of the following:

	October 3, 2020			December 28, 2019
Office furniture and equipment	$	3,848		$	4,198
Computer equipment	14,682			10,704
Survey and field equipment	23,447			24,165
Leasehold improvements	6,296			6,266
Total	48,273			45,333
Less: accumulated depreciation	(20,316		)	(19,600		)
Property and equipment, net	$	27,957		$	25,733

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill

The changes in the carrying value by reportable segment for the nine months ended October 3, 2020 were as follows:

	Nine Months Ended
	December 28, 2019		2020 Acquisitions		Adjustments			October 3, 2020
INF	$	231,255	$	—	$	(143,428	)	$	87,827
BTS	77,961		438		449			78,848
GEO	—		—		177,328			177,328
Total	$	309,216	$	438	$	34,349		$	344,003

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

Intangible assets, net, as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019 consist of the following:

	October 3, 2020							December 28, 2019
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer relationships(1)	$	182,868	$	(42,179	)	$	140,689	$	176,088	$	(29,198	)	$	146,890
Trade name(2)	14,517		(11,329		)	3,188		10,253		(8,593		)	1,660
Customer backlog(3)	25,055		(18,269		)	6,786		24,198		(12,435		)	11,763
Non-compete(4)	9,373		(6,494		)	2,879		9,369		(5,105		)	4,264
Developed technology(5)	32,944		(3,656		)	29,288		32,944		$	(106	)	$	32,838
Total finite-lived intangible assets	264,757		(81,927		)	182,830		252,851		(55,436		)	197,415
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
QSI trade name	—		—			—		58,546		—			58,546
Total indefinite-lived intangible assets	—		—			—		58,546		—			58,546
Total intangible assets	$	264,757	$	(81,927	)	$	182,830	$	311,397	$	(55,436	)	$	255,961

⁽¹⁾ Amortized on a straight-line basis over estimated lives (1 to 12 years)

⁽²⁾ Amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated lives (1 to 3 years)

⁽³⁾ Amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated lives (1 to 5 years)

⁽⁴⁾ Amortized on a straight-line basis over their contractual lives (2 to 5 years)

⁽⁵⁾ Amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated lives (5 to 7 years)

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Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Schedule of Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consist of the following:

	October 3, 2020		December 28, 2019
Current portion of lease liability	$	13,589	$	13,108
Accrued vacation	13,106		10,048
Payroll and related taxes	11,068		12,146
Benefits	3,877		4,637
Accrued operating expenses	2,743		4,574
Professional liability reserve	1,086		1,083
Accrued interest expense	874		949
Other	467		887
Total	$	46,810	$	47,432

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Notes Payable and Other Obligations (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Schedule of Notes Payable and Other Obligations

Notes payable and other obligations consists of the following:

	October 3, 2020			December 28, 2019
Senior credit facility	$	299,707		$	320,457
Uncollateralized promissory notes	28,193			36,217
Finance leases	2,492			2,707
Other obligations	2,028			2,884
Debt issuance costs, net of amortization	(3,857		)	(4,078		)
Total notes payable and other obligations	328,563			358,187
Current portion of notes payable and other obligations	(21,957		)	(25,332		)
Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion	$	306,606		$	332,854

Schedule of Amended Consolidated Leverage Ratio

The amended consolidated leverage ratio requirements are as follows:

Measurement Period Ending	Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio
Amendment Closing Date through June 27, 2020	4.50 to 1.00
June 28, 2020 through October 3, 2020	5.00 to 1.00
October 4, 2020 through January 2, 2021	5.25 to 1.00
January 3, 2021 and April 3, 2021	4.75 to 1.00
April 4, 2021 and July 3, 2021	4.00 to 1.00
July 4, 2021 and thereafter	3.50 to 1.00

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Contingent Consideration (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Changes Carrying Value of Estimated Contingent Consideration

The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying value of estimated contingent consideration:

	October 3, 2020			December 28, 2019
Contingent consideration, beginning of the year	$	4,002		$	4,698
Additions for acquisitions	255			1,316
Reduction of liability for payments made	(1,190		)	(1,938		)
Decrease of liability related to re-measurement of fair value	—			(74		)
Total contingent consideration, end of the period	3,067			4,002
Current portion of contingent consideration	(1,334		)	(1,954		)
Contingent consideration, less current portion	$	1,733		$	2,048

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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Activity

The following summarizes the activity of restricted stock awards during the nine months ended October 3, 2020:

	Number of Unvested Restricted Shares of Common Stock and Restricted Stock Units	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
December 28, 2019	652,677	$	58.20
Granted	384,390	$	47.00
Vested	(201,461)	$	48.88
Forfeited	(22,149)	$	64.00
October 3, 2020	813,457	$	55.21

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Reportable Segments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment

The following tables set forth summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments:

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	October 3, 2020			September 28, 2019			October 3, 2020			September 28, 2019
Gross revenues
INF	$	95,420		$	87,572		$	267,736		$	247,634
BTS	39,861			43,460			119,610			128,706
GEO	34,668			—			110,772			—
Total gross revenues	$	169,949		$	131,032		$	498,118		$	376,340
Segment income before taxes
INF	$	19,707		$	14,008		$	48,844		$	41,273
BTS	5,944			6,871			16,772			20,287
GEO	7,773			—			21,531			—
Total Segment income before taxes	33,424			20,879			87,147			61,560
Corporate(1)	(22,917		)	(13,476		)	(64,487		)	(37,958		)
Total income before taxes	$	10,507		$	7,403		$	22,660		$	23,602

⁽¹⁾ Includes amortization of intangibles of $8,615 and $26,468 for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020, respectively, and $5,234 and $15,317 for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019, respectively.

	October 3, 2020		December 28, 2019
Assets
INF	$	287,419	$	303,239
BTS	132,497		131,967
GEO	342,889		365,605
Corporate(1)	120,519		92,326
Total assets	$	883,324	$	893,137

⁽¹⁾ Corporate assets consist of intercompany eliminations and assets not allocated to segments including cash and cash equivalents and certain other assets.

Schedule of Revenue From External Customers by Geographic Areas

Gross revenue, classified by the major geographic areas in which the Company's customers were located, were as follows:

	Three Months Ended October 3, 2020								Nine Months Ended October 3, 2020
	INF		BTS		GEO		Total		INF		BTS		GEO		Total
United States	$	95,420	$	37,278	$	34,377	$	167,075	$	267,736	$	112,460	$	109,846	$	490,042
Foreign	—		2,583		291		2,874		—		7,150		926		8,076
Total gross revenues	$	95,420	$	39,861	$	34,668	$	169,949	$	267,736	$	119,610	$	110,772	$	498,118

	Three Months Ended September 28, 2019								Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
	INF		BTS		GEO		Total		INF		BTS		GEO		Total
United States	$	87,572	$	41,872	$	—	$	129,444	$	247,634	$	121,829	$	—	$	369,463
Foreign	—		1,588		—		1,588		—		6,877		—		6,877
Total gross revenues	$	87,572	$	43,460	$	—	$	131,032	$	247,634	$	128,706	$	—	$	376,340

Schedule of Revenue By Major Customers by Reporting Segments

Gross revenue by customer were as follows:

	Three Months Ended October 3, 2020								Nine Months Ended October 3, 2020
	INF		BTS		GEO		Total		INF		BTS		GEO		Total
Public and quasi-public sector	$	73,288	$	17,522	$	24,861	$	115,671	$	206,395	$	53,011	$	77,899	$	337,305
Private sector	22,132		22,339		9,807		54,278		61,341		66,599		32,873		160,813
Total gross revenues	$	95,420	$	39,861	$	34,668	$	169,949	$	267,736	$	119,610	$	110,772	$	498,118

	Three Months Ended September 28, 2019								Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
	INF		BTS		GEO		Total		INF		BTS		GEO		Total
Public and quasi-public sector	$	69,297	$	17,899	$	—	$	87,196	$	209,837	$	50,471	$	—	$	260,308
Private sector	18,275		25,561		—		43,836		37,797		78,235		—		116,032
Total gross revenues	$	87,572	$	43,460	$	—	$	131,032	$	247,634	$	128,706	$	—	$	376,340

Schedule of Revenue From External Customers by Products And Services

Gross revenues by contract type were as follows:

	Three Months Ended October 3, 2020								Nine Months Ended October 3, 2020
	INF		BTS		GEO		Total		INF		BTS		GEO		Total
Cost-reimbursable contracts	$	92,719	$	32,402	$	34,668	$	159,789	$	255,716	$	96,776	$	110,772	$	463,264
Fixed-unit price contracts	2,701		7,459		—		10,160		12,020		22,834		—		34,854
Total gross revenues	$	95,420	$	39,861	$	34,668	$	169,949	$	267,736	$	119,610	$	110,772	$	498,118

	Three Months Ended September 28, 2019								Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
	INF		BTS		GEO		Total		INF		BTS		GEO		Total
Cost-reimbursable contracts	$	84,426	$	31,797	$	—	$	116,223	$	240,166	$	99,935	$	—	$	340,101
Fixed-unit price contracts	3,146		11,663		—		14,809		7,468		28,771		—		36,239
Total gross revenues	$	87,572	$	43,460	$	—	$	131,032	$	247,634	$	128,706	$	—	$	376,340

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Leases (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Leases [Abstract]

Schedule of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information

Supplemental balance sheet information related to the Company's operating and finance leases is as follows:

Leases	Classification	October 3, 2020			December 28, 2019
Assets
Operating lease assets	Right-of-use lease asset, net (1)	$	46,029		$	46,313
Finance lease assets	Property and equipment, net (1)	2,444			2,371
Total leased assets		$	48,473		$	48,685
Liabilities
Current
Operating	Accrued liabilities	$	(13,589	)	$	(13,108	)
Finance	Current portion of notes payable and other obligations	(1,036		)	(1,022		)
Noncurrent
Operating	Other long-term liabilities	(34,156		)	(34,573		)
Finance	Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion	(1,456		)	(1,685		)
Total lease liabilities		$	(50,237	)	$	(50,388	)

⁽¹⁾ At October 3, 2020, operating right of-use lease assets and finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $16,366 and $2,242, respectively. At December 28, 2019, operating right-of-use lease assets and finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $9,657 and $1,592, respectively.

Schedule of Lease Term and Discount Rate

Supplemental balance sheet information related to the Company's operating and finance leases is as follows:

Weighted - Average Remaining Lease Term (Years)	October 3, 2020	December 28, 2019
Operating leases	5.0	5.0
Finance leases	2.3	2.8
Weighted - Average Discount Rate
Operating leases	4%	4%
Finance leases	7%	7%

Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Supplemental cash flow information related to the Company's operating and finance lease liabilities is as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 3, 2020		September 28, 2019		October 3, 2020		September 28, 2019
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	3,467	$	2,882	$	10,406	$	7,833
Financing cash flows from finance leases	$	266	$	218	$	801	$	543
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	$	4,267	$	8,015	$	12,252	$	14,251

Schedule of Lease Cost

The following tables summarize the components of lease cost recognized in the consolidated statements of net income and comprehensive income:

		Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
Lease Cost	Classification	October 3, 2020		October 3, 2020
Operating lease cost	Facilities and facilities related	$	3,805	$	11,247
Variable operating lease cost	Facilities and facilities related	705		2,411
Finance lease cost
Amortization of financing lease assets	Depreciation and amortization	261		770
Interest on lease liabilities	Interest expense	29		90
Total lease cost		$	4,800	$	14,518

		Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
Lease Cost	Classification	September 28, 2019		September 28, 2019
Operating lease cost	Facilities and facilities related	$	2,995	$	8,237
Finance lease cost
Amortization of financing lease assets	Depreciation and amortization	193		517
Interest on lease liabilities	Interest expense	26		71
Total lease cost		$	3,214	$	8,825

Schedule of Maturities of Lease Liabilities

As of October 3, 2020, maturities of the Company's lease liabilities under its long-term operating leases and finance leases for the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows:

Fiscal Year	Operating Leases			Finance Leases
Remainder of 2020	$	3,798		$	331
2021	14,724			992
2022	10,793			802
2023	8,225			489
2024	5,729			216
Thereafter	9,740			7
Total lease payments	53,009			2,837
Less: Interest	(5,264		)	(345		)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	47,745		$	2,492

Schedule of Maturities of Lease Liabilities

As of October 3, 2020, maturities of the Company's lease liabilities under its long-term operating leases and finance leases for the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows:

Fiscal Year	Operating Leases			Finance Leases
Remainder of 2020	$	3,798		$	331
2021	14,724			992
2022	10,793			802
2023	8,225			489
2024	5,729			216
Thereafter	9,740			7
Total lease payments	53,009			2,837
Less: Interest	(5,264		)	(345		)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	47,745		$	2,492

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Revenue Recognition (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2020 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Remaining revenue performance obligation amount	$ 638,074
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-10-04
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Remaining revenue performance obligation amount	$ 516,348
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation expected timing of satisfaction	24 months

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020	Oct. 03, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Revenue from contract liability	$ 138	$ 3,177

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Earnings Per Share - Narrative (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities (in shares)	32,859	0	72,634	0
Restricted Stock
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities (in shares)			806,457	625,687

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Earnings Per Share - Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Numerator:
Net income – basic and diluted	$ 7,754	$ 5,843	$ 16,445	$ 20,180
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	12,434,600	12,191,405	12,328,448	12,086,588
Effect of dilutive non-vested restricted shares and units (in shares)	269,713	308,240	267,130	325,219
Effect of issuable shares related to acquisitions (in shares)	45,604	67,321	54,529	73,242
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	12,749,917	12,566,966	12,650,107	12,485,049

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Business Acquisitions - Narrative (Details)									9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 16, 2020 USD ($) installment	Dec. 20, 2019 USD ($)	Nov. 08, 2019 USD ($)	Jul. 02, 2019 USD ($)	Jul. 01, 2019 USD ($) installment shares	Jun. 03, 2019 USD ($) installment shares	Mar. 22, 2019 USD ($) installment	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) installment shares	Oct. 03, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2019 USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2018 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total consideration										$ 369,879,000
Earn-out of cash fair value									$ 3,067,000	4,002,000	$ 4,698,000
Consideration transferred, excess working capital		$ 9,034,000
Consideration transferred, cash paid at closing		6,894,000
Long-term debt		150,000,000
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity		215,000,000
Promissory note incurred										1,004,000
Mediatech
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total consideration	$ 1,949,000								1,949,000
Payments to acquire businesses	882,000
Common stock purchase price	312,000
Earn-out of cash fair value	255,000
Promissory note incurred									255,000
Mediatech | Uncollateralized Promissory Notes
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Notes payable	$ 500,000								500,000
Number of installments | installment	4
Periodic payment	$ 125,000
AR Credit Agreement
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to acquire businesses		318,428,000
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity		$ 215,000,000
GHD Services, Inc
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total consideration			$ 8,300,000
WHPacific, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total consideration				$ 9,000,000
GeoDesign, Inc
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total consideration					$ 11,245,000
Payments to acquire businesses					8,247,000
Common stock purchase price					425,000
Earn-out of cash fair value					198,000
Consideration transferred of common stock					$ 375,000
Common stock number of shares (in shares) | shares					4,731
Earn-out of cash					$ 1,500,000
GeoDesign, Inc | Uncollateralized Promissory Notes
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Notes payable					$ 2,000,000				1,500,000	2,000,000
Number of installments | installment					4
Periodic payment					$ 500,000
Promissory note interest rate					4.00%
Alta Environmental, L.P
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total consideration						$ 6,323,000
Payments to acquire businesses						4,000,000
Earn-out of cash fair value						323,000
Earn-out of cash						500,000
Alta Environmental, L.P | Uncollateralized Promissory Notes
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Notes payable						$ 2,000,000
Number of installments | installment						4
Periodic payment						$ 500,000
Promissory note interest rate						4.00%
Page One Consultants
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total consideration						$ 3,995,000
Payments to acquire businesses						2,293,000
Common stock purchase price						200,000
Earn-out of cash fair value						$ 302,000
Common stock number of shares (in shares) | shares						2,647
Earn-out of cash						$ 500,000
Page One Consultants | Uncollateralized Promissory Notes
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Notes payable									700,000	1,000,000
Number of installments | installment						3
Periodic payment						$ 333,000
Promissory note interest rate						3.00%
Promissory note incurred						$ 1,000,000
Acquisition of The Sextant Group
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total consideration							$ 10,501,000
Payments to acquire businesses							$ 6,501,000
Acquisition of The Sextant Group | Uncollateralized Promissory Notes
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Notes payable									3,000,000	3,140,000
Number of installments | installment							4
Periodic payment							$ 1,000,000
Promissory note interest rate							4.00%
Promissory note incurred							$ 4,000,000
Celtic Energy, Inc
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total consideration								$ 1,881,000
Payments to acquire businesses								1,000,000
Common stock purchase price								200,000
Earn-out of cash fair value								$ 181,000
Common stock number of shares (in shares) | shares								3,227
Earn-out of cash								$ 200,000
Celtic Energy, Inc | Uncollateralized Promissory Notes
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Notes payable									$ 200,000	$ 300,000
Number of installments | installment								3
Periodic payment								$ 100,000
Promissory note interest rate								3.00%
Promissory note incurred								$ 300,000

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Business Acquisitions - Summary of the Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 16, 2020	Oct. 03, 2020	Dec. 28, 2019
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cash			$ 6,969
Billed and unbilled receivables, net			61,278
Right-of-use assets			6,131
Property and equipment			17,881
Prepaid expenses			3,609
Other assets			3,123
Total Assets			229,022
Liabilities			(32,071)
Deferred tax liabilities			(30,521)
Net assets acquired			166,430
Consideration paid (Cash, Notes and/or stock)			368,875
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)			1,004
Total Consideration			369,879
Excess consideration over the amounts assigned to the net assets acquired (Goodwill)			203,449
Customer relationships
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets:			81,675
Trade name
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets:			5,599
Customer backlog
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets:			8,999
Developed technology
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets:			32,944
Other
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets:			814
Mediatech
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cash		$ 0
Billed and unbilled receivables, net		1,439
Right-of-use assets		0
Property and equipment		28
Prepaid expenses		33
Other assets		28
Total Assets		1,856
Liabilities		(345)
Deferred tax liabilities		0
Net assets acquired		1,511
Consideration paid (Cash, Notes and/or stock)		1,694
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)		255
Total Consideration	$ 1,949	1,949
Excess consideration over the amounts assigned to the net assets acquired (Goodwill)		438
Mediatech | Customer relationships
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets:		237
Mediatech | Trade name
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets:		30
Mediatech | Customer backlog
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets:		56
Mediatech | Developed technology
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets:		0
Mediatech | Other
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets:		$ 5
Quantum Spatial, Inc.
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cash			6,894
Billed and unbilled receivables, net			42,523
Right-of-use assets			6,131
Property and equipment			15,718
Prepaid expenses			2,612
Other assets			2,075
Total Assets			192,019
Liabilities			(23,698)
Deferred tax liabilities			(27,221)
Net assets acquired			141,100
Consideration paid (Cash, Notes and/or stock)			318,428
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)			0
Total Consideration			318,428
Excess consideration over the amounts assigned to the net assets acquired (Goodwill)			177,328
Quantum Spatial, Inc. | Customer relationships
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets:			71,252
Quantum Spatial, Inc. | Trade name
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets:			4,234
Quantum Spatial, Inc. | Customer backlog
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets:			7,636
Quantum Spatial, Inc. | Developed technology
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets:			32,944
Quantum Spatial, Inc. | Other
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets:			0
Other Business Acquisitions
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cash			75
Billed and unbilled receivables, net			18,755
Right-of-use assets			0
Property and equipment			2,163
Prepaid expenses			997
Other assets			1,048
Total Assets			37,003
Liabilities			(8,373)
Deferred tax liabilities			(3,300)
Net assets acquired			25,330
Consideration paid (Cash, Notes and/or stock)			50,447
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)			1,004
Total Consideration			51,451
Excess consideration over the amounts assigned to the net assets acquired (Goodwill)			26,121
Other Business Acquisitions | Customer relationships
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets:			10,423
Other Business Acquisitions | Trade name
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets:			1,365
Other Business Acquisitions | Customer backlog
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets:			1,363
Other Business Acquisitions | Developed technology
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets:			0
Other Business Acquisitions | Other
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets:			$ 814

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Business Acquisitions - Results of Operations from any Business Acquired (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 28, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Gross revenues	$ 16,537	$ 22,229
Income before income taxes	$ 1,272	$ 2,211

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Business Acquisitions - Pro forma Consolidated Results of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 28, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Gross revenues	$ 168,141	$ 508,748
Net income	$ 4,203	$ 15,287
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per Share)	$ 0.34	$ 1.26
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per Share)	$ 0.33	$ 1.22

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Billed and Unbilled Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2020	Dec. 28, 2019
Receivables [Abstract]
Billed receivables	$ 128,300	$ 134,900
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,622)	(3,860)
Billed receivables, net	122,678	131,041
Unbilled receivables	86,110	80,639
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	(2,575)	(1,211)
Unbilled receivables, net	$ 83,535	$ 79,428

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Property and Equipment, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2020	Dec. 28, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 48,273	$ 45,333
Less: accumulated depreciation	(20,316)	(19,600)
Property and equipment, net	27,957	25,733
Office furniture and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	3,848	4,198
Computer equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	14,682	10,704
Survey and field equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	23,447	24,165
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 6,296	$ 6,266

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Property and Equipment, net - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 2,786	$ 1,317	$ 8,212	$ 3,591
Other Direct Costs
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 1,215		$ 3,394

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 309,216
2020 Acquisitions	438
Adjustments	34,349
Ending balance	344,003
INF
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	231,255
2020 Acquisitions	0
Adjustments	(143,428)
Ending balance	87,827
BTS
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	77,961
2020 Acquisitions	438
Adjustments	449
Ending balance	78,848
GEO
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0
2020 Acquisitions	0
Adjustments	177,328
Ending balance	$ 177,328

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020	Mar. 28, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill			$ 5,712		$ 5,712
Goodwill, purchase adjustments				$ 34,349
Decrease in deferred taxes liability				12,151
Amortization expense	$ 8,615		$ 5,234	26,468	$ 15,317
Trade Name
Goodwill [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, period increase (decrease)				$ 54,313
Useful life				2 years
Expected incremental amortization expense		$ 790
Customer Relationships
Goodwill [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, period increase (decrease)				$ 6,543
Customer Backlog
Goodwill [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, period increase (decrease)				801
Property and Equipment
Goodwill [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, period increase (decrease)				2,093
Other Assets
Goodwill [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, period increase (decrease)				758
Quantum Spatial, Inc.
Goodwill [Line Items]
Working capital adjustment reduction of purchase price				31,967
Goodwill, purchase adjustments				424
WHPacific, Inc.
Goodwill [Line Items]
Working capital adjustment reduction of purchase price				1,215
Acquisition of The Sextant Group
Goodwill [Line Items]
Working capital adjustment reduction of purchase price				420
GHD Services, Inc
Goodwill [Line Items]
Working capital adjustment reduction of purchase price				293
Alta Environmental, L.P
Goodwill [Line Items]
Working capital adjustment reduction of purchase price				$ 30

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020	Dec. 28, 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 264,757	$ 252,851
Accumulated Amortization	(81,927)	(55,436)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	182,830	197,415
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	0	58,546
Gross Carrying Amount	264,757	311,397
Net Amount	182,830	255,961
Customer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	182,868	176,088
Accumulated Amortization	(42,179)	(29,198)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 140,689	146,890
Customer relationships | Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life	1 year
Customer relationships | Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life	12 years
Trade name
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 14,517	10,253
Accumulated Amortization	(11,329)	(8,593)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 3,188	1,660
Useful life	2 years
Trade name | Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life	1 year
Trade name | Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life	3 years
Customer backlog
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 25,055	24,198
Accumulated Amortization	(18,269)	(12,435)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 6,786	11,763
Customer backlog | Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life	1 year
Customer backlog | Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life	5 years
Non compete
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 9,373	9,369
Accumulated Amortization	(6,494)	(5,105)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 2,879	4,264
Non compete | Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life	2 years
Non compete | Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life	5 years
Developed Technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 32,944	32,944
Accumulated Amortization	(3,656)	(106)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 29,288	32,838
Developed Technology | Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life	5 years
Developed Technology | Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life	7 years
Trade name
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 0	$ 58,546

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Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2020	Dec. 28, 2019
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Current portion of lease liability	$ 13,589	$ 13,108
Accrued vacation	13,106	10,048
Payroll and related taxes	11,068	12,146
Benefits	3,877	4,637
Accrued operating expenses	2,743	4,574
Professional liability reserve	1,086	1,083
Accrued interest expense	874	949
Other	467	887
Total	$ 46,810	$ 47,432

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Notes Payable and Other Obligations - Summary of Notes Payable and Other Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2020	Dec. 28, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Finance leases	$ 2,492	$ 2,707
Debt issuance costs, net of amortization	(3,857)	(4,078)
Total notes payable and other obligations	328,563	358,187
Current portion of notes payable and other obligations	(21,957)	(25,332)
Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion	306,606	332,854
Senior credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable and other obligations	299,707	320,457
Uncollateralized promissory notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable and other obligations	28,193	36,217
Other obligations
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable and other obligations	$ 2,028	$ 2,884

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Notes Payable and Other Obligations - Narrative (Details)																				3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 16, 2020 USD ($) installment	Dec. 20, 2019 USD ($)	Jul. 01, 2019 USD ($) installment	Jun. 03, 2019 USD ($) installment	Mar. 22, 2019 USD ($) installment	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) installment	Nov. 02, 2018 USD ($) installment	Aug. 24, 2018 USD ($) installment	Feb. 02, 2018 USD ($) installment	Jan. 12, 2018 USD ($) installment	Sep. 06, 2017 USD ($) installment	Jun. 06, 2017 USD ($) installment	May 04, 2017 USD ($) installment	May 01, 2017 USD ($) installment	Dec. 06, 2016 USD ($) installment	Nov. 30, 2016 USD ($) installment	Oct. 26, 2016 USD ($) installment	Sep. 12, 2016 USD ($) installment	May 20, 2016 USD ($) installment	Oct. 03, 2020 USD ($)	Oct. 03, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2019 USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2019 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 150,000,000
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity		215,000,000
Aggregate credit agreement																					$ 0	$ 10,000,000
Available increase in borrowing capacity		$ 100,000,000
Interest rate during period		5.00%
Interest rate in year 3		7.50%
Debt issuance costs																				$ 3,857,000	3,857,000		$ 4,078,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs																					669,000	$ 0
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)																							1,004,000
Mediatech
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Purchase price	$ 312,000
Outstanding balance																				230,000	230,000
Number of equal installments | installment	3
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)																					255,000
GeoDesign, Inc
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Purchase price			$ 425,000
Outstanding balance																				44,000	44,000		382,000
Page One Consultants
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Purchase price				$ 200,000
Outstanding balance																				0	0		181,000
Celtic Energy, Inc
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Purchase price						$ 200,000
Outstanding balance																				0	0		181,000
CHI Engineering Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Purchase price							$ 3,000,000
Outstanding balance																				1,754,000	1,754,000		1,754,000
Number of equal installments | installment							3
CSA (M&E) Ltd.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Purchase price									$ 250,000
Outstanding balance																				0	0		111,000
Number of equal installments | installment									2
Butsko Utility Design, Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Purchase price										$ 600,000
Outstanding balance																				$ 0	$ 0		267,000
Number of equal installments | installment										2
Senior Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 150,000,000
Aggregate credit agreement		$ 320,500,000
AR Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio																				1.20	1.20
Promissory note interest rate																				3.80%	3.80%
Maximum allowed annual dividends																					$ 10,000
Debt issuance costs																				$ 4,123,000	4,123,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs																				227,000	669,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Notes | Mediatech
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable outstanding balance	$ 500,000																			500,000	500,000
Number of installments | installment	4
Uncollateralized Promissory Notes | GeoDesign, Inc
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate			4.00%
Notes payable outstanding balance			$ 2,000,000																	1,500,000	1,500,000		2,000,000
Number of installments | installment			4
Uncollateralized Promissory Notes | Page One Consultants
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate				3.00%
Notes payable outstanding balance																				700,000	700,000		1,000,000
Number of installments | installment				3
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)				$ 1,000,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Notes | Celtic Energy, Inc
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate						3.00%
Notes payable outstanding balance																				200,000	200,000		300,000
Number of installments | installment						3
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)						$ 300,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Notes | CHI Engineering Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate							3.00%
Notes payable outstanding balance																				11,250,000	11,250,000		11,250,000
Number of installments | installment							4
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)							$ 15,000,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Notes | CSA (M&E) Ltd.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate									3.00%
Notes payable outstanding balance																				300,000	300,000		450,000
Number of installments | installment									4
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)									$ 600,000
Periodic payments									$ 150,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Notes | Butsko Utility Design, Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate										3.00%
Notes payable outstanding balance																				500,000	500,000		750,000
Number of installments | installment										4
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)										$ 1,000,000
Periodic payments										$ 250,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Notes | Alta Environmental, L.P
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate				4.00%
Outstanding balance																				1,500,000	1,500,000		2,000,000
Notes payable outstanding balance				$ 2,000,000
Number of installments | installment				4
Uncollateralized Promissory Notes | Acquisition of The Sextant Group
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate					4.00%
Notes payable outstanding balance																				3,000,000	3,000,000		3,140,000
Number of installments | installment					4
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)					$ 4,000,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Notes | CALYX Engineers and Consultants Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate								3.75%
Notes payable outstanding balance																				2,000,000	2,000,000		3,000,000
Number of installments | installment								4
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)								$ 4,000,000
Periodic payments								$ 1,000,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Notes | Marron and Associates, Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate											3.00%
Notes payable outstanding balance																				0	0		100,000
Number of installments | installment											3
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)											$ 300,000
Periodic payments											$ 100,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Notes | Richard D. Kimball Co., Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate												3.00%
Outstanding balance																				1,375,000	1,375,000		2,750,000
Number of installments | installment												4
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)												$ 5,500,000
Periodic payments												$ 1,375,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Notes | Holdrege & Kull, Consulting Engineers and Geologists
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate													3.00%
Notes payable outstanding balance																				150,000	150,000		300,000
Number of installments | installment													4
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)													$ 600,000
Periodic payments													$ 150,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Notes | Lochrane Engineering, Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate														3.00%
Notes payable outstanding balance																				413,000	413,000		825,000
Number of installments | installment														4
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)														$ 1,650,000
Periodic payments														$ 413,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Notes | CivilSource, Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate															3.00%
Notes payable outstanding balance																				875,000	875,000		1,502,000
Number of installments | installment															4
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)															$ 3,500,000
Periodic payments															$ 875,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Notes | The Hanna Group, Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate																3.00%
Notes payable outstanding balance																				675,000	675,000		675,000
Number of installments | installment																4
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)																$ 2,700,000
Periodic payments																$ 675,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Notes | JBA Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate																	3.00%
Notes payable outstanding balance																				3,029,000	3,029,000		4,163,000
Number of installments | installment																	5
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)																	$ 7,000,000
Periodic payments																	$ 1,400,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Notes | Weir Environmental LLC
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate																		3.00%
Notes payable outstanding balance																				0	0		125,000
Number of installments | installment																		4
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)																		$ 500,000
Periodic payments																		$ 125,000
Uncollateralized Promissory Notes | Dade Moeller
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate																			3.00%
Notes payable outstanding balance																				$ 0	$ 0		$ 1,497,000
Number of installments | installment																			4
Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)																			$ 6,000,000
Periodic payments																			$ 1,500,000

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Notes Payable and Other Obligations Notes Payable and Other Obligations - Schedule of Consolidated Leverage Ratio (Details) (Details)	May 05, 2020
Amendment Closing Date through June 27, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio	4,500.00
June 28, 2020 through October 3, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio	5,000.00
October 4, 2020 through January 2, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio	5,250.00
January 3, 2021 and April 3, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio	4,750.00
April 4, 2021 and July 3, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio	4,000.00
July 4, 2021 and thereafter
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio	3,500.00

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Contingent Consideration (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020	Dec. 28, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Roll Forward]
Contingent consideration, beginning of the year	$ 4,002	$ 4,698
Additions for acquisitions	255	1,316
Reduction of liability for payments made	(1,190)	(1,938)
Decrease of liability related to re-measurement of fair value	0	(74)
Total contingent consideration, end of the period	3,067	4,002
Current portion of contingent consideration	(1,334)	(1,954)
Contingent consideration, less current portion	$ 1,733	$ 2,048

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Stock-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred compensation	$ 4,020	$ 2,819	$ 10,900	$ 6,989
Weighted average vesting period	$ 26,710		$ 26,710
Cost not yet recognized, term			1 year 9 months 18 days
Fair value of restricted shares vested			$ 8,837	$ 14,514
Equity Plan 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized (in shares)	871,783		871,783
Rate of increase decrease in shares authorized for issuance			3.50%
Equity Plan 2011 | Minimum | Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period			2 years
Equity Plan 2011 | Maximum | Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period			4 years

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Stock-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Awards (Details) - Restricted Stock	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020 $ / shares shares
Number of Unvested Restricted Shares of Common Stock and Restricted Stock Units
Beginning (in shares) | shares	652,677
Granted (in shares) | shares	384,390
Vested (in shares) | shares	(201,461)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares	(22,149)
Ending (in shares) | shares	813,457
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Beginning (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 58.20
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	47.00
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	48.88
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	64.00
Ending (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 55.21

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Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 28, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred income tax liabilities, net	$ 34,956		$ 34,956		$ 53,341
Effective income tax rate percent	26.20%	22.90%	27.40%	24.10%

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Reportable Segments - Narrative (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020 reportable_segment operating_segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating segments | operating_segment	3
Number of reportable segments | reportable_segment	2

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Reportable Segments - Summarized Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 28, 2019
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	$ 169,949	$ 131,032	$ 498,118	$ 376,340
Segment income before taxes	10,507	7,403	22,660	23,602
Amortization expense	8,615	5,234	26,468	15,317
Assets	883,324		883,324		$ 893,137
INF
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	95,420	87,572	267,736	247,634
BTS
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	39,861	43,460	119,610	128,706
GEO
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	34,668	0	110,772	0
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment income before taxes	33,424	20,879	87,147	61,560
Operating Segments | INF
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	95,420	87,572	267,736	247,634
Segment income before taxes	19,707	14,008	48,844	41,273
Assets	287,419		287,419		303,239
Operating Segments | BTS
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	39,861	43,460	119,610	128,706
Segment income before taxes	5,944	6,871	16,772	20,287
Assets	132,497		132,497		131,967
Operating Segments | GEO
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	34,668	0	110,772	0
Segment income before taxes	7,773	0	21,531	0
Assets	342,889		342,889		365,605
Corporate
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment income before taxes	(22,917)	$ (13,476)	(64,487)	$ (37,958)
Assets	$ 120,519		$ 120,519		$ 92,326

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Reportable Segments - Revenue from Contracts with Customers by Geographic Location (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Gross revenues	$ 169,949	$ 131,032	$ 498,118	$ 376,340
INF
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Gross revenues	95,420	87,572	267,736	247,634
BTS
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Gross revenues	39,861	43,460	119,610	128,706
GEO
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Gross revenues	34,668	0	110,772	0
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Gross revenues	167,075	129,444	490,042	369,463
United States | INF
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Gross revenues	95,420	87,572	267,736	247,634
United States | BTS
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Gross revenues	37,278	41,872	112,460	121,829
United States | GEO
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Gross revenues	34,377	0	109,846	0
Foreign
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Gross revenues	2,874	1,588	8,076	6,877
Foreign | INF
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Gross revenues	0	0	0	0
Foreign | BTS
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Gross revenues	2,583	1,588	7,150	6,877
Foreign | GEO
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Gross revenues	$ 291	$ 0	$ 926	$ 0

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Reportable Segments - Revenue by Customer Type (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	$ 169,949	$ 131,032	$ 498,118	$ 376,340
INF
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	95,420	87,572	267,736	247,634
BTS
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	39,861	43,460	119,610	128,706
GEO
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	34,668	0	110,772	0
Public and quasi-public sector
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	115,671	87,196	337,305	260,308
Public and quasi-public sector | INF
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	73,288	69,297	206,395	209,837
Public and quasi-public sector | BTS
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	17,522	17,899	53,011	50,471
Public and quasi-public sector | GEO
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	24,861	0	77,899	0
Private sector
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	54,278	43,836	160,813	116,032
Private sector | INF
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	22,132	18,275	61,341	37,797
Private sector | BTS
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	22,339	25,561	66,599	78,235
Private sector | GEO
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	$ 9,807	$ 0	$ 32,873	$ 0

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Reportable Segments - Revenue by Contract Type (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	$ 169,949	$ 131,032	$ 498,118	$ 376,340
INF
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	95,420	87,572	267,736	247,634
BTS
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	39,861	43,460	119,610	128,706
GEO
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	34,668	0	110,772	0
Cost-reimbursable contracts
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	159,789	116,223	463,264	340,101
Cost-reimbursable contracts | INF
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	92,719	84,426	255,716	240,166
Cost-reimbursable contracts | BTS
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	32,402	31,797	96,776	99,935
Cost-reimbursable contracts | GEO
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	34,668	0	110,772	0
Fixed-unit price contracts
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	10,160	14,809	34,854	36,239
Fixed-unit price contracts | INF
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	2,701	3,146	12,020	7,468
Fixed-unit price contracts | BTS
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	7,459	11,663	22,834	28,771
Fixed-unit price contracts | GEO
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Gross revenues	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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Leases - Schedule of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020 USD ($) renewal_option operating_lease	Dec. 28, 2019 USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Number of equipment operating leases | operating_lease	6
Number of options to renew | renewal_option	1
Assets
Operating lease assets	$ 46,029	$ 46,313
Finance lease assets	2,444	2,371
Total leased assets	48,473	48,685
Current
Operating	(13,589)	(13,108)
Finance	(1,036)	(1,022)
Noncurrent
Operating	(34,156)	(34,573)
Finance	(1,456)	(1,685)
Total lease liabilities	$ (50,237)	$ (50,388)
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	us-gaap:PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet	us-gaap:PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	us-gaap:AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent	us-gaap:AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	us-gaap:LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent	us-gaap:LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	us-gaap:OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent	us-gaap:OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	us-gaap:LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations	us-gaap:LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations
Operating right of-use lease assets	$ 16,366	$ 9,657
Financing right of-use lease assets	$ 2,242	$ 1,592

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Leases - Schedule of Lease Term and Discount Rate (Details)	Oct. 03, 2020	Dec. 28, 2019
Weighted - Average Remaining Lease Term (Years)
Operating leases	5 years	5 years
Finance leases	2 years 3 months 18 days	2 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted - Average Discount Rate
Operating leases	4.00%	4.00%
Finance leases	7.00%	7.00%

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Leases - Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 3,467	$ 2,882	$ 10,406	$ 7,833
Financing cash flows from finance leases	266	218	801	543
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	$ 4,267	$ 8,015	$ 12,252	$ 14,251

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Leases - Schedule of Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Total lease cost	$ 4,800	$ 3,214	$ 14,518	$ 8,825
Facilities and facilities related
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating lease cost	3,805	2,995	11,247	8,237
Variable operating lease cost	705		2,411
Depreciation and amortization
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Amortization of financing lease assets	261	193	770	517
Interest expense
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Interest on lease liabilities	$ 29	$ 26	$ 90	$ 71

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Leases - Schedule of Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2020	Dec. 28, 2019
Operating Leases
Remainder of 2020	$ 3,798
2021	14,724
2022	10,793
2023	8,225
2024	5,729
Thereafter	9,740
Total lease payments	53,009
Less: Interest	(5,264)
Present value of lease liabilities	47,745
Finance Leases
Remainder of 2020	331
2021	992
2022	802
2023	489
2024	216
Thereafter	7
Total lease payments	2,837
Less: Interest	(345)
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 2,492	$ 2,707