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

10/21/2020
Senate rejects latest relief legislation
COVID relief negotiations between the White House and Congress remain at a standstill.

Andy Carlo
10/20/2020
University of Vermont honors r.k. Miles
The Grossman School of Business has presented the Vermont dealer with the 2020 Multi-Generation Family Business Award.

Andy Carlo
10/19/2020
Simpson Strong-Tie launches builder efficiency webinar series
The Pipeline Builder Webinar Series will focus on operational efficiency and reducing costs while bringing homes to the market faster.

Andy Carlo
10/19/2020
Menards expands in West Virginia
The Midwest home improvement kingpin opens two in the Mountain State on the same day.

Andy Carlo
10/19/2020
Armstrong Flooring names new CFO
Amy Trojanowski brings more than 20 years of financial management and planning to the manufacturer.

Andy Carlo
10/19/2020
WD-40 sees profits rise in Q4
Fourth quarter sales rise 15% in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

Andy Carlo
10/19/2020
Profits jump at PPG in Q3
The pandemic continues to impact sales for the paint and coatings giant.

Andy Carlo
10/19/2020
Housing starts and permits climb again
The latest housing starts figure of 1.415 million is 11.1% ahead of the September 2019 rate.

Andy Carlo
10/18/2020
ABC Supply names director of corporate development
Marc Kramer will oversee acquisitions and greenfield activity.

Andy Carlo
10/18/2020
Builder confidence reaches another high
Home builder sentiment has surpassed the previous record level set in September.

Andy Carlo