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

6/12/2022
Home builders see sizeable demand decreases
The monthly BTIG/Homesphere Home Builder Survey shows just 20% of builders reported year-over-year traffic growth.

Andy Carlo
6/12/2022
Boss acquires VSI deicing assets
Minnesota-based VSI has grown in the liquid deicing market over the past several years.

Andy Carlo
6/9/2022
NLBMDA supports revisions to CDL regulations
The LICENSE Act would streamline commercial driver regulations.

Andy Carlo
6/9/2022
Boise Cascade makes a "Coastal" plywood acquisition
The company is purchasing two Coastal Plywood Company manufacturing locations in Alabama and Florida.

Andy Carlo
6/9/2022
US LBM names new EVP and chief human resources officer
Wendy Radtke joins the executive team as Wendy Whiteash takes the role of EVP of Integration & Strategic Priorities.

Andy Carlo
6/8/2022
Westlake Royal partners with Habitat in Ohio
WRBP and Habitat for Humanity install siding for an affordable three-bedroom in Columbus, Ohio.

Andy Carlo
6/8/2022
ABC Supply receives 16th Gallup workplace award
The Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award recognizes employee engagement and business outcomes.

Andy Carlo
6/8/2022
Curtis Lumber and construction companies champion the trades
More than 250 tool bags were presented to students entering careers in the skilled trades.

Andy Carlo
6/7/2022
Simpson Stong-Tie and Habitat host skilled trades program
The goal of the program is to promote interest in the trades as a viable and rewarding career path.

Andy Carlo
6/7/2022
Howe Lumber has eyes on the community and the future
The Massachusetts dealer maintains high levels of efficiency while providing customers and the community with strong service.

Andy Carlo