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

1/17/2024
Remodeler confidence ticks upward
In many markets customers seem to have adjusted to the unavoidable higher prices, the NAHB says.

Andy Carlo
1/17/2024
Housing sees mixed signs of improvement in December
Single-family permits jumped nearly 33% on a year-over-year basis.

Andy Carlo
1/17/2024
BlueTape and Buildxact form partnership
The goal is to “empower construction professionals to save valuable time and improve their cash flow.”

Andy Carlo
1/17/2024
JCHS says remodeling spending to worsen through Q3
Headwinds creating economic uncertainty are projected to impact renovation and maintenance expenditures.

Andy Carlo
1/17/2024
84 Lumber opening new Florida component plant
The prodealer says new manufacturing facilities are a “priority moving forward.”

Andy Carlo
1/16/2024
Short & Paulk reveals expansion plans
A new location will feature lumber, building materials, and hardware alongside guns, ammo and farm supplies.

Andy Carlo
1/16/2024
Builder confidence climbs again
The NAHB reports the percentage of home builders cutting home prices fell to its lowest rate since August 2023.

Andy Carlo
1/16/2024
L&W Supply unveils restructuring plan
To keep up with growth, the distributor announces promotions while reorganizing its divisions.

Andy Carlo
1/16/2024
BlueLinx expands Huber distribution partnership
Huber products will now be distributed in 43 BlueLinx outlets.

Andy Carlo
1/16/2024
Parksite partners with Silvermine Stone
The mortarless stone veneer features a patented flashing and fastening system.

Andy Carlo