Andy Carlo

Andy Carlo

LBM Editor

Author Profile

Andy Carlo has written about the lumber and building material industry, along with hardware and home improvement retail markets, since 2001.

Carlo wrote for HBSDealer's predecessors, National Home Center News and Home Channel News from 2001 until 2007. The LBM and Social Media Editor has written for a number of industry publications prior to joining HBSDealer in October 2017.

Prior to writing about the industry, Carlo worked for DM Construction, a New York-based residential custom home builder and remodeler in addition to writing for and managing several regional newspapers.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

8/14/2022
Beacon names new SVP of Commerical Solutions
Birte von Schwarzenfeld will be responsible for Beacon’s non-residential roofing customers.

Andy Carlo
8/14/2022
ABC unveils latest Tech Alliance members
The alliance leverages tech resources to help ABC members develop people, win work, and deliver work safely.

Andy Carlo
8/11/2022
Builder survey says sales fell hard in July
HomeSphere/BTIG builder survey finds 58% of builder respondents saw traffic decline year-over-year.

Andy Carlo
8/10/2022
EYE on RETAIL: As spending eases, confidence drops
Report says 62% of consumers believe the nation is in a recession.

Andy Carlo
8/10/2022
ARA names new Workforce Development Manager
Erika Singleton looks to address industry labor shortage by promoting rental as a career.

Andy Carlo
8/10/2022
Trex expands plastic film recycling efforts
The composite decking manufacturer has launched the NexTrex Grassroot Movement.

Andy Carlo
8/10/2022
NAHB says housing affordability hits rock bottom
Just 42.8% of new and existing homes sold in Q2 were affordable to families earning the U.S. median income.

Andy Carlo
8/9/2022
Latest rental forecast from the ARA
After double-digit growth in 2022, a slowdown is expected.

Andy Carlo
8/9/2022
NLBMDA providing government affairs update
A special webinar will provide insights into Senate budget reconciliation negotiations and the Build Back Better agenda.

Andy Carlo
8/9/2022
ABC Supply branches out in Pennsylvania
Company veteran Benjamin Dutka-Long is managing the new Montoursville location.

Andy Carlo