Articles by Luke Holcomb
Construction Accounting
Accounts Payable
The Complete Guide to AP Automation for Construction Companies
Learn the AP Automation features that matter most for contractors and how to evaluate if an all-in-one platform or standalone tool is right for you.
Yancy Lassiter
Dec 12, 2025 • 8 min read
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Construction Accounting
The first step to running a profitable construction company is setting up accounting systems that allow you to accurately track your most critical numbers so you always have a pulse on your company's financial health. These resources cover all the foundational elements of building a reliable construction accounting system.
Construction Accounting
8 min read
The Complete Guide to AP Automation for Construction Companies
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Construction Accounting
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Cash vs. Accrual Accounting for Contractors: When to Make the Switch
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Construction Accounting
5 min read
Why Construction Businesses Stall Out - And What to Do About It
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Job Costing
It's tough to build more profitable jobs if you don't have a beat on how well your projects have performed in the past and where exactly there's room for improvement. These resources cover everything you need to know to build job cost effectively and consistently build successful jobs.
Job Costing
6 min read
Construction Cost Types: Controlling the Ingredients for Project Success
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Job Costing
5 min read
[Free] Job Costing Template for Construction - Step-by-Step Guide
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Job Costing
5 min read
Leveraging Work-in-Progress Reports for Effective Construction Management
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Luke Holcomb
Principal, TruBalance Accounting
Luke is Principal of TruBalance Accounting, which runs construction accounting for small and mid-market contractors. He previously spent six years as Vice President of Operations at Apparatus Contractor Services, one of the largest contractor-focused accounting firms in the country.
Construction Accounting
5 min read
How to Use a Break-Even Analysis to Make Strategic Growth Decisions
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Construction Accounting
6 min read
Why Contractors Go Broke While Making a Profit—And How to Avoid It
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Construction Accounting
6 min read
The Emerging Contractor’s Guide to Construction Bookkeeping
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