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

3/8/2021
Kitchen and bath market moves ahead in Q4
Building and construction firms report that project cancellations and postponements are declining.

Andy Carlo
3/7/2021
After several cuts, Senate approves American Rescue Plan Act
The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill heads back to the House for a final vote.

Andy Carlo
3/7/2021
84 Lumber partners with Penguins for EmpowerHER Grant
The program includes providing $25,000 to a woman-owned business in Western Pennsylvania.

Andy Carlo
3/7/2021
Professional Builders Supply expands in N.C.
Along with the opening of a new location in North Carolina's Triangle region, the pro dealer announces executive moves.

Andy Carlo
3/7/2021
LBM Advantage names Vendors of the Year
Building Product vendors must meet criteria in sales, quality of products and services, and support personnel.

Andy Carlo
3/4/2021
NLBMDA and NAHB oppose the PRO Act
The NAHB says the bill will negatively affect the construction labor market at a time of critical skilled worker shortages.

Andy Carlo
3/4/2021
House-Hasson names new president
Steve Henry joined House-Hasson as a credit manager in 2010 before being named executive vice president in 2017.

Andy Carlo
3/4/2021
Hiring picks up by 379,000 jobs in February
Construction employment remains 308,000 jobs below its level from the prior year.

Andy Carlo
3/4/2021
Margaret Price joins MaterialsXchange
The former owner of Ridgefield Supply will assist in developing the customer experience, including interfacing with the MaterialsXchange platform.

Andy Carlo
3/3/2021
Webinar Alert: The journey of succession planning
A discussion with Stratus Wealth will include how owners arrive at a valuation of their business and steps to mitigate taxes.

Andy Carlo