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

2/15/2022
Builder confidence lags in February
Supply chain disruptions and rising costs continue to daunt residential construction sentiment.

Andy Carlo
2/14/2022
Oldcastle APG expanding MoistureShield production
The outdoor living products manufacturer is increasing its manufacturing capacity in time for Q2 decking demand.

Andy Carlo
2/13/2022
LP selling stake in I-Joist ventures
Resolute Forest Products of Quebec is paying $50 million for equity in two ventures.

Andy Carlo
2/13/2022
Tractor Supply and Carhartt raise funds for SkillsUSA
The tandem raised $100,000 for the program that prepares students for careers in the skilled trades.

Andy Carlo
2/10/2022
Three Shows in One: IBS, KBIS and NHS join forces
The industry’s three biggest exhibits will hit Las Vegas together in 2023.

Andy Carlo
2/10/2022
Home prices continue to rise, but the pace slows in Q4
Fewer metro markets see double-digit price gains in the fourth quarter as mortgage rates continue to climb.

Andy Carlo
2/9/2022
Graphic power from the West Coast
A new graphic from the WCLBMA looks to provide credibility while influencing California legislators.

Andy Carlo
2/9/2022
DOT launches new CDL training standards
Drivers subject to the Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations must complete required training from a registered provider.

Andy Carlo
2/9/2022
Eye on Retail: Tractor Supply unifies operations from supply chain to customer
The retailer is managing customer demand and improving its shopping experience with a new enterprise platform.

Andy Carlo
2/9/2022
U.S. Rep. Keller joins NLBMDA to discuss Washington updates
U.S. Representative Fred Keller will discuss the supply chain, policy issues, and legislation during a Feb. 15 webinar.

Andy Carlo