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

8/11/2020
BlueLinx PROLinx wrap has a new look
PROLinx Building Wrap is a weather barrier that offers four different choices of building wrap options.

Andy Carlo
8/10/2020
Trex highlights environmental and social achievements
The decking manufacturer used more than 850 million pounds of polyethylene film and reclaimed wood fibers in 2019.

Andy Carlo
8/10/2020
NAHB: Construction hiring gains ground
Finding skilled construction labor remains a challenge for home builders and remodelers.

Andy Carlo
8/10/2020
Home Depot donates 500,000 Kids Workshop kits
The home improvement retail giant continues to share skills training with children and adults.

Andy Carlo
8/10/2020
HD Supply selling White Cap for $2.9 billion
HD Supply said the deal will allow the company to focus on facilities maintenance.

Andy Carlo
8/10/2020
Softwood lumber prices showed big gains in July
Associated Builders and Contractors sees backlog of contractor jobs decreasing.

Andy Carlo
8/9/2020
NLBMDA outlines Trump’s executive relief action
The President has extended unemployment benefits by $400 per week.

Andy Carlo
8/6/2020
SRS expands TopShield products lineup
TopSheild PRO is available in five colors and will be initially offered in the Southwest and Northeast.

Andy Carlo
8/6/2020
Kodiak and Jenkins launch new format
The new Jenkins Drywall and Insulation looks to serve projects of all sizes in Wyoming along with markets in Idaho.

Andy Carlo
8/6/2020
Beacon’s losses widen in Q3
Sales for the first nine months of 2020 are down 2.9%.

Andy Carlo