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

9/21/2021
Floor & Decor expands in Boston market
Waltham opening is the retailer’s third location in Massachusetts.

Andy Carlo
9/20/2021
ABMA discusses Biden vaccination standards
The release date for the new OSHA vaccination ETS could be 6 to 10 weeks away

Andy Carlo
9/20/2021
Multi-family leads rise in August housing starts
Single-family permits remain steady for the month.

Andy Carlo
9/20/2021
Porter-Cable power tools head to Tractor Supply
The partnership includes the launch of new, exclusive Porter-Cable cordless products in 2022.

Andy Carlo
9/19/2021
Simpson Strong-Tie, Hundegger look to grow mass timber solutions
The move is expected to grow both company’s presence in the mass timber and off-site construction markets.

Andy Carlo
9/19/2021
NLBMDA hosting government affairs briefing
The Sept. 23 members-only briefing includes updates on the vaccination requirements.

Andy Carlo
9/19/2021
Builder confidence ticks upward in September
While lumber prices decline, home builders continue to face supply chain and labor challenges.

Andy Carlo
9/19/2021
L&W Supply names new Central Region vice president
Curt Jenkins has been in the building materials industry for 35 years, having spent 24 of those years with L&W Supply.

Andy Carlo
9/16/2021
LL Flooring partners with contractor apprenticeship program
The National Flooring Contractors Apprenticeship Program is a nonprofit aimed at developing skilled flooring installers.

Andy Carlo
9/15/2021
ABC branches out in Maryland
The latest ABC location is the company’s 15th in the state.

Andy Carlo