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

6/14/2021
Builder confidence sags in June
High material prices, supply shortages, and rising new home costs are preventing home builders from moving forward.

Andy Carlo
6/14/2021
Trex Commercial shines at TQL Stadium
The Cincinnati MLS stadium features 20,000 linear feet of custom, engineered railing.

Andy Carlo
6/14/2021
L&W Supply names new Glendale manager
Jose Burgos began his L&W Supply career in 2017 before leading the Arizona branch.

Andy Carlo
6/14/2021
NAR says vacation home sales are hot
The National Association of Realtors reports vacation home sales jumped 57.2% year-over-year.

Andy Carlo
6/13/2021
EPA looks to revise WOTUS regulations
NAHB says it supports the current Navigable Waters Protection Rule becauses it corrects government overreach.

Andy Carlo
6/13/2021
NLBMDA talks lumber prices with Commerce Secretary
Ongoing concerns are discussed, including trade barriers.

Andy Carlo
6/13/2021
As crude oil prices rise, so does the cost at the pump
Average gas prices are up 98 cents on the year, AAA reports.

Andy Carlo
6/13/2021
McCoy's opens latest location in Liberty Hill
The Texas store features 15,000 square feet of retail space and a drive-thru yard.

Andy Carlo
6/13/2021
PPG announces CEO change at Tikkurila
PPG closed on the acquisition of the Finnish paint maker on June 10.

Andy Carlo
6/10/2021
Pacific Coast Building Products names next CEO
Ryan Lucchetti will replace Dave Lucchetti as president and CEO, effective July 1.

Andy Carlo