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

5/12/2022
BlueTape debuts Virtual Card
The new feature allows contractors to use BlueTape to finance their building supply invoices at any construction supply store.

Andy Carlo
5/12/2022
NAHB says housing affordability is deteriorating
Less than 50% of homes sold in the first quarter were affordable to median-income families.

Andy Carlo
5/12/2022
Interfor reports big Q1 lumber sales
The Canadian lumber producer sets a new company record for total production.

Andy Carlo
5/11/2022
LL Flooring and NFCAP reach training milestone
Pre-apprentices will work with LL Flooring products to hone skills through courses led by NFCAP-approved instructors.

Andy Carlo
5/11/2022
84 Lumber assists Covenant House's ‘Mama’
The pro dealer surprises a hard-working mother and community cornerstone with a big donation.

Andy Carlo
5/10/2022
UFP Industries acquires Cedar Poly
Cedar Poly is a full-service recycler of polyethylene flakes and pellets used in composite decking.

Andy Carlo
5/10/2022
NLBMDA continues to oppose tax hikes
In a letter to leaders of Congress, the association says tax increases will harm family-owned businesses and the creation of new jobs.

Andy Carlo
5/10/2022
Trex sales soar in Q1
Sales of residential products rise 40% for the period.

Andy Carlo
5/10/2022
Envision Outdoor Living extends partnership with Dealers Warehouse
The Tennessee distributor is now carrying products from Envision’s Fairway Railing Collection.

Andy Carlo
5/9/2022
No Deal: NSCS and ACS dissolve acquisition agreement
American Contractor's Supply CEO Jason Reuter has a “change of heart.”

Andy Carlo