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

3/15/2021
84 Lumber, SkillsUSA team up with NFL great Jerome Bettis
"The Bus” will participate in SkillsUSA signing events in the Pittsburgh area.

Andy Carlo
3/14/2021
ILMDA names R.P. Lumber's Plummer as Lumberman of the Year
R.P. Lumber's vice president is recognized for his service to the industry.

Andy Carlo
3/14/2021
NexTrex program looks to reward Trex recycling partners
The NexTrex program offers incentives for retailers who collect recycling materials used in making Trex decking products.

Andy Carlo
3/11/2021
Construction input prices rise as lumber soars
Softwood lumber prices are up nearly 80% on a year-over-year basis.

Andy Carlo
3/11/2021
Construction job openings jump in January
Open construction jobs hit their highest rate since October 2019.

Andy Carlo
3/11/2021
Fenton Hord, former CEO of Stock Building Supply, dies
Hord lead Stock Building Supply to becoming a national powerhouse with more than 300 locations.

Andy Carlo
3/11/2021
STAFDA convention moves to Orlando
Tight restrictions in Charlotte prompt the move to a new location and new dates.

Andy Carlo
3/11/2021
NAHB leads coalition to find lumber pricing and supply solution
Joined by more than 35 organizations, the NAHB is asking Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo for assistance.

Andy Carlo
3/11/2021
Cameron Ashley teams up with LP Building Solutions
The distributor is adding SmartSide ExpertFinish engineered wood siding and accessories to its portfolio of building products.

Andy Carlo
3/10/2021
Tractor Supply and MuttNation provide shelter grants
A ‘surprise’ $5,000 donation will also be made to one shelter or foster-based rescue in each state across the country.

Andy Carlo