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

10/1/2020
This week's Top 3 Insights from HBSDealer
Pending home sales, SRS Distribution, and lumber prices are among the biggest topics of the week.

Andy Carlo
10/1/2020
Congresswoman DelBene speaking at ProDealer Industry Summit
Washington Representative brings more than two decades of experience as a successful technology entrepreneur and business leader.

Andy Carlo
10/1/2020
Job growth slows in September
Construction employment increased by 26,000 in September.

Andy Carlo
10/1/2020
House moves forward with new COVID-19 relief bill
The legislation totals $2.2 trillion and addresses several areas of COVID-19 relief including supplemental unemployment insurance.

Andy Carlo
10/1/2020
Home Depot names new COO and big promotions
The world’s largest home improvement retailer has made a series of executive moves, including a new EVP of U.S. stores and international operations.

Andy Carlo
10/1/2020
Nation's Best acquires Simms Lumber
Simms Lumber has been serving the Weatherford, Texas community for over 100 years.

Andy Carlo
10/1/2020
UFP Industries acquires fire retardant specialist
Fire Retardant Chemical Technologies develops high-performance chemicals, including fire retardants and water repellants.

Andy Carlo
9/30/2020
Leaders of Lumber: Kevin Hancock, Hancock Lumber
Hancock Lumber CEO discusses the importance of company culture and the metrics of measuring employee satisfaction.

Andy Carlo
9/30/2020
Lowe's reveals super NFL 'Home Team' roster
Each Home Team player will assist with a project that addresses needs specific to the cultural fabric of their NFL hometown.

Andy Carlo
9/30/2020
Home Depot unveils updated Pro Xtra loyalty program
The program’s new mobile-first design allows members to easily track purchases and see savings in real-time.

Andy Carlo