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

8/23/2021
New home sales tick upward in July
But the latest report shows sales lagging by more than 27% below the July 2020 estimate.

Andy Carlo
8/23/2021
BlueLinx approves share repurchase program
The building products distributor looks to buy up to $25 million of its outstanding shares of common stock.

Andy Carlo
8/23/2021
Railing and fence maker DSI expanding in Pennsylvania
A new manufacturing facility is under construction and will employ 150 people.

Andy Carlo
8/22/2021
NLBMDA opposes new tax hikes
The House takes a look at a $3.5 trillion budget resolution approved by the Senate.

Andy Carlo
8/22/2021
Cornerstone completes Cascade Windows acquisition
Cascade is an independent manufacturer of energy-efficient vinyl windows and doors.

Andy Carlo
8/22/2021
Existing-home sales climb in July
Median prices have been on the rise for 113 consecutive months.

Andy Carlo
8/22/2021
Lowe's falls into autumn inspiration
Lowe's has gathered 10 designers to help customers curate outdoor spaces for autumn.

Andy Carlo
8/22/2021
Multifamily builder confidence slides in Q2
While demand is strong, the NAHB says headwinds are delaying construction.

Andy Carlo
8/19/2021
Biden not seeking emergency unemployment extension
The program provides unemployed workers with an additional $300 per week.

Andy Carlo
8/19/2021
ARA expects bigger gains for equipment rentals
Equipment rental revenue could increase by nearly 3.5% this year.

Andy Carlo