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

10/12/2020
Building material spending should boom in 2021
John Burns Real Estate Consulting CEO says single-family home construction materials spending could increase by 25% next year.

Andy Carlo
10/12/2020
From NHS: Five major disruptors in hardware and home improvement
Industry disruptors hit hard in 2020, but successful businesses are paying attention and making quick adjustments.

Andy Carlo
10/12/2020
PPE lifts Fastenal sales in Q3
Daily sales of safety products grow 34.4% during the period.

Andy Carlo
10/11/2020
NAHB wants stimulus talks to resume
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is pushing for a $2.2 trillion stimulus package while the White House is offering $1.8 trillion in assistance.

Andy Carlo
10/11/2020
Kodiak recognizes Hawkins with Chairman’s Award
AO Door President Linda Hawkins honored for business and company culture accomplishments.

Andy Carlo
10/11/2020
LP CEO Southern joins NAM board
The National Association of Manufacturers is looking to cut the skills gap by 600,000 workers by 2025.

Andy Carlo
10/11/2020
Lowe’s names top vendors of the year
Altman Specialty Plants, Monopy, Reliance Worldwide, and LG Electronics went above and beyond in 2020.

Andy Carlo
10/11/2020
New PPP loan forgiveness application
The new application attempts to streamline the PPP loan forgiveness process and provide administrative relief to small businesses.

Andy Carlo
10/11/2020
ARA ‘Clean. Safe. Essential.’ program endorsed by major rental companies
Training program is designed to keep the rental experience safe through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Andy Carlo
10/8/2020
Tractor Supply begins fall 2020 Paper Clover campaign
The fundraiser is held in partnership with National 4-H Council to raise money for 4-H programming.

Andy Carlo