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

8/18/2020
Webcast Alert: Hammering out the future of ecommerce
A panel of experts will join HBSDealer on Aug. 25 to discuss big ecommerce trends.

Andy Carlo
8/18/2020
Fastenal partners with the NHL
The industrial and construction products distributor becomes the official MRO supplier to the NHL, including PPE products

Andy Carlo
8/18/2020
Lowe’s ready to debut tool rental program
The new department will feature commercial-grade equipment, including brands like Husqvarna, Bosch, and Metabo HPT.

Andy Carlo
8/18/2020
At the NAHB: New message from a new chairman
New NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke discusses updates and efforts from the home builder association.

Andy Carlo
8/17/2020
BlueLinx completes Denver sale-leaseback deal
About $10.6 million in proceeds were used to pay down debt.

Andy Carlo
8/17/2020
Tractor Supply recognizes top vendor partners
MTD Products, the maker of Cub Cadet and Troy-Bilt mowers and equipment, named Vendor Partner of the Year.

Andy Carlo
8/17/2020
Housing starts and permits are hot in July
Single-family permits are up 17% from the previous month.

Andy Carlo
8/17/2020
Spahn & Rose battles one-two punch in Iowa
Communities the dealer serves are ravaged by 100-mile per hour winds.

Andy Carlo
8/16/2020
Fortress Building products expands management team
Tommy Junker and Tom Leahy join the Texas building products manufacturer.

Andy Carlo
8/16/2020
Builder confidence reaches a record in August
The NAHB warns that rising lumber costs could dampen momentum.

Andy Carlo